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Robert Lazuka, Director
The School of Art is a community of artists and scholars dedicated to exploration and education in the visual arts. Our goal is to prepare graduating students for professions as artists, teachers, or professionals in related fields, as well as for admission to graduate programs. Our nationally acclaimed faculty members were chosen for expertise in their fields of study, as well as for their dedication to teaching. The six schools that compose the College of Fine Arts offers a wide variety of cultural opportunities in fine arts, dance, music, theater, film, and comparative arts. Situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the beautiful Hocking River runs through the campus and the city of Athens. The community affords a number of options for outdoor and indoor recreation and entertainment. Two annual favorites are the Columbus to Athens Fall Classic bicycle marathon and the Athens International Film Festival. Three Study Abroad Programs extend our reach to China, England, and Italy where students can experience first-hand the art and history of different cultures.
Students can earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree majoring in art education, art history, ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. To accomodate these pursuits our facilities include an extensive range of ceramic kilns; a sculpture building, including metal working equipment, a modern foundry, and a comprehensive wood shop; painting and drawing studios; printmaking facilities with photo-silkscreen, lithography, etching and typesetting presses, digital equipment for production large-scale prints; graphic design digital labs; extensive darkrooms, photography studios, and computers for digital imagery. Our own Visual Resource Library contains more than 200,000 images in slide form and numerous videotapes and books. All students have e-mail access and entry to the major collections in the Fine Arts Library located at Ohio University's Alden Library, which serves as a federal researach repository and is particularly strong in Renaissance, 19th century, Oceanic, modern art, contemporary art, and the history of photography. On-campus study collections include the Kennedy Collection of Native American Art, the Kennedy Collection of African Art, the Trisolini Contemporary Print Collection, as well as exhibitions curated at the Kennedy Museum of Art. Our Visiting Artists program regulary brings to campus internationally known artists and scholars.
All students enter the art program as General Art Majors and have shared experience during their first two years in the Foundations program. This program provides students with a basis for critical and creative thinking by giving them a broad range of experiences in the studio and in the classroom. These first two years also give students the opportunity to integrate their general education studies with their development as growing artists and scholars. Once students complete this aspect of the program most of the explorations focus upon study within the chosen area of specialization. (Students interested in becoming art education or art history majors should consult with faculty in those areas during their first year of study.) Studio areas require an exhibition of each student's art works as the crowning event in achieving the BFA degree. Student achievements are acknowledged through awards presented at student exhibitions, as well as through talent and academic scholarships. These scholarships are available to both incoming and continuing students.
With a faculty of 30 members, the School of Art makes advising an integral part of the educational experience. Students are encouraged to consult regulary with advisors concerning the selection of courses and programs toward fulfilling degree requirements. Advisors also can help students determine which scholarships are available. Other resources for advising and consulting are the Student Services Coordinator, the chair of the Foundations Program, or the area chair in your major.
Three organizations in the School of Art round out the community by affording more opportunities for student interaction. The Undergraduate Art League (UAL) sponsors visiting artists, organizes annual juried exhibitions, and coordinates trips to major museums. The Students in Design (SID) is a student chapter of the American Center for Design (ACD). SID members sponsor design-related events, assist sophomores in portfolio preparation, and attend the annual ACD conference. The National Art Education Association (NAEA) serves as a networking and support organization for art education majors.
The School of Art nurtures an interdisciplinary atmosphere in which students from many disciplines come together. Diversity in gender, culture, and ethnicity exists and is welcome within our program, just as we welcome diversity in method, style, and medium. Artists historically have borrowed from and have been influenced by other cultures, methods, and peoples. We seek out differences and celebrate them.
Admission Requirements
If you are planning to become an art major, enter the School of Art as ageneral art major (major code ND5153). You need to meet the general University requirements in order to be accepted. A portfolio is required only if you are interested in applying for a scholarship or are a transfer student.
Scholarships
Talent scholarships are available to incoming first-year students through the College of Fine Arts Talent Awards, the Foster Award, and the L.C. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship. Submit portfolios of 20 slides to the School of Art Scholarship Committee, Seigfred Hall, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701, by the February 1st deadline. Detailed information on portfolio requirements can be obtained from the Student Services Office at the School of Art.
Incoming students are also eligible to be considered for the following University academic achievements: Presidential Scholar, University Scholar, Founders Award, and the Valedictorian Award. Three other University programs support multicultural students: the Incentive Awards, the King/Chavez/Parks Scholarship and the Templeton Scholar. These scholarships are awarded through the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and require certain criteria in order to be renewed each year.
Once enrolled, recognition is given to art majors as they pursue their programs through the annual awarding of scholarships and prizes, including the College of Fine Arts/Dean's Awards and numerous endowed funds. These funds are awarded for outstanding accomplishments at the sophomore through senior levels and are based primarily on talent. Included in the School of Art endowed scholarships are: Kenneth Clifford Memorial, John Steven Cordray Scholarship Fund, Rose Marie Darst Memorial Greene Scholarship, L.C. Mitchell Memorial, Francis Paulson Family Memorial, Mary Nelson Stephenson Art Memorial Award, and the Edna Way Scholarship. Application for these scholarships must be made on line by March 17th at https://www-sfa.chubb.ohiou.edu/.
Work Experience
Program to Aid in Career Exploration (PACE) positions are designed to offer pre-professional experiences to undergraduates in all areas throughout the University. The School of Art faculty and administrators employ PACE students who learn as apprentices in many areas of the school. Some of these include: Graphic Designer, Studio Assistants, Slide Library Photographer, Public Relations Assistant, Studio Art Printer, Graphic Design Lab Manager, Gallery Assistant, Web Master, and Newsletter Editor. Students interested in this program must apply for PACE eligibility at the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Workstudy positions are available in the School of Art. Motivated art majors frequently find internships in the Kennedy Museum of Art of in local galleries. Upper-class art majors may apply to become Art Ambassadors for the school.
Transfer Requirements
While the School of Art welcomes students transferring from other programs, not all students can be accepted due to limits in space and resources. If you re not accepted after your first application, you may re-apply th following quarter.
Transfer policy for students currently enrolled at Ohio University:
A copy of all college transcripts, a portfolio of original work (slides or flat pieces only, all 3-D work must be in slide form) along with a self-addressed stamped envelope should be sent to the Director of Foundations, Transfer Portfolio Review, School of Art, Seigfred Hall, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701 prior to the following evaluation dates:
May 1--Fall and Summer entries
October 1--Winter entries
February 1--Spring entries
Before you can graduate, you must satisfy the degree requirements of Ohio University, the College of Fine Arts, and the School of Art.
The following courses, available on regional campuses only, may not be used to fulfill specific degree requirements in the School of Art, including studio electives: ART 115A, 125, 141, and 151. School of Art majors may use these courses as free electives only.
To become an art education major, you must first see an art education faculty memeber from the School of Art during your first year of study, whether your degree track is a B.F.A. or B.S. degree. You must complete ART 260 (recommended spring quarter of first year or fall of second year) with a grade of "B" or better, complete all Studio Foundations courses, and attain an overall g.p.a. of at least 2.75.
A. completion of PSY 101
B. completion of COMS 103
C. completion of Freshman Quantitative Skills
D. completion of Freshman Composition
Required General Education Courses
Tier I Quantitative Skills 4-5
Tier I English Composition 4-5
Tier I Junior Composition 4-5
Specific Tier II Course Requirements *
AH 211,212,or 213 History of Art 4
or 214 History of Non-Western Art
COMS 103 Fundamentals of
Public Speaking 4
PSY 101 General Psychology 5
Tier III Elective 4-5
*The remaining 17 hours needed to satisfy the Tier II general education requirement may be chosen as electives per catalog guidelines.
Professional Education Requirements
EDTE 200 Learning, Growth, and
Development 6
EDTE 201 Characteristics of Learners
with Exceptionalities 3
EDTE 202 Field Exp. in Education 2
EDCT 203 Techno. Applications in Ed 4
EDCS 301 Ed and Cultural Diversity 3
EDTE 371B Instructional Adaptations for
Learners with Exceptionalities
and Diverse Needs-Secondary 4
EDCS 400 School, Society, and the
Professional Educator 4
EDSE 350 Secondary School Planning and
Instruction 4
EDSE 351 Secondary School Teaching and
Learning 4
Teaching Field Requirements
Studio Foundations
ART 110 Seeing and Knowing
the Visual Arts 4
ART 112 Foundations Photography 4
ART 113 Three-Dimensonal Studies 4
ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4
ART 117 Drawing: System
and Color 4
ART 118 Drawing: Process
and Synthesis 4
ART 211 Studio Concepts 4
ART 260B Foundations of Art Education 4
Art Education Methods Courses
ART 461B Teaching Art in the
Elementary School
ART 462B Teaching Art in the
Secondary School
Multi-age professional and general requirements must also be completed.
Studio Courses
Forty (40) hours of studio courses must be completed: A 15-hour
concentration in one studio area of courses at the 200-level or above,
and 25-hoursof studio at the 200-level or above in at least three other studio areas.
Art History Courses
Select three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12
or AH 214 History of Non-Western Art
Elective in AH (300/400 level) 4
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art
Student Teaching
(Apply by December 1, one year in advance)
Three courses, taken concurrently:
EDPL 461 Student Teaching in
Middle Childhood 7
EDPL 463 Student Teaching in
Secondary Schools 6
EDPL 465 Student Teaching Seminar 3
Total minimum hours required: 196
The B.F.A. in art history provides a strong foundation in art history and studio art, advanced courses in art history, and liberal arts electives. Art history majors enter graduate study, seek employment in museums, or work in related fields. Students are expected to arrange programs of study with assigned faculty advisors. Selection of elective courses, in particular, should be made only after consultation with an advisor.
To apply to become an art history major, you must (1) complete and achieve a minimum 3.0 g.p.a. in two courses from the art history survey sequence; (2) have an overall academic g.p.a. of at least 2.75; (3) submit a copy of your DARS form for review and two samples of your own academic writing, (one of which must be a sample from an art history course) to the art history chair; and (4) be prepared to discuss why you wish to declare art history as your major. Students should apply upon completion of two of the art history survey courses that include AH 211, 212, 213, and 214.
To graduate as an art history major, you must have completed at least one year of a foreign language. (See area chair for policy concerning undergraduate foreign language requirement.)
Year One and Two
General Academics
Tier I English Composition 5
Tier I Quantitative Skills 4-5
Two Tier II Electives 8
General Electives 24
AH 211, 212, 213 Art History 12
AH 214 History of Non-Western Art 4
Two Tier II Electives 8
Foreign Language 12
Studio Foundations
ART 110 Seeing and Knowing Visual
Art (1st quarter preferred) 4
ART 112 Foundations Photography 4
ART 113 Three-Dimensional Studies 4
ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4
Select two of the following four studios:
ART 117 Drawing: System and Color 4
ART 118 Drawing: Process
and Synthesis 4
ART 211 Studio Concepts 4
Junior Year
Art History Courses
(300/400 level)
One Studio Course 5
Tier I English Comp
(300 Level)
Tier II Elective 9
General Electives 12
Senior
Four Art History Electives
(300/400 level) 16
One Studio Course 5
Tier II 5
Tier III 4
General Electives 16
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.
Total minimum hours required: 192
Ceramics-Major code BF5127
Graphic Design-Major code BF6321
Painting-Major code BF5124
Photography-Major code BF5143
Printmaking-Major code BF5128
Sculpture-Major code BF5126
The B.F.A. degree program with a major in one studio area provides extensive study in a single discipline. Studio majors find success as professional artists or graphic designers, enter graduate schools, or work in related art and design fields.
All art students enter the program as a General Art major and share common requirements in General Academics, Studio Foundations, and Art History. To become a major in ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture, a portfolio of studio work must be submitted for review at the end of the sophomore year. Students may apply to more than one area, but are encouraged to dedicate their studies to only one, after passing review. Some major areas have portfolio reviews only in the spring, while others have them each quarter. Consult area faculty for specific dates and criteria for review.
General Academics
Years One-Four
Tier I English Composition 5
Tier I Quantitative Skills 4-5
Tier I Junior Composition 4
Tier II Electives 30
Tier III Elective
(not needed before
portfolio review) 4-5
Studio Foundations
Years One-Two
ART 110 Seeing and Knowing the
Visual Arts 4
ART 112 Foundations Photography 4
ART 113 Three-Dimensional Studies 4
ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4
ART 117 Drawing: Systems and Color 4
ART 118 Drawing: Process and
Synthesis 4
ART 211 Studio Concepts 4
Art History
Select three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12
or AH 214 History of Non-Western Art
Studio Requirements
Five 200-level Studio
Courses (*)(at least two
ceramics courses required
to apply for major) 25
Portfolio Review for Admission to Major occurs during the sophomore year.
Students must submit portfolios for review after the completion of the Studio Foundations
Program and five 200-level studio courses. Consult the area chair for details on the portfolio
requirements in your area of interest.
Ceramics Studio Courses
Year Two (10 of the 15 hours required must be taken before
the portfolio review.)
ART 221 Intro to Ceramics I 5
ART 222 Intro to Ceramics II 5
ART 223 Intro to Ceramics III 5
Year Three
ART 321 Intermediate Ceramics I 5
ART 322 Intermediate Ceramics II 5
ART 323 Intermediate Ceramics III 5
Year Four (at least 10 hours required.)
ART 421A Advanced Ceramics 5
ART 422A Ceramics Workshop
(must be take twice) 5-10
Senior Studio Requirements
ART 496A Ceramics Studio Practicum 3
ART 496B Ceramics Studio Project 3
Seven Studio Electives (**)
(15 credits must be from
300-400 level) 35
Two Art History Electives
(300-400 level) 8
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.
Total minimum hours required: 192
*Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives.
**Some of these credits are gained prior to Portfolio Review.
All art students enter the programas General Art majors and must complete requirements in Studio Foundations and Art History before applying for major during their second year of study. General Academic courses are also required for completion of the BFA degree program.
General Academics
Years One-Four
Tier I English Composition 5
Tier I Quantitative Skills 4-5
Tier I Junior Composition 4
Tier II Electives 30
Tier III Elective
(not needed before
Portfolio review) 4-5
Studio Foundations
Years One-Two
ART 110 Seeing and Knowing the
Visual Arts 4
ART 112 Foundations Photography 4
ART 113 Three-Dimensional Studies 4
ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4
ART 117 Drawing: Systems and Color 4
ART 118 Drawing: Process and
Synthesis 4
ART 211 Studio Concepts 4
Art History
Select three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12
or AH 214 History of Non-Western Art
Studio Requirements
Five 200-level Studio
Courses (*) are required
to apply for major, three
of which must be ART 250,
ART 251, and ART 255.
Portfolio Review for Admission to Major occurs during
the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the
completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio
courses. Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum g.p.a. in all graphic design
courses. It is highly recommended that the student also receive a 3.0 or
better g.p.a. in all their School of Art courses and a minimum of 3.0
overall. Consult the area chair for details on the portfolio requirements
in your area of interest.
Graphic Design Studio Courses
Year Two
ART 250 Design Principles 5
ART 251 Typography 5
ART 255 Forms and Content 5
Year Three
ART 351 Graphic Design:
Junior Studio 5
ART 352 Graphic Design:
Junior Studio 5
ART 353 Graphic Design:
Junior Studio 5
Year Four
ART 451 Graphic Design:
Senior Studio 5
ART 452 Graphic Design:
Senior Studio 5
ART 469A Graphic Design:
Studio Practicum 3
ART 469B Graphic Design:
Studio Project 5
Seven Studio Electives (**)
(15 credits must be from
300-400 level) 35
Two Art History Electives 8
(300-400 level)
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.
Total minimum hours required: 192
*Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives.
**Some of these credits are gained prior to Portfolio Review.
General Academics
Years One-Four
Tier I English Composition 5
Tier I Quantitative Skills 4-5
Tier I Junior Composition 4
Tier II Electives 30
Tier III Elective
(not needed before
portfolio review) 4-5
Studio Foundations:
Years One-Four
ART 110 Seeing and Knowing the
Visual Arts 4
ART 112 Foundations Photography 4
ART 113 Three-Dimensional Studies 4
ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4
ART 117 Drawing: Systems and Color 4
ART 118 Drawing: Process and
Synthesis 4
ART 211 Studio Concepts 4
Art History
Select three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12
or AH 214 History of Non-Western Art
Studio Requirements
Five 200-level Studio Courses (*)
(at least two painting
courses required to apply
for major) 25
Portfolio Review for Admission to Major occurs during
the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the
completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio
courses. Minimum of 3.0 g.p.a. in painting classes required to be admitted
to the major. Consult the area chair for details on the portfolio requirements
in your area of interest.
Painting Studio Courses
Year Two
ART 275A Basic Painting I 5
ART 276A Basic Painting II 5
Year Three
ART 375A Intermediate Painting I 5
ART 376A Intermediate Painting II 5
ART 377A Intermediate Painting III 5
Year Four
ART 475A Advanced Painting I 5
ART 476A Advanced Painting II 5
ART 477A Advanced Painting III 5
ART 496A Painting Studio Practicum 3
ART 496B Painting Studio Project 3
Seven Studio Electives (**)
(15 credits must be from
300-400 level) 35
Two Art History Electives 8
(300-400 level)
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.
Total minimum hours required: 192
*Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives.
**Some of these credits are gained prior to Portfolio Review.
General Academics
Year One-Four
Tier I English Composition 5
Tier I Quantitative Skills 4-5
Tier I Junior Composition 4
Tier II Electives 30
Tier III Elective
(not needed before
(portfolio review) 4-5
Studio Foundations
Year One-Two
ART 110 Seeing and Knowing the
Visual Arts 4
ART 112 Foundations Photography 4
ART 113 Three-Dimensional Studies 4
ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4
ART 117 Drawing: Systems and Color 4
ART 118 Drawing: Process and
Synthesis 4
ART 211 Studio Concepts 4
Art History
Select three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12
or AH 214 History of Non-Western Art
Studio Requirements
Five 200-level Studio
Courses (*)(at least two
photography courses
required to apply for major) 25
Portfolio Review for Admission to Major occurs during
the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the
completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio
courses. Students are required to have a minimum of 3.0 g.p.a. in their
photography classes. Consult area chair for details on the portfolio
requirements in your area of interest.
Photography Studio Courses
Year Two (10 of the 15 hours required must be taken before the portfolio review.)
ART 281 Photography I: Black
and White 5
ART 282 Photography II: Color 5
ART 283 Photography III: Digital 5
Year Three
ART 381 Photographic Arts I 5
ART 382 Photographic Arts II 5
ART 383 Photographic Arts III 5
Year Four
ART 481A Advanced Photographic
Arts I 5
ART 482 Advanced Photographic
Arts II 5
ART 496A Photography Studio
Practicum 3
ART 496B Photography Studio Project 3
Seven Studio Electives (**)
(15 credits must be from
300-400 level) 35
AH 237 Photo History Survey 4
One Art History Elective
(300-400 level) 4
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.
Total minimum hours required: 192
*Some of these credits will apply toward the 35
hours of required studio electives.
**Some of these credits are gained prior to
Portfolio Review.
General Academics
Years One-Four
Tier I English Composition 5
Tier I Quantitative Skills 4-5
Tier I Junior Composition 4
Tier II Electives 30
Tier III Elective
(not needed before
portfolio review) 4-5
Studio Foundations
Years One-Two
ART 110 Seeing and Knowing the
Visual Arts 4
ART 112 Foundations Photography 4
ART 113 Three-Dimensional Studies 4
ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4
ART 117 Drawing: System and Color 4
ART 118 Drawing: Process and
Synthesis 4
ART 211 Foundations Concepts 4
Art History
Select three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12
or AH 214 History of Non-Western Art
Studio Requirements
Five 200-level Studio
Courses (*)(at least two
printmaking courses
required to apply for major) 25
Portfolio Review for Admission to Major occur during
the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the
completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio
courses. Consult area chair for details on the portfolio requirements
in your area of interest.
Printmaking Studio Courses
Year Two
Select at 10 hours from
ART 241 Lithography 5
ART 242 Etching 5
ART 247 Relief Printing 5
ART 248 Serigraphy 5
Year Three-Four
Select at 30 hours from
ART 341 Advanced Prints 5-15
ART 345 Papermaking 5
ART 346 Art on Computers 5
ART 347 Print Topics 5
ART 441 Senior Prints 5-10
ART 442A Prints 5
ART 496A Prints Studio Practicum 3
ART 497B Prints Studio Project 3
Seven Studio Electives (**)
(15 credits must be from
300-400 level) 35
Two Art History Electives 8
(300-400 level)
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.
Total minimum hours required: 192
*Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives.
**Some of these credits are gained prior to Portfolio Review.
General Academics
Years One-Four
Tier I English Composition 5
Tier I Quantitative Skills 4-5
Tier I Junior Composition 4
Tier II Electives 30
Tier III Elective
(not needed before
portfolio review) 4-5
Studio Foundations
Years One-Two
ART 110 Seeing and Knowing the
Visual Arts 4
ART 112 Foundations Photography 4
ART 113 Three-Dimensional Studies 4
ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4
ART 117 Drawing: System and Color 4
ART 118 Drawing: Process and
Synthesis 4
ART 211 Studio Concepts 4
Art History
Select three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 History or Art 12
or AH 214 History of Non-Western
Studio Requirements
five 200-level Studio
Courses (*)(at least two
sculpture courses required
to apply for major) 25
Portfolio Review for Admission to Major occurs during
the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the
completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio
courses. Consult area chair for details on the portfolio requirements
in your area of interest.
Sculpture Studio Courses
Year Two
ART 231A Sculpture I 5
ART 231B Sculpture II 5
Year Three
ART 331A Sculpture III 5
ART 331B Sculpture IV 5
ART 331C Sculpture V 5
Year Four
ART 431A Sculpture VI 5
ART 431B Sculpture Workshop
(take twice) 5-10
ART 496A Sculpture Studio Practicum 3
ART 496B Sculpture Studio Project 3
Seven Studio Electives (**)
(15 credits must be from
300-400 level) 35
Art History Elective 8
(300-400 level)
Must complete an exit survey with the School of Art.
Total minimum hours required: 192
*Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives.
**Some of these credits are gained prior to Portfolio Review.
Requirements for an art minor are:
ART 112 Foundations Photography 4
ART 113 Three-Dimensional Studies 4
ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4
Three of the following four:
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12
AH 214 History of Non-Western Art
ART 110 Seeing and Knowing
Visual Arts
Two 200- or 300-level art
studio courses or two
300- or 400-level art history
courses 8-10
Minimum hours required: 32
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