Art
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B.A. Degree with a Major in Art: General
A major in Art: General is achieved by completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:
Required Foundation/Core courses—ART 110, 115, 121, 124, and 245
Required Capstone Courses—ART 493 (noncredit course), with required group senior exhibition or a formal public talk on a topic of the student’s choice
Required Distribution Courses—Three (3) studio courses in different studio areas including both 2-D and 3-D experiences selected from ART 111/211/311/411, 116/216/316/416, 123/223/323/423, 125/225/325/425 130/230/330/430, 205, or 236; and two (2) studio or art history electives
Required Collateral Courses—Two (2) collateral courses from different departments selected from literature, dramatics/theatre, music, or dance; and a foreign language through the third (103) level
Exploring the Major—Students considering the Art major must complete the 100-level foundation/core courses during their first three terms at Berea.
Admission to the Major—Before declaring this major, students must complete ART 110, 115, 121 and 124 with a grade of C or higher. At the completion of these four courses, an entry portfolio must be submitted to the Department for consideration and acceptance to the major. A minimum standard of achievement, as determined by the Art faculty, will be required for admission. Only upon satisfactory completion of the portfolio will the student be accepted to the major.
Course Sequencing Considerations (in order to complete degree requirements within eight terms)—Students interested in this major should take General Education requirements at the same time as Art courses. The foreign language requirement in this major also will meet the International Perspective of the General Education Program. ART 110 and 115 are offered Fall and Spring terms. ART 121 is offered only in the Fall Term and ART 124 is offered only in the Spring. ART 245 should be completed by the second term of sophomore
year. Studio classes are taken in sequence and no 200-level studio class may be taken without the prerequisite foundation/core course. Majors must complete satisfactorily ART 493 during the last regular term of residence.
Proficiency Requirements for Retention in and Completion of the Major—In addition to all foundation/core courses, and the above-stated minimum grade of C in ART 110, 115, 121, and 124, all Art majors must satisfy departmental standards for visual, written, and oral communication by completing successfully the sophomore portfolio, and senior-seminar requirements. All students choosing this major must either participate in a group senior exhibition or give a formal public
talk on a topic of their choice.
Other Considerations and Recommendations— No Short Term ART course may be applied to the major requirements.
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