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Planning your program
As an art major at CSB and SJU, you will choose a concentration in studio art or art education (or an art history minor).
Studio art majors acquire a thorough grounding in the skills and aesthetic judgment necessary for painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, computer art, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry-making.
Art history minors focus on the meaning and evolution of various theories of art, as well as the role of art in contemporary and past cultures.
Art majors who plan to teach art in primary or secondary schools must complete a minor in education, in addition to fulfilling requirements in studio art and art history.
Curriculum - Art Major
Concentration in Studio Art (43 Credits)
For Art course descriptions, see the Academic Course Catalog.
- ART 118, Design 2D/4D Arts (4)
- ART 119, 3D Arts/Drawing (4)
- ART 101, Art History (4)
- ART 248, Sophomore Topics (2) Offered Fall Semester Only
- ART 208, Non Western Art History
12 credits selected from the 200 and/or 300 level Studio courses: - ART 300, Modern Contemporary Art (4) Offered Spring Semester Only
- ART 344, Critical Theory
- ART 351, Senior Studio Thesis (4) Offered Fall Semester
- ART 355, Senior Exhibition (1) Spring Semester
Special Requirements
A portfolio review precedes admission to the department. A senior exhibition is required for graduation. (43 credits)
Students are encouraged to avoid narrow specialization and select a broad range of subjects, ie painting, sculpture, printmaking, etc. Prerequisits for Art 351: all 100 and 200 level requirements for the major. Prerequisites for Art 344 Critical Theory: Art 300 Modern and Contemporary Art History.
Concentration in Art Education (46–54 credits)
In addition to minor in Education (See Education), students are required to complete the following courses:
- ART 118, Design 2D/4D (4)
- ART 119, 3D/Drawing (4)
- ART 215, Painting
- Art 218, Computer Art
- ART 248, Sophomore Topics (2) Fall Semester
- ART 351, Senior Studio Thesis (4) Fall Semester
One course from 217, 224 and 225 and two courses from any 200 or 300 level Art History
Special Requirements
Students concentrating in art education are required to have two areas of emphasis, which are met by taking additional approved courses in the areas of drawing, sculpture (including jewelry and ceramics), painting, graphic arts (including photography, or printmaking) or computer graphics.
Students concentrating in art education may receive special credit toward core and upper division requirements. Please contact the department chair.
- Art 101, (4) can double count if student is an Art Major
- 4 credits in non-western Art History from the 200 level courses can double count if the student is an Art Major.
- 4 credits in studio arts can double count if the student is also an Art Major.
- A minimum of 8 credits in upper division (300 level) Art History courses cannot double count if the student is also an Art Major.
- 4 additional credits that can be lower or upper division Art History credits cannot double count if the student is also an Art Major.
- ART 118, Design 2D/4D Arts (4)
- ART 119, Design 3D/Drawing Arts (4)
- 12 credits in elective studio or art history
Suggested first semester program of study
- CORE 100 or HONR 100
- Symposium (4)
- Foreign Language or other Core requirement (4)
- ART 101, Art, Aesthetics and Culture (4)
- FA, and/or ART 118, Design 2D/4D (4)