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Robert Lazuka, Director


The School of Art is a community of artists and scholars dedicated to exploration and education in the visual arts. Our goal is to prepare graduating students for professions as artists, teachers, or professionals in related fields, as well as for admission to graduate programs. Our nationally acclaimed faculty members were chosen for expertise in their fields of study, as well as for their dedication to teaching. The six schools that compose the College of Fine Arts offers a wide variety of cultural opportunities in fine arts, dance, music, theater, film, and comparative arts. Situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the beautiful Hocking River runs through the campus and the city of Athens. The community affords a number of options for outdoor and indoor recreation and entertainment. Two annual favorites are the Columbus to Athens Fall Classic bicycle marathon and the Athens International Film Festival. Three Study Abroad Programs extend our reach to China, England, and Italy where students can experience first-hand the art and history of different cultures.

Students can earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree majoring in art education, art history, ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. To accomodate these pursuits our facilities include an extensive range of ceramic kilns; a sculpture building, including metal working equipment, a modern foundry, and a comprehensive wood shop; painting and drawing studios; printmaking facilities with photo-silkscreen, lithography, etching and typesetting presses, digital equipment for production large-scale prints; graphic design digital labs; extensive darkrooms, photography studios, and computers for digital imagery. Our own Visual Resource Library contains more than 200,000 images in slide form and numerous videotapes and books. All students have e-mail access and entry to the major collections in the Fine Arts Library located at Ohio University's Alden Library, which serves as a federal researach repository and is particularly strong in Renaissance, 19th century, Oceanic, modern art, contemporary art, and the history of photography. On-campus study collections include the Kennedy Collection of Native American Art, the Kennedy Collection of African Art, the Trisolini Contemporary Print Collection, as well as exhibitions curated at the Kennedy Museum of Art. Our Visiting Artists program regulary brings to campus internationally known artists and scholars.

All students enter the art program as General Art Majors and have shared experience during their first two years in the Foundations program. This program provides students with a basis for critical and creative thinking by giving them a broad range of experiences in the studio and in the classroom. These first two years also give students the opportunity to integrate their general education studies with their development as growing artists and scholars. Once students complete this aspect of the program most of the explorations focus upon study within the chosen area of specialization. (Students interested in becoming art education or art history majors should consult with faculty in those areas during their first year of study.) Studio areas require an exhibition of each student's art works as the crowning event in achieving the BFA degree. Student achievements are acknowledged through awards presented at student exhibitions, as well as through talent and academic scholarships. These scholarships are available to both incoming and continuing students.

With a faculty of 30 members, the School of Art makes advising an integral part of the educational experience. Students are encouraged to consult regulary with advisors concerning the selection of courses and programs toward fulfilling degree requirements. Advisors also can help students determine which scholarships are available. Other resources for advising and consulting are the Student Services Coordinator, the chair of the Foundations Program, or the area chair in your major.

Three organizations in the School of Art round out the community by affording more opportunities for student interaction. The Undergraduate Art League (UAL) sponsors visiting artists, organizes annual juried exhibitions, and coordinates trips to major museums. The Students in Design (SID) is a student chapter of the American Center for Design (ACD). SID members sponsor design-related events, assist sophomores in portfolio preparation, and attend the annual ACD conference. The National Art Education Association (NAEA) serves as a networking and support organization for art education majors.

The School of Art nurtures an interdisciplinary atmosphere in which students from many disciplines come together. Diversity in gender, culture, and ethnicity exists and is welcome within our program, just as we welcome diversity in method, style, and medium. Artists historically have borrowed from and have been influenced by other cultures, methods, and peoples. We seek out differences and celebrate them.

Admission Requirements

If you are planning to become an art major, enter the School of Art as ageneral art major (major code ND5153). You need to meet the general University requirements in order to be accepted. A portfolio is required only if you are interested in applying for a scholarship or are a transfer student.

Scholarships

Talent scholarships are available to incoming first-year students through the College of Fine Arts Talent Awards, the Foster Award, and the L.C. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship. Submit portfolios of 20 slides to the School of Art Scholarship Committee, Seigfred Hall, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701, by the February 1st deadline. Detailed information on portfolio requirements can be obtained from the Student Services Office at the School of Art.

Incoming students are also eligible to be considered for the following University academic achievements: Presidential Scholar, University Scholar, Founders Award, and the Valedictorian Award. Three other University programs support multicultural students: the Incentive Awards, the King/Chavez/Parks Scholarship and the Templeton Scholar. These scholarships are awarded through the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and require certain criteria in order to be renewed each year.

Once enrolled, recognition is given to art majors as they pursue their programs through the annual awarding of scholarships and prizes, including the College of Fine Arts/Dean's Awards and numerous endowed funds. These funds are awarded for outstanding accomplishments at the sophomore through senior levels and are based primarily on talent. Included in the School of Art endowed scholarships are: Kenneth Clifford Memorial, John Steven Cordray Scholarship Fund, Rose Marie Darst Memorial Greene Scholarship, L.C. Mitchell Memorial, Francis Paulson Family Memorial, Mary Nelson Stephenson Art Memorial Award, and the Edna Way Scholarship. Application for these scholarships must be made on line by March 17th at https://www-sfa.chubb.ohiou.edu/ .

Work Experience

Program to Aid in Career Exploration (PACE) positions are designed to offer pre-professional experiences to undergraduates in all areas throughout the University. The School of Art faculty and administrators employ PACE students who learn as apprentices in many areas of the school. Some of these include: Graphic Designer, Studio Assistants, Slide Library Photographer, Public Relations Assistant, Studio Art Printer, Graphic Design Lab Manager, Gallery Assistant, Web Master, and Newsletter Editor. Students interested in this program must apply for PACE eligibility at the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Workstudy positions are available in the School of Art. Motivated art majors frequently find internships in the Kennedy Museum of Art of in local galleries. Upper-class art majors may apply to become Art Ambassadors for the school.

Transfer Requirements

While the School of Art welcomes students transferring from other programs, not all students can be accepted due to limits in space and resources. If you re not accepted after your first application, you may re-apply th following quarter.

Transfer policy for students currently enrolled at Ohio University:

  • Minimum requirement of a 2.75 g.p.a.
  • Must enroll as a general art major and complete a required program of Foundations and Studio courses.
  • Being a general art major does not guarantee the student will become an art major. A student must complete the prerequisite Foundations and Studio courses and submit a portfolio to a particular discipline area for faculty review before becoming an art major.
  • May not enroll as a senior.
  • Applications for transfer may be obtained from the student's college or the College of Fine Arts.
  • Must contact the student services coordinator at the School of Art for advising during the first quarter of study.
Transfer policy for students attending another institution of higher learning:
  • Must enroll as a general art major and complete a required program of Foundations and Studio courses or equivalent courses.
  • To apply for credit for studio course work completed at another institution, submit the following:
    A copy of all college transcripts, a portfolio of original work (slides or flat pieces only, all 3-D work must be in slide form) along with a self-addressed stamped envelope should be sent to the Director of Foundations, Transfer Portfolio Review, School of Art, Seigfred Hall, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701 prior to the following evaluation dates:
May 1--Fall and Summer entries
                           October 1--Winter entries
                           February 1--Spring entries
  • Applications for transfer may be obtained from the Ohio University Office of Admissions.
Major Areas and Requirements

Before you can graduate, you must satisfy the degree requirements of Ohio University, the College of Fine Arts, and the School of Art.

The following courses, available on regional campuses only, may not be used to fulfill specific degree requirements in the School of Art, including studio electives: ART 115A, 125, 141, and 151. School of Art majors may use these courses as free electives only.

Art Education Major
Major code BF5122

Art education degrees are offered in the School of Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts) and the College of Education (Bachelor of Science). The B.F.A.degree program in Art Education--the teaching of the visual arts in grades K-12, is a course of study for Ohio MultiAge provisional licensure.

To become an art education major, you must first see an art education faculty memeber from the School of Art during your first year of study, whether your degree track is a B.F.A. or B.S. degree. You must complete ART 260 (recommended spring quarter of first year or fall of second year) with a grade of "B" or better, complete all Studio Foundations courses, and attain an overall g.p.a. of at least 2.75.

  1. Students should also apply for admission to Professional Education (in the College of Education) after completion of 45 quarter hours.
  2. Students must complete the following courses with a grade of "C" or better in each coruse.

    A.completion of PSY 101

    B.completion of COMS 103

    C.completion of Freshman Quantitative Skills

    D.completion of Freshman Composition

  3. acceptable score on the ACT, CBT, SAT, or Preprofessional Skills test
  4. cumulative g.pa. of 2.75 or above
Student teaching is normally assigned during one of the quarters of the senior year. Application for student teaching is to be made to the office of the director of Student Teaching no later than December 1 preceding the academic year in which the student teaching assignment is desired.

Required General Education Courses

Tier I Quantitative Skills        4-5

                   Tier I English Composition        4-5

                   Tier I Junior Composition         4-5 Specific Tier II Course Requirements  
*AH 211,212,or 213  History of Art                      4 or214             History of Non-Western Art

COMS 103           Fundamentals of 
                   Public Speaking                     4

PSY 101            General Psychology                  5

                   Tier III Elective                 4-5

*The remaining 17 hours needed to satisfy the Tier II general education requirement may be chosen as electives per catalog guidelines.

Professional Education Requirements

EDTE 200           Learning, Growth, and 
                   Development                         6

EDTE 201           Characteristics of Learners 
                   with Exceptionalities               3

EDTE 202           Field Exp. in Education             2

EDCT 203           Techno. Applications in Ed          4

EDCS 301           Ed and Cultural Diversity           3

EDTE 371B          Instructional Adaptations for 
                   Learners with Exceptionalities
                   and Diverse Needs-Secondary         4 

EDCS 400           School, Society, and the 
                   Professional Educator               4

EDSE 350           Secondary School Planning and
                   Instruction                         4

EDSE 351           Secondary School Teaching and
                   Learning                            4 Teaching Field Requirements Studio FoundationsART 110            Seeing and Knowing 
                   the Visual Arts                     4

ART 112            Foundations Photography             4

ART 113            Three-Dimensonal Studies            4

ART 116            Descriptive Drawing                 4

ART 117            Drawing: System 
                   and Color                           4

ART 118            Drawing: Process 
                   and Synthesis                       4

ART 211            Studio Concepts                     4

ART 260B           Foundations of Art Education        4 Art Education Methods CoursesART 461B           Teaching Art in the 
                   Elementary School                  

ART 462B           Teaching Art in the
                   Secondary School                   
           
Multi-age professional and general requirements must also be completed. Studio CoursesForty (40) hours of studio courses must be completed: A 15-hour 
concentration in one studio area of courses at the 200-level or above, 
and 25-hoursof studio at the 200-level or above in at least three other studio areas. Art History CoursesSelect three courses from:

AH 211, 212, 213   History of Art                     12 orAH 214          History of Non-Western Art

                   Elective in AH (300/400 level)      4

Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art Student Teaching(Apply by December 1, one year in advance)

Three courses, taken concurrently:

EDPL 461           Student Teaching in 
                   Middle Childhood                    7

EDPL 463           Student Teaching in 
                   Secondary Schools                   6

EDPL 465           Student Teaching Seminar            3 Total minimum hours required: 196

Art History Major
Major code BF5123

In the art history program, students learn how to articulate and express their ideas about art and develop research and writing skills as tools for communicating about art. Art history majors research art in depth and may pursue graduate art history studies. Many students complete internships at galleries and museums throughout the country. To reflect the breadth and variety of art, the art history program offers a diverse, comprehensive curriculum in the history of world art. Students from across the University have opportunities to participate in summer Study Abroad programs in Italy, Great Britain, and China, where they experience art monuments in their unique historical and cultural contexts.

The B.F.A. in art history provides a strong foundation in art history and studio art, advanced courses in art history, and liberal arts electives. Art history majors enter graduate study, seek employment in museums, or work in related fields. Students are expected to arrange programs of study with assigned faculty advisors. Selection of elective courses, in particular, should be made only after consultation with an advisor.

To apply to become an art history major, you must (1) complete and achieve a minimum 3.0 g.p.a. in two courses from the art history survey sequence; (2) have an overall academic g.p.a. of at least 2.75; (3) submit a copy of your DARS form for review and two samples of your own academic writing, (one of which must be a sample from an art history course) to the art history chair; and (4) be prepared to discuss why you wish to declare art history as your major. Students should apply upon completion of two of the art history survey courses that include AH 211, 212, 213, and 214.

To graduate as an art history major, you must have completed at least one year of a foreign language. (See area chair for policy concerning undergraduate foreign language requirement.)

Year One and Two General Academics

Tier I English Composition          5

                   Tier I Quantitative Skills        4-5

                   Two Tier II Electives               8

                   General Electives                  24

AH 211, 212, 213   Art History                        12

AH 214             History of Non-Western Art          4    

                   Two Tier II Electives               8

                   Foreign Language                   12 Studio FoundationsART 110            Seeing and Knowing Visual
                   Art (1st quarter preferred)         4

ART 112            Foundations Photography             4

ART 113            Three-Dimensional Studies           4

ART 116            Descriptive Drawing                 4 Select two of the following four studios:ART 117            Drawing: System and Color           4

ART 118            Drawing: Process 
                   and Synthesis                       4

ART 211            Studio Concepts                     4 Junior YearArt History Courses 
                   (300/400 level)                    

                   One Studio Course                   5

                   Tier I English Comp                 
                   (300 Level)

                   Tier II Elective                    9

                   General Electives                  12 SeniorFour Art History Electives  
                   (300/400 level)                    16

                   One Studio Course                   5

                   Tier II                             5

                   Tier III                            4

                   General Electives                  16
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.

Total minimum hours required: 192

Studio Majors

Ceramics-Major code BF5127
Graphic Design-Major code BF6321
Painting-Major code BF5124
Photography-Major code BF5143
Printmaking-Major code BF5128
Sculpture-Major code BF5126

The B.F.A. degree program with a major in one studio area provides extensive study in a single discipline. Studio majors find success as professional artists or graphic designers, enter graduate schools, or work in related art and design fields.

All art students enter the program as a General Art major and share common requirements in General Academics, Studio Foundations, and Art History. To become a major in ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture, a portfolio of studio work must be submitted for review at the end of the sophomore year. Students may apply to more than one area, but are encouraged to dedicate their studies to only one, after passing review. Some major areas have portfolio reviews only in the spring, while others have them each quarter. Consult area faculty for specific dates and criteria for review.

Ceremics Major-Major code BF5127

All art students enter the program as General Art majors and must complete requirements in Studio Foundations and Art History before applying for major during their second year of study. General Academic courses are also required for completion of the BFA degree program.

General Academics
Years One-Four

Tier I English Composition          5

                   Tier I Quantitative Skills        4-5

                   Tier I Junior Composition           4

                   Tier II Electives                  30

                   Tier III Elective
                   (not needed before 
                   portfolio review)                 4-5 Studio Foundations
Years One-TwoART 110            Seeing and Knowing the 
                   Visual Arts                         4

ART 112            Foundations Photography             4

ART 113            Three-Dimensional Studies           4

ART 116            Descriptive Drawing                 4

ART 117            Drawing: Systems and Color          4

ART 118            Drawing: Process and
                   Synthesis                           4

ART 211            Studio Concepts                     4 Art HistorySelect three courses from:

AH 211, 212, 213   History of Art                     12 orAH 214          History of Non-Western Art Studio RequirementsFive 200-level Studio
                   Courses ( * 
)(at least two 
                   ceramics courses required 
                   to apply for major)                25
Portfolio Review for Admission to Majoroccurs during the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio courses. Consult the area chair for details on the portfolio requirements in your area of interest.
 Ceramics Studio Courses Year Two(10 of the 15 hours required must be taken before 
the portfolio review.)

ART 221            Intro to Ceramics I               5

ART 222            Intro to Ceramics II              5

ART 223            Intro to Ceramics III             5 Year ThreeART 321            Intermediate Ceramics I           5

ART 322            Intermediate Ceramics II          5

ART 323            Intermediate Ceramics III         5 Year Four(at least 10 hours required.)

ART 421A           Advanced Ceramics                 5

ART 422A           Ceramics Workshop
                   (must be take twice)           5-10 Senior Studio RequirementsART 496A           Ceramics Studio Practicum         3

ART 496B           Ceramics Studio Project           3 Seven Studio Electives( ** 
)
                   (15 credits must be from
                   300-400 level)                   35

                   Two Art History Electives
                   (300-400 level)                   8
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.

Total minimum hours required: 192

*Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives.

**Some of these credits are gained prior to Portfolio Review.

Graphic Design--Major code BF6321

All art students enter the programas General Art majors and must complete requirements in Studio Foundations and Art History before applying for major during their second year of study. General Academic courses are also required for completion of the BFA degree program.

General Academics

Years One-Four

Tier I English Composition        5

                   Tier I Quantitative Skills      4-5

                   Tier I Junior Composition         4

                   Tier II Electives                30
      
                   Tier III Elective
                   (not needed before
                   Portfolio review)               4-5 Studio Foundations Years One-TwoART 110            Seeing and Knowing the 
                   Visual Arts                       4

ART 112            Foundations Photography           4

ART 113            Three-Dimensional Studies         4

ART 116            Descriptive Drawing               4

ART 117            Drawing: Systems and Color        4

ART 118            Drawing: Process and 
                   Synthesis                         4

ART 211            Studio Concepts                   4 Art HistorySelect three courses from:

AH 211, 212, 213   History of Art                   12 orAH 214          History of Non-Western Art Studio RequirementsFive 200-level Studio
                   Courses ( * 
) are required
                   to apply for major, three 
                   of which must be ART 250, 
                   ART 251, and ART 255. Portfolio Review for Admission to Majoroccurs during
the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the
completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio
courses.  Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum g.p.a. in all graphic design
courses.  It is highly recommended that the student also receive a 3.0 or
better g.p.a. in all their School of Art courses and a minimum of 3.0 
overall.  Consult the area chair for details on the portfolio requirements
in your area of interest. Graphic Design Studio Courses Year TwoART 250            Design Principles                 5 
  
ART 251            Typography                        5

ART 255            Forms and Content                 5 Year ThreeART 351            Graphic Design: 
                   Junior Studio                     5

ART 352            Graphic Design: 
                   Junior Studio                     5

ART 353            Graphic Design:
                   Junior Studio                     5 Year FourART 451            Graphic Design: 
                   Senior Studio                     5

ART 452            Graphic Design: 
                   Senior Studio                     5

ART 469A           Graphic Design: 
                   Studio Practicum                  3

ART 469B           Graphic Design: 
                   Studio Project                    5
   
                   Seven Studio Electives ( ** 
)
                   (15 credits must be from
                   300-400 level)                   35

                   Two Art History Electives         8
                   (300-400 level)

Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.
Total minimum hours required: 192

*Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives.

**Some of these credits are gained prior to Portfolio Review.

Painting-Major code BF5124

All art students enter the program as General Art majors and must complete requirements in Studio Foundations and Art History before applying for major during their second year of study. General Academic courses are also required for completion of the BFA degree program.

General Academics

Years One-Four

Tier I English Composition        5

                   Tier I Quantitative Skills      4-5

                   Tier I Junior Composition         4

                   Tier II Electives                30

                   Tier III Elective
                   (not needed before
                   portfolio review)               4-5 Studio Foundations: Years One-FourART 110            Seeing and Knowing the 
                   Visual Arts                       4     

ART 112            Foundations Photography           4

ART 113            Three-Dimensional Studies         4

ART 116            Descriptive Drawing               4

ART 117            Drawing: Systems and Color        4

ART 118            Drawing: Process and
                   Synthesis                         4

ART 211            Studio Concepts                   4 Art HistorySelect three courses from:

AH 211, 212, 213   History of Art                   12 orAH 214          History of Non-Western Art Studio RequirementsFive 200-level Studio Courses ( * 
)
                   (at least two painting 
                   courses required to apply 
                   for major)                       25 Portfolio Review for Admission to Majoroccurs during
the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the
completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio
courses.  Minimum of 3.0 g.p.a. in painting classes required to be admitted
to the major.  Consult the area chair for details on the portfolio requirements 
in your area of interest. Painting Studio Courses Year TwoART 275A           Basic Painting I                  5

ART 276A           Basic Painting II                 5 Year ThreeART 375A           Intermediate Painting I           5

ART 376A           Intermediate Painting II          5

ART 377A           Intermediate Painting III         5 Year FourART 475A           Advanced Painting I               5

ART 476A           Advanced Painting II              5

ART 477A           Advanced Painting III             5
         
ART 496A           Painting Studio Practicum         3

ART 496B           Painting Studio Project           3

                   Seven Studio Electives ( ** 
)
                   (15 credits must be from
                   300-400 level)                   35

                   Two Art History Electives         8
                   (300-400 level)

Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.
Total minimum hours required: 192

*Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives.

**Some of these credits are gained prior to Portfolio Review.

Photography-Major code BF5143

All art students enter the program as General Art majors and must complete requirements in Studio Foundations and Art History before applying for major during their second year of study. General Academic courses are also required for completion of the BFA degree program.

General Academics

Year One-Four

Tier I English Composition        5

                   Tier I Quantitative Skills      4-5

                   Tier I Junior Composition         4

                   Tier II Electives                30

                   Tier III Elective
                   (not needed before
                   (portfolio review)              4-5 Studio Foundations Year One-TwoART 110            Seeing and Knowing the 
                   Visual Arts                       4

ART 112            Foundations Photography           4

ART 113            Three-Dimensional Studies         4

ART 116            Descriptive Drawing               4

ART 117            Drawing: Systems and Color        4

ART 118            Drawing: Process and
                   Synthesis                         4

ART 211            Studio Concepts                   4 Art HistorySelect three courses from:

AH 211, 212, 213   History of Art                   12 orAH 214          History of Non-Western Art Studio RequirementsFive 200-level Studio 
                   Courses ( * 
)(at least two
                   photography courses
                   required to apply for major)     25 Portfolio Review for Admission to Majoroccurs during
the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the
completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio
courses.  Students are required to have a minimum of 3.0 g.p.a. in their
photography classes.  Consult area chair for details on the portfolio 
requirements in your area of interest. 

Photography Studio Courses Year Two(10 of the 15 hours required must be taken before the portfolio review.) ART 281 Photography I: Black and White 5 ART 282 Photography II: Color 5 ART 283 Photography III: Digital 5 Year ThreeART 381 Photographic Arts I 5 ART 382 Photographic Arts II 5 ART 383 Photographic Arts III 5 Year FourART 481A Advanced Photographic Arts I 5 ART 482 Advanced Photographic Arts II 5 ART 496A Photography Studio Practicum 3 ART 496B Photography Studio Project 3 Seven Studio Electives ( ** ) (15 credits must be from 300-400 level) 35 AH 237 Photo History Survey 4 One Art History Elective (300-400 level) 4 Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art. Total minimum hours required: 192 *Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives. **Some of these credits are gained prior to Portfolio Review.

Printmaking-Major code BF5128

All art students enter the program as General Art majors and must complete requirements in Studio Foundations and Art History before applying for major during their second year of study. General Academic courses are also required for completion of the BFA degree program.

General Academics

Years One-Four

Tier I English Composition        5

                   Tier I Quantitative Skills      4-5

                   Tier I Junior Composition         4

                   Tier II Electives                30

                   Tier III Elective
                   (not needed before
                   portfolio review)               4-5 Studio Foundations Years One-TwoART 110            Seeing and Knowing the 
                   Visual Arts                       4
       
ART 112            Foundations Photography           4

ART 113            Three-Dimensional Studies         4

ART 116            Descriptive Drawing               4

ART 117            Drawing: System and Color         4

ART 118            Drawing: Process and
                   Synthesis                         4

ART 211            Foundations Concepts              4 Art HistorySelect three courses from:

AH 211, 212, 213   History of Art                   12 orAH 214          History of Non-Western Art Studio RequirementsFive 200-level Studio 
                   Courses ( * 
)(at least two 
                   printmaking courses
                   required to apply for major)     25 Portfolio Review for Admission to Majoroccur during
the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the
completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio
courses.  Consult area chair for details on the portfolio requirements
in your area of interest. Printmaking Studio Courses Year TwoSelect at 10 hours from

ART 241            Lithography                       5

ART 242            Etching                           5

ART 247            Relief Printing                   5

ART 248            Serigraphy                        5 Year Three-FourSelect at 30 hours from

ART 341            Advanced Prints                5-15

ART 345            Papermaking                       5

ART 346            Art on Computers                  5

ART 347            Print Topics                      5

ART 441            Senior Prints                  5-10

ART 442A           Prints                            5

ART 496A           Prints Studio Practicum           3

ART 497B           Prints Studio Project             3

                   Seven Studio Electives ( ** 
) 
                   (15 credits must be from 
                   300-400 level)                   35

                   Two Art History Electives         8
                   (300-400 level)
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.

Total minimum hours required: 192

*Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives.

**Some of these credits are gained prior to Portfolio Review.

Sculpture-Major code BF5126

All art students enter the program as General Art majors and must complete requirements in Studio Foundations and Art History before applying for major during their second year of study. General Academic courses are also required for completion of the BFA degree program.

General Academics

Years One-Four

Tier I English Composition        5

                   Tier I Quantitative Skills      4-5

                   Tier I Junior Composition         4

                   Tier II Electives                30

                   Tier III Elective
                   (not needed before
                   portfolio review)               4-5 Studio Foundations Years One-TwoART 110            Seeing and Knowing the 
                   Visual Arts                       4

ART 112            Foundations Photography           4

ART 113            Three-Dimensional Studies         4

ART 116            Descriptive Drawing               4

ART 117            Drawing: System and Color         4

ART 118            Drawing: Process and 
                   Synthesis                         4

ART 211            Studio Concepts                   4 Art HistorySelect three courses from:

AH 211, 212, 213   History or Art                   12 orAH 214          History of Non-Western Studio Requirementsfive 200-level Studio 
                   Courses ( * 
)(at least two 
                   sculpture courses required
                   to apply for major)              25 Portfolio Review for Admission to Majoroccurs during
the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the
completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio
courses.  Consult area chair for details on the portfolio requirements
in your area of interest. Sculpture Studio Courses Year TwoART 231A           Sculpture I                       5

ART 231B           Sculpture II                      5 Year ThreeART 331A           Sculpture III                     5

ART 331B           Sculpture IV                      5

ART 331C           Sculpture V                       5 Year FourART 431A           Sculpture VI                      5

ART 431B           Sculpture Workshop
                   (take twice)                   5-10

ART 496A           Sculpture Studio Practicum        3

ART 496B           Sculpture Studio Project          3

                   Seven Studio Electives ( ** 
)
                   (15 credits must be from
                   300-400 level)                   35

                   Art History Elective              8
                   (300-400 level)
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.

Total minimum hours required: 192

*Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives.

**Some of these credits are gained prior to Portfolio Review.

Art Minor
Minor code ORARTM

The art minor is offered for nonmajors who wish to pursue study in art. To declare an art minor, consult with your major advisor and with a School of Art advisor. Approval from the College of Fine Arts dean's office is required. Minimum requirement of 2.75 overall g.p.a required for admission. You must maintain a 2.5 g.p.a. in the minor.

Requirements for an art minor are:

ART 112            Foundations Photography           4

ART 113            Three-Dimensional Studies         4

ART 116            Descriptive Drawing               4 Three of the following four:AH 211, 212, 213   History of Art                   12

AH 214             History of Non-Western Art

ART 110            Seeing and Knowing 
                   Visual Arts

                  Two 200- or 300-level art 
                  studio courses or two 
                  300- or 400-level art history
                  courses                         8-10
Minimum hours required: 32


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