Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 [Archived Catalog]

Studio Art Major (B.A.)


Major code BA5050

College of Fine Arts
School of Art + Design
Seigfred Hall 528
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4290
art-design@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/art

Julie Dummermuth, Director, School of Art + Design/contact person
dummermu@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The B.A. Studio Art degree provides for a creative studio art experience that pairs well with studies in other fields. Many students choose this curriculum because it provides credit hour flexibility for elective courses, greater ability to pursue double majors, minors and certificates, as well as off-campus study opportunities. The undergraduate program prepares students to work in fields related to art and to undertake graduate work. Classes include foundations and 2000-level studio art courses, art history courses, 3000- and 4000-level studio art courses, a variety of liberal arts courses, and two years of language study. Students who wish to pursue a B.A. in Studio Art should maintain a minimum accumulative GPA of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.75 to successfully complete the degree.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

There are no requirements beyond University admission requirements. Students can declare a B.A. Studio Art major without submission of a portfolio. 

Change of Program Policy

There are no requirements beyond University admission requirements. The first two years of the B.A. Studio Art and B.F.A. Studio Art degrees share a common curriculum which allows students the opportunity to seamlessly move into the B.F.A. even in their second-year of study, if desired. 

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

After graduation, studio art majors enter graduate study, seek employment in museums, art centers and galleries; or work in related fields.

Requirements

University-wide Graduation Requirements


Ohio University requires completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for conferral of a bachelor’s degree. However, the B.A. in Studio Art requires a minimum of 122 semester hours. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – Universitywide  page.

College-Level Requirements for the College of Fine Arts


View the College-Level Requirements for the College of Fine Arts.

School of Art + Design Requirements


All majors in the School of Art + Design (B.A. and B.F.A. degrees) require an accumulative 2.0 GPA and a 2.75 GPA in the major.

Foundations


Complete the following courses:

Studio Art Courses


Select at least two studio art areas.

Studio Art 2000-Level Courses


Complete at least 20 hours from the following courses in studio art areas.

Studio Art 3000/4000-Level Courses


Complete at least 12 hours from the following courses in studio arts areas.

Introductory Art History


Complete the following two courses:

Studio Art Practicum


Complete the following course: