Studio Art (B.A.)

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Studio Art Major Courses

ART 162 - Drawing I Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) ^π
ART 165 - Two-Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 3 ^
ART 166 - Three-Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 4 ^
ART 167 - Color Credit Hours: 2 ^
ART 213 - Painting I Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ART 263 - Drawing II Credit Hours: 4 ^*
ART 314 - Painting II Credit Hours: 4 ^
ART 320 - History of Modern Art Credit Hours: 3 ^
ART 326 - History of Art: Renaissance to 19th Century Western Art Credit Hours: 3 ^
ART 415 - Advanced Practice Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ART 471 - Senior Art Exhibition Credit Hours: 3 ^*

Studio Art Major Credit Hours: 35

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - ART 162 - Drawing I (see Major courses)
History Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Literature Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Science with Lab Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 4 Credit Hours
Social Science Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours

General Education Credit Hours: 49

Elective Credit Hours 36

B.A. in Studio Art Total Credit Hours: 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Studio Art Learning Outcomes

Students in the studio art major will develop a unique combination of technical skills relative to the various media with emphasis on personal creativity and style.

Minimum Grade Requirements

Students majoring in studio art must pass all major courses with a grade of “C” or better, including courses in the General Education that double-count with the major.

Art Transfer Students

A portfolio review and evaluation will be required for transfer credit of certain art courses.

Residency Requirements

ART 415 - Advanced Practice must be completed at SAU and may not be transferred.

Progress Check Points

From the freshman year to graduation, there are a series of courses and checkpoints to aid students in artistic development and to ensure that each student is fully prepared for a career. Students meet individually with departmental faculty during their sophomore and junior years to discuss career concerns and quality of artwork completed during the first two years.

Art Exhibition

Seniors prepare a paper on their philosophy of art and present a senior art exhibit. Details concerning the exhibition requirement are available from the department. The exhibition must be presented within one semester of completing ART 471 - Senior Art Exhibition . The department reserves the right to require additional advanced courses, i.e., ART 415 - Advanced Practice , when deemed necessary.

Scholarships

Scholarships for studio art majors are available through portfolio review and are also awarded at annual semester competitions.

Program Oversight

The studio art major is overseen by the Department of Media and Visual Arts. Courses with ART, AUD, FAS, and VID numbers are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the department chair.