Students selecting to work toward a bachelor of arts degree in studio art must complete a minimum of 14 courses (56 credits), with a minimum grade of C in each course. The following courses are required:
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
ARTS 510 | Principles of Design | |
ARTS 532 | Introductory Drawing | |
ARTS 567 | Introductory Sculpture | |
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ARTS 536 | Introduction Printmaking: Intaglio | |
ARTS 546 | Painting Design I: Perceptual Painting and Color Theory | |
ARTS 632 | Intermediate Drawing | |
ARTS 633 | Life Drawing | |
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ARTS 501 | Introductory Ceramics | |
ARTS 525 | Introductory Woodworking | |
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ARTS 551 | Introduction to Darkroom Photography | |
ARTS 552 | Introductory Digital Photography | |
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ARTH 480 | Introduction to Art History | |
or ARTH 474 | Introduction to Architectural History |
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Total Credits | 56 |
Concentration Courses (4 courses)
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
ARTS 601 | Ceramics Workshop (may be repeated) | |
ARTS 796 | Independent Study: Studio Art (J: Ceramics, may be repeated) | |
ARTS 610 | Principles of Typography | |
ARTS 611 | Animation and Motion Design | |
ARTS 612 | Interaction & Game Design | |
ARTS 613 | Design and Place | |
ARTS 614 | Design and People | |
ARTS 796 | Independent Study: Studio Art (G: Design, may be repeated) | |
ARTS 632 | Intermediate Drawing | |
ARTS 633 | Life Drawing | |
ARTS 732 | Advanced Drawing (may be repeated) | |
ARTS 796 | Independent Study: Studio Art (C: Drawing, may be repeated) | |
ARTS 646 | Painting Design II: Perceptual Painting and the Individual Artist's Vision (may be repeated, must be taken twice before advancing to 746) | |
ARTS 746 | Painting Design III: Perceptual Painting and Narrative Themes (may be repeated) | |
ARTS 796 | Independent Study: Studio Art (D: Painting, may be repeated) | |
ARTS 651 | Photography Workshop (may be repeated) | |
ARTS 796 | Independent Study: Studio Art (A: Photography, may be repeated) | |
ARTS 636 | Printmaking Workshop (may be repeated) | |
ARTS 796 | Independent Study: Studio Art (E: Printmaking, may be repeated) | |
ARTS 667 | Sculpture Workshop (may be repeated) | |
ARTS 796 | Independent Study: Studio Art (B: Sculpture, may be repeated) | |
ARTS 625 | Wood/Furniture Design Workshop (may be repeated) | |
ARTS 796 | Independent Study: Studio Art (K: Wood Design, may be repeated) | |
While these courses represent the minimum departmental requirements for the studio art option, students may wish to plan a program involving greater depth in one or several of the studio areas.
The Discovery Program capstone requirement will be fulfilled by completing a capstone project that reflects the training received, and personal artistic growth made, throughout the student’s years of study at UNH. The capstone project includes participation in the BA/BFA Senior Exhibition in the UNH Museum of Art in April-May. Students will submit a minimum of 5 (or the equivalent what would be the equivalent of 5) recent works for faculty to review and select for the exhibition. At the review a written artist statement and verbal explanation of the work must also be presented.
The required minimum overall GPA in major coursework is 2.0.
Candidates for a degree must satisfy all of the University Discovery Program requirements in addition to satisfying the requirements of each individual major program. Bachelor of arts candidates must also satisfy the foreign language proficiency requirement.
Studio art majors may use two major-required courses to satisfy two Discovery category requirements.