Studio Art
Professional training in the visual arts for students working across a variety of media—grounded in a thorough art, design, and art-history foundation.
A foundation across media
The Studio Art concentration provides professional training in the visual arts for students working across a variety of media. The program is also attractive to students who are scholars of the arts, with interests that include art history and criticism. Study in this area begins with a thorough art and design foundation that includes color design classes and four semesters of drawing. Students also take four core courses in art history and an introductory class for each concentration area.
Advanced students take multiple courses in an area of concentration. Current areas of concentration include Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking, Photography, and Sculpture. At least four semesters of applied coursework in the concentration area is required, and a selection of capstone classes—including the Senior Exhibition—complete the program.
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Concentration
- Studio Art
- Core Requirements
- 43 hours
- Major Requirements
- 81 hours
- Location
- Johnson Hall
Curriculum & hours
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, College of Liberal Arts.
| Requirement | Courses |
|---|---|
| Art History — 12 hours | ART 221 (Art History I), ART 222 (Art History II), ART 223 (History of the Moving Image), ART 337 (Non-Western), ART 338 (African American Art), ART 453 (Curatorial Seminar) |
| Design Foundations — 12 hours | ART 102, 201, 202, 403 (Design I – Design IV) |
| Drawing Foundations — 12 hours | ART 111, 112, 216, 217 (Drawing I – Drawing IV) |
| Related Arts — 18 hours | ART 211 (Ceramics), ART 224 (Intro to Painting), ART 232 (Intro to Sculpture), ART 242 (Intro to Printmaking), ART 335 (Photography), ART 454 (Portfolio Development) |
| Electives — 15 hours | Fine Art Elective; ART 300- or 400-level Fine Art Elective |
| Major Concentration — 12 hours | Studio concentration area (see below) |
Areas of concentration
Advanced students focus in one studio area, completing at least four semesters of applied coursework.
Ready for a career in the arts
Students who graduate from this program are able to work across a range of media and are especially adept at the creative process within their chosen concentration. They are well grounded in history and theory, and have had many experiences and opportunities that enable them to practice art. With resources including multiple computer suites, a darkroom, an expansive permanent collection, and a professional art gallery, the Department of Art offers students the opportunity to gain professional experience throughout their undergraduate degree.
From the Department of Art
Contact the Department of Art
Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch St., Jackson, MS 39217