Areas of Study
A significant concern of the School of Art, Design and Art History is the creative growth of its students. The school focuses on the development of sound undergraduate programs which provide a strong basic foundation in art. A major in art may be planned with an emphasis in applied design, with specialities in ceramics, furniture/woodworking, metalsmithing, jewelry, and textiles; art history; studio arts; graphic design; interior design; painting and printmaking; and sculpture. A broad spectrum of courses for both majors and nonmajors in art history, art appreciation, basic drawing and design is also available.
All emphases require a set of core courses consisting of courses in drawing, design, and the survey of art history of the Western world. It is strongly recommended that all students complete the core requirements during their freshman year, or at least prior to taking beginning coursework in a specific program emphasis. It is recommended that students take courses from other emphases in order to enhance their overall art experience. In addition to the undergraduate degree, the school offers a Master of Arts degree (30 units) in all of these emphases and a Master of Fine Arts degree (60 units).
Although a degree in art is often pursued as a means of self-fulfillment and creative growth, graduates of the school are employed in a variety of settings. The programs in graphic design and interior design have a preprofessional orientation supplemented by a strong liberal arts background. Interior design can lead to interior, architectural, landscape design or city planning. Graphic design prepares the student for the areas of digital media, environmental graphics, art direction, visual design for the contemporary media of advertising, multimedia, or editorial illustration. The areas of painting, printmaking, and sculpture prepare students for professional attitudes toward the fine arts and the continuance of their educational experience in graduate schools with the goal of teaching at institutions of higher learning. The applied design program can be developed to specialize in ceramics, furniture design/woodworking, jewelry, metalsmithing, textile design and weaving.
Emphases
|
Applied Design
Art History Art Education Interior Design |
Painting & Printmaking
Graphic Design Multimedia Sculpture |
Impacted Programs
Emphases in the School of Art, Design and Art History are impacted. Students must enter the University under the designated premajor or major code for selected program. To be admitted to the selected program, refer to the program description for specific impacted criteria.