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Studio Art

The Studio Art Concentration offers courses in both traditional and alternative approaches, designed to develop observational skills and promote a high level of craft. Advanced students are encouraged to identify and develop a strong personal point of view in their coursework and studio practice.

After completing several foundation courses, students are required to submit a portfolio to enroll in 300-level (or higher) studio courses. Students whose portfolios do not meet standards may be required to take supplemental courses.

Required Foundation Courses (44 credits)

  • ART 110 Two-Dimensional Design - 3 credits
  • Choose one:
    • ART 111 Three-Dimensional Design - 3 credits
    • ART 207 Ceramic Sculpture - 3 credits
    • ART 217 Ceramics - 3 credits
  • ART 112 Color Theory - 3 credits
  • ART 124 Digital Imaging - 3 credits
  • ART 201 Relief Printmaking - 3 credits
  • ART 202 Drawing I - 3 credits
  • ART 211 Introduction to Art History: Prehistory to 1400 - 4 Credits
  • ART 212 Introduction to Art History: 1400 to the Present - 4 Credits
  • Art 206 Sculpture I - 3 credits
  • Art 215 Painting I - 3 credits
  • Art 306 Wood Sculpture - 3 credits
  • Art 318 Intaglio Printmaking I - 3 credits
  • Art 320 Water Based Screen Printing I - 3 credits
  • Art 352 Intermediate Drawing - 3 credits

*After completing several of the foundation courses, students are required to submit a portfolio demonstrating artistic capability for admission to upper level courses. Portfolios must be carefully prepared according to guidelines available for download on the department website or in the Art & Art History Department office. After portfolios are submitted and program admission approved, students are eligible to enroll in upper-level art courses. Portfolio Requirements

Electives - Select 4 courses in one area (12 credits)

Painting & Drawing

  • ART 307 Portraiture - 3 credits
  • ART 308 Painting II - 3 credits
  • ART 309 Figure Drawing I - 3 credits
  • ART 314 Landscape Painting - 3 credits
  • ART 322 Illustration I - 3 credits
  • ART 470 Advanced Topics in Art/Painting & Drawing - 3 credits

Printmaking

  • ART 230 Visual Journals & Bookmaking - 3 credits
  • ART 311 Relief Printmaking II - 3 credits
  • ART 317 Polyester Plate Lithography - 3 credits
  • ART 328 Printing for Textiles - 3 credits
  • ART 420 Intaglio Printmaking II - 3 credits
  • ART 470 Advanced Topics/Printmaking - 3 credits

Sculpture

  • ART 207 Ceramic Sculpture - 3 credits
  • ART 304 Sculpture II - 3 credits
  • ART 315 Figure Modeling - 3 credits
  • ART 324 Metal Construction - 3 credits
  • ART 353 Installation Art - 3 credits
  • ART 470 Advanced Topics/Sculpture - 3 credits

Capstone (3 credits)

  • ART 485 Senior Seminar in Studio Art