2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Studio Arts Major

Requirements for a Major in Studio Art

Bachelor of Arts

STAR 241Drawing Principles 13
Submit a portfolio for review at the end of the sophomore year
ARTH 201The History of Art I3
ARTH 202The History of Art II3
Select four STAR electives above 241-level12
Select four courses that form a self-designed module of Conceptual Emphasis 212
Select one elective in ARTH, FILM, MUSC or THEA 3
STAR 422Advanced Topics in Studio Art3
Total Hours39
1

Should be taken before the end of the sophomore year.

2

The module is intended to encourage STAR majors to look outside of STAR and find connections and creative influences in process, history, and theme from other disciplines. Multiple disciplines may be represented in the STAR major's module of conceptual emphasis. At least one course with a non-western emphasis is highly recommended. The courses counting on the module must be approved by the director of the STAR program by the end of the student's junior year junior year and may not be used to satisfy any other components of the studio art major.

For available courses, refer to Art History (ARTH), Film Studies (FILM)Music (MUSC), and Theatre (THEA).