Art—B.A. Fine Arts and Crafts
The Fine Arts and Craft specialization offers the student a course of study that fosters the ability to invent and fabricate unique, hand-crafted objects. Exploring a range of traditional and contemporary technologies, students are challenged to pose meaningful questions through their art-making practice. Problem solving and self-expression are emphasized in this liberal art degree, as students advance their understanding of the world and its people.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION AND PROGRESS
- There is no formal review process for admission to the BA in Art program.
- Students must maintain a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 in order to graduate.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students should meet with a department advisor or the department chair for a review of transfer credits that may be applied to this degree track.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Foundation Courses: | 12 | |
ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
Required Art History Courses: | 9 | |
ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
ART 202 | Philosophies of Art | 3 |
Required Studio Courses: | 15 | |
ART 104 | Ceramics I | 3 |
ART 207 | Painting Fundamentals | 3 |
ART 216 | Sculpture I | 3 |
ART 218 | Jewelry I | 3 |
ART 219 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
Fine Arts and Crafts Studio Electives (Select 5 of the following courses in consulation with a faculty advisor): | 15 | |
ART 212 | Metalsmithing I | 3 |
ART 213 | Technical Drawing for Artists | 3 |
ART 214 | Drawing & Composition II | 3 |
ART 222 | Ceramics II | 3 |
ART 245 | Color Theory | 3 |
ART 300 | Portrait Painting | 3 |
ART 303 | Ceramics III | 3 |
ART 304 | Ceramic Sculpture | 3 |
ART 305 | Life Drawing II | 3 |
ART 312 | Metalsmithing II | 3 |
ART 316 | Sculpture II | 3 |
ART 319 | Jewelry II | 3 |
ART 324 | Casting for Jewelers | 3 |
ART 402 | Sculpture III | 3 |
ART 404 | Figure Painting | 3 |
ART 405 | Experimental Painting | 3 |
ART 406 | Advanced Ceramics | 3 |
ART 409 | Enameling for Jewelers | 3 |
ART 410 | Advanced Jewelry | 3 |
ART 415 | Studio Painting | 3 |
Non-Fine Arts and Crafts Electives (Select 2 courses in consultation with a faculty advisor): | 6 | |
ART 230 | Photography I | 3 |
ART 233 | Preparation of Art For Printing | 3 |
ART 234 | 2 | |
ART 235 | Illustration I | 3 |
ART 236 | Advanced Illustration | 3 |
ART 238 | Drawing for Designers & Illustrators | 3 |
ART 243 | Rendering Techniques | 3 |
ART 244 | Large Format Phototography | 3 |
ART 265 | Art in the United States | 3 |
ART 266 | Women Artists | 3 |
ART 267 | Art of Spain | 3 |
ART 269 | Asian Art | 3 |
ART 280 | Creative Cartoons & Comics | 2 |
ART 283 | Communication Design Techniques | 3 |
ART 307 | Relief Printing | 3 |
ART 308 | Intaglio Printing | 3 |
ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
ART 310 | Digital Illustration I | 3 |
ART 315 | Book & Magazine Design | 3 |
ART 321 | Renaissance Art | 3 |
ART 325 | Modern Art | 3 |
ART 326 | 17th and 18th Century Art | 3 |
ART 328 | Classical Art | 3 |
ART 330 | Gallery Management I | 3 |
ART 331 | Gallery Management II | 3 |
ART 343 | Advertising Design | 3 |
ART 344 | Advanced Advertising Design | 3 |
ART 350 | Photography II | 3 |
ART 351 | Color Photo I | 3 |
ART 352 | Studio Lighting | 3 |
ART 353 | Documentary Photo | 3 |
ART 354 | Photographics | 3 |
ART 356 | Advanced Darkroom Techniques | 3 |
ART 357 | Digital Imaging Photography | 3 |
ART 358 | Advanced Digital Imaging | 3 |
ART 412 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
ART 416 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
ART 425 | Digital Illustration II | 3 |
ART 447 | Corporate Publication Design | 3 |
ART 448 | Information Design | 3 |
ART 451 | Location Photography | 3 |
Senior Class: | 1 | |
ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
Total Credits in Art: | 58 |
NOTE: Students must complete a minimum of 16 Art credits at 300-level or above.
Freshman | ||
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Semester 1 | Credits | |
ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | English Composition I or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4 |
ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
MATH 114 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
INTD 101 | Orientation to College * first time freshmen only | 1 |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENGL 102 or ESL 102 | English Composition II or English Composition 2 ESL | 4 |
ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Sophomore | ||
Semester 1 | ||
ART 104 | Ceramics I | 3 |
ART 219 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ART 207 | Painting Fundamentals | 3 |
ART 218 | Jewelry I | 3 |
Fine Arts & Crafts (FA&C) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Junior | ||
Semester 1 | ||
General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
ART 218 | Jewelry I | 3 |
Fine Arts & Crafts (FA&C) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ART 202 | Philosophies of Art | 3 |
Fine Arts & Crafts (FA&C) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
Graphic Arts & Design (GA&D) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Senior | ||
Semester 1 | ||
Fine Arts & Crafts (FA&C) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
Graphic Arts & Design (GA&D) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
Fine Arts & Crafts (FA&C) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
General Education Tier III Capstone | 3 | |
University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
Credits | 13 | |
Total Credits | 121 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Fine Art and Craft program, students will be able to:
- Compose artworks in a range of visual art studio practices with technical proficiency.
- Analyze formal elements of works of art, craft, and design or other items of material culture.
- Interpret works of art in light of the social and historic context in which they were produced.
- Develop a general art/design portfolio.