Degree Requirements

Art History Studies

Requirements for the Major in Art History. The B.A. in art history requires 48 semester hours in art history and studio art with grades of C- or better.

semester hours

12	Art History Requirements
	4	ARTD:101 Introduction to Art History I
	4	ARTD:102 Introduction to Art History II
	4	ARTD:403 Senior Thesis
28	Art History Electives
	28	Choose elective art history courses selected with faculty advisor guidance (may include internship or independent study credit).
8	Studio Art Electives
	8	Choose two studio art courses (ARTD:111 Foundations of Art I and a photography course are recommended).

Reading knowledge of a second language is helpful for undertaking research in non-English scholarship.

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Art Studies

Requirements for the Major in Studio Art. The B.A. in studio art requires 46 semester hours of art department courses with grades of C- or better.

semester hours

20	General Requirements
	4	ARTD:101 Introduction to Art History I
	4	ARTD:102 Introduction to Art History II
	4	ARTD:111 Foundations of Art I
	4	ARTD:300 – Level Art History Elective
	4	ARTD:402 Senior Portfolio
6	Art Electives
	6	Choose 6 semester hours from art department courses. Additional independent study and internship credits are applicable.

Painting and Drawing Concentration: 20 Hours

	4	ARTD:112 Foundations of Art II
	4	ARTD:113 Drawing
	4	ARTD:221 Painting
	4	ARTD:314 Topics in Studio Art
	4	ARTD:400 Independent Study (combination of 2 or 4 credit sections)

Photography Concentration: 20 Hours

	4	ARTD:241 Black and White Photography
	4	ARTD:243 Digital Photography
	4	ARTD:244 Advanced Photography
	4	ARTD:341 Topics in Photography
	4	ARTD:400 Independent Study (combination of 2 or 4 credit sections)

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Graphic Design Studies

Requirements for the Major in Graphic Design. The major in graphic design requires 58 semester hours in graphic design, studio art and art history courses with grades of C- or better.

semester hours

24	Department of Art Requirements
	4	ARTD:101 Introduction to Art History I or ARTD:102 Introduction to Art History II
	4	ARTD:111 Foundations of Art I
	4	ARTD:112 Foundations of Art II
	4	ARTD:113 Drawing
	4	ARTD:241 Black and White Photography or ARTD:243 Digital Photography
	4	ARTD:312 Contemporary Art
20	Graphic Design Requirements
	4	ARTD:251 Computer Applications in Graphic Design
	4	ARTD:252 Visual Communication
	4	ARTD:253 Typography
	4	ARTD:353 Advanced Typography
	4	ARTD:451 Graphic Design Studio
14	Graphic Design Electives, chosen from the following:
	4	ARTD:241 Black and White Photography
	4	ARTD:243 Digital Photography
	4	ARTD:244 Advanced Photography
	2	ARTD:351 Graphic Design for the Internet
	4	ARTD:352 Package Design
	4	ARTD:360 Topics in Graphic Design
	1–4	ARTD:400 Independent Study
	1–4	ARTD:404 Internship
	2	ARTD:460 Advanced Topics in Graphic Design

Art History, Studio Art, and Graphic Design Internships. The department encourages art history, studio art, and graphic design students to apply for special internships in their fields. These opportunities provide an introduction to professional art experiences. State and regional museums offer positions that sometimes pay a small stipend. Several local companies support internships in advertising design and photography services. The university's Lore Degenstein Gallery also offers an intern program in gallery operations with projects tailored to students' individual interests.

Off-Campus Study. Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to spend a semester or a year studying art off campus. Susquehanna art and art history majors have access to art centers all over Europe, particularly in London, Florence, the south of France, and Paris. A liberal arts program at Regent's College in London is one of the special programs available to art majors. Others may choose extended off-campus study in this country in New York or Washington. New centers are added to this list each year. This experience enriches the artistic spirit and opens up avenues for future careers. Students with foreign language interests can combine language and art studies abroad.

Honors Courses. The department periodically offers courses for honors credit. These typically address specific critical issues in art history. Students participate in lively discussions through weekly presentations of current problems in the art world.

The Department of Art awards honors status for graduation for students receiving a 3.7 or higher GPA in the studio art, graphic design, or art history major. Only four internship hours may be considered in this calculation.

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