Santa Clara University

Studio Art Major & Minor

In addition to completing the requirements specified below, art majors must fulfill the College and University Core Curriculum requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Studio art or art history courses taken during a term of study abroad may be applied to no more than half of the requirement for a major or minor in art at Santa Clara University. Students who wish to receive credit toward a major or minor in art for studio art courses taken at other institutions must be able to evidence of their work for review by members of the Art Department faculty.

These requirements apply to incoming Freshman 2012-13 Undergraduate Bulletin

The Studio Art Major requires 16 courses: (13 ARTS and 3 ARTH)

1. ARTS 30 Basic Drawing
2. ARTS 74/174 Basic/Computer Imaging
3. One two-dimensional foundation course from ARTS 32, 72 or 181
4. One three-dimensional foundation course from ARTS 33, 63/163, or 64/164
5. One lower-division ARTH course (ARTH 23 preferred)
6. Seven additional approved studio ARTS courses (upper-division preferred. Emphasis within department should determine classes.)
7. One elective ARTH course with global emphasis
8. One elective ARTH course with modern or contemporary emphasis (ARTH 185 preferred)
9. ARTS 195 Capstone Senior Exhibit
10. ARTS 196 Studio Art Seminar (recommended in junior year)

Studio Art majors are also required to exhibit their work in the Art Department Gallery during spring quarter of their senior year. An "Independent Study" ARTS 199 course of 2-5 units is often helpful in preparation for the exhibit.

The Studio Art minor requires 7 courses: (6 ARTS and 1 ARTH)

1. One two-dimensional foundation course from ARTS 30–72 or approved upper-division equivalent
2. One three-dimensional foundation course from ARTS 33, 63/163, or 64/164
3. Four additional approved studio ARTS courses (upper-division preferred)
4. One lower- or upper-division ARTH course
   

These requirements apply to incoming Freshman 2011-12 Undergraduate Bulletin

The Studio Art major requires 15 courses: (12 ARTS and 3 ARTH)

1. ARTS 30 Basic Drawing
2. One course from ARTS 35–57 or approved upper-division equivalent
3. One course from ARTS 63/163 or 64/164
4. Nine additional approved studio ARTS courses (Upper-division preferred. Emphasis within department should determine classes. ARTS 196 recommended for junior year.)
5. ARTH 23 Intro to the Arts of the Later Modern West
6. One additional course from the ARTH 20-series
7. One course from ARTH 101–199

Studio Art majors are also required to exhibit their work in the Art Department Gallery during spring quarter of their senior year. An "Independent Study" ARTS 199 course of 2-5 units is often helpful in preparation for the exhibit.

The Studio Art minor requires 7 courses:

1. One course from ARTS 30–57 or approved upper-division equivalent
2. One course from ARTS 63/163 or 64/164
3. Three additional approved studio ARTS courses (upper-division preferred)
4. One lower- or upper-division ARTH course
5. One additional upper-division studio ARTS or ARTH course
   

These requirements apply to incoming Freshman 2009-10 and 2010-11 Undergraduate Bulletins

The Studio Art major requires 14 courses: (11 ARTS and 3 ARTH)

1. One course from ARTS 30–57 or approved upper-division equivalent (ARTS 30 strongly recommended)
2. One course from ARTS 63/163 or 64/164
3. Nine additional approved studio ARTS courses (Upper-division preferred. Emphasis within department should determine classes. ARTS 196 recommended for junior year.)
4. Two lower-division ARTH courses (21, 22, or 23 preferred)
5. One course from ARTH 101–199

Studio Art majors are also required to exhibit their work in the Art Department Gallery during spring quarter of their senior year. An "Independent Study" ARTS 199 course of 2-5 units is often helpful in preparation for the exhibit.

The Studio Art minor requires 7 courses:

1. One course from ARTS 30–57 or approved upper-division equivalent
2. One course from ARTS 63/163 or 64/164
3. Three additional approved studio ARTS courses (upper-division preferred)
4. One lower-division ARTH course (21, 22, or 23 preferred)
5. One additional upper-division studio ARTS or ARTH course
   
   

For questions related to the Studio Art major and minor requirements please contact the Department of Art & Art History at ArtInfo@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4594.