First-year students who wish to concentrate in the history of art
will be admitted into the history of art curriculum. All other
first-year students will be admitted to the general curriculum in art
and design. After completing one year in the general program, a
student must select one of the more specialized art and design
curricula.
Courses in the history and appreciation of art and certain courses
in studio work are open to students from other colleges of the
University.
A field of
concentration in art history is also offered
in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Courses in cinematography and printmaking are offered at
introductory, advanced, and graduate levels.
The school occupies studios, drafting rooms, classrooms, and
offices in several different University buildings.
A portfolio review may be required for placement in any art and
design course beyond the entry level of the foundation program. After
completing the foundation program, a student who meets or exceeds
minimum grade requirements listed below may apply for admission to one
of the bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) degree curricula. Higher than
minimum grade-point averages may be required due to the limits of
faculty and facilities. Several B.F.A. curricula also select students
by portfolio review near the end of the foundation year. Minimum
grade-point averages are:
Introduction
The School of Art and Design offers bachelor of fine arts degrees
in art education, crafts, graphic design, the history of art,
industrial design, painting, photography, and sculpture. The first
year of each curriculum is basic and cultural. Specialization begins
in the second year.
Requirements
PORTFOLIO AND MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS
| 3.25 | Foundation Program, Crafts, Graphic Design, History of Art, Painting, and Sculpture |
| 3.5 | Art Education, Industrial Design, and Photography |
| 4.0 | Individual Study Programs |
| First year | |
|---|---|
| HOURS | FIRST SEMESTER |
| 4 | ARTHI 111--Ancient and Medieval Art |
| 0 | ARTGP 113--Orientation to Art and Design |
| 3 | ARTGP 117--Drawing, I |
| 3 | ARTGP 119--Design, I |
| 4 | RHET 105 or RHET 108--Composition |
| 2 | Elective |
| 16 | Total |
| HOURS | SECOND SEMESTER |
| 4 | ARTHI 112--Renaissance and Modern Art |
| 3 | ARTGP 118--Drawing, II |
| 3 | ARTGP 120--Design, II |
| 6 | Electives |
| 16 | Total |
This first-year requirement is included in all art and design
curricula that follow.
NOTE: Students of all undergraduate programs should be advised that revisions are being planned and that they should consult their adviser regarding the status of these revisions before registering.