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Art Major - Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
The Art major prepares the student for a career in studio production. The objectives of the program are to provide the student with basic art knowledge and skills using a variety of media and employing concepts drawn from aesthetics, art history and art criticism. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified on page 42 of the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

B.A. option requires achieving 1002-level competency in an approved foreign language. See pages 40 - 41 of the catalog.

Required Courses 50 - 52 cr
ART1005 Principles of Art or 2
ART1825 Honors Topics: Art Appreciation
ART1011 Drawing I 4
ART1035 Design Concepts 4
ART2175 Art and Technology 2
ART2251 Sculpture 4
ART3111 Painting Techniques 4
ART3161 Survey of Western Art History 4
ART3162 19th and 20th Century Art History (WCE) 4
ART3265 Art Since 1945 2
ART4855 Senior Seminar in Art (OCE) 4
Select one of the following:
ART3365 Aesthetics 2
ART4265 Gallery Studies 2
ART4805 Topics in Art Criticism 2
Select two of the following:
ART2141 Ceramics 4
ART3121 Printmaking 4
GDE3021 Photography 2
Design Elements - if electing one, must take both plus one of the above courses:
GDE1031 Introduction to Layout 2
GDE2111 Introduction to Graphic Design 2
Select two of the following advanced studio courses*:
ART4242 Advanced Ceramics 4
ART4252 Advanced Sculpture 4
ART4312 Advanced Painting 4
ART4322 Advanced Printmaking 4
GDE3322 Advanced Photography 4
*Advanced studio courses may be taken up to three times.
Art Electives 0 - 2 cr
Selected from upper-level courses with ART or GDE prefix.
Note:WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See page 39 of the catalog for explanation and prerequisities.