Art, Art Studies Concentration, B.A.

Curriculum Requirements

The Art Studies concentration is focused on the practice and theory of art, which provides the foundation for students’ independent exploration and artistic development. As a student in Art Studies, you’ll engage in interdisciplinary, intellectual work based in theory, anaylsis, history, and art and design methods and materials investigation. Art Studies graduates get jobs in art administration, studio management, and as art curators, art critiques, art historians, etc. 

1. 120 semester hours:

Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU. Students must repeat ‘D’ and ‘F’ grades in major courses.

2. General Education Requirement:

Complete General Education Curriculum  required by the university as detailed on the four-year course of study. Students must have a ‘D’ or better in all GEC required courses.

3. Program Requirements:

4. Concentration Requirements

• ARTV 3150 - Computer Graphics II: Time and Sequence (3)
• ARTF 3100 - Figure Drawing I: Anatomy and Proportion (3)
• ARTF 3140 - Figure Drawing II: Figure and Environment (3)
• ARTF 3210 - Painting I: Painting and Color Theory (3)
• ARTF 3220 - Painting II: Developing Control of Media (3)
• ARTF 3410 - Ceramics I (3)
• ARTF 3420 - Ceramics II (3)
• ARTF 3510 - Sculpture I (3)
• ARTF 3980 - Independent Study in Art and Design (3)
• ARTF 4310 - Printmaking I: Intaglio, Block Printing (3)
• ARTF 4900 - Advanced Studio (3)
• ART 3010 - Renaissance Art History (3)
• ART 3020 - Modern Art History (3)
• ARTV 3300 - Creative Digital Photography (3)
• ARTF 4010 - Museum Studies (Capstone) (3)

5. Additional Requirements

Program Notes:

Four-Year Curriculum for Art Studies Concentration

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