The Studio Art major is designed for the student who intends to pursue the creation of visual art as a profession. The program provides preparation for graduate school or for many entry-level art positions. The student should begin the major the first semester of the freshman year in order to avoid delays in graduation and allow time for internships and/or research studies. Students must maintain a C average or better in their major.
Required Courses
Art History elective
Complete 3 credits of Art History
Art Electives
Complete 15 credits of Art or art history electives with at least 9 credit hours in studio art courses at the 300 or above level from the list below:
ART-920 Directed Independent Study (1–3 credit hours)*
ART-930 Community Internship (1-3 credit hours)*
*May count as upper level only with permission of Department Head