Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Studio Art

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This degree offers you the opportunity to explore several different mediums and discipline areas that will challenge your creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Our program prepares you for a wide variety of creative career tracks which can be complemented by a minor in Theatre or another field.

As Part of the Graduation Requirements for Undergraduates , Complete:

A. Required Studio Core (18 Credits)

Students may be excused from basic studio courses on the merit of a portfolio (art studio) by the department chair.

AR 206 - Studio One 3 Credit(s)
AR 207 - Studio Two 3 Credit(s)
AR 208 - Drawing 3 Credit(s)
AR 252 - Beginning 3D - Form and Extended Media 3 Credit(s)
AR 281 - Beginning Digital Photography 3 Credit(s)
AR 498 - Professional Practice 3 Credit(s)

B. Required Art History & Theory Core (12 Credits)

AR 105 - Introduction to Art Criticism 3 Credit(s)
AR 305 - Art Theory 3 Credit(s)
AR 364 - History of Art I 3 Credit(s)
AR 365 - History of Art II 3 Credit(s)

C. Six Credits from the Following (2D Electives)

AR 209 - Beginning Drawing II 3 Credit(s)
AR 220 - Painting 3 Credit(s)
AR 260 - Beginning Printmaking I 3 Credit(s)
AR 261 - Beginning Printmaking II 3 Credit(s)
AR 280 - Beginning Black and White Photography 3 Credit(s)
AR 308 - Intermediate Drawing I 3 Credit(s)
AR 320 - Intermediate Painting I 3 Credit(s)

D. Six Credits from the Following (3D Electives)

AR 3XX - 3D Material Studies Rotator
AR 253 - Ceramics: Handbuilding 3 Credit(s)
AR 352 - Molding Design and Cold Casting 3 Credit(s)
AR 353 - Sculpting and Hot Casting 3 Credit(s)
AR 354 - Digital Sculpture 3 Credit(s)
AR 355 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing 3 Credit(s)
AR 356 - Ceramics: Wheel Throwing 3 Credit(s)
AR 357 - Experimental Ceramic Processes 3 Credit(s)
AR 358 - Papermaking 3 Credit(s)

E. Three Credits from the Following

AR 202 - In Design 3 Credit(s)
AR 306 - Illustrator 3 Credit(s)
AR 310 - Photoshop 3 Credit(s)

F. One or More 12-credit Area of Emphasis in One of the Following Areas

Art History
Drawing
Painting
Graphic Design
Photography
Form and Extended Media

G. Departmental Assessment Procedures

Additional credits in the major are to be selected in consultation with your advisor.