Apr 30, 2024

2018-19 Ferrum College Catalog Archival

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2018-19 Ferrum College Catalog Archival [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art (Minor Required), Graphic Design Emphasis, B.A.

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Art

The goal of the art program is to provide an excellent educational experience that develops technical skills, critical and aesthetic judgment, and a sound knowledge of the visual arts appropriate to students seeking a general appreciation of the arts as well as to aspiring fine arts professionals. The faculty engage students in the discipline of visual art as a major component in the liberal arts tradition including studio practice and art history. Students complete a common group of foundation and art history courses and then choose an emphasis area to develop a solid yet individualized program.

Experiential Component (Complete 1 of the Following Courses:)

ART 497 - Senior Studio Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 398 - Artist Practices Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 498 - The Senior Exhibition Credit Hour(s): 3

Common Required Courses (24 Credit Hours)

Foundations (Choose 6 credit hours)

ART 101 - Two-Dimensional Design Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 104 - Drawing Fundamentals Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 130 - The Color Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Art History & Theory (9 Credit Hours)

ART 320 - Ancient Through Medieval Art in History Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 321 - Renaissance to Impressionist Art in History Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 325 - Modern Art and the Twentieth Century Credit Hour(s): 3

Advanced Study (9 Credit Hours)

ART 398 - Artist Practices Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 497 - Senior Studio Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 498 - The Senior Exhibition Credit Hour(s): 3

Graphic Design Emphasis (15 Credit Hours)

Liberal Arts Requirements (3 Credit Hours)

ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3

Program Specific Requirements (6 Credit Hours)

BUS 304 - Advertising Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 101 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credit Hour(s): 3

Introduction to Media (9 Credit Hours)

ART 222 - Basic Computer Graphics Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 215 - Photoshop Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 232 - Web Design X Credit Hour(s): 3

Studio Practice (6 Credit Hours)

ART 322 - Graphic Print Media Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 332 - Graphic Design: Typography & Logo Systems Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Credit Hours Required in Major (Minor Required): 39

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121

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