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Major Requirements
The requirements for the major are as follows:
- Four ARTS (studio art) courses:
- Two ARTHÌý(art history) courses
- Two Electives: can be additional art history courses, studio courses, or architecture courses in the department. They canÌýalso be transferÌýcredits in art history, studio art or architecture from an approved university/ study abroad program. Courses from another ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø department, such as Film and Media Studies or Museum Studies, may also count as electivesÌýwith approval from the student's adviser and the department chair.
- ARTS 375Ìý-ÌýAdvanced Projects in Studio Art Ìý(Prerequisites: one 100-level studio arts course and two 200- or 300-level studio arts courses). To be taken prior to senior year.
- ARTS 406Ìý-ÌýSenior Project: Studio Art Ìý(Prerequisite: ARTS 375). To be taken in the fall of the senior year
GPA Requirement
A GPA of C (2.00) in combined studio courses and art history courses is required of all majors. Only one course below a C– will be accepted for the major.
Honors and High Honors
After completingÌýARTS 406Ìý-ÌýSenior Project: Studio Art Ìýin the fall semester, students have the opportunity to apply to continue their project in the spring semester as an independent study,ÌýARTS 499Ìý-ÌýSenior Project Intensive . Some projects completed inÌýARTS 499Ìýmay be nominated for honors at the end of the spring semester. The award of honorsÌýis dependent on departmental evaluation. GPA Requirements: Honors — 3.20 in courses within the department; High Honors — 3.70 in courses within the department.
Art Department
For more information about the department, including Faculty,Ìýtransfer credit, awards, etc.,Ìýplease visit theÌýArt DepartmentÌýcatalogÌýpage.