Dec 30, 2024

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Studio Art

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0.

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward major: Majors must have “C-” or better in all required ART and ARH courses.

Other GPA requirements to graduate: None.

Contact Information: James Linehan, Professor of Art, Interim Chair Department of Art, 107 Lord Hall, (207) 581-3246

OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0.

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward major: Majors must have “C-” or better in all required ART and ARH courses.

Other GPA requirements to graduate: None.

Contact Information: James Linehan, Professor of Art, Interim Chair Department of Art, 107 Lord Hall, (207) 581-3246

The Department of Art offers the Bachelor of Arts, BA, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, in Studio Art. The BA in Studio Art requires 48 credits in Studio Art and 15 credits in Art History. The BA does not require a portfolio review for admission. The BFA in Studio Art requires 66 credits in Studio Art and 15 credits in Art History. The BFA requires a portfolio review for admission. The BFA in Studio Art provides the breadth and depth necessary for a liberal arts based professional degree.

The emphasis of the Studio Art program is creative work in the areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and digital art. Elective studio work is available in photography, graphic design, and ceramics. The study of Art History is seen as necessary to intelligent studio development, as is the socializing of the student to attitudes, philosophies, and language of the contemporary art world. Most studio courses require that the student purchase a basic supply of necessary tools, equipment and supplies.

Studio degrees can lead to (1) specialized work as an artist in one of the fine art areas, (2) graduate study in studio art, (3) art related jobs in government, industry and commerce involving digital art, web design, commercial art and design, and other skills.

Suggested curriculum for the B.A. in Studio Art

First Year - First Semester

ARH 155 - Art and Visual Culture in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds Credits: 3
ART 100 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ART 110 - 2-D Design Credits: 3
or
ART 120 - 3-D Design Credits: 3
General Education Requirements/Electives

First Year - Second Semester

ARH 156 - Art and Visual Culture in the Modern Era Credits: 3
ART 110 - 2-D Design Credits: 3
or
ART 120 - 3-D Design Credits: 3
ART 200 - Drawing II Credits: 3
General Education Requirements/Electives

All four studio foundation courses ( ART 100, ART 110, ART 120, ART 200) are required before students take intermediate level studio courses.

Second Year - First Semester

ART 200-level studios (6 cr.)
ARH 200-300’s ARH requirements (3 cr.)
General Eduation Requirements (3-4 cr.)
Elective (3 cr.)

Second Year - Second Semester

ART 200-300 level studios (6 cr.)
ARH 200-300’s ARH requirements (3 cr.)
General Eduation Requirements (3-4 cr.)
Elective (3 cr.)

Third Year - First Semester

ART 200-300 level studio (3 cr.)
ART 300-400 level studio (3 cr.)
General Eduation Requirements (3-4 cr.)
Elective (6 cr.)

Third Year - Second Semester

ART 200-300 level studio (3 cr.)
ART 300-400 level studio (3 cr.)
General Eduation Requirements (3-4 cr.)
Elective (6 cr.)

Fourth Year - First Semester

ART 499 - Studio Art Senior Capstone Credits: 3
ART 300-400 level studio. Credits: 3

Electives. Credits: 6

General Education Requirement

Fourth Year - Second Semester

ART Studio Electives (6 cr.)
ARH 300’s Art History elective (3 cr.)
Electives (6 cr.)

Suggested curriculum for the B.F.A. in Studio Art