Studio Art ProgramThe curriculum in studio art provides experiences for the liberal arts student who wishes to explore studio practices as an elective, as well as two degree programs: a 10-course, 40-credit-hour program leading to the BA degree and a more intensive 18 1/2-course, 74-credit-hour program leading to the BFA degree. The studio program consists of five areas of concentration: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and graphic design. It is supported by a generous endowment: the Elsie Benensohn Rosefsky Visiting Artists Series. The studio program is enhanced by events and activities in the Rosefsky Studio Art Gallery, which presents an ongoing series of exhibitions, including visiting artists, alumni artists, BFA candidate solo shows, lectures and seminars. It is also supported by the Art Student Co-op, a student-organized and operated source for art supplies. For beginning and intermediate courses, the quality of work determines whether the student may repeat a course for further development. The decision for such action is a result of mutual consent of the student and the instructor. A repeated course receives credit and fulfills the major requirements. Art majors and minors must declare a major or minor and choose an appropriate adviser from among the faculty. All courses used to satisfy departmental requirements must be taken under the normal grading option. For the BA degree, transfer students may transfer four courses equivalent to courses offered in the studio program, two of which may be in the area of concentration. Beginning drawing is a prerequisite for the beginning courses in graphic design and printmaking, and recommended for all others. Students must be in residence their last semester. Requirements for Studio Art Major — BA Degree1) Three level-one courses, ARTS 171, 210, 230, 240 ( for the graphic designer concentration, ARTS 161 will count for one of these three) = 12 credits. Requirements for Studio Art Major — BFA Degree Admission to the BFA degree program in studio art is by application, portfolio presentation and interview only. This is initiated through the program chair. Applicants must have taken three introductory courses and one intermediate course in their area of concentration and have had a review of their work with their adviser. The BFA degree program in studio art requires the student to specialize in one of the five studio disciplines — drawing, painting, printmaking, two-dimensional design or sculpture. Photography courses (ARTS 161 and ARTS 479) count toward departmental requirements only for students with graphic design concentration. A BFA student must spend the last year in residence. 1) Four level-one courses, 171, 210, 230, 240 (these four must be among the first 10 studio art courses taken) = 16 credits. 2) Five elective courses from level-two studio disciplines by advisement (300-400 level) = 20 credits.3) Five studio courses, by advisement , in one studio discipline for specialization = 20 credits. 4) Three art history courses, which may include ARTS 288 = 12 credits. 5) Seminar in Studio art( ARTS 496 ), continuous registration once accepted to BFA program, four semesters recommended minimum of three semesters required = 4 credits. 6) Senior exhibition Seminar (ARTS 499) critique and exhibition = 2 credits. TOTAL = 74 credits. A minimum of six courses must be at the 300 or 400 level. Honors ProgramDepartmental honors in studio are awarded to those majors who have completed a substantive body of significant work in one or more studio disciplines. Nominations for honors are submitted by individual faculty members, and the final decision rests with the entire studio faculty. Senior standing is required. Requirements for a Minor in Studio ArtA minor in studio art consists of a minimum of six courses distributed as follows: 1. Beginning, intermediate and advanced level courses in one of these areas of concentration: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, two-dimensional design.
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