Studio Art Major

Foundation Courses (3 required, 12 credits)

• ARH 103 - Introduction to the History of Art (4 Cr.)
• ART 127 - Object, Meaning, Context: Fundamentals in 3-D (4 Cr.)

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• ART 102 - Visual Thinking (4 Cr.) OR ART 114 - Drawing I: Introduction to Materials and Methods (4 Cr.) 

Intermediate and Advanced Courses (5 required, 20 credits)

Students choose 5 elective courses, at least one of which must be at the 300-level. Students are encouraged to concentrate in two artistic areas of interest for greater depth. The courses that students elect will be determined through thoughtful conversation with their advisor. Students may choose from the following courses:

• ART 120 - Bookbinding and Artists’ Books (4 Cr.)
• ART 201 - Photography I (4 Cr.)
• ART 204 - Digital Imaging I (4 Cr.)
• ART 210 - Introduction to Relief Printmaking (4 Cr.)
• ART 213 - Life Drawing (4 Cr.)
• ART 225 - Painting I: Introduction to Materials and Methods (4 Cr.)
• ART 230 - Sculpture I (4 Cr.)
• ART 254 - Intro to Digital Film, Animation & Sound (4 Cr.)
• ART 259 - Special Topics in Studio Art (4 Cr.)
• ART 303 - Intermediate Photography (4 Cr.)
• ART 313 - Digital Imaging II (4 Cr.)
• ART 329 - Painting II (4 Cr.)
• ART 331 - Sculpture II (4 Cr.)
• ART 356 - Professional Practices for Visual Artists (4 Cr.)
• ART 375 - Special Topics: Photographic Practices (4 Cr.)
• ART 380 - Special Topics in Studio Art (4 Cr.)
• ART 390 - Internship in Art (0-4 Cr.)
• ART 403 - Independent Work in Studio-Printmaking (2-4 Cr.)
• ART 405 - Independent Work in Studio-Drawing (2-4 Cr.)
• ART 406 - Independent Work in Studio-Painting (2-4 Cr.)
• ART 407 - Independent Work in Studio-Photography (2-4 Cr.)
• ART 408 - Independent Work in Studio-Sculpture (2-4 Cr.)
• ART 409 - Independent Work in Studio-Mixed Media (2-4 Cr.)
• COM 201 - Photography I (4 Cr.)
• COM 204 - Digital Imaging I (4 Cr.)
• COM 254 - Intro to Digital, Film, Animation and Sound (4 Cr.)
• COM 313 - Digital Imaging II (4 Cr.)
• COM 303 - Intermediate Photography (4 Cr.)
• COM 407 - Independent Work in Studio-Photography (2-4 Cr.)
• COM 409 - Special Topics: Photographic Practices (4 Cr.)

Seminar Courses (3 required, 12 credits)

Studio majors are required to take three seminar courses. These seminars are a core requirement for all studio art majors. Students are also required to produce a thesis exhibition in the last semester of their senior year. Conducting research and making work for this exhibition will be a key component of the two Senior Seminars.

• ART 393 - Junior Seminar: Art and Audience (4 Cr.)
• ART 497 - Senior Seminar I (4 Cr.)
• ART 498 - Senior Seminar II (4 Cr.)

Art History Elective Course (1 required, 4 credits)

In addition to ARH 103   Introduction to the History of Art,  Studio Art majors are required to take at least one 200-level course in Art History. Students may choose from the following courses:

• ARH 205 - Museums in the Modern Era (4 Cr.)
• ARH 210 - Metropolitan Visions: Representing the City Since 1800 (4 Cr.)
• ARH 263 - Romanticism: Art in the Age of Revolution (4 Cr.)
• ARH 264 - Realism & Impressionism: Art and the Rise of the Middle Class (4 Cr.)
• ARH 275 - Renaissance Art in Europe (4 Cr.)
• ARH 278 - European and American Architecture, 1750-1850 (4 Cr.)
• ARH 279 - Baroque and Rococo Art in Europe (4 Cr.)
• ARH 281 - Modern Art, 1880-1914 (4 Cr.)
• ARH 284 - Fine Art in America (4 Cr.)
• ARH 285 - History of Photography (4 Cr.)
• ARH 286 - American Art Since World War II (4 Cr.)
• ARH 288 - Topics in the History of Non-Western Art (4 Cr.)
• ARH 362 - Nature into Art: The Cultural Dimensions of Landscape (4 Cr.)
• COM 310 - History of Photography (4 Cr.)

Writing proficiency in the major is required and is fulfilled by completing:

• One research paper with appropriate citations, bibliography, and illustrations of no less than 10 text pages with a grade of B or better, written for a course in the studio or art history major.
• One paper demonstrating critical analysis of no less than 3 text pages with a grade of B or better, written for a course in the studio or art history major.

Honors in the major:

• To achieve honors in the major, graduating seniors must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all courses taken within the major and a minimum overall GPA of 3.3.
• Honors candidates must complete ART 388 with a grade of B+ or better.
• Honors candidates must be recognized by the studio faculty for their leadership within the major, as well as for their good citizenship.

Additional Information:

Some studio courses in the program require a lab fee.

Studio art majors may also concentrate in Secondary Education Certification, Grades 7-12  with certification in art.

A studio art major may elect to concentrate in arts administration (see arts administration requirements).

Transfer students should note that at least 23 of the credits for the studio art major must be earned at Goucher. When requesting transfer credit, courses taken elsewhere, if required for the major, must correspond to courses offered at Goucher, and a syllabus of the course must be presented to the program director to determine this.

Students may request an exemption from introductory-level courses upon review of a portfolio presented to the program faculty teaching courses in the subject area of the requested exemption.

Courses taken elsewhere to satisfy requirements in the major or minor by enrolled students must be approved in advance by the program. Students may take no more than 12 credits counting towards the studio art major requirements at institutions other than Goucher.

Students intending to continue in fine and applied art should, with the guidance of program faculty, assemble a portfolio for use in applying for work in their profession or for entrance into graduate school.

Major in Studio Art with a Concentration in Arts Administration:

Studio art majors concentrating in arts administration must complete a minimum of 27 credits that are chosen in consultation with the program. These credits must include

• ART 102 - Visual Thinking (4 Cr.)
• ART 114 - Drawing I: Introduction to Materials and Methods (4 Cr.)
• ART 127 - Object, Meaning, Context: Fundamentals in 3-D (4 Cr.)
• The remaining 12 credits must cover a range of studio work.