Art Major (Bachelor of Arts)

A student majoring in art must complete the major core requirements, one concentration and the required cognates for that concentration, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. As a senior comprehensive, all art majors are required to:

  • Hold a senior show in the Clyde and Mary Harris Gallery; the show is to be completed with the approval and coordination of the art faculty.
  • Submit a digital portfolio of their work.
  • Submit a completed departmental exit interview.
  • Submit a 5-page artist’s statement paper.
  • Complete the ACAT.

Core Requirements:

ART 160Materials and Methods

3

ART 181Analysis of Form

4

ART 182Linear Perspective

4

ART 183Sketching

4

ART 260Principles of Visual Composition

4

ART 324History of World Art

3

ART 325History of World Art

3

ART 326History of World Art

3

ART 491Professional Practices for the Artist

1

Total Credit Hours:29

Fine Art Concentration

Electives chosen from courses listed below:

Six credits must be upper-division.

ART 195Digital Painting

2

ART 196Mixed Media Painting

2

ART 285Introduction to Pottery II

2

ART 286Introduction to Pottery III

2

ART 307Anatomy for Artists

3

ART 317Advanced Printmaking

2; 6

ART 334Advanced Portrait Painting

2

ART 335Abstract and Expressive Painting

4

ART 364Advanced Sculpture

2; 6

ART 374Advanced Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture

2; 6

Required Courses:
ART 194Still Life Painting

2

ART 264Introduction to Sculpture

2

ART 284Introduction to Pottery I

2

ART 294Introduction to Printmaking

2

ART 360Advanced Visual Composition

4

Electives

21

Total Credit Hours:33
Cognates: Fine Art
ENGL 358Classical Literature

4

HIST 306Classical Greece and Rome

4

HIST 121The West and the World

4

RELH 303World Religions

4

or

SOCI 236Privilege and Oppression

4

or

PHIL 205Introduction to Philosophy

4

Illustration Concentration

Required Courses:
ART 194Still Life Painting

2

ART 195Digital Painting

2

ART 196Mixed Media Painting

2

ART 294Introduction to Printmaking

2

ART 307Anatomy for Artists

3

ART 334Advanced Portrait Painting

2

ART 335Abstract and Expressive Painting

4

ILL 244Introduction to Illustration

4

ILL 245Children's Book Illustration

4

ILL 246Sequential Art

4

ILL 354Animal and Creature Design

4

Total Credit Hours:33
Cognates: Illustration
FLTV 135Essentials of Filmmaking

4

GRPH 136Graphic Design Studio 2: Digital Imaging

4

GRPH 262Graphic Design Studio 4: Illustration

4

HIST 121The West and the World

4

PHTO 156Principles of Photography

3