Course of Study

The program in studio art is designed to provide a balance of theory and studio practice as well as an understanding of historical and contemporary art. Majors take 11 courses including

Foundation Studios

• Foundation: Interpreting the Self
• Foundation: Structure, Space and Environment
• Foundation: Drawing
• Foundation: Figure Drawing

At least three of the following:

Advanced Studios

• Drawing I and II
• From Drawing to Painting
• Painting I and II
• Printmaking: Intaglio
• Printmaking: Screen Printing
• Printmaking: Digital Arts
• Printmaking II
• Sculpture I and II
• Digital Photography
• Photography I and II
• Investigation of Text and Image
• Time Arts
• Watercolor

Two Capstone Studios

• Junior Seminar
• Senior Seminar

Suggested Elective Studios

• Concept Exploration Electives
  • Color Workshop
  • Painterly Prints
  • Special Workshop Studios
• Special Topics Electives
  • Independent Study
  • Studio Internships

Majors must also take two art history courses, and we recommend one contemporary art class. An 18-credit minor program in Studio Art is also offered.