Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
The Department of Art offers courses at the begining, intermediate, and advanced levels in
art education, art history, ceramics, computer art, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
Competencies Required in the Program
Students will be able to:
1. Understand and skillfully apply various media, techniques, and technology in the production and presentation of artwork.
2. Use knowledge of characteristics of visual art to effectively convey ideas.
3. Effectively choose a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas as content for works of art.
4. Understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
5. Reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.
6. Make connections between the visual arts and other disciplines.
7. Communicate about art effectively in written and oral form.
Assessment Procedures
- Senior art history written assignment evaluated by faculty.
- Senior exhibit of four to six works evaluated by faculty.
- PRAXIS exam for Art Teacher Certification students.
- Graduating Student Survey completed within the Senior Capstone course.
- Alumni and Alumni Employer survey.
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Program Requirements
A 2.50 cumulative GPA in art courses at the end of the sophomore year.
A 2.75 cumulative GPA in art courses at graduation.
Sophomore exhibit of four to six works with Faculty Review.
Senior exhibit of four to six works.
Senior resumes and slide/CD Rom portfolio.
Viewing of art exhibitions outside the Morehead area.
Transfer students must comply with the intent of these requirements on an individually evaluated basis.
