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Studio Art and Art History offerings focus on the preparation of students in the creation of art, the critical study of Art History and the appreciation of visual culture as an integral part of their liberal arts experience. Coursework covers the broad cultural and intellectual context of human civilization from a visual and historical perspective, and provides an important framework for advanced study in making and interpreting art and the environment. The curriculum integrates art historical foundations with the hands-on creation of art, moving from general survey and introductory courses to advanced studio work, historical studies, graphic design, and museum practices. The rich resources of the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art and the Philadelphia region are integral to the learning process. The art and art history major and minors in Studio Art, Graphic Design, and Art History provide students with an understanding of the human experience through visual and aesthetic means and prepare them for further study in the post-graduate arena and professional internship opportunities, and can serve as a springboard for other professions in the arts and beyond.
Studio Art classes are numbered 101-149; 200-249; 300-349, 401, 402, 455. Art History classes are numbered 150-199; 250- 299; 350-380; 390, 391, 450W. Internships (381,382) and departmental honors (491,492) are used for both Studio Art and Art History. An art materials fee is required for some studio art courses as indicated in the catalogue.
Requirements for Majors
A major in Art & Art History consists of 40 credits in Studio Art and Art History. Students may concentrate in Studio Art, Graphic Design, or Art History. Students pursuing the Art History concentration fulfill the capstone, writing, and oral presentation requirements by taking ART-450W, or ART-491 and 492. Students pursuing the Studio Art or Graphic Design concentration fulfill their writing requirement by completing ART-291W and their capstone and oral presentation requirements by taking ART-455, or Art-491 and 492.
Requirements for Studio Art Concentration:
1. ART-101
2. ART-150 or 160;
3. ART-291W;
4. ART-310;
5. Five electives selected from Art courses:
- at least one art history course at the 200-level or higher (ART-371 or 372 are strongly recommended)
- at least two courses (studio or art history) at the 200-, 300- or 400-level excluding internships, ART-381 and 382
- one studio art course in a lens-based medium (ART-104, 107, 209, or equivalent in Special Topics)
- one studio art course in a two-dimensional medium ART-102, 105, 120, or equivalent in Special Topics)
- one studio art course in a three-dimensional medium ART-106 or equivalent in Special Topics)
NOTE: ART-210 and 310 do not count toward the three medium-specific distribution requirements among the electives.
6. One capstone course (ART-455, 491 and 492 for honors)
Requirements for for Graphic Design Concentration:
1. ART-101 or 102
2. ART-150, 160, or 250 (Special Topics: History of Design)
3. ART-110
4. ART-120
5. ART-222
6. One elective selected from the following Photography courses: ART-104, 107, 208 (Special Topics: The Art of the Photo Book), 209;
7. ART-210 or 310;
8. ART-291W;
9. One elective selected from the following: ART-225, 226; CS-476; MCS-225,
10. One capstone course (ART-455, 491 and 492 for honors).
A graphic design-related XLP is strongly encouraged.
Requirements for Art History Concentration
1. Two studio art courses: ART-101 and one of the following: ART-102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 209;
2. ART-150 and 160;
3. ART- 291W;
4. Four electives selected from Art History courses:
- One elective must be an art history course at the 200-level or higher in art before 1800.
- One elective must be an art history course at the 200-level or higher in art after 1800.
- A minimum of two art history courses must be at the 300- or 400-level excluding internships ART-381 and 382
- MS-100 may count as an Art History elective (100-level);
5. One capstone course (ART- 450W, or 491 and 492 for honors).
Requirements for Minors
A minor concentration in Studio Art consists of 20 credits in art, excluding internships:
- four courses in Studio Art (ART-101–107; 120; 130; 201–209; 210, 220, 300- or 400-level studio art classes)
- one course in Art History
ART-101 and either ART-100 or 291W are strongly recommended.
A minor concentration in Graphic Design consists of 20 credits in art, excluding internships:
- ART-101, 102, or 107
- ART-110
- ART-120
- Two electives from the following: ART-222, 225, or 226
A minor concentration in Art History consists of 20 credits.
- Art-150
- Art-160
- At least one course in art history at the 300- or 400-level, excluding internships
- At least one course in Studio Art
MS-100 may count as an elective for the minor (100-level).
