Division of Arts and Sciences

Misenheimer Campus

Division of Arts and Sciences

Academic Departments

Music & Fine Arts Department

Studio Art Program

Degree Requirements

Studio Art - Degree Requirements

Major

STUDIO ART (45 SH): Core Classes: 24 SH
The Core Classes are structured toward building student knowledge in terms of traditional art techniques and art historical context and awareness.
ART 201	Introduction to Art	ART 312	Drawing Studies I
ART 210	Fundamentals of 2D Design	ART 410	Art History Survey II (1500-Present)
ART 211	3D Design	ART 510	Issues of Contemporary Art
ART 310	Art History Survey I	ART 511	Art and the Human Experience (Visual Culture)

The Studies: 9 SH
The Studies are media-specific coursework focused on intense exploration of art mediums. Students have the freedom to decide on the medium(s) that suits their artistic visions. Two (2) Level I courses and one (1) level II course are required. Level II course will be based on choices made in Level I courses.
ART 315	Mixed Media Studies I	ART 415	Mixed Media Studies II
ART 320	Painting Studies I	ART 435	Digital Photography Studies
ART 330	Photography Studies I	ART 420	Painting Studies II
ART 340	Sculpture Studies I	ART 430	Photography Studies II
ART 412	Drawing Studies II	ART 440	Sculpture Studies II

Advanced Studio Practices 3 SH
The Advanced Studio Practice course is based on personal viewpoints and ideas explored by each student through the medium of their choice and used for the works that will go into their Capstone Course (Senior Exhibition).
ART 425	Advanced Studio Practices

Capstone Course: 3 SH
The Capstone Course is the final required course in which students majoring in Studio Art will take. Coupled with their exhibition and professional portfolio, it counts as their Senior exit test from the University.
ART 597	Senior Exhibition

Electives: 6 SH
The Electives are to be used toward complimentary fields of study outside of the art program (ex: communications, business, web design, philosophy, creative writing) and must be 300 level or above.

Minor

STUDIO ART 24 Semester Hours
ART 201	Intro to Art	ART 312	Drawing Studies I
ART 210	2D Design	ART 410	Art History Survey II
ART 211	3D Design	ART 510	Issues of Contemporary Art
ART 310	Art History and Survey I	ART 511	Art and the Human Experience (Visual Culture)