Overview
The Art Department fosters creativity and critical thinking through an understanding of the practice and history of the visual arts.
This program will challenge you to:
- See how your own creative endeavors relate to the world in which you live.
- Build on the foundations of drawing and design.
- Develop creative ability and technical understanding.
- Learn to confidently explore the many avenues of technical and creative expression.
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Major
Art and Design Major
Peaks this program fulfills
- Humanities & Fine Arts
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalog
Studio Courses
Complete all courses from the following (12 credits) (must be completed by the end of sophomore year):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Ways of Seeing | 3 credits |
| ART-131 | Introduction to 2-D Media | 3 credits |
| ART-151 | Introduction to 3-D Media | 3 credits |
| ART-171 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 credits |
Complete 9 credits from the following (at least 3 credits must be from the 300 level):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-211 | Illustration and Visual Narrative | 3 credits |
| ART-212 | Creative Bookmaking for Writers and Artists | 3 credits |
| ART-231 | Drawing and Composition | 3 credits |
| ART-235 | Painting | 3 credits |
| ART-251 | Sculpture | 3 credits |
| ART-255 | Ceramics | 3 credits |
| ART-256 | Raku Ceramics | 3 credits |
| ART-271 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
| ART-281 | Graphic Design | 3 credits |
| ART-333 | Figure Drawing | 3 credits |
| ART-345 | Contemporary Printmaking | 3 credits |
| ART-353 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| ART-375 | Digital Video | 3 credits |
| ART-385 | Web Design | 3 credits |
Complete one of the following (3 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-391 | Advanced Studio Art | 3 credits |
| ART-395 | Advanced Digital or Book Arts | 3 credits |
Art History Courses
Complete 9 credits from the following (at least 6 credits must be from the 300 level):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARH-200 | Ancient to Medieval | 3 credits |
| ARH-205 | Renaissance to Modern | 3 credits |
| ARH-300 | Modern Art: 1850-1940 | 3 credits |
| ARH-305 | Modern Art After 1940 | 3 credits |
| ARH-320 | Rembrandt and 17th Century Dutch Art | 3 credits |
| ARH-330 | Picasso and 20th Century Art | |
| ARH-335 | Auguste Rodin and Modern Sculpture | 3 credits |
| ARH-340 | Gender in Modern and Contemporary Art |
Senior Capstone
Complete all courses from the following (6 credits)(required for all graduating seniors):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-411A | Senior Exhibition I | 3 credits |
| ART-411B | Senior Exhibition II | 3 credits |
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Minor
Art and Design Minor
Peaks this program fulfills
- Humanities & Fine Arts
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalog
Studio Courses
Complete the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Ways of Seeing | 3 credits |
Complete one of the following (3 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-131 | Introduction to 2-D Media | 3 credits |
| ART-151 | Introduction to 3-D Media | 3 credits |
| ART-171 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 credits |
Complete 6 credits from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-211 | Illustration and Visual Narrative | 3 credits |
| ART-212 | Creative Bookmaking for Writers and Artists | 3 credits |
| ART-231 | Drawing and Composition | 3 credits |
| ART-235 | Painting | 3 credits |
| ART-251 | Sculpture | 3 credits |
| ART-255 | Ceramics | 3 credits |
| ART-256 | Raku Ceramics | 3 credits |
| ART-271 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
| ART-281 | Graphic Design | 3 credits |
| ART-333 | Figure Drawing | 3 credits |
| ART-345 | Contemporary Printmaking | 3 credits |
| ART-353 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| ART-375 | Digital Video | 3 credits |
| ART-385 | Web Design | 3 credits |
Art History Courses
Complete one course from the following (3 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARH-200 | Ancient to Medieval | 3 credits |
| ARH-205 | Renaissance to Modern | 3 credits |
| ARH-300 | Modern Art: 1850-1940 | 3 credits |
| ARH-305 | Modern Art After 1940 | 3 credits |
| ARH-320 | Rembrandt and 17th Century Dutch Art | 3 credits |
| ARH-330 | Picasso and 20th Century Art | |
| ARH-335 | Auguste Rodin and Modern Sculpture | 3 credits |
| ARH-340 | Gender in Modern and Contemporary Art |
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Minor
Art History and Visual Culture Minor
Peaks this program fulfills
- Humanities & Fine Arts
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalog
Minor Requirements
Complete the following (3 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Ways of Seeing | 3 credits |
Complete one course from the following (3 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARH-200 | Ancient to Medieval | 3 credits |
| ARH-205 | Renaissance to Modern | 3 credits |
Complete two courses from the following (6 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARH-300 | Modern Art: 1850-1940 | 3 credits |
| ARH-305 | Modern Art After 1940 | 3 credits |
| ARH-320 | Rembrandt and 17th Century Dutch Art | 3 credits |
| ARH-330 | Picasso and 20th Century Art | |
| ARH-335 | Auguste Rodin and Modern Sculpture | 3 credits |
| ARH-340 | Gender in Modern and Contemporary Art |
Complete one course from the following (3 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATH-128 | Understanding Spirit in Art and Culture | 3 credits |
| ATH-300 | Anthropology and Art | 3 credits |
| ENG-225 | Asia Through Its Movies | 3 credits |
| HIS-202 | History & the Movies | 3 credits |
| HIS-356 | The Body in History | 3 credits |
| IND-307.1 | London: Art/History/Literature | 3 credits |
| PSY-254 | Psychology & the Movies | 3 credits |
| PSY-336 | Psychology of Human Vision: Theory and Application | 3 credits |
| PSY-410 | Media Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| THE-200 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 credits |
