Art Studio with Minor, BA

Bachelor of Art, Studio Emphasis 

More on the Studio Emphasis major

The Bachelor of Arts Art Studio with Minor is a liberal arts degree in which students select from a suite of studio art electives in a variety of media within the Myers School of Art. Open electives allow students to tailor the degree to their interests. Majors must complete a Minor area course of study in a non-ART area or two years of foreign language (or five American Sign Language courses). Art internship/professional experience and professional practice requirements prepare students for careers in the arts and related fields. 

Requirements for Admission 

Myers School of Art admits via open enrollment following acceptance to The University of Akron. The minimum grade-point average of 2.5 in all ART courses is required for graduation. 

The following information has official approval of The Mary Schiller Myers School of Art and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Students are encouraged to visit the The Mary Schiller Myers School of Art their freshman year to obtain preliminary information regarding the program requirements and to learn more about on-campus opportunities available to students.

Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.

Requirements

Summary

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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.

Note: A 2.5 cumulative GPA in all ART courses is required for graduation.

General Education Requirements

College of Arts & Sciences Requirements

Art History Requirements

Advanced Art History

Foundation Core

Studio Art Requirements

Performing Arts Requirement

Internship and Professional Practices Requirement

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Students earning a BA Studio with Minor degree may take SLPA (American Sign Language) Courses:101, 102, 201, 202, and 222 or two-years of foreign language in place of a minor area of study.

Recommended Sequence

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ART 1XX - 2XX: Intro Studio Art (2D Area: graphic design, painting/drawing, photography, printmaking)

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ART 2XX: Intro Studio Art (3D Area: ceramics, metalsmithing, sculpture)

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Cannot repeat Studio Art Areas. See advisor.