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2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art Studio, BA


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Department of Art, College of Fine and Performing Arts

67 credits

Introduction

Art Studio includes ceramics, drawing/painting, fiber/fabrics, mixed media, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The objectives of the major are to investigate the function of art and the relationships between art, culture, artist and audience. Art studio classes are designed to familiarize students with the principles that shape and inform visual literacy and expression through a variety of practices in art making.

Why Consider an Art Studio Major?

To learn to create, interpret, analyze, and make informed judgments about art, studio concepts, and practices.

 Contact Information

Department Chair
Julia Sapin
Fine Arts 116
360-650-3660
Julia.Sapin@wwu.edu

Art Major Information
Fine Arts 116
360-650-3660
ArtInfo@wwu.edu

 

 Sample Careers

Art Educator | Exhibiting Artist | Exhibit Designer | Gallery Director | Photographer | Curator

 Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Most classes in the Studio area are restricted to majors only. To access classes in this area, an online application to the Department of Art is required at cfpa.wwu.edu/art/admissions. The application will include a portfolio of recent work and an unofficial transcript of any college-level courses already taken.

Application Deadlines: Application deadlines are by midnight on October 15 and January 31.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements


Departmental Honors


In addition to the general requirements for all honors students, an art major who wishes to graduate with honors must complete an honors senior project in art.

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