Nov 22, 2024  
2023-2024 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art Studio, B.A.


The Art Studio major is designed to provide students with a broad-based education in the traditional fine art studio areas as well as to introduce relevant historical, theoretical and critical issues. Studio Concentrations are available in ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. These require four upper-division courses in the studio area of choice. A Studio Concentration is suggested for those students wishing to enter graduate programs or seeking a career as a professional artist.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Art Studio B.A. students will be able to:

   • create original artwork with advanced proficiency.
   • execute visual communication of an idea or concept.
   • demonstrate critical analysis of visual elements and design principles.
   • demonstrate a basic knowledge of art history.

Program Requirements


Required Courses: 25 Credits


Studio Foundation: 16 Credits


Four courses with at least one three-dimensional course

Studio Elective: 8 Credits


Two studio electives with at least one level II

Note(s)


  • Art Studio majors have the option of completing 50 credit hours in the Art Department toward the 120 credit hours necessary for the B.A. degree. Students are required to complete 70 credit hours outside the Art Department. Students may elect to take supplemental art courses beyond the 50-semester-hour maximum. These will be included on the transcript, but will not be counted toward the completion of the degree.
  • All courses counted toward the major must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or above.

Total Credit Hours Required: 49