School of Art
Power Boothe, Director
The School of Art is dedicated to preparing you to be an artist, art historian, graphic designer, or art educator and to enter a complex and diverse world, with the knowledge that your work is meaningful in your profession as well as in your life. It offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree with eight majors: art education, art history, ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Courses are taught by a dedicated and acclaimed faculty who are active in their fields. The School of Art has an extensive visiting- artist program that regularly brings to campus internationally known artists and scholars. The Ohio University Gallery, Trisolini Gallery, and the Kennedy Museum provide an opportunity to see a variety of exhibitions, from solo shows of notable contemporary artists, to faculty and student exhibitions.
The School of Art is located in a complex of buildings that provides a variety of teaching and learning resources. This complex includes an extensive range of ceramic kilns; a sculpture building, including metal working equipment, a modern foundry, and a comprehensive wood shop; painting studios; printmaking facilities with photo silk screen, l ithography and etchings presses, typesetting equipment and computers able to produce large-scale prints; well-equipped computer labs for graphic design; extensive darkrooms, photography studios and computers for digital imagery. Although graduate studios are located in a separate studio space that includes experimental project and exhibition areas, the undergraduate student is able to follow the development of this work as it culminates into graduate thesis exhibitions. 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 research repository, strong in Renaissance, 19th century, Oceanic, modern and contemporary art as well as the history of photography. On-campus study collections include the Kennedy Museum of Art collection of Native American Art, African Art, and the Trisolini Contemporary Print Collection. The Visual Resources Library, housed in the School of Art, contains over 200,000 slide images and many audio and video tapes of lectures given by visiting artists.
For the undergraduate student, the Foundations program is the first step of your experience in the School of Art. The program takes place during the freshman and sophomore years and is intended to give students a wide range of experience. It serves as an introduction to studio practice, the history of art, as well as to aspects of critical thinking. It is understood that in the Foundations program, as it is in the School of Art as a whole, that taking risks is an essential part of the process of creating work that has deeply felt significance. The School of Art faculty is dedicated to providing a supportive environment that encourages passionate investigation, experimentation and accomplishment.
As you explore various art disciplines in the Foundations program, you gain the experience needed to prepare for entry into a major. Each area has a review requirement. The studio areas conduct portfolio reviews during the spring quarter. Some majors have additional reviews during the fall and/or winter quarters. Once accepted into an area, you will follow the curriculum to complete your B.F.A. degree. The primary goal of the School of Art is to develop students who are not only strong in a discipline, but also have leadership qualities in their field. We intend to challenge your assumptions and expand your abilities such that your work will exhibit great authority, presence, and depth.
The School of Art makes advising an integral part of the educational experience. You are encouraged to consult regularly with your advisor concerning your selection of courses and progress toward fulfilling your degree requirements. Other advising resources you may also wish to consult are the assistant director of Student Services, the chair of the Foundations Program, or the area chair in your major. Recognition of student work is made through annual scholarships and prizes, including the Provost's and Dean's Scholarships, the Edna Way Memorial Scholarship, the Kenneth B. Clifford Memorial Scholarship, the Rose Marie Darst Memorial Scholarship, the I.C. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship, the Undergraduate Photography Fellowship, and the Francis M. Paulson Family Memorial Scholarship.
There are three organizations in the School of Art. The Undergraduate Art League (UAL) sponsors visiting artists, organizes annual juried exhibitions, programs the experimental undergraduate gallery called Cube 4, 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 is within the College of Fine Arts, which includes the Schools of Music, Theater, Dance, Film, and Comparative Arts. An interdisciplinary atmosphere is part of the culture in the School of Art. Consequently, students from many disciplines come together to see exhibitions, go to events, see performances, and discuss their own work The cross-fertilization of all the arts is encouraged as well as taking courses across the University curriculum in the liberal arts tradition. We believe the arts are by nature affected by all aspects of the world and all disciplines of knowledge, and conversely, as you explore, invent and make discoveries, your work will affect the world in return.
Admission Requirements
If you are planning to become an art major, enter the School of Art as a general 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.Transfer Requirements
Transfer policy for students currently enrolled at Ohio University:- 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. 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. 45701.
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
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, complete ART 260 with a grade of B- or better; all Foundations of Art courses; and have an overall g.p.a. of at least 3.0.
Students should also apply for admission to Professional Education (in the College of Education) after completion of 45 quarter hours. Required for admission to Professional Education are:
- Completion of PSY 101
- Completion of INCO 103
- Completion of Freshman Quantitative Skills
- Completion of Freshman Composition
- Acceptable score on the ACT, CBT, SAT, or Preprofessional Skills test
- cumulative g.pa. of 3.0 or above
Required General Education Courses(Cumulative 2.75 g.p.a. required)
Tier I Quantitative Skills 5
Tier I English Composition 4-5
Tier I Junior Composition 4-5
Specific Tier II Course Requirements ( 1 )*
AH 211, 212, or 213 History of Art 4 or214 History of Non-Western Art INCO 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
EDCI 200 Learning, Growth, and Development 6
EDCI 201 Characteristics of Learners with Exceptionalities 3
EDCI 202 Field Exp. in Education 2
EDCI 203 Techno. Applications in Ed 4
EDCI 301 Ed and Cultural Diversity 3
EDCI 371A Instructional Adaptations for Learners
with Exceptional & Diverse Needs 3
EDCI 371B Instructional Adaptations for Learners
with Exceptionalities & Diverse
Needs-Secondary 4
EDCI 400 School, Society, and the Professional Educator 4
EDCI 420 Teaching Reading in the COntent-Area 4
EDMC 300 Middle Childhood Instruction Process & Curriculum 4
Teaching Field Requirements(Cumulative 3.0 g.p.a. required)
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 251 Typography or ART 255 Form and Content 5 ART 260 Foundations of Art 4 Education (offered fall and spring only, B- required)Art Education Methods CoursesART 461 Teaching Art in Elementary Schools 4 ART 461L Elementary Field Placement Lab 2 (461 & 461L offered fall only) ART 462 Teaching Art in Secondary Schools 4 (Offered Winter Quarter only) Multi-age professional and general requirements must also be completed.Studio Courses
Thirty (30) hours of studio courses must be completed: A 15-hour concentration in one studio area of courses at the 200-level or above, and 15-hours in at least two other studio areas.
Art History CoursesSelect three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12 or AH 214 History of Non-Western Art Elective in AH (300/400 level) 4Must 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 3Total minimum hours required: 196
Art History Major
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.
Major code BF5123The 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
- Complete and achieve a minimum 3.0 g.p.a. in two courses from the art history survey sequence
- Have an overall academic g.p.a. of at least 2.75
- 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
- Be prepared to discuss why you wish to declare art history as your major. To graduate as an art history major, you must have completed at least one year of a foreign language.
General Academics
Tier I English Composition 4 Tier I Quantitative Skills 4 Two Tier II Electives 8 General Electives 12 AH 211, 212, 213, Art History 12 AH 214 History of Non-Western Art 4 Two Tier II Electives 8 Foreign Language 12 General Electives 12
Studio FoundationsART 110 Seeing and Knowing Visual Arts (1st quarter preferred) 4 ART 112 Foundations Photography 4 ART 113 Three-Dimensional Studies 4 ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4Select two of the following four studios:
ART 117 Drawing: System & Color 4 ART 118 Drawing: Process & Synthesis 4 ART 211 Studio Concepts 4
Junior Year
Art History Courses Electives (300/400 level) 16 One Studio Course 5 Tier I English Comp 4 (300 Level) Tier II elective 9 General Electives 14Senior
Four Art History Electives Electives (300/400 level) 16 One Studio Course 5 Tier I 5 Tier II Elective 4 General Electives 14Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.
Total minimum hours required: 192
Studio Majors Ceramics-Major code BF5127
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.
Graphic Design-Major code BF6321
Painting-Major code BF5124
Photography-Major code BF5143
Printmaking-Major code BF5128
Sculpture-Major code BF5126All 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 4 Tier I Quantitative Skills 4 Two Tier II Electives 8 Tier III Elective (not needed before portfolio review) 4-5Studio Foundations Years One-TwoART 110 Seeing and Knowing the Visual Arts 4 ART 112 Foundations Photography 4 ART 113 Three-Dimens. Studies 4 ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4 ART 117 Drawing: Systems & Color 4 ART 118 Drawing: Process & Synthesis 4 ART 211 Studio Concepts 4Art HistorySelect three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12 or AH 214 History of Non-Western ArtStudio Requirements
Five 200-level StudioCourses ( * ) (at least two ceramics courses required to apply for major) 25Portfolio 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.
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 322 Intermediate Ceramics III 5 Year FourART 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 4 Seven Studio Electives( ** ) (15 credits must be from 300-400 level) 35 Two Art History Electives (300-400 level) 8Must 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
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
Major code BF6321General Academics
Years One-FourTier I English Composition 5 Tier I Quantitative Skills 4 Tier I Junior Composition 4 Tier III Elective 30 Tier III Electives (not needed before Portfolio review) 4-5Studio Foundations
Years One-TwoART 110 Seeing and Knowing the Visual Arts 4 ART112 Foundations Photog. 4 ART 113 Three-Dimens. Studies 4 ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4 ART 117 Drawing: Systems & Color 4 ART 118 Drawing: Process & Synthesis 4 ART 211 Foundation Concepts 4Art History
Select three courses from:AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12 or AH 214 History of Non-Western ArtStudio Requirements
Five 200-level Studio Courses ( * ) (at least two graphic design courses required to apply for major) 25Portfolio 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.
Graphic Design Studio Courses
Year Two(10 of the 15 hours required must be taken before the portfolio review.)ART 250 Graphic Design Prin. 5 ART 251 Typography 5 ART 255 Forms & Content 5Year Three
ART 351 Graphic Design: Jr Studio 5 ART 352 Graphic Design: Jr Studio 5 ART 353 Graphic Design: Jr Studio 5Year FourART 451 Graphic Design: Sr. Studio 5 ART 452 Graphic Design: Sr. Studio 5 ART 469A Graphic Design: Sr. Studio Practicum 5 ART 469B Graphic Design: Sr. Studio Project 5 Seven Studio Electives ( ** ) (15 credits must be from 300-400 level) 35 Two Art History Electives 8 (300-400 level)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-FourTier I English Composition 4 Tier I Quantitative Skills 4 Two Tier II Electives 8 Four Tier II Electives 30 Tier III Elective (not needed before portfolio review) 4-5Studio Foundations:
Years One-FourART 110 Seeing and Knowing the Visual Arts 4 ART112 Foundations Photog. 4 ART 113 Three-Dimens. Studies 4 ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4 ART 117 Drawing: Systems & Color 4 ART 118 Drawing: Process & Synthesis 4 ART 211 Studio Concepts 4Art History
Select three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12 or AH 214 History of Non-Western ArtStudio Requirements
Five 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.
Painting Studio Courses
Year TwoART 275A Basic Painting I 5 ART 275B Basic Painting II 5Year Three
ART 375A Intermediate Painting I 5 ART 376A Intermediate Painting II 5 ART 377A Intermediate Painting III 5Year Four
ART 475A Advanced Painting I 5 ART 476A Advanced Painting II 5 ART 477A Advanced Painting III 5 ART 496A Studio Practicum 3 ART 496B Studio Project 3 Seven Studio Electives ( ** ) (15 credits must be from 300-400 level) 35 Two Art History Electives 8 (300-400 level)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-FourTier I English Composition 4 Tier I Quantitative Skills 4 Tier I Junior Composition 4 Tier II Electives 30 Tier III Elective (not needed before (portfolio review) 4-5Studio Foundations
Year One-TwoART 110 Seeing and Knowing the Visual Arts 4 ART 112 Foundations Photog. 4 ART 113 Three-Dimens. Studies 4 ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4 ART 117 Drawing: Systems & Color 4 ART 118 Drawing: Process & Synthesis 4 ART 211 Studio Concepts 4Art History
Select three courses from:AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12 or AH 214 History of Non-Western ArtStudio Requirements
Five 200-level Studio Courses ( * ) (at least two photography courses required to apply for major) 25Portfolio 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.
Photography Studio Courses
Year Two (10 of the 15 hours required must be taken before the portfolio review.)ART 281 Photography I: Black & White 5 ART 282 Photography II: Color 5 ART 283 Photography III 5Year Three
ART 381 Photographic Arts I 5 ART 382 Photographic Arts II 5 ART 383 Photographic Arts III 5Year Four
ART 481A Adv. Photographic Arts I 5 ART 482 Adv. Photographic Arts II 5 ART 496A Studio Practicum 3 ART 496B 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 4 (300-400 level)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-FourTier I English Composition 4 Tier I Quantitative Skills 4 Tier I Junior Composition 4 Tier II Electives 8 Tier III Electives (not needed before portfolio review) 4-5Studio Foundations
Years One-TwoART 110 Seeing and Knowing the Visual Arts 4 ART112 Foundations Photog. 4 ART 113 Three-Dimens. Studies 4 ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4 ART 117 Drawing: System & Color 4 ART 118 Drawing: Process & Synthesis 4 ART 211 Foundations Concepts 4Art History
Select three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12 or AH 214 History of Non-Western ArtStudio Requirements
Five 200-level Studio Courses ( * ) (at least two graphic design courses required to apply for major) 25Portfolio 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.
Printmaking Studio Courses
Year TwoSelect at 15 hours from
ART 241 Lithography 5 ART 242 Etching 5 ART 247 Relief Printing 5 ART 248 Serigraphy 5Year Three-Four
Select at 30 hours from
ART 341 Advanced Prints 15 ART 345 Papermaking 5 ART 346 Art on Computers 5 ART 347 Print Topics 5 ART 441 Senior Prints 10 ART 442 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 AcademicsGeneral Academics
Years One-FourTier I English Composition 4 Tier I Quantitative Skills 4 Tier I Junior Composition 4 Tier II Electives 30 Tier III Elective (not needed before portfolio review) 4-5Studio Foundations
Years One-TwoART 110 Seeing and Knowing the Visual Arts 4 ART112 Foundations Photog. 4 ART 113 Three-Dimens. Studies 4 ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4 ART 117 Drawing: System & Color 4 ART 118 Drawing: Process & Synthesis 4 ART 211 Studio Concepts 4Art History
Select three courses from:AH 211, 212, 213 History or Art 12 or AH 214 History of Non-WesternStudio Requirements
five 200-level studio courses ( * ) (at least two sculpture courses required to apply for major) 25Portfolio 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.
Sculpture Studio Courses
Year Two
ART 231A Sculpture I 5 ART 231B Sculpture II 5Year Three
ART 331A Sculpture III 5 ART 331B Sculpture IV 5 ART 331C Sculpture V 5Year Four
ART 431 Sculpture VI 5 ART 431B Sculpture Workshop (take twice) 5-10 ART 496A Studio Practicum 3 ART 496B 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
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. You must maintain a 2.5 g.p.a. in the minor.
Minor code ORARTMRequirements for an art minor are:
ART 112 Foundations Photography 4 ART 113 Three-Dimens. Studies 4 ART 116 Drawing I 4Three of the following four:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 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 8-10Minimum hours required: 32
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