Visual Communication: Studio Art (B.S.)
Visual Communication is an interdisciplinary program that integrates visual acuity with skill and knowledge in areas of graphic design, fine art, communications, technology, and business. Emphasis is placed on the conception, design, planning, and implementation of visual solutions to complex problems in contemporary culture. In addition, the department seeks to encourage freedom of expression and creativity through the development of innovative concepts with professional execution to help students become conversant in the philosophy and psychology of both historical and contemporary art and design forms. The Visual Communication degree program offers four different concentrations that focus on targeted skills within each area. Concentrations include Digital Media Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Studio Art.
The Studio Art track under the Visual Communication degree provides a major for students who plan to pursue studio art as professionals or a studio art-related graduate degree. Students are to choose between a 2D or 3D concentration. The Visual Communication: Studio Art requires a sophomore portfolio review and successfully completing a capstone senior exhibition.
Requirements
Required Courses
2D Track
For the 2D track select 9 courses (27 hours) from the following list:
3D Track
For the 3D track select 9 courses (27 hours) from the following list:
Students are required to complete ART 341 and PHIL 201 as part of their general studies requirements.
THE 125, ART 478, 479, and 491 can be repeated for credit. Studio courses can be substituted with the approval of the department chair.
GPA in Art courses must be 2.75 or above in order to fulfill degree requirements.