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B.A. in studio art

 

MAJOR IN STUDIO ART

student painting at an easelA student majoring in studio art may elect to follow the requirements for a B.A. degree or a B.S. degree.

All majors in studio are must earn grades of "C" or higher in courses counted toward the studio art major. Transfer students majoring in studio art must take at least 50 percent of their studio art credits at Southern Connecticut State University and meet all the standards outlined above.

 

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE

This program combines concentrated work in studio art with diverse options in liberal arts curriculum. Students in this B.A. degree program are required to complete all the foundations courses: Art 104, 105, 112, 113, 150, and 151.

In addition, a concentration of five courses must be selected in one of the following areas: ceramics, graphic design, jewelry and metals, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture. See a complete listing of the studio art concentrations. The student also must complete two courses in art history beyond ART 104 and 105. This program requires 42 credits of electives, only 18 of which can be in studio art.

 

General Information for Studio Art Courses

  • During the semester, students taking studio art courses
    may be required to attend various extracurricular activities including
    but not limited to exhibitions, films, and lectures.
  • The Art Department reserves the right to retain student
    work for instructional and exhibition purposes for a period
    of one semester.
  • Some courses within the studio art program may require
    a lab fee collected by the Bursar's Office. Whether a
    laboratory fee is assigned to a course or not, students may
    be responsible for the purchase of materials as required by
    the instructor.
  • Students wishing to major in studio art should make a
    commitment to a concentration within the studio art program
    by the second semester of their sophomore year.
  • All studio art majors should complete foundations
    courses by the end of their sophomore year.
  • Students enrolled in studio courses are expected to devote
    a minimum of one hour of focused work outside of class for
    every hour spent in class. This may require participation in
    scheduled laboratory hours set by the instructor.