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USM Art Department

BA in Studio Art

The B.A. in studio art is meant to give a substantial studio experience with a significant number of non-art electives. This degree encourages students to take a broad range of courses in conjunction with disciplines outside of the visual arts. Students may take up to 60 credits of studio courses (designated art) toward the degree.

Courses & Requirements

120 credits - Grades of C- or better must be earned to satisfy a major or minor requirement. (click here to download pdf)

 

18 crs

Art Foundation Sequence Requirements

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ART 141 F 2-D Design
ART 151 F Drawing I
ART 142 3-D Design (Creative Expression)
ART 152 Drawing II
ART 111G Prehistory through Medieval (Cultural Interpertation)
ART 112G Renaissance to the Present (Cultural Interpertation)

9 crs

Upper-Level Art History Requirements (9 credits)

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3
3

ARH Upper-level Art History:
ARH Upper-level Art History:
ARH 411 Philosophy of Art (taken in senior year) or (PHI 220 may substitute)

9 crs

Upper Level Art Studio Requirements (9 credits) Select three courses other than your concentration

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ART 220 Introduction to Digital Art
ART 231 Introduction to Ceramics
ART 251 Drawing: media and strategies
ART 261 Introduction to Painting
ART 271 Introduction to Photography
ART 281 or 282 Introduction to Printmaking
ART 291 or 292 introduction to Sculpture

24 crs

Art Studio Concentration Requirements (24 credits) Concentrations: digital art, drawing, ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture

3
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ART 2XX Introduction
ART 3XX Intermediate
ART 3XX Intermediate
ART 4XX Advanced I
ART 4XX Advanced II
ART Required Elective in Concentration
ART 400 Internship in the Visual Arts
ART 401 Senior Seminar (Capstone)

27 crs

Studio Courses (27 credits in electives and required courses)

10-14 crs

Basic Competence (10-14 credits)

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15 (min)
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EYE: Entry-Year Experience: Entering Students (< 24 crs) Course:
College Writing Course:
Quantitative Reasoning Course:
Science Exploration Course:
Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship Course:
Diversity Course:
International Course:
Thematic Cluster Course:
Minor in lieu of Cluster Course:
Capstone Course:

Additional Program Requirements:

  • Portfolio Review: Required prior to enrolling in any 200-level or above art or art education courses (ART, AED)
  • Senior Thesis Exhibition