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:
- ART 1200 - Description + Drawing Credit Hours: 4
- ART 1210 - Function + Practice Credit Hours: 4
- ART 1220 - Image + Design Credit Hours: 4
- ART 1230 - Structure + Space Credit Hours: 4
- ART 1240 - Visual Art in Practice and Theory: Critical Perspectives Credit Hours: 3
Studio Art 2000-Level Courses
Complete at least 20 hours from the following courses in studio art areas.
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Ceramics:
- ART 2210 - Ceramics Hand Building Credit Hours: 4
- ART 2220 - Ceramics Wheel Throwing Credit Hours: 4
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Digital Art + Technology:
- ART 2110 - Digital Art + Technology I Credit Hours: 4
- ART 2120 - Creative Coding for Artists I Credit Hours: 4
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Graphic Design:
- ART 2510 - Graphic Design Principles Credit Hours: 4
- ART 2520 - Typography Credit Hours: 4
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Painting/Draw:
- ART 2710 - Painting: Color, Form, Context Credit Hours: 4
- ART 2720 - Painting: Alternative, Digital, Temporal Modes Credit Hours: 4
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Photography:
- ART 2810 - Film Photography Credit Hours: 4
- ART 2820 - Digital Photography Credit Hours: 4
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Printmaking:
- ART 2410 - Lithography/Monotype Credit Hours: 4
- ART 2420 - Etching/Relief Credit Hours: 4
- ART 2430 - Screen/Paper Credit Hours: 4
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Sculpture:
- ART 2310 - Sculpture: Contemporary Objects and Traditions Credit Hours: 4
- ART 2320 - Sculpture: Environments & Actions Credit Hours: 4
- ART 2330 - Casting Contemporary Explorations Credit Hours: 4
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Topics:
- ART 2900 - Studio Art Topics Credit Hours: 4
- ART 2902 - Figure and Gender Credit Hours: 4
Studio Art 3000/4000-Level Courses
Complete at least 12 hours from the following courses in studio arts areas.
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Ceramics:
- ART 3210 - Advanced Ceramics Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3220 - Glaze Calculation & Materials Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3230 - Ceramics Wheel Throwing II Credit Hours: 4
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Digital Art + Technology:
- ART 3110 - Digital Art + Technology II Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3120 - Creative Coding for Artists II Credit Hours: 4
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Graphic Design:
- ART 3530 - Letterpress and Bookmaking Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3540 - Media Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3550 - Animation Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3510 - Graphic Design Studio I Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3520 - Graphic Design Studio II Credit Hours: 4
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Painting/Draw:
- ART 3710 - Advanced Painting and Drawing: Investigative modes; Defining trajectories Credit Hours: 4
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Photography:
- ART 3810 - Advanced Photography Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3820 - Photographic Arts Credit Hours: 4
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Printmaking:
- ART 3410 - Advanced Printmaking Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3420 - Papermaking Credit Hours: 4
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Sculpture:
- ART 3310 - Public Spheres & Dissemination Tactics Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3320 - Content & Concept in Material & Form Credit Hours: 4
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Topics:
- ART 3900 - Studio Art Topics Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3960 - Student Design Agency: OU Design Collaborative in the Community Credit Hours: 4
- ART 4900 - Studio Art Topics Credit Hours: 4
- FAR 4500 - 30 Mile Studio: Community Arts Engagement Credit Hours: 4
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Other:
- ART 3330 - Anatomical Modeling: Traditional Anatomical Sculpting and Casting Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3730 - Anatomical Drawing and Figure Drawing Credit Hours: 4
Introductory Art History
Complete the following two courses:
- AH 2110 - From Caves to Calligraphy: Global Art + Design I Credit Hours: 4
- AH 2130 - From Gutenberg to Google: Global Art + Design II Credit Hours: 4