Acting Chair: Larry B. Simpson (460-6335)
Professors: Simpson
Associate Professors: Bantens, Oszuscik
Assistant Professors: Favier, Putman
Instructor: Gandy, Wright

Department of Art and Art History Web Site

The goals of the Department of Art and Art History include preparing students for graduate work or careers in the visual arts; providing suitable programs and courses for persons who want to study or practice the visual arts for their own personal development and cultural enrichment; and introducing students to their cultural tradition as part of a liberal arts education.

The Department of Art and Art History offers three major programs of study:

1. Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art with concentrations in Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture;
   
2. Major in Art in the Bachelor of Arts curriculum; and
   
3. Major in Art History in the Bachelor of Arts curriculum.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is intended for students who plan to pursue studio art careers or graduate studies.

The Major in Art in the Bachelor of Arts curriculum is a liberal arts program for students whose main interest is studying the visual arts in a broader education context. Those who decide to do graduate work in the visual arts may be required to take additional undergraduate courses.

Art History is the study of art in relation to the time in which it was produced. The major in Art History is designed for students who plan to study art history at the graduate level or who simply enjoy the subject for its own sake. Most careers in art history require graduate degrees.

The department offers minors in Art and in Art History. No course may be counted toward both a major in Art and a minor in Art History, or vice versa.

Persons interested in teaching art at the elementary or secondary levels are directed to the art-teaching specialization offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, nursery-through-grade-twelve (N-12) option, of the College of Education.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN STUDIO ART
A minimum of 128 hours of required and elective courses. At least 32 hours in courses numbered 300 or higher must be taken at this University, including a minimum of 12 hours in the primary concentration, 6 hours in a secondary concentration, and ARS 488 or 499. Two courses, including one in Studio Art, must be designated “Writing Across the Curriculum” (W) courses.

General Academic Studies Requirements:

Humanities and Fine Arts:

Art History:

Natural Sciences and Mathematics:

History, Social and Behavioral Sciences:

Studio Art Core Requirements

1. Drawing: five course including ARS 121, 122, one or two 200 level courses, and at least one 300 level course    15 hrs
2. Design: ARS 123, 124    6 hrs
3. Professional Practices: ARS 396    3 hrs

Studio Concentration Requirements
Two options are available. See below for specific requirements for each Studio Concentration.

Option One:
A Primary Studio Concentration in Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, or Sculpture; and a Secondary Studio Concentration in another studio area.

Option Two:
Three Secondary Studio Concentrations.

Senior Thesis or Senior Portfolio Requirements
Students with the primary concentration in Graphic Design take ARS 488 (three hours). All other students take ARS 499 (six hours).

Primary Studio Concentrations
Primary Studio Concentrations are offered in the areas of Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture.

1. Ceramics: 24 hours in Ceramics courses.
2. Graphic Design: 30 hours in ARS 271, 272, 273, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 472, and either 479 or 496.
3. Painting: 24 hours in Painting courses, including ARS 231 and 232.
4. Printmaking: 24 hours in Printmaking courses, including ARS 251 and 252.
5. Sculpture: 24 hours in Sculpture courses.

Secondary Studio Concentrations
Fifteen hours in a second studio area. Secondary concentrations are available in Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture.

PACE DEGREE PROGRAM (Ceramics)

01- 02 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

03 Fine & Performing Arts (6 HRS)

Satisfied with major requirements.

04 Humanities (3 HRS)

Select one: EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, EH 236

05-10 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences. .

11 Major

Select three: ARS 222, ARS 225, ARS 322, ARS 325, ARS 422
Select one: ARS 322, ARS 325, ARS 422
Select 24 hours: ARS 241, ARS 341, ARS 431
Select 15 hours from one group:

Graphic Design: ARS 271 - ARS 273, ARS 372 - ARS 376, ARS 472, ARS 479
Painting: ARS 231, ARS 232, ARS 331, ARS 431
Printmaking: ARS 251, ARS 252, ARS 351, ARS 451
Sculpture: ARS 261, ARS 262, ARS 361, ARS 362, ARS 461

12 Major Residency/GPA

Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.

13 Minor

See specific department.

15 University Residency Requirement/GPA

Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.

PACE DEGREE PROGRAM (Graphic Design)

01-02 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

03 Fine & Performing Arts (6 HRS)

Satisfied with major requirements.

04 Humanities (3 HRS)

Select one: EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, EH 236

05-10 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

11 Major

Select one: ARS 479, ARS 496
Select three: ARS 222, ARS 225, ARS 322, ARS 325, ARS 422
Select one: ARS 322, ARS 325, ARS 422

Select 15 hours from one group:

Ceramics: ARS 241, ARS 341, ARS 431
Painting: ARS 231, ARS 232, ARS 331, ARS 431
Printmaking: ARS 251, ARS 252, ARS 351, ARS 451
Sculpture: ARS 261, ARS 262, ARS 361, ARS 362, ARS 461

12 Major Residency/GPA

Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.

13 Minor

See specific department.

15 University Residency Requirement/GPA

Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.

PACE DEGREE PROGRAM (Painting)

01-02 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

03 Fine & Performing Arts (6 HRS)

Satisfied with major requirements.

04 Humanities (3 HRS)

Select one: EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, EH 236

05-10 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

11 Major

Select three: ARS 222, ARS 225, ARS 322, ARS 325, ARS 422
Select one: ARS 322, ARS 325, ARS 422
Select 18 hours: ARS 331, ARS 431
Select 15 hours from one group:

Ceramics: ARS 241, ARS 341, ARS 431
Graphic Design: ARS 271 - ARS 273, ARS 372 - ARS 376, ARS 472, ARS 479
Printmaking: ARS 251, ARS 252, ARS 351, ARS 451
Sculpture: ARS 261, ARS 262, ARS 361, ARS 362, ARS 461

12 Major Residency/GPA

Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.

13 Minor

See specific departments.

15 University Residency Requirement/GPA

Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.

PACE DEGREE PROGRAM (Printmaking)

01-02 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

03 Fine & Performing Arts (6 HRS)

Satisfied with major requirements.

04 Humanities (3 HRS)

Select one: EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, EH 236

05-10 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

11 Major

Select three: ARS 222, ARS 225, ARS 322, ARS 325, ARS 422
Select one: ARS 322, ARS 325, ARS 422
Select 18 hours: ARS 351, ARS 451
Select 15 hours from one group:

Ceramics: ARS 241, ARS 341, ARS 431
Graphic Design: ARS 271 - ARS 273, ARS 372 - ARS 376, ARS 472, ARS 479
Painting: ARS 231, ARS 232, ARS 331, ARS 431
Sculpture: ARS 261, ARS 262, ARS 361, ARS 362, ARS 461

12 Major Residency/GPA

Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.

13 Minor

See specific department.

15 University Residency Requirement/GPA

Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.

PACE DEGREE PROGRAM (Sculpture)
01-02 General Education Requirements

See Page 45. 

03 fine & Performing Arts (6 HRS)

Satisfied with major requirements 

04 Humanities (3 HRS) 

Select one: EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, EH 236

05-10 General Education Requirements

See Page 45. 

11 Major

Select three: ARS 222, ARS 225, ARS 322, ARS 325, ARS 422
Select one: ARS 322, ARS 325, ARS 422
Select 15 hours from one group:

Ceramics: ARS 241, ARS 341, ARS 431
Graphic Design: ARS 271 - ARS 273, ARS 372 - ARS 376, ARS 472, ARS 479
Painting: ARS 231, ARS 232, ARS 331, ARS 431
Printmaking: ARS 251, ARS 252, ARS 351, ARS 451

12 Major Residence/GPA

Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimun GPA of 2.0 is required in major. 

13 Minor

See specific department. 

15 University Residency Requirement/GPA

Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN ART IN THE BACHELOR OF ARTS CURRICULUM
A minimum of 45 hours, including ARS 121, 122, 123, and 124, and nine hours in Art History courses. Remaining courses must be in Studio Art courses and must include at least 12 hours in courses numbered 300 or higher taken at this University.

PACE DEGREE PROGRAM

01-02 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

03 Fine & Performing Arts (6 HRS)

Satisfied with major requirements.

04-10 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

11 Major (45 HRS)

Select 9 hours from Dept of ARH.
Select 24 hours from the Dept of ARS with a minimum of 12 hours at the 300 and/or 400 level.

12 Major Residency/GPA

Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.

13 Minor

See specific department.

15 University Residency Requirement/GPA

Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN  ART HISTORY IN THE BACHELOR OF ARTS CURRICULUM
A minimum of 42 hours, which includes ARH 103, 123, 240, 242, 492, and two of ARS 121, 123, and 124. Remaining hours shall be in Art History and must include at least one course in each of the following areas: .

1. Ancient and Medieval Art - ARH 304, 406, 415.
2. Renaissance and Baroque Art - ARH 322, 324, 326, 330, 434.
3. Modern Art - ARH 248, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347.

ARH 290 and 390, Special Topics, may be used to satisfy area requirements.

PACE DEGREE PROGRAM

01-02 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

03 Fine & Performing Arts (6 HRS)

Satisfied with major requirements.

04-10 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences..

11 Major (42 HRS)

Select two: ARS 121, ARS 123, ARS 124
Select 1 course from each group:

Group A: ARH 304, ARH 406, ARH 415
Group B: ARH 322, ARH 324, ARH 326, ARH 330, ARH 434
Group C: ARH 248, ARH 343, ARH 344, ARH 345, ARH 346, ARH 347

Select 4 courses from Dept of ARH except ARH 100.

12 Major Residency/GPA

Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.

13 Minor

See specific department.

15 University Residency Requirement/GPA

Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ART
A minimum of 21 hours in Studio Art. At least three hours must be in courses numbered 300 or higher taken at this University.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ART HISTORY
A minimum of 21 hours in Art History. At least six hours must be in courses numbered 300 or higher taken at this University. ARH 100 and 360 may not count toward the minor in Art History.

GRADUATE STUDIES
Although the Art and Art History Department has no graduate degree programs, the following courses in Art History and Studio Art are offered at the graduate level for those students who need such work.

Descriptions of all Art History (ARH) Courses

Descriptions of all Studio Art (ARS) Courses

College of Arts and Sciences

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