Studio Art Minor Requirements

• Art 161- Introduction to Studio Practice
  Students will undertake rigorous studio projects, stressing interdisciplinary media exploration, the interrelatedness of conceptual and formal concerns, and skills in objective evaluation and critique. Explores how materials, processes, and context establish in outside work.
• Art 204 - Drawing and 2D Media
  An introduction to drawing techniques and concepts (linear perspective, figure/ground relationships, shading, tonal value, etc.) to understand the fundamentals of artistic expression. Dry drawing media, such as graphite and charcoal, are explored along with basic graphic art techniques for this class.
• Art 207- Composition and Design Studio
  Students will develop an in-depth understanding of design, composition, and color theory while building a foundation in painting and sculpture. Design concepts and studio craft unite in each course project. 2D concepts are explored before reductive and additive sculpting skills are developed in 3D projects. Studio work is supplemented by lecture featuring analysis of important global artworks to define how artists wield the elements of design to greatest effect.
• Art 101Intro to Visual Analysis: Ancient through Medieval Art or 102 Intro to Visual Analysis: Renaissance through Contemporary Art
  101 - A historical survey of art and architecture from ancient times through the Middle Ages.
  102 - A historical survey of art and architecture from the Renaissance through today.
• At least 8 hours of studio arts courses at the 300- or 400- level.