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Major

The art department offers concentrations in studio art, art history and art education.

Concentration in Studio Art (42 credits)

The studio art major allows students to combine a liberal education with preparation for graduate school or entry into careers as exhibiting artists, designers, elementary or secondary school teachers and other art-related fields. Students successfully completing the programs are academically prepared to apply for graduate study in studio art. They may plan careers as exhibiting artists, art teachers in secondary or elementary schools, or professionals in various art-related fields.

Required Courses:

113, 114, 211, 248, 351; three studios chosen from the 200 and 300 studio courses and art history 101, 4 credits of non-western art history and 300.

Special Requirements:

A portfolio review precedes admission to the department. A senior exhibition is required for graduation.

Concentration in Art Education (46-54 credits)

Required Courses:

113, 114, 211, 215, 218, 248, 351, one course from 217, 224 and 225, and two courses from any 200- or 300- level Art History course.

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 towards core, and upper- division requirements. Please contact the department chair.

 

     

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