Art Major, Minor
and Joint Requirements
The primary objectives of the academic discipline of art are designed so that students who successfully complete the undergraduate major in the art will be able to demonstrate an:
1. Understanding of aesthetic expression as a global language;
2. Acquisition of knowledge relative to aesthetic elements as concepts;
3.Understanding of art in a historical context;
4. Technical proficiency in at least four of the seven media that are currently offered
5. Understanding of the social, business, political, and gender-specific dynamics that influence the making and interpreting of art.
Major Requirements
Requirements for the art major, in addition to the university degree requirements are outlined within the Undergraduate Bulletin. Required major courses are listed below:
Required major courses (28 cr.)
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | Life Drawing & Composition | 3 cr. |
| ART 111 | Elementary Design | 3 cr. |
| ART 201 | Methods and Materials of Painting | 3 cr. |
| ART 207 (or 208) | Arts & Ideas | 3 cr. |
| ART 301 (or 302) | Sculpture | 3 cr. |
| ART 401 | Senior Portfolio I | 3 cr. |
| ART 402 | Senior Portfolio II | 3 cr. |
Elective coursework in Art
8 hours of additional credit in Art.
Cognate Courses (12 cr.)
12 credits selected from offerings of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences or any of its departments or academic disciplines other than art. (Exception: Candidates for teacher certification may be permitted to substitute education courses as needed.)
General Elective Courses (28 to 40 cr.)
Dependent on foreign language placement.
Joint Requirements
Requirements for the joint major: Students wishing to combine art with another major may do so in accord with University regulations. Such arrangements require the cooperation of both departments involved, and the Art component must total 24 hours, as follows:
Required major courses (20 cr.)
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | Life Drawing and Composition | 3 cr. |
| ART 111 | Elementary Design | 3 cr. |
| ART 201 | Painting | 3 cr. |
| ART 207(or 208) | Arts and Ideas | 3 cr. |
| ART 401 | Senior Portfolio I | 3 cr. |
Elective Course in Art (4 cr.)
Cognate Courses (8 cr.)
As defined for the single major