Bachelor of Arts in Art, Fine Arts Major Concentration or Media Arts Major Concentration

Program Overview

Students develop artistic knowledge and craft through core courses, concentration-specific coursework, and art history. The program prepares graduates for careers in teaching, museum work, studio and commercial art, or further study.

Program Outline

This degree prepares students for professional or graduate study, or careers in teaching, museum work, and studio and commercial art. Students are encouraged to explore courses in both concentrations and are required to take at least one course in the area outside their chosen concentration.

Outline:

Structure:

• The program consists of 44 credits spread across core introductory courses, core capstone courses, art history core courses, and fine arts or media arts concentration courses.
• These combine with the liberal arts and sciences core curriculum and electives to meet the program's required 120 credits.

Core Introductory Courses (Taken in the first four semesters):

• Learning to Look: Contemporary Art and Media
• Introduction to 2D Design
• Drawing I

Core Capstone Courses (Taken after passing the Foundation Review and completing advanced courses):

• Interdisciplinary Seminar
• Professional Practices in Art
• Senior Project in Studio Art

Art History Core Requirement (Select 8 credits from the list):

• History of American Art and Architecture
• Art History Themes: Modern
• Art History Themes: Photography
• Renaissance Art

Fine Arts Concentration Requirements (Select 16 Credits and 4 additional credits in Media Arts):

• Introduction to 3D Design
• Printmaking I
• Drawing II Figure/Illustration
• Painting I
• Printmaking II
• Sculpture / 3D Design II
• Painting II
• Structured Studio
• Intro to Photography II
• Graphic Design I
• Graphic Design II
• Structured Studio
• Senior Exhibition
• Video Production II
• Video Production I

Additional Topics Courses (May be used to meet requirements with departmental approval):

• Introductory Topics in Art and Art History
• Intermediate Topics in Art and Art History
• Directed Study in Art or Art History
• Internship/Apprenticeship in Art/Art History
• Advanced Topics in Art or Art History

Liberal Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum (Bachelor's Degree):

• First-Year Seminar
• Composition or approved LAS Writing course
• Quantitative Reasoning (MT 1100 or higher)
• The Natural Environment - Understanding Our Place in the Natural World (LAS 1000)
• The Civic Environment - Democratic Values (LAS 2)
• Creative Arts (LAS 3)
• Social Sciences (LAS 4)
• Natural and Biological Sciences (LAS 5)
• Humanities (LAS 6)
• Global Perspectives (LAS 7)
• LAS Elective Credits: 4 (One additional LAS requirement or combination of two 2-credit approved electives.)

Electives:

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Graphic Designer
• Museum Curator
• Librarian
• Educator
• Artist
• Photographer
• Videographer
• Web Designer
• Art Critic
• Arts Administrator
• Gallery Owner

Opportunities:

• This program prepares students for a wide range of dynamic art-related careers enabling them to make unique contributions to the art world.

Other:

• The program emphasizes the development of a competent and cohesive body of work.
• Students learn to research art histories to understand the formal analysis and cultural context of art.
• Students will develop a strong understanding of the interrelationship between the arts.
• Students will learn to analyze, interpret, and evaluate works of art, including their own.
The program's flexibility allows students to explore their interests and develop their skills. With its focus on creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, this program prepares students for success in various art-related fields.