DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ART + DESIGN
Dale Newkirk, Department Head
Areas of Emphasis and Areas of Concentration
The Bachelor of Arts in Art degree offers areas of concentration and areas of emphasis-each
supervised by a specific faculty member. All Visual Art + Design students are required
to take (at minimum) a series of four studio courses beyond the required foundation
core within one area of emphasis (including Senior Projects).
Concentrations are more extensive studies in a specific area and are designed to give
students the opportunity for greater depth and breadth of knowledge within one area
of study. Requirements for individual concentrations are listed in the following pages
of this catalog. Students should meet with the designated faculty member/s for advising
and guidance within their area of interest.
Students are required to pass Art 299 (Sophomore Review) prior to declaring an area
of emphasis or concentration.
Art Minors
A minor program in Art consists of twenty-one semester hours.
| ART 105 |
3 hours |
| ART 106 |
3 hours |
| ART 111 |
3 hours |
| ART 112 |
3 hours |
| ART 151 |
3 hours |
| ART 152 |
3 hours |
| ART 115, 117, 122, 153, 161, 190, 231, 281, or 443 |
3 hours |
A minor program in Art History consists of eighteen semester hours with two introductory
courses and four advanced courses.
One advanced course from each of the following:
| ART History 300 level |
6 hours |
| ART History 400 level |
6 hours |
A minor program in Graphic Design consists of twenty-four semester hours.
| ART 111 |
3 hours |
| ART 122 |
3 hours |
| ART 151 |
3 hours |
| ART 152 |
3 hours |
| ART 161 |
3 hours |
| ART 261 |
3 hours |
| ART 361 |
3 hours |
| ART 461 |
3 hours |
A minor in New Media Animation consists of twenty-four semester hours.
| ART 111 |
3 hours |
| ART 122 |
3 hours |
| ART 151 |
3 hours |
| ART 152 |
3 hours |
| ART 190 |
3 hours |
| ART 200 |
3 hours |
| ART 390, 393, 394, 396, 397, or 493 |
6 hours |
A minor in Printmaking consists of twenty-four semester hours.
| ART 111 |
3 hours |
| ART 122 |
3 hours |
| ART 151 |
3 hours |
| ART 152 |
3 hours |
| ART 117 |
3 hours |
| ART 217 or 218 |
3 hours |
| ART 317, 318, or 319 |
3 hours |
| ART 417 |
3 hours |
For all minors programs, a minimum of 15 semester hours in Art must be taken at Southeastern.
It is recommended that students selecting Graphic Design as a minor begin in the Graphic
Design sequence, ART 161, in the Fall of their sophomore year.
Honors Diploma in the Discipline
For information on earning Sophomore Honors Distinction, Upper Division Honors Distinction,
or the Honors Diploma, please consult The University Honors Program section of this
catalog, the Director of the Honors Program, and/or your Department Head.
Minor in Theatre
Students may acquire a minor in Theatre by completing 21 hours as follows: THEA 131,
231, 234, 333 or 337, 431,432 and three hours of Theatre labs (TLAB).
Concentration in Art Education
Students seeking a Concentration in Art Education are required to become competent
in studio art and art history as well as acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical
skills necessary to become a proficient art teacher. The student will be prepared
to teach art in elementary and secondary schools, recreational programs, parks, camps,
and other special educational situations.
The Concentration in Art Education consists of fifty-four semester hours of course
work in Visual Art + Design. Students must meet the following guidelines to graduate:
- A grade of “C” or better is required of art education students in all art courses.
- All sophomores must participate in Art 299 Sophomore Review. The review will take
place in the semester following completion of 45 curriculum hours.
