Studio Art pre-major

Entering students interested in majoring in the College of Visual Arts and Design will be classified as pre-majors. To be admitted to the studio art major (and to be eligible to enroll in advanced art courses), a pre-major must meet all the following requirements:

Complete a minimum of 30 hours of college courses (including the following) and:

Complete the following with a grade of C or better

The following studio concentrations require you complete the stated courses with a “B” or better:

Ceramics – ASTU 2050
Drawing and Painting – ASTU 2210 and ASTU 2215
Metalsmithing and Jewelry – ASTU 2150
New Media Art – ASTU 2450
Photography – ASTU 2250 and ASTU 2255
Printmaking – 6 SCH from ASTU 3305, ASTU 3310, ASTU 3315, ASTU 3320, ASTU 3330, ASTU 3340
Sculpture – ASTU 2350 and ASTU 3350

GPA requirements

Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on required ART courses.
Have a minimum 2.0 GPA overall

Note

The Drawing and Painting, New Media Art, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture programs all require selection through entry portfolio (as described on web site) in order to move to major status.

Additionally, Metalsmithing and Jewelry students must take two 3000-level courses in the program, earn a “C” or better on them, and pass the mid-point review in order to move to major status.