Studio Art students learn the practical technical skills and creative processes of artistic expression through hands-on experiences in various media, such as painting, drawing, printmaking, digital art, graphic design, ceramics, and mixed media. Studio artists practice inventive problem solving and creative thinking, as well as effective visual communication. Studio Art seniors complete a thesis project in a chosen medium, working in consultation with studio art faculty mentors.
Studio Art Emphasis requirements:
Three Departmental Courses:
- FAH 101 - Introduction to Art
- FAS 110 - Drawing I
- FAH 490 - Senior Seminar
Three Studio courses chosen from the following:
- FAS 212 - Illustration
- FAS 220 - Painting I
- FAS 230 - Printmaking: Monotype, Relief, Collagraphy
- FAS 240 - Darkroom Photography
- FAS 245 - Digital Photography
- FAS 250 - 2D & 3D Foundations
- FAS 252 - Sculpture
- FAS 260 - Ceramics I
- FAS 270 - Visual Communication
- FAS 272 - Digital Art & Imaging I
- or other 200-level Special Topics courses, or recently approved FAS 200 courses that are also approved by the student's advisor.
Two Advanced Studio Courses chosen from the following:
- FAS 210 - Drawing II
- FAS 274 - Graphic Design I
- FAS 340 - Intermediate Photography
- FAS 342 - Photo Media: Analog - Digital
- FAS 356 - Special Topics: Mixed Media
- FAS 375 - Typography and Design
- FAS 376 - Art & Design for the Web
- FAS 378 - Animation, Motion Art, and Design
- Studio Art Special Topics courses or
- Independent Study
One Art History (FAH) Course at the 200 or 300 level
One Fine Arts Elective:
Selected from:
- Art History (FAH), Music (MU), or Theatre (FAH/EN, FAS/EN) course offerings.
Freshman Year
Fall
- HU 103 - Conversatio I
- FAH 101 - Introduction to Art
- Language
- EN 105 - First Year Writing
Spring
- HU 104 - Conversatio II
- FAS 110 - Drawing I
- Language
- Core Course or Fine Arts Elective
Note:
Subsequent years will be planned in consultation with an advisor in relation to individual student's needs and interests, including internships and study abroad programs.
A student who wishes to major in Fine Arts after the first semester of the junior year must have permission of the Fine Arts Department Chair, who will also consult with appropriate faculty in the student's selected major area of emphasis. Transferring late to the major may result in enrollment in additional courses in summer school and/or a later graduation date.
Students interested in completing an Art Education major should consult with their advisor or with the Education Department .
Course Sequence Outline
Students select courses in conjunction with an advisor, choosing core courses, major courses, and electives to fit the individual student's interests and field of emphasis. If necessary, substitutions may be made for required emphasis courses with permission of the advisor and department chairperson.
