2014-2015 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Studio Art
The B.A. and B.S. programs emphasize breadth of experience over specialization in a single medium. Students complete a more diverse curriculum including coursework in two and three-dimensional disciplines.
Requirements for a Major in Studio Art
Art majors seeking a B.A. or B.S. degree must complete a minimum of 45 credits in art and design.
General Education
In the GVSU general education requirements, the Foundation section lists ART 101 - Introduction to Art as a choice. ART 101 is not required for the B.A. or B.S. in studio art. Some of the material in ART 101 will be duplicated in the required coursework. B.A. and B.S. majors in studio art are advised to take one of the other classes in the general education arts category.
Foundation Courses and Review
After completing the foundations program (ART 150, 151, 152, 155, and 157), all studio art and art education students are evaluated by the faculty during foundations portfolio review for entrance into majors in the Department of Art and Design.
Based on the review, students may be asked to do remedial work and submit to a second review. If a second review is unsuccessful, the student will be asked to leave his or her degree program.
- ART 150 - Foundations: 2-D Design Credits: 3
- ART 151 - Foundations: 3-D Design Credits: 3
- ART 152 - Foundations: Color and Design Credits: 3
- ART 155 - Foundations: Introduction to Drawing I Credits: 3
- ART 157 - Foundations: Introduction to Drawing II Credits: 3
Other Requirements
Students seeking a major in studio art can earn either the B.A. or B.S. degree. Requirements include completion of the following:
1. Art History electives, Credits: 9
2. Two courses in different 2-D areas selected from the following list, Credits: 6
- ART 210 - Graphic Design I Credits: 3
- ART 257 - Life Drawing Credits: 3
- ART 260 - Introduction to Painting Credits: 3
- ART 265 - Introduction to Printmaking Credits: 3
- ART 280 - Special Topics in Art and Design Credits: 3
- ART 393 - Image Studio Credits: 3
3. Two courses in different 3-D areas selected from the following list, Credits: 6
- ART 245 - Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing Credits: 3
- ART 270 - Introduction to Sculpture Credits: 3
- ART 275 - Introduction to Ceramics Credits: 3
- ART 395 - Space Studio Credits: 3
4. Two studio courses at the 300 level or above, Credits: 6
5. ART 495
- ART 495 - Issues in Art (Capstone) Credits: 3
Completion of the art history requirements of the B.A. or B.S. program is a prerequisite for ART 495. Students register for a section taught by an art history professor.
B.A. Degree Cognates:
Foreign language (third-semester proficiency in a foreign language).
B.S. Degree Cognates:
Science (three courses)
- CIS 150 - Introduction to Computing Credits: 3 OR PHI 103 - Logic (3 credits)
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics Credits: 3 OR STA 216 - Intermediate Applied Statistics (3 credits)
Consult your advisor for the third course required to complete the B.S. cognate. Credits: 3
- SS 300 - Research Methods in the Social Sciences Credits: 3
Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Studio Art
A general fine arts curriculum (check specific major requirements with your advisor) working toward a B.S. or B.A. degree.
First Year
- ART 150 - Foundations: 2-D Design Credits: 3
- ART 151 - Foundations: 3-D Design Credits: 3
- ART 152 - Foundations: Color and Design Credits: 3
- ART 155 - Foundations: Introduction to Drawing I Credits: 3
- ART 157 - Foundations: Introduction to Drawing II Credits: 3
- Five general education courses
Second Year
- Two courses from art history, Credits: 6
- Four studio courses, Credits: 12
- Four general education courses or electives
Third Year
- One course from art history, Credits: 3
- Two studio courses, Credits: 6
- Seven general education courses or electives
Fourth Year
- ART 495 - Issues in Art (Capstone) Credits: 3
- Nine general education courses or electives