Academics at MBC
Requirements for the Major in Studio Art
A minimum of 39 semester hours is required. Students select at least one of the following areas of emphasis:
- ceramics
- drawing
- painting
- printmaking
- photography
- graphic design
- extended media
With planning it is possible to have two areas of emphasis, and this is recommended for students considering graduate school. Because of the importance of process and sequential learning in the visual arts, students desiring to major in studio art are encouraged to take foundation courses — Art 109, Art 110, Art 111, and one of the 100-level art history courses — during their freshman year. This will put them on the optimal learning track in the major.
Specific requirements for areas of emphasis within the Studi Art Major
NOTE: Art 100, Art 305, and Art 310 do not fulfill the Studio Art major requirements in Art History; however, they can be electives in the Studio Art major.
Ceramics: 39 semester hours. At least six semester hours selected from ART 101, ART 102, ART 103, as well as one 200- or 300-level art history course; ART 109, ART 110, ART 111, ART 112, ART 114, ART 214, ART 314, ART 404, and electives. Students are encouraged, though not required, to take ART 200.
Drawing: 39 semester hours. At least six semester hours selected from ART 101, ART 102, ART 103, as well as one 200- or 300-level art history course; ART 109, ART 110, ART 111, ART 112, ART 120, ART 211, ART 311, ART 405, and electives. Students are encouraged, though not required, to take ART 200.
Painting: 39 semester hours. At least six semester hours selected from ART 101, ART 102, ART 103, as well as one 200- or 300-level art history course; ART 109, ART 110, ART 111, ART 112, ART 211, ART 212, ART 312, ART 401, and electives. Students are encouraged, though not required, to take ART 200.
Printmaking: 39 semester hours. At least six semester hours selected from ART 101, ART 102, ART 103, as well as one 200- or 300-level art history course; ART 109, ART 110, ART 111, ART 112, ART 120, ART 211, ART 220, ART 320, ART 406, and electives. Students are encouraged, though not required, to take ART 200.
Photography: 39 semester hours. At least six semester hours selected from ART 101, ART 102, ART 103; as well as ART 206; ART 109, ART 110, ART 111, ART 115, ART 120, ART 215, ART 315, and ART 408, and electives. Students are encouraged, though not required, to take ART 200.
Graphic Design: 39 semester hours. At least six semester hours selected from ART 101, ART 102, ART 103, as well as one 200- or 300-level art history course; ART 109, ART 110, ART 111, ART 115, ART 120, ART 217, ART 218, ART 317, ART 318, ART 403. Students are encouraged, though not required, to take ART 200.
Extended Media: 39 semester hours. This concentration is designed for the serious student who has a specific goal in studio art that cannot be met in the above areas of emphasis. Some possibilities include illustration, the artist’s book/video, and installation art. This area of emphasis requires the approval and guidance of the full-time studio faculty. Requirements: at least 6 s.h. selected from ART 101, ART 102, ART 103, as well as one 200- or 300-level art history course; ART 109, ART 110, ART 111, 211; and, a small sequence of courses to be determined by the full-time studio faculty that culminates with ART 407. Students are encouraged, though not required, to take ART 200.
Requirements for the Minor in Studio Art A minimum of 21 semester hours that includes ART 109, ART 110, ART 111; nine additional semester hours in studio art courses; and, three semester hours selected from ART 101, ART 102, or ART 103.
