Art/Design Studio, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S) in Art/Design Studio, students will gain a broad knowledge of a variety of media and techniques, will be able to apply elements and principles of art and design, be more aware of the influence of perception and observation, and communicate ideas effectively and expressively. Students will apply critical and creative thinking through making, research, analysis, and writing to demonstrate an awareness of historical and contemporary concepts, theories, and styles across global cultures and time periods. Students pursuing the B.S. in Art/Design Studio will have the opportunity to explore multiple disciplines beyond the Department of Art and Design.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 50.0701
Summary Checklist for General Education
Code | Title | Hours |
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Element 1 | ||
A: Written Communication | 3 | |
B: Written Communication | 3 | |
C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
Element 2 | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
Element 3 | ||
A: Arts | 3 | |
B: Humanities | 3 | |
Element 4 | ||
Natural Sciences | 6 | |
Element 5 | ||
A: Historical Science | 3 | |
B: Social Behavioral Science | 3 | |
Element 6 | ||
Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
Total Hours | 36 |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
Code | Title | Hours |
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University Graduation Requirements | ||
General Education | 36 | |
Student Success Seminar | ||
Student Success Seminar (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) | 1 | |
Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
Major Requirements | ||
Core Courses | ||
Foundation Courses: | ||
ART 100 | Drawing I | 3 |
ART 152 | Design, Two-Dimensional | 3 |
ART 153 | Design, Three-Dimensional | 3 |
ART 154 | Digital Media | 3 |
Art Core Courses: | ||
Choose from three hours of the following: | 3 | |
Painting I | ||
Printmaking I | ||
Photo, Black and White Film | ||
Introduction to Graphic Design | ||
ART 240 | Jewelry and Metalsmithing I | 3 |
or ART 290 | Ceramics- Hand Building Methods | |
Choose from six additional hours of the following: | 6 | |
Painting I | ||
Printmaking I | ||
Jewelry and Metalsmithing I | ||
Photo, Black and White Film | ||
Ceramics- Hand Building Methods | ||
Introduction to Graphic Design | ||
ART 563 | Art Theory & Criticism Seminar | 3 |
Art History Core Courses: | ||
ARH 392 | Survey of Global Art History I | 3 |
or ARH 392W | ||
ARH 393 | Survey of Global Art History II | 3 |
or ARH 393W | Survey of Global Art History II | |
Art History Electives: | ||
Choose from six hours of the following: | 6 | |
Independent Study: Art History | ||
Renaissance and Baroque Art | ||
History of Graphic Arts | ||
U.S. Architectural History | ||
Art in the Age of Revolutions | ||
The Rise of Modernism | ||
Women and the Visual Arts | ||
History of Modern Art | ||
U.S. Art History | ||
Studio Arts Concentration | ||
ART 461 | Studio Art Professional Practices | 3 |
Choose from 12 hours of the following AED/ARH/ART/DES electives: | 12 | |
Introduction to Materials Injury | ||
Art Teaching Grades P-5 | ||
Independent Study: Art History | ||
Renaissance and Baroque Art | ||
History of Graphic Arts | ||
Art in the Age of Revolutions | ||
The Rise of Modernism | ||
Women and the Visual Arts | ||
History of Modern Art | ||
U.S. Art History | ||
Drawing Media | ||
Figure Drawing | ||
Painting II | ||
Painting III | ||
or ART 314 | Painting IV | |
Traditional Printmaking | ||
Print Media (three credits maximum) | ||
or ART 336 | Contemporary Printmaking | |
Jewelry and Metalsmithing II | ||
Jewelry and Metalsmithing III | ||
or ART 344 | Jewelry and Metalsmithing IV | |
Ceramic Wheel Forming | ||
Ceramic Mixed Media Methods | ||
Photography, Color Digital | ||
Photography III | ||
or ART 383 | Photography IV | |
Advanced Drawing | ||
Studio Art Professional Practices | ||
Independent Study: Art | ||
Workshop in Art and Design:___ | ||
Introduction to Graphic Design | ||
Typography | ||
Sophomore Studio | ||
Free Electives | ||
Choose from 29 hours of free electives | 29 | |
Total Hours | 120 |