Degree offered: Bachelor of Arts
Minors offered:
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The major in Art seeks to provide students with a solid foundation in historic studio methods and materials. The 25 semester hour foundation sequence exposes students to a wide variety of studio experiences and art historical concepts regarding the role of art in society from the Paleolithic Age to today. Upper division courses allow for experimentation in a variety of media and the development of a personal artistic style which reflects both aesthetic and intellectual development.
Requirements for a B.A. in Art
Courses
See course descriptions for prerequisites and co-requisites |
Credits |
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| Students must complete the core requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in addition to the major requirements listed below. |
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| ART 101 Academic Drawing |
3* |
| ART 112 Foundations in Design |
3* |
| ART 150 History of Western Art I |
3* |
| ART 151 History of Western Art II |
3* |
| ART 203 Observational Drawing |
3* |
| ART 262 Color Theory and Production |
3* |
| ART 266 Foundations Portfolio Review |
1* |
| ART 479 CORE:The Role of the Artist/Designer in Contemp Society |
3* |
| ART 498 Senior Exhibition |
3* |
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| Select 18 credits from the following: |
18* |
| ART 116 Fundamentals of Photographic Art |
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| ART 156 Ceramics |
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| ART 207 Graphic Design I - Image and Text |
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| ART 210 Botanical Illustration |
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| ART 215 Introduction to Textiles |
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| ART 220 Introduction to Book Arts |
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| ART 270 History of Women in Art |
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| ART 310 Painting I |
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| ART 312 Green Art |
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| ART 325 Contemporary Art and Design |
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| ART 348G Art, Politics, and the Pursuit of Truth |
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| ART 348H Modernism in its Time |
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| ART 353 Historic Painting Techniques |
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| ART 365 Printmaking |
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| ART 485 Special Topics in Art |
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| Suggested Correlatives (not counted in total required credits): |
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| ART 279A CORE: Art and Community |
3 |
| PHL 320 Philosophy of Art |
3 |
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| Total Credits Required |
43 |
| * used to calculate the Major GPA |
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Requirements for a Minor in Art
Courses
See course descriptions for prerequisites and co-requisites |
Credits |
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| ART 101 Academic Drawing |
3 |
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| Select 15 credits from the following: |
15 |
| ART 112 Foundations in Design |
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| ART 116 Fundamentals of Photographic Art |
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| ART 150 History of Western Art I |
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| ART 151 History of Western Art II |
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| ART 156 Ceramics |
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| ART 203 Observational Drawing |
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| ART 205 Graphic Design I |
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| ART 210 Botanical Illustration |
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| ART 215 Introduction to Textiles |
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| ART 220 Introduction to Book Arts |
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| ART 270 History of Women in Art |
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| ART 312 Green Art |
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| May be taken with permission of the instructor: |
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| ART 353 Historic Painting Techniques |
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| ART 365 Printmaking |
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| Total Credits Required |
18 |
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Courses
See course descriptions for prerequisites and co-requisites |
Credits |
| |
|
| ART 150 History of Western Art I |
3 |
| ART 151 History of Western Art II |
3 |
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|
| Select 12 credits from the following: |
12 |
| ART 210 Botanical Illustrations |
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| ART 220 Introduction to Book Arts |
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| ART 270 History of Women in Art |
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| ART 279A CORE: Art and Community |
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| ART 279C CORE: Amer Polit Thought: Nature and the Common Good |
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| ART 325 Contemporary Art and Design |
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| ART 348G Art, Politics and Pursuit of Truth |
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| ART 348H Modernism in its Time |
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| May be taken with permission of the instructor: |
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| ART 310 Painting I |
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| ART 353 Historic Painting Techniques |
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| ART 485 Special Topics in Art |
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| Suggested Correlative (not counted in total credits required): |
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| ART 279A CORE: Art and Community |
|
| PHL 320 Philosophy of Art |
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| Total Credits Required |
18 |
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