Art Degree Requirements
The Art Program is a dynamic interaction of creativity, instruction, and experimentation. The program offers an intensive examination of fundamental principles in visual phenomenon coupled with a wide exposure to various techniques and media, tempered by an environment designed to encourage creative expression and experimentation. The individual’s inclinations and needs are considered in forming a program of study best suited to his/her tasks: those of utilizing technical skills, knowledge, and intuition to create an effective visual statement. The emergent major has a sense of self as creator and the tools necessary to put his/her creative flow into physical reality. Classes are small and each student receives generous amounts of individual instruction.
Requirements for Double Majors
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Requirements for a Minor in Art, 18 hours
Any six three-hour courses selected from the Art Department offerings.
Requirements for a Major in Art: Painting Emphasis
Foundation courses: ART. 101, 102, 210, 211, 230, 231; Core courses: ART. 303, 304, 307, 309, 313, 410; ARTH 201, 202, one Art History elective; and up to six semester hours of Art electives. Art majors are strongly encouraged to complete foundation courses before their Junior year. Majors must have a senior exhibit and oral review in order to graduate and must also complete six credits of a foreign language or satisfy the Bellarmine College Bachelor of Arts foreign language proficiency requirement. Click here to see the suggested program for this emphasis.
Requirements for a Major in Art: Sculpture and Extended Media Emphasis
Foundation courses: ART. 101, 102, 210, 211, 230, 231; Core courses: ART. 290, 330, 390, 410, 490; ARTH 201, 202, an Art History elective; and three to nine semester hours of Art electives. Art majors are strongly encouraged to complete foundation courses before their Junior year. Majors must have a senior exhibit and oral review in order to graduate and must also complete six credits of a foreign language or satisfy the Bellarmine College Bachelor of Arts foreign language proficiency requirement. Click here to see the suggested program for this emphasis.
Requirements for a Major in Art: Photography Emphasis
Foundation courses: ART. 101, 102, 210, 211, 230, 231; Core courses: ART. 260, 360, 362, 410, 460; ARTH 201, 202, 350; and three to nine semester hours of Art electives. Art majors are strongly encouraged to complete foundation courses before their Junior year. Majors must have a senior exhibit and oral review in order to graduate and must also complete six credits of a foreign language or satisfy the Bellarmine College Bachelor of Arts foreign language proficiency requirement. Click here to see the suggested program for this emphasis.
Requirements for a Major in Art: Digital Art Emphasis
Foundation courses: ART. 101, 102, 210, 211, 230, 231; Core courses: ART. 260, 325, 330, 390, 410; ARTH 201, 202, an Art History elective; three to six semester hours of Art electives; and COMM319. Art majors are strongly encouraged to complete foundation courses before their Junior year. Majors must have a senior exhibit and oral review in order to graduate and must also complete six credits of a foreign language or satisfy the Bellarmine College Bachelor of Arts foreign language proficiency requirement. Click here to see the suggested program for this emphasis.