Requirements for a B.A. in Studio Arts

Liberal Arts Core (AH 122, CS 115 Waived): 54 credits
Art: 76 credits
Total: 130 credits

Art requirements:

• AR 111 Drawing I
• AR 113 2D Design
• AR 118 3D Design
• AR 204 Color Theory
• AR 208 Photography I
• AR 220 Computer Art I
• AR 224 Computer Design I
• AR 227 Life Drawing
• AR 248 Typography/Layout
• AR 250 Sculpture I
• AR 280 Painting I
• AR 310 Junior Comprehensive (1 credit)
• AR 350 Digital Imaging I
• AR 437 Advanced Portfolio
• AR 455 Senior Seminar (2 credits)
• AR 466 Senior Thesis (4 credits)
• AH 206 History of Design
• AH 212 World Art I
• AH 214 Modern Art
• AH 215 World Art II
• six (6) additional studio courses – two must be 300 level or above

Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Studio Arts is a program that represents a strong commitment to the study of the visual arts within a liberal arts tradition. The primary emphasis of this program is on creative studio production in the areas of drawing, print-making, painting, sculpture, and digital art.
Students begin their study in the foundation courses in two- and three-dimensional design and drawing. While courses in all studio areas are required, upper level electives allow for greater focus in a single area. Elective credits are available in photography, graphic design, ceramics, printmaking and art history.
Knowledge of art history is seen as necessary to intelligent studio development, as is an understanding of the attitudes, philosophies and language of the contemporary art world.