Art

INTERDISCIPLINARY ART BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE

The Interdisciplinary Art program is based on the premise that a solid foundation in art theory and the exercise of studio art techniques will strengthen growth and creativity. The Interdisciplinary Art program provides students with marketable artistic skills, increases awareness of the role of art in contemporary culture and throughout history, exposes students to the many ways that art disciplines overlap, inspires collaboration among student artists, and serves as an artistic resource for the community.

The Art program prepares students for work as exhibiting artists, advanced study, teaching and art instruction positions, as well as for positions in art museums/galleries, alternative spaces and art-related government agencies.

Members of the Art Program faculty have participated in extensive local, national, and international gallery exhibits. The Art Program also manages Gallery 42, a non-profit art gallery for exhibitions of both professional and student artwork.

The art teacher education program is accredited by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification.

Semester Three (Fall)

Introduction to Painting
World Art History: Ancient to Renaissance
Introduction to Sculpture
OR
Introduction to Ceramics
OR
Three Dimensional Design

Semester Four (Spring)

Introduction to Printmaking
World Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary
Illustration Techniques

Semester Five (Fall)

Advanced Painting
Computer Art

OR

Computer Illustration
Art History Elective

Semester Six (Spring)

Advanced Figure Drawing
Advanced Printmaking

Semester Seven (Fall)

Level Interdisciplinary Art I
Art History Elective
Studio Elective

Semester Eight (Spring)

Level Interdisciplinary Art II

In addition to the listed studio requirements, Interdisciplinary Studio Art students must also take an additional 12 credits of elective courses. These may include additional Art History or Studio Art classes. Please note that these electives are not the same as the General Education Requirements.The University has specific requirements for all four-year programs, to be integrated into your regular course of study to complement your major.General Education Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Photography (4-year) Degree:

Foreign Languages     6 credit hours
Philosophy   3 credit hours
Fine Arts*    3 credit hours
English Composition   6 credit hours (completed in the first 2 years)
Literature/Advanced Writing   6 credit hours
Social Sciences**     6 credit hours (3 of which completed in the first 2 years)
Mathematics***     6 credit hours (3 of which completed in the first 2 years)
Natural Sciences****    6 credit hours (3 of which completed in the first 2 years)

*Selected from outside the major: music, drama, dance.

**Social Science courses may be selected from the offerings in Psychology, Sociology, Economics, History, Social Welfare, Geography, Political Science, and Urban Studies. Students enrolled in the 2-year program may substitute one 3-credit course in Philosophy for the required Social Science.

***Only Mathematics courses numbered MATH-100 and above.

****Lab courses only

IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to the listed general education courses, students working toward the B.A. must select 4 credit hours from one of the following: Physical Education, Health, Personal and Community, Speech, or an additional Natural Science.          

ART EDUCATION MAJORS must also complete the requirements of the Education Department for the intended teaching level.