BA in Studio Art – Painting and Drawing
Selinsgrove, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
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Introduction
Highly individualized experience in studio practice
Majors work towards the development of a cohesive body of work that demonstrates a distinctive personal style. The program emphasizes the mastery of a broad range of fundamental skills, with a focused experience in one technique or medium. Majors are well versed in historical and contemporary art and are given numerous opportunities to exhibit their work, travel, and receive feedback from faculty and peers.
Prior to graduation, students will professionally mount a public exhibition of the work in The Lore Degenstein Gallery, where they will gain experience in a professional gallery with museum standards.
Required independent coursework and a cross-disciplinary approach allow students to investigate and experiment with multiple ways of creating art. Students are encouraged and given ample time to develop a distinctive and personal visual style.
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Curriculum
Painting and Drawing Concentration
Double-counting rules within the department of Art and Design
- Students may double count 16 semester hours BA to BA;
- Students may double count 8 semester hours department minor to BA or BFA;
- Students may double count 4 semester hours department minor to department minor;
- Students may not have a photography minor and a studio art major;
- Students may not have a BA and BFA within the department.
Double-counting restriction
Students in the Art and Design Department may, with department head approval, complete more than one major and/or minor in the department.
Departmental Honors
The department awards honors status for graduation for students receiving a 3.70 or higher GPA in the studio art, graphic design, or art history major.
Off-Campus Study
Junior and senior studio art and art history majors are encouraged to spend a semester studying away from campus as part of the university’s GO program. Susquehanna studio art and art history majors have access to art centers all over Europe, particularly in London, Florence, the south of France, and Paris. A liberal arts program at Regent’s College in London is one of the special programs available to art majors. Others may choose extended off-campus study in New York or Washington, D.C. This experience enriches the artistic spirit and opens up avenues for future careers. Students with modern language interests can combine language and art studies abroad.
Art History, Studio Art, and Graphic Design Internships
The department encourages its majors to complete internships, which provide a valuable introduction to the professional art world. Studio art and art history majors typically complete internships at museums and galleries, while graphic design majors are expected to pursue internships at design firms, publishing houses, and advertising agencies. All students may receive major credit for approved internships.
Requirements for the Major in Studio Art
The Bachelor of Arts in studio art requires 46 semester hours of art department courses with grades of C- or better.
20 General Requirements
- 4 ARTH-101 Introduction to World Art I: Prehistory to 1400
- 4 ARTH-102 Introduction to World Art II: 15th to 20th Century
- 4 ARTS-111 Foundations of Art I
- 4 ARTH-300 or higher Art History Elective
- 4 ARTS-402 Senior Portfolio
6 Art Electives:
- Choose 6 semester hours from art department courses.
- Additional independent study and internship credits are applicable.
Painting and Drawing Concentration: 20 hours
- 4 ARTS-112 Foundations of Art II
- 4 ARTS-113 Drawing
- 4 ARTS-221 Painting
- 4 ARTS-314 Topics in Studio Art
- 4 ARTS-400 Independent Study (combination of two- or four-semester-hour sections)
Course Options
- ARTS 111 Foundations of Art I, Credits: 4
- ARTS 112 Foundations of Art II, Credits: 4
- ARTS 113 Drawing, Credits: 4
- ARTS 221 Painting, Credits: 4
- ARTS 231 Printmaking, Credits: 4
- ARTS 241 Black and White Photography, Credits: 4
- ARTS 243 Digital Photography, Credits: 4
- ARTS 244 Advanced Photography, Credits: 4
- ARTS 314 Topics in Studio Arts, Credits: 4
- ARTS 341 Topics in Photography, Credits: 4
- ARTS 400 Independent Study, Credits: 1–4
- ARTS 402 Senior Portfolio and Exhibition, Credits: 4
- ARTS 404 Internship, Credits: 1–4
Program Outcome
Learning Goals
- Studio Art majors will prepare a cohesive body of work that demonstrates artistic proficiency in either Painting and Drawing or Photography.
- Studio Art majors will be able to critically analyze the relationship between form and content in a work of art.
- Studio Art majors will develop an awareness of art history from prehistoric times to the contemporary era.
Career Opportunities
Career options
There are numerous opportunities following graduation for those with a degree in studio arts. Our students normally enroll in Master of Fine Arts programs to further develop and nurture their skills. However, graduates may also choose a career in a gallery or museum or as a professional artist or illustrator, artist-in-residence, art buyer, or corporate consultant.