Integrated Studio Arts

Foundation Studio Arts Program

Required of All Majors (except Art History and Music)

Foundation Studio Arts is a rigorous program designed to promote creativity, to develop technical and conceptual skills, and to provide an essential awareness of our visual culture. Its drawing, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and digital courses serve as prerequisites-requisites for all 200 or higher-level courses in Art + Design and Art Education programs. Its art history component, Introduction to the Study of Art, serve as a prerequisite for higher-level Art History Program study that is demanded by each of the studio art departments.

Except where transfer or advance placement examination credits are accepted in lieu of requirements, first-year students may expect to take five courses, totaling 15 credits, in each of their two first-year semesters. The exception being Art Education majors due to of licensure requirements and increased credit load.

The successful completion of the Foundation Studio Arts program is a required of all candidates for a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

• ARH- Art History Elective (300/400 level) - Credits: 6

• ARH 102 - Introduction to the History of Art Credits: 3
• ARH 200 - Theory & Criticism of Art & Design Credits: 3
• FOU 101 - Visual Arts Seminar Credits: 3
• FOU 110 - Foundation:Struct Drawing Credits: 3
• FOU 120 - 2D Form and Surface Credits: 3
• FOU 130 - 3D Form and Space Credits: 3
• FOU 140 - Digital Essentials Credits: 3

University Studies / Distribution

• ENL 2XX Literature elective - Credits: 3
• MTH Mathematics elective - Credits: 3
• Science electives, 3 credits from each area (The Natural World and The Engaged Community) - Credits: 6
• The Social World: 3 credits from three areas (Human Questions and Contexts, The Nature of US Society, The Nature of the Global Society) - Credits: 9

• ENL 101 - Critical Writing and Reading I Credits: 3
• ENL 102 - Critical Writing and Reading II Credits: 3

Electives

Five courses at any level, may include studios - Credits: 15

Major Studios

The following are designated courses, each of which requires a grade of C or better for advancement. Students who receive less than a C in one of these courses shall be subject to review that may result in provisional continuation or dismissal from the option.

AXD 200 Level Studio - 9 credits

AXD 200/300 Level Studio - 3 credits

AXD 300 Level Studio - 6 credits

AXD 300/400 Level Studio - 6 credits

AXD 400 Level Studio - 6 credits

AXD 400 Level Capstone

Studio Options and Additional Requirements

• AXD 2XX level drawing - Credits: 3

       (Consult advisor on selection)

• Studio electives - Credits: 9
• 300/400 studio elective - Credits:3

Select from:

*AXD 404 - Professional Practice Credits:3

*AXD 405 - Professional Design Practice Credits:3

*AXD 406 - Professional Studio Art Practice Credits:3

*AXD 407 - Studio Art Capstone Credits 3

• AXD 404 - Professional Practice Credits: 3
• AXD 405 - Professional Design Practice Credits: 3
• AXD 406 - Professional Studio Art Practice Credits: 3
• AXD 407 - Studio Art Capstone Credits: 3

Total credits: 120