Art, BA or BS

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Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Art

The BA/BS in art encourages students to combine interests in the liberal arts, sciences, social sciences, or business with a mix of studio art, art history, and electives from across the University.

Requirements for the Art Major

1.

Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements.

2.

Declare major–students must declare a major before completing 90 credits. Students interested in the art major must first complete a pre-major declaration form and meet with the department chair for initial advising and assignment of an academic advisor. Applications and appointments with the chair are made in the department office.

3.

Complete the lower division requirements for a studio art option or art history option. Lower division requirements provide students with a foundation of technical skills, visual literacy, and knowledge of historical and cultural perspectives basic to the study of art. Entering freshmen should take lower division studio courses each term with ARTH 204 or ARTH 204H in fall term, ARTH 205 or ARTH 205H in winter term, and ARTH 206 or ARTH 206H in spring term. ARTH 260 should be taken in the fall of the sophomore year.

4.

While completing lower division requirements, students should consult with a faculty advisor, choose a degree option (see the BA/BS sections). Students interested in the BFA degree must first plan a BA/BS degree option; admission to the BFA is limited, and not all students will be admitted to the program. (See advising plan below.)

5.

Successfully complete a mid-program review (ART 300 or ARTH 300 ) prior to enrolling in 400-level upper division department courses. (See Art Mid-Program Review section below.)

6.

Complete degree requirements for the major.

7.

Maintain a 3.0 GPA for all SOU coursework in the major for BA/BS degree; 3.25 for BFA degree.

8.

Complete the capstone course requirements. (See below.)

Advising and Advising Plans

Students must have an up-to-date annual advising plan on file in the office. Annual advising plans must be approved by the student’s academic advisor (forms are available in the department office). It is the student’s responsibility to understand university and departmental programs and requirements and to make meaningful progress toward completion of degree. Faculty advisors will assist students with achieving academic goals and assessing career options.

Art Mid-Program Review

ART 300 - Mid-Program Review 0 credits
Or
ARTH 300 - Mid-Program Review 0 credits
All department majors must enroll in ART 300 Mid-Program Review (for studio majors) or ARTH 300 Mid-Program Review (for art history majors) upon completion of the lower division requirements for the major and as they begin coursework at the intermediate level. The purpose of this review is to provide students with an assessment of their progress toward their degree. Studio art majors are required to make a short presentation and show examples of their work to a panel of art faculty for review. Students majoring in art history make a short presentation and submit a portfolio of written assignments and research for evaluation. The review is evaluated on a pass/no pass basis. Department faculty convene each quarter to conduct Mid-Program Reviews. Students can obtain Mid-Program Review Guidelines in the Department of Art and Art History office, and should meet early with their advisor for assistance preparing for the Mid-Program Review.

Art Capstone

All department Majors complete ART 496 BA/BS Studio Art Capstone, ART 482 BFA Capstone, or ARTH 496 Art History Capstone (Art History Option) during their senior year. The capstone is taken with the instructor of the student’s studio concentration area or art history emphasis and is offered during winter term. the capstone may not be taken without successful completion of ART 300 or ARTH 300 Mid-Program Review.

The capstone has two components. The first is a capstone project designed collaboratively by the student and instructor that should integrate and apply the knowledge and skills of the discipline with a career-oriented independent project. Examples include the creation and/or exhibition of a body of artwork, a research project, an internship, or an independent project.

The second component is a final capstone report consisting of a professional résumé, visual documentation of the capstone project, a portfolio of artwork, or a research paper, as well as a reflective summary of the entire capstone experience. Upon completion of the project, the student submits the Final Capstone Report, in a standard format, to the department office, where it will be accessible by students and faculty.

Southern Oregon University Catalog