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Visual Arts Curriculum
The Visual Arts major is designed to develop individuals capable of working as visual communicators and artists in a complex, rapidly changing global culture. Students also must complete the General Education requirements.
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Required Core for Visual Arts Major |
| ART 132 |
History of World Art II |
3 |
| ART 117 |
Foundations in 2D Art Practices: Drawing I |
3 |
| ART 105 |
Foundations in 3D Art Practices: Sculpture I |
3 |
| ART 141 |
Foundations in 4D Art Practices: Media Literacy |
3 |
| FLM 300 |
Critical Theory |
3 |
| ART 498 |
Tutorial I/Capstone |
4 |
| ART 499 |
Tutorial II/Capstone |
4 |
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In addition to the core courses listed above, students must complete the requirements for one of the following concentrations. A student may also choose to pursue two concentrations within the Visual Arts major. The core requirements and coursework within both concentrations, without overlap, must be completed.
Emerging Media Concentration - 6 courses |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| ART 250 |
Introduction to Digital Video Production |
3 |
| ART 261 |
Web Design I: Code + Aesthetics |
3 |
| ART 369 |
Interactive Strategies |
3 |
| ART 421 |
Digital Animation and Compositing |
3 |
| ART 471 |
Advanced E-Merging Media Studio |
3 |
Electives - Choose 1 course |
| ART 206 |
Digital Sound Production |
3 |
| ART 353 |
Print Design |
3 |
| ART 363 |
Web Design II: Interface + Structure |
3 |
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Photography Concentration - 6 courses |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| ART 241 |
Lighting Principals |
3 |
| ART 247 |
Digital Photography and Restoration |
3 |
| ART 273 |
Photography I |
3 |
| ART 357 |
Photography II |
3 |
| ART 388 |
Landscape Photography |
3 |
Electives - Choose 1 course |
| ART 374 |
Photojournalism |
3 |
| ART 481/482/483 |
Event Photography |
1/2/3 |
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Electives in Media Construction (1 course) |
3 |
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Electives in Media Analysis (1 course) |
3 |
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Studio Arts Concentration - 6 courses |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Design Courses - choose 1 |
| ART 135 |
2-D Design I |
3 |
| ART 124 |
3-D Design I |
3 |
Intro Courses - choose 1 |
| ART 115 |
Painting I |
3 |
| ART 111 |
Ceramics I |
3 |
| ART 127 |
Printmaking I |
3 |
Advanced Studios Courses - choose 4 |
| ART 227/327/427 |
Printmaking Studio |
3 |
| ART 217/317/417 |
Drawing Studio |
3 |
| ART 215/315/415 |
Painting Studio |
3 |
| ART 220/320/420 |
Material Studies Studio |
3 |
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Please note: For courses that require video editing equipment, students must provide their own portable hard drive. Please contact a visual arts faculty member for specifications.
Visual Arts Minor
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Required Courses for Visual Arts Minor - 8 courses |
| ART 132 |
History of World Art II |
3 |
2D Art Courses - Choose 1 course |
| ART 117 |
Drawing I |
3 |
| ART 115 |
Painting I |
3 |
| ART 127 |
Printmaking I |
3 |
3D Art Courses - Choose 1 course |
| ART 105 |
Sculpture I |
3 |
| ART 111 |
Ceramics I |
3 |
4D Art Course - 1 course |
| ART 141 |
Media Literacy |
3 |
Electives - Choose 3 courses |
| Electives may be chosen from Studio Arts, Emerging Media or Photography courses. |
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Please note: For courses that require video editing equipment, students must provide their own portable hard drive. Please contact a visual arts faculty member for specifications.
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