Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (120 Hours)

Program Outcomes

Foundational Artistic Skills & Visual Literacy: Students will demonstrate competence in core studio practices and principles including drawing, design, color, composition, and 2D/3D processes to create effective and expressive visual artworks.

Technical Proficiency Across Media: Students will develop skills in a range of traditional and contemporary art media, tools, and techniques, applying appropriate methods to support their creative intentions.

Creative Inquiry, Concept Development & Problem-Solving: Students will use research, experimentation, and iterative studio processes to explore ideas, develop concepts, and produce artwork that reflects personal expression and thoughtful decision-making.

Critical Thinking, Communication & Articulation of Ideas: Students will interpret, analyze, and discuss works of art using appropriate vocabulary and critical frameworks, effectively communicating artistic intent through writing, presentation, and peer engagement.

Professional Awareness & Lifelong Learning: Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional practices including exhibition preparation, documentation, and responsible studio habits and will recognize how creative skills translate into adaptable career pathways and continued artistic growth.

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

 

MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4

Or

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

 

XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4

XXXX
Experiential Learning

2

Great Conversation Series

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3

GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3

GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3

GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3

GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Art and Design Major Core (12 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART100Three-dimensional Design

3

ART101Two-dimensional Design

3

ART102Digital Foundations

3

ART103Drawing from Life

3

Art and Design Major Electives (15 hours)

Choose 9 hours required from the following 200 level:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART201Painting Foundations

3

ART202Painting Traditions

3

ART203Non-Acid Intaglio

3

ART204Relief Printmaking

3

ART205Ceramics - Hand Building

3

ART206Ceramics- Wheel Throwing

3

ART219Typography

3

ART220Sculpture I

3

ART222Photo 1: Digital Cameras, Field Trips, Creative Editing, & Photo Sharing

3

ART228Introduction to Graphic Design

3

Choose 6 hours required from the following 300 level:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART301Advanced Painting

3

ART303Figure Studies

3

ART305Advanced Ceramics- Vessels

3

ART306Advanced Ceramics-Sculpture

3

ART309Advanced Ceramics-Wheel Throwing

3

ART319Front End Web Design

3

ART316Beyond Photography: Digital Photos, Social Media, Business, AI, & Short Videos

3

ART317Photo Explorations: B&W Film, The Darkroom, Digital Photos, & Light Painting

3

ART320Sculpture II

3

ART328Graphic Design II

3

ART329Video Art

3

ART338Graphic Design- Digital Media

3

Senior Sequence and Capstone (11 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART390Capstone: Senior Art and Design Studio

3

ART391Capstone: Senior Art and Design Studio II

3

ART400Professional Practices in Art and Design

3

ART402Capstone: Senior Exhibition II

2

Art History Cognates (9 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AHIS201Western Art History I: Prehistory through Medieval

3

AHIS202Western Art History II: Renaissance through Contemporary

3

 

AHIS336History of Modern Art

3

Or

AHIS337Contemporary Art History

3

Four Year Plan

Fall - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART100Three-dimensional Design

3

ART101Two-dimensional Design

3

CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

MATH100-BBasic College Mathematics with Applications

4

Spring - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART102Digital Foundations

3

ART103Drawing from Life

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Fall - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART/ELEC
200 Level Art Elective

3

ART/ELEC
200 Level Art Elective

3

AHIS201Western Art History I: Prehistory through Medieval

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

SCI INQ
Scientific Inquiry

4

Spring - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART/ELEC
200 Level Art Elective

3

AHIS202Western Art History II: Renaissance through Contemporary

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Fall - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART/ELEC
300 Level Art Elective

3

AHIS/ELEC
300-400 Level Art Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Spring - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART/ELEC
300 Level Art Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Fall - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART400Professional Practices in Art and Design

3

ART390Capstone: Senior Art and Design Studio

3

ART399Professional Internship

1-12

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ART400: WID.

Spring - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART391Capstone: Senior Art and Design Studio II

3

ART402Capstone: Senior Exhibition II

2

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Note:

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.