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Nov 22, 2024
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Painting Specialization
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Diana Behl, Studio Art Program Coordinator
School of Design
Grove Hall 101, Box 2802
605-688-4103
Program Information
A degree in Studio Art prepares majors for careers as fine artists, graduate study in fine arts, and entry-level positions in art and graphic design. The degree focuses on the breadth of general studies combined with visual arts studies where majors receive certificates in one or more of the following areas: Animation, Art History, Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture. A 30-hour visual arts core supports the degree and creates a foundation of success in art related fields.
Student Learning Outcomes
The study of studio art is both a body of knowledge and a series of activities. Upon completion of the Studio Art major, as defined by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), students demonstrate through advanced writing and senior exhibition the following outcomes:
- Understanding of basic principles of design and color, concepts, media and formats, and the ability to apply them to a specific aesthetic intent. This includes functional knowledge of the traditions, conventions, and evolutions of the discipline as related to issues of representation, illusion, and meaning. The development of solutions to aesthetic and design problems should continue throughout the degree program.
- Ability to synthesize the use of drawing, two-dimensional design, and color. These abilities are developed by beginning with basic studies and continuing throughout the degree program toward the development of advanced capabilities.
- Knowledge and skills in the use of basic tools, techniques, and processes sufficient to work from concept to finished product, including knowledge of paints and surfaces.
- Exploration of the expressive possibilities of various media, and the diverse conceptual modes available to the painter. This may deal with direct painting from nature or with alternative approaches to the making of traditional or innovative two- and, at times, three-dimensional images.
Academic Requirements
Studio Art students must maintain at least a major GPA of 2.6 and an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the duration of the program. A grade of a “C” or better is required in all ART, ARTE, ARTH, GDES, DSGN, LA, ARCH, and ID courses.
Course Delivery Format
Course content is delivered through hands-on studio work combined with lectures, demonstrations and critiques.
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Requirements for Studio Art Major - Painting Specialization: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Fine Arts
System General Education Requirements
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts Requirements: 3
System General Education and/or major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Consult program advisor for details. See the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences for additional information about Bachelor of Fine Arts specifications.
School of Design Requirements
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Total Required Credits: 120
Notes
AH Art History B.F.A. Coursework
S Supportive B.F.A. Studies
Summary of Program Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts
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| System General Education Requirements |
30 Credit Hours |
| College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements |
3 Credit Hours |
| School of Design Requirements* |
12 Credit Hours |
| Major Requirements |
60 Credit Hours |
| Supporting Coursework |
12 Credit Hours |
| Electives** |
3 Credit Hours |
*System General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Supporting Coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Academic Advising Guide Sheet
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.
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