Art

The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered with majors in studio art and art history. Studio art students may select a major and minor in ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture and digital media.

Students majoring in any Art Department degree program should declare their major by the time they reach junior standing in order to register for classes. Declare a major. To meet with an Art Department advisor, choose the faculty associated with the studio discipline in which you want to major or an Art Department faculty member of your choice.

Students enrolled in the BA in studio art program may apply to the BFA in studio art program by submitting a portfolio of work to the Art Department for consideration during the spring quarter and before their final full year of study at EWU. BFA in studio art requirements. BA majors in studio art must complete ART 490, "Senior Capstone: Professional Practices" in addition to one year of university foreign language requirements.

The following list outlines the Bachelor of Arts degree program and other courses particular to this degree. The degree also requires the fulfillment of EWU's General Education Core Requirements (GECRs) as outlined in the General Catalog and the quarterly course announcements. The Academic Planning Handbook, available at the Registrar's Office in Sutton Hall, is a handy guide for making sure these requirements are met during your course of study at EWU. Work closely with your advisor in planning your degree program.

Required Courses (35 Credits):

ART 107 Basic Design (5) OR ART 307 Design (5)
ART 213 Art in the Humanities (5)
ART 300 Drawing (5)
ART 303 Digital Art I (5)
ART 400 Advanced Drawing (5) OR ART 401 Life Drawing (5)
ART 155 Beginning Painting (5) OR ART 355 Painting (5)
ART 490 Capstone Professional Practices (5)

Select two of the following (10 Credits):

ART 310 World Art (5)
ART 415 History of Ancient Art (5)
ART 417 History of Medieval Art (5)
ART 420 History of Renaissance Art (5)
ART 422 History of Baroque/Rococo Art (5)
ART 423 Art of the 19th Century (5)
ART 430 History of Modern Art (5)
ART 431 History of Contemporary Art

Studio Disciplines (20 Credits):

Choose one studio discipline area. You must earn 15 credits at the 400-level from courses within your chosen discipline area. The remaining 5 credits may be earned in 400-level courses from any discipline area.

Note: Advanced courses may be taken up to three times.