Art (ART) Undergraduate Programs
101 KIEHLE VISUAL ARTS CENTER/ (320) 308-4283
www.stcloudstate.edu/art
Also see College of Liberal Arts and School of the Arts description and requirements.
Programs at a Glance
Degree programs
- BA – Art
- BA – Art History
- BFA – Studio Art; emphases in
- Graphic Design
- 2-D Media
- 3-D Media
- Integrated Media
- BS – Art Education
- Minor – Art
- Graphic Design
- New Media - Music and Art
Program admission and performance requirements
Admission - Department
- completion of the 15-credit first year foundation sequence (ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105)
- 2.50 GPA or higher in art foundation courses taken at SCSU
- successful completion of the art department portfolio review
Admission – Teacher Education
- grades of “C” or better in ENGL 191 or ART 198 and CMST 192
- 2.50 GPA or higher overall
- consult with Department of Art for more details
Graduation – Department and Teacher Education
- 2.50 GPA or higher overall
- more information in sections on Teacher Education and School of Education
Graduation – University
- BA in Art history – minor or one year of a foreign language
University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees
- 120 credits
- 40 credits in Liberal Education
- 45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
- 30 credits in residence at SCSU
- 2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)
(See this section and the section on the College of Liberal Arts and School of the Arts for more information.)
Chairperson: David Sebberson.
Faculty: Baugnet, Christensen, Gainey, Gorcica, Happel Christian, Horochowski,
Kaplow, Lee, Levy, Metcalf, Mizuno, Quinn, Sebberson, Tapola, Williams.
The mission of the Department of Art is based upon four objectives: 1) To introduce students to the visual arts through lectures, discussions, and studio experiences; 2) To provide a current and timely preparation for the studio artist or graphic designer; 3) To prepare effective artists/teachers to teach art to private and public school students from preschool to grade twelve, as prescribed by the Minnesota State Department of Education and the Minnesota Board of Teaching in accordance with current educational standards; 4) To acquaint students with the history of art and its function as a global language.
In meeting our mission we prepare art and design students to:
- develop the capacity to identify and solve problems within a variety of physical, technological, social, and cultural contexts;
- become familiar with and develop competence in a number of art and design techniques;
- understand the components and processes integral to work in the visual arts and design;
- acquire capabilities to integrate art and design knowledge and skills;
- understand critical, cultural, and historical contexts of visual arts and design.
The department offers course work pursuant to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.
Art Major Acceptance Requirements
Before students will be formally admitted to an art major(excluding art history), they must:
- Complete the 15-credit first year foundation sequence (ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105);
- Attain a GPA of 2.5 or better in art Foundation courses taken at SCSU.
- Successfully complete the art department portfolio review.
Art Major Graduation Requirement
2.50 or better overall grade point average for all art majors (B.A., B.S., B.F.A.).
Students fulfill the university's upper-division writing requirement by successfully completing one of the following courses: ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439.
Bachelor of Arts
Art History Major (36)
Art History Courses (36): ART 230, 231, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438
Art History Topics or Internship (6): ART 439 (3-6), ART 444 (3)
Studio Course (3): ART 101, 102, 104, 130
Related Disciplinary Course (3): ANTH 301, DANC 341, FS 294, 394, 451, 452, 453, 464, 496, MUSM 353, PHIL 323
This major requires either one year in a single foreign language OR
a minor. It also requires an additional 18-21 credits of 300- and 400-level courses to meet the university's requirement for upper-division credits. These credits may be from any department including Foreign Language or that of the minor. Students planning on graduate studies in art history should take at least two years of a single foreign language.
Art Major (50-51)
First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231
18 credits upper-division studio electives:
Select 6-9 from the following: ART 309,
311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 360, 370, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385
Select 3-6 from the following: ART 360, 370
Select 6 from the following: ART 312, 341, 352, 361, 371, 384, 386
Art history electives from the following (6): ART 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439
In addition, students must earn 21 credits of 300- and 400- level electives to meet the university's upper-division requirement for graduation. These electives may be from any department, including art.
Art Minor (27)
ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 230, 231
Studio electives from the following (6): ART 309, 340, 350, 351,
360, 370, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385
Graphic Design Minor (21)
ART 101, 102, 105, 220, 221, 320,332 or 436
New Media - Music and Art Minor (24)
This multi-disciplinary minor complements any major, including those in art or music. It focuses on the intellectual, creative, and technical skills associated with new media. Minors need art department permission to register for art courses.
ART 105, 202, MUSM 433, 434, 435 (15)
Select one course from the following (3): MUSM 437, 438
Select two courses from the following (6): ART 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Comprehensive Major (Grades K-12) (53) and Professional Education (36-39)
First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231
Art Education courses (8): ART 390, 395, 490
Studio courses (15): ART 340, 350 or 351, 360, 370, 385
Art history electives from the following (3): ART 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439
Professional Education Sequence for Pre K-12 and 5-12 Majors (36-39)
ED 300; CEEP 262, 361; IM 422-522; HLTH 301; HURL 497-597, 498-598 (co-requisites); ENGL/ED 460-560; SPED 425-525; ED 421-521 and ED 431-531 and ED 441-541 (co-requisites): ED 466 or 467.
All professional education courses must be successfully completed (with a grade of "C" or better) prior to student teaching. In addition, students must have the approval of their major department, 2.5 grade point average, and admission to Teacher Education. Student teaching requires full day, full semester commitment of the student teachers. Some major departments require a seminar during student teaching. Application for student teaching is required at least two semesters prior to the semester of student teaching. Information meetings about student teaching are held each fall semester.
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art
Students must select either the graphic design concentration or one of the fine arts concentrations.
Concentration in Graphic Design (78)
First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231
Studio electives from the following (12): ART 309, 311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 360, 370, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385
Studio elective from the following (3): ART 312, 341, 352, 361, 371, 384, 386
Art History credits (6)
At least three credits from the following (3-6): ART 332, 436
Remaining electives from the following (0-3): ART 433, 434, 435, 437, 438, 439
Concentration (30): ART 220, 221, 320, 321, 322, 420, 421, 422, 444 (6 Cr.)
Concentrations in Fine Arts
Concentration in 2-D Media (78)
First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231
Studio electives from the following (12): ART 309, 360, 370, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385
Studio elective from the following (3): ART 361, 371, 384, 386
Art History (3): ART 437
Art history electives from the following (3): ART 433, 434, 435, 436, 438, 439
Concentration (30)
Core (9): ART 311 or 315, 340, 350 or 351
Studio Investigations (12): Cannot take courses counted for the core: 311, 312 (3-12), 315, 341 (3-12), 350, 351, 352 (3-12)
Advanced Studies (9): ART 401 (6), ART 402
Concentration in 3-D Media (78)
First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231
Studio electives from the following (12): ART 309, 311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 380 or 381, 382, 383, 385
Studio elective from the following (3): ART 312, 341, 352, 384, 386
Art History (3): ART 437
Art history elective from the following (3): ART 433, 434, 435, 436, 438, 439
Concentration (30)
Core (9): ART 360, 370, 380 or 381
Studio Investigations (12): ART 361 (3-12), 371 (3-12)
Advanced Studies (9): ART 401 (6), ART 402
Concentration in Integrated Media (78)
First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231
Studio electives from the following (9): ART 309, 311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 370
Studio elective from the following (3): ART 312, 341, 352, 361, 371
Art History (3): ART 437
Art history elective from the following (3): ART 433, 434, 435, 436, 438, 439
Concentration (33)
Core (9): ART 360, 383, 385
Studio Investigations (15): ART 380, 381 (3-6), 382 (3-6), 384 (3-6), 386 (3-6)
Advanced Studies (9): ART 401 (6), ART 402
