Art B.A.

This major gives a background in the fundamentals of the formal, technical, and theoretical concerns of the artist from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Students can prepare for a career as a professional artist or designer, for graduate study in art, or for teaching. The student majoring in art must complete the core requirements and those from his or her selected area of concentration: Design, Photography, or Studio Art.

Core Requirements:
ART 120 2-D Design (3)
ART 121 3-D Design (3)
ART 140 Drawing Techniques and Materials (3)
ART 499 Senior Project Seminar (4)
PHOT 210 Elementary Photography (4)
History of Western Art courses (8)
History, non-Western Art course(s) (3)

Design Concentration:
ART 221 Introduction to Stage Design & Craft (4)
ART 320 Graphic Production Processes and
Design for Publications (4)
ART 356 Digital Portfolio (3)
300-400-level studio ART courses (4)
History of design course(s) (3)

Photography Concentration:
PHOT 310 Photoshop (3)
PHOT 350 Color Photography (4)
ART/PHOT 356A Digital Portfolio (3)
PHOT 450 Special Projects in Photography (8)
ART 390 Art History: Selected Topics (4)

Studio Art Concentration:
ART 250 Sculpture I (4)
ART 260 Painting (4)
PHOT 310 Photoshop (3)
300-400-level studio ART courses (8)
History of contemporary art course(s) (3)

Art Minor

Core Requirements:
ART 120 2-D Design, or
ART 121 3-D Design (3)
ART 140 Drawing Materials and Techniques (3)
PHOT 310 Photoshop (3)
300-400-level studio ART courses (8)
History of Western art courses (6)
History, non-Western art course(s) (3)