Bachelor of Arts in Art

The art curriculum is designed to introduce students to the world of art and aesthetics and guide them through intensive study of the Arts, Design, Art Theory and Art History. Studio Art courses provide in depth study in selective media, techniques, and processes that engage students in analytical and creative thinking. Art History courses give students the opportunity to develop their abilities to understand intention, meaning, and human expression while studying art and art making throughout time and across cultures. The objectives of the Art Program are to provide a basic background in art, problem solving, and the creative process to all students, instilling in them an understanding of complex and sophisticated visual language, while preparing Art Majors and Minors with the appropriate education for a professional career in art or the teaching of art, and to provide preparation for graduate study. At Davis & Elkins, students will be encouraged to explore their own artistic interests, while working to understand both traditional and contemporary foundations of art-making.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Art

The requirements for a B.A. major in Art consist of 45 hours as follows:

• Art 101 - Drawing and Design
• Art 102 - Dimensional Design
• Art 103A - Dimensional Design
• Art 104A - Computer Graphic Elements
• Art 109 - Art History
• Art 201 - Drawing Tactics
• Art 202A - Color Theory
• Art 207A - Painting
• Art 209A - Art History
• Art 215 - Imagery and Illustration
• Art 301A - Senior Studio
• Art 302A - Printmaking

In addition, 6 semester hours of Art electives, or special topics courses are required. An additional requirement is an academic minor outside the Department of Fine & Performing Arts.

The requirements for Teaching Specialization in Art (Pre-K-Adult) consists of 39 hours which include ART 101, 102, 103A, 104A, 108, 109, 207A, 209A, and 302A. An additional requirement is a minor in Education.

Minor in Art

An Art Minor provides students the chance to combine creative and artistic processes with other academic pursuits. The Davis & Elkins College Art Minor offers a unique program of study which complements the skills the student gains in their major discipline by allowing for aesthetic and personal exploration, while experimenting with imagery, media, and composition through a balance of art theory, art history, and practice.

A minor in Art may have an emphasis in either studio art or art history. The requirements for the minor in Art consist of 18 semester hours including EITHER:

• Art 101 - Drawing and Design
• Art 102 - Dimensional Design
• Art 103A - Dimensional Design
• Art 104A - Computer Graphic Elements
• Art 209A - Art History

And three semester hours of Art electives.

OR:

• Art 104A - Computer Graphic Elements
• Art 108 - Visual Literacy
• Art 109 - Art History
• Art 209A - Art History
• Art 309 - Topics in Art History

And three semester hours from electives.

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