2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 04, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art, Fine Arts Concentration, B.A.


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For the art major who is interested in a career in fine arts or preparation for graduate school in studio art (MFA), an additional 18 credits of art classes are required beyond the Art Major requirements to fulfill this program.  Select from the following options to complete this concentration:   

  • 300 - Level Art Studio Courses, Credits 3 -9
  • ART 0309  - Advanced Drawing, Credits: 3
  • 200-300 - Level Art Studio/ Art History Elective, Credits: 3
  • ART 0320  - Thesis, Credits 3 - 6

Requirements for Art Majors


One of the following:


Note:


** Students completing Art Teacher Licensure Programs must take ART 0108  Introduction to Computer Graphics as their art elective.

Art majors are required to take ART 0106  and ART 0107 , to satisfy the Appreciation of the Arts requirement of the common core.

Art majors must complete a minimum of 27 credits of course work within the Art Department at Westfield State. Students are advised to consult their advisors for information on course sequencing and general core requirements.

Art majors intending to pursue graduate work beyond their major are advised to take additionally recommended studio courses of their choice. It is also advisable to include more than the minimum requirements in Art History.

Additional Graduation Requirements


All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements  and complete a common core of studies, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in the Common Core  .

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