The studio program stresses a strong foundation in the fine arts, as well as the liberal arts, on which to build careers in the art field. The student is also prepared for graduate study leading to a M.F.A. in Studio Art or a M.A.T. in Art Education.

Typical studio program.

Minor in Studio Art.

By the end of the sophomore year, studio art majors choose a concentration area: ceramics, digital imaging, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The studio major takes courses not only in his/her field of concentration, but is also encouraged to experiment in other media to broaden his/her knowledge of the studio arts, and to form a foundation for further development.

During Druing their four years, all art majors take part in a faculty review of their work (above); this give and take provides the student with additional insights into their art as well as more information as to why they make art. In the second semester of the senior year, under the guidance of their concentration advisor, the studio major is required to present a thesis exhibition (below) which is a culmination, a capstone, of their studio experience.

Studio Art Minor

A studio minor can be had in one of the following areas: ceramics, digital imaging,  drawing, painting,  photography, printmaking, or sculpture. The minor requires twenty-one (21) credit hours of study.

Students enrolled in a minor program in Studio Art will satisfy three categories:

•  Three (3) foundations courses: ART 101 or 102, Design I or II; ART 111, Drawing I; ARH 106, Art History Survey.

•  One introductory studio elective from the following: ART 121, Sculpture I; ART 131, Painting I; ART 141, 142, or 143, Printmaking; ART 151, Ceramics I; ART 171, Photography I.

•  Three (3) courses in one of the following concentrations: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture.

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