Visual Arts (Studio Fine Arts Concentration ID), B.A.

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Requirements for the Interdepartmental Major:

Eight courses with at least one course in three of the five general disciplines of studio visual arts (Drawing/Painting; Photography; Printmaking; Sculpture/Three-dimensional design; Digital Art). No more than three 100-level introductory courses; no more than two 200-level intermediate courses; at least two advanced level courses (AVA-300 or above); at least one Art History course; the senior/honors sequence is optional.

A studio art interdepartmental major with a Digital Art focus requires four digital art courses, three studio courses in at least two of the four studio disciplines, and one art history course. Those interested should consult the department chairs of Visual Arts or Computer Science for specific details.

Requirements for Honors in Studio Fine Arts ID:

To qualify for departmental honors, a student must fulfill the following requirements: (1) cumulative grade point average of 3.3; (2) a grade point average of 3.3 in the Art History concentration; (3) approval by both departments of the ID thesis, according to departmental guidelines and consultation with advisors from both departments; (4) successful completion of a two-term senior honors thesis (“A” or “A-minus”); (5) installation of the body of work from the thesis in the spring exhibition during senior year; and (6) documentation of the thesis must be left with the department’s collection and the College archives. Having fulfilled the above, the student must then be nominated by the department for honors. Further guidelines for the senior thesis and departmental honors are available from the Art History faculty.