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2020-2021 General Catalog 
    
2020-2021 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Studio Art, B.F.A.


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Areas of Concentration


Students majoring in Studio Art in the College of Art & Design are required to select from the following four tracks within the Studio Art concentration:

Photography (Track A);

Printmaking and Book Arts (Track B);

Painting and Drawing (Track C);

or 3D: Ceramics; or Sculpture (Track D).

Specific courses for each track may be found on the School of Art website. Foundation and recommended elective courses must be selected with the advice and approval of the advisor in the School of Art.

Digital Art


CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS

SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ART 1011 /ART 1008 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “C” or better in ART 1847 /ART 1010 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “C” or better in ART 2050 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in ART 2220 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 5: “C” or better in ART 2230 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA. 

It is recommend to take a Summer internship (ART 4280 Digital Art Practicum ) to reduce semester loads.

Concentration (33 credits) - ART 2055 ART 2210 ART 2220 ART 2230 ART 2240 ART 2250 ART 4240 ART 4270 ART 4280  or ART 4240 , and ART 4290  twice. 

Studio Art Foundations (9 Credits) – ART 1011 , ART 1012 , and ART 1847 . Foundation courses must be completed by the end of the second semester. Critical course sequence should be selected based on intended track.

Studio Art Core (12 credits) - To be chosen from the following courses, ART 1360 , ART 1661  or ART 1662 ART 1762 ART 1848 ART 1849 ART 2050 ART 2552 ART 2995 . Core courses must be completed by the end of the fourth semester. Critical course sequence should be selected based on the intended track (see School of Art advisor). 

Approved Electives (15 credits) - Approved electives include all ART and ARTH courses in addition to others determined by the School of Art. A list of approved electives can be obtained from the School of Art website or from an academic counselor.

Art History (12 credits) Three credits of ARTH 1440  or ARTH 1441 , ARTH 2470 , and ARTH 1440  or ARTH 1441  or 2000 level or above, and three credit hours above 4000.

General Electives (3 credits)

General Education Requirements (36 credits)– Thirty-nine hours of general education courses must be completed as required by the university, three hours are fulfilled by required Art History courses.

Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 2


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 3


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 4


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 5


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 6


  • Approved Elective (6)
  • General Education Course - Natural Sciences Sequence (3)1
  • General Education course - Social Sciences (3)
Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 7


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 8


Total Semester Hours: 15

120 Total Sem. Hrs.


1 - For General Education Natural Sciences, both physical & life sciences must be taken: six hours in a physical/life science sequence; three hours in an area (phys/life) not previously selected.
 

Graphic Design


CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS

SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ART 1011 /ART 1008  and ART 1847 /ART 1010 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “C” or better in ART 1012 /ART 1009  and ART 2050 /ART 1848 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “C” or better in ART 2544  and ART 2564 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in ART 2554  and ART 2552 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 5: “C” or better in ART 4527 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.

Recommend taking Summer Term or Intersession classes to reduce semester loads.

Studio Art Foundations (9 Credits) – ART 1011 ART 1012 , and ART 1847 . Foundation courses must be completed by the end of the second semester. Critical course sequence should be selected based on intended track.

Studio Art Foundation Core (12 credits) - To be chosen from the following courses, ART 1360 ART 1661  or ART 1662 ART 1762 ART 1848 ART 1849 ART 2050 ART 2552 ART 2995 . Core courses must be completed by the end of the second semester. Critical course sequence should be selected based on the intended track (see School of Art advisor). 

Approved Electives (12 credits) - Approved electives include all ART and ARTH courses in addition to others determined by the School of Art. A list of approved electives can be obtained from the School of Art website or from an academic counselor.

Art History Requirements (15 credits) – Three credits of ARTH 1440  or ARTH 1441 , ARTH 2470 , and ARTH 1440  or ARTH 1441  or 2000 level or above, and six credit hours above 4000.

General Electives (3 credits)

General Education Requirements – Thirty-nine hours of general education courses must be completed as required by the university.

Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 2


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 3


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 4


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 5


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 6


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 7


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 8


Total Semester Hours: 15

120 Total Sem. Hrs.


1 - For General Education Natural Sciences, both physical & life sciences must be taken: six hours in a physical/life science sequence; three hours in an area (phys/life) not previously selected.

Studio Art


CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS

SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ART 1011 /ART 1008  and ART 1847 /ART 1010 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “C” or better in any two courses selected from the following Core sequence, depending on Track: ART 1360 , ART 1661  or ART 1662 , ART 1762 , ART 1848 , ART 1849 , ART 2050 , ART 2995 , ART 2552 ; 2.0 cumulative, LSU and semester GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “C” or better in one course not already selected from the following Core sequence: ART 1360 , ART 1661  or ART 1662 , ART 1762 , ART 1848 , ART 1849 , ART 2050 , ART 2995 , ART 2552 ; 2.0 cumulative, LSU and semester GPA.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in ENGL 2000 ; 2.0 cumulative, LSU and semester GPA.
SEMESTER 5: “C” or better in one Studio Concentration Course, 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.

Recommend taking Summer Term or Intersession classes to reduce semester loads.

Studio Art Concentration (27-33 Credits) – Students should take these hours from their chosen track Photography (Track A); Printmaking and Book Arts (Track B); Painting and Drawing (Track C); Ceramics or Sculpture (Track D).

Studio Art Foundations (9 Credits) – ART 1011 , ART 1012 , and ART 1847 . Foundation courses must be completed by the end of the second semester. Critical course sequence should be selected based on the intended track (see School of Art advisor).

Studio Art Core (12 credits): To be chosen from the following courses, ART 1360 ART 1661 ART 1662 ART 1762 ART 1848 ART 1849 ART 2050 ART 2552 ART 2995 . Core courses must be completed by the end of the fourth semester. Course sequence should be selected based on the intended track (see School of Art advisor). 

Approved Electives (12-15 credits): Approved electives include all ART and ARTH courses in addition to others determined by the School of Art. A list of approved electives can be obtained from the School of Art website or from an academic counselor.

Art History Requirements (15 credits) – Three credits of ARTH 1440 , ARTH 1441 , and ARTH 2470   three credits at the 2000 or 4000-level; and three credits at the 4000-level.

General Electives (0-6 credits) - A free elective chosen by the student from all the courses offered by the university for degree credit with due regard for prerequisites.

General Education Requirements – Thirty-nine hours of general education courses must be completed as required by the university.

Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 2


Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 3


CRITICAL: “C” or better in one course not already selected from the following Core sequence: ART 1360 , ART 1661  or ART 1662 , ART 1762 , ART 1848 , ART 1849 , ART 2050 , ART 2552 , ART 2995 ; 2.0 cumulative, LSU and semester GPA.

Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 4


CRITICAL: “C” or better in ENGL 2000 ; 2.0 cumulative, LSU and semester GPA

  • Studio Art Concentration from Track A, B, C, or D (3-6)
  • Approved Elective (0-6)
  • General Elective (0-3)
  • General Education Course - Social Sciences (3)
Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 5


CRITICAL: “C” or better in one Studio Concentration Course, 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.

  • Studio Art Concentration from Track A, B, C, or D (3-6)
  • Approved Elective (3-6)
  • General Education Course - Natural Sciences Sequence (3)1
  • General Education Course - Humanities (3)
Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 6


  • Studio Art Concentration from Track A, B, C, or D (6)
  • Art History Course (2000 or 4000-level) (3)
  • General Education Course - Natural Sciences Sequence (3)1
  • General Education Course - Social Sciences (3)
Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 7


  • Studio Art Concentration from Track A, B, C, or D (6)
  • Approved Elective (3)
  • General Education Course - Humanities (3)
  • General Education Course - Natural Sciences (3)1
Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 8


  • Studio Art Concentration from Track A, B, C, or D (3-6)
  • Approved Elective (3-6)
  • Art History Course (4000-level) (3)
  • General Education Course - Humanities (3)
Total Semester Hours: 15

120 Total Sem. Hrs.


1 - For General Education Natural Sciences, both physical & life sciences must be taken: six hours in a physical/life science sequence; three hours in an area (phys/life) not previously selected.
 

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