Studio Art Concentration (55 credits)
The Studio Art Concentration offers courses in both traditional and alternative approaches, designed to develop observational skills and promote a high level of craft. Advanced students are encouraged to identify and develop a strong personal point of view in their coursework and studio practice.
Required Foundation Courses (20 credits)
- ART 110 Two-Dimensional Design - 3 credits
- ART 111 Three-Dimensional Design - 3 credits
- ART 124 Digital Imaging - 3 credits
- ART 202 Drawing I - 3 credits
- ART 211 Introduction to Art History: Prehistory to 1400 - 4 Credits
- ART 212 Introduction to Art History: 1400 to the Present - 4 Credits
Required Writing Courses (8 credits)
As part of Eastern’s Writing Across the Curriculum program, Art majors complete their University Writing Requirements with advanced Art History classes. Students can enroll in Stage 2 Writing Classes once they have taken either ENG 100 or ENG 100P and both ART 211 and ART 212. Four- year students should aim to take their Stage 2 class in their Sophomore year and the Stage 3 class in their Junior year.
- Stage 2 Writing (choose one):
- ART 233 Graphic Design History - 4 credits
- ART 345 Museums and Exhibitions - 4 credits
- Stage 3 Writing (choose one):
- ART 401 Art History Topics - 4 credits
- ART 402 Issues in Contemporary Art - 4 credits
Portfolio Requirement
After completing ART 122, ART 124, and either ART 110 or ART 202, students are required to submit a portfolio demonstrating artistic capability for admission to upper-level courses. Portfolios must be carefully prepared according to guidelines available for download on the department website. After portfolios are submitted and program admission approved, students are eligible to enroll in upper-level art courses. Portfolio Requirements
Electives (18 credits)
Students take 1 class in each category (total 9 credits) and at least 2 further classes (6 credits) in one category as a focus area. The remaining 1 class (3 credits) can be in any category.
Painting & Drawing
- ART 205 Water Media - 3 credits
- ART 215 Painting I - 3 credits
- ART 308 Painting II - 3 credits
- ART 309 Figure Drawing I - 3 credits
- ART 339 Mixed Media Painting - 3 credits
- ART 352 Intermediate Drawing - 3 credits
- ART 480 Independent Study (when topically appropriate) - 3 credits
Printmaking
- ART 201 Relief Printmaking I - 3 credits
- ART 230 Visual Journals & Bookmaking - 3 credits
- ART 311 Relief Printmaking II - 3 credits
- ART 317 Polyester Plate Lithography - 3 credits
- ART 318 Intaglio Printmaking I - 3 credits
- ART 320 Water Based Screen Printing I - 3 credits
- ART 480 Independent Study (when topically appropriate) - 3 credits
Sculpture
- ART 206 Sculpture I - 3 credits
- ART 207 Ceramic Sculpture - 3 credits
- ART 217 Ceramics - 3 credits
- ART 304 Sculpture II - 3 credits
- ART 315 Figure Modeling - 3 credits
- ART 353 Installation Art - 3 credits
- ART 480 Independent Study (when topically appropriate) - 3 credits
Discipline Mastery (6 credits)
- ART 470 Advanced Topics - 3 credits
- ART 475 Senior Seminar in Studio Art I - 3 credits
Capstone (3 credits)
- ART 485 Senior Seminar in Studio Art II - 3 credits
