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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Art, B.A.
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Program Description
Coordinator: Greg Stewart
Phone: (540) 568-6816
Email: stewargk@jmu.edu
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art is designed for students who seek a breadth of knowledge in the visual arts and who have an interest or background in the humanities and foreign language. The art faculty is made up of practicing artists who work closely with the students, and students also work closely with each other as they develop their studio practice. Visiting artists and scholars, workshops, field trips and frequent on-campus exhibitions of professional artwork enhance student engagement with contemporary art. Additionally, students have opportunities to exhibit and present their artwork, assist in running on-campus galleries and art studio labs, and partake in other hands-on art experiences.
Students graduating with a major in art will:
- Display technical command of at least one medium and display fluency in a range of media
- Effectively analyze and apply two- and three-dimensional design principles and devices
- Develop an independent line of creative inquiry that embraces risk-taking and inventive solutions
- Knowledgeably critique and contextualize their artwork to cultivate expressive ideas and meaningful content
- Demonstrate awareness of contemporary art and art history within a global context
Special Admission Requirements
Architectural Design, Art Studio, Graphic Design and Industrial Design Majors
All prospective freshmen, transfer and change of major students intending to major in architectural design, graphic design or studio art must meet JMU admission requirements as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog. In addition to meeting JMU admission requirements, all students seeking the BFA with a major in architectural design, art studio or graphic design, or the BS with a major in industrial design are required to submit a portfolio to the school’s SlideRoom account (https://jmuart.slideroom.com). The submission of a portfolio is optional for students seeking the BA and BS with a major in art studio. All students regardless of degree type, who wish to be considered for a scholarship must submit a portfolio to SlideRoom. The submission of a portfolio is seen as evidence of a student’s interest and potential for future success in art. The deadline for submitting portfolios to SADAH’s SlideRoom site can be found on the School’s Portfolio page. There is a $10 charge for this submission.
Transfer and Change of Major Students
Transfer and change of major students seeking the BFA with a major in architectural design, art studio, or graphic design or the BS with a major in industrial design are required to submit a portfolio and also need to upload unofficial transcripts and a statement of intent to the school’s SlideRoom account that explains their educational and artistic goals, articulating the reasons for choosing this area of study.
On-Campus Portfolio Feedback Days and Scholarships
All students who would like to be considered for scholarships are required to attend one of the on-campus or virtual portfolio feedback days. Students will show their original art and participate in a faculty interview. If time-based media examples (video and animation) are included, students will need to bring their own digital device for presentation purposes. Refer to the SADAH website for the dates of the upcoming portfolio feedback days and for additional portfolio requirements. All scholarship awards are based on merit and vary in amount. Tours of facilities and program information sessions will take place at on-campus events.
Off-Campus Portfolio Feedback Days
The SADAH also offers students the opportunity for faculty critiques on their portfolio, prior to their digital submission and before an on-campus or virtual portfolio scholarship interview. The off-campus portfolio feedback events provide an opportunity for students to meet SADAH’s faculty. All prospective first-year, transfer and change of major students are strongly encouraged to attend a portfolio feedback day, on or off campus, prior to submitting their portfolio.
Degree and Major Requirements
| Degree Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| General Education 1 |
41 |
| Foreign Language courses (intermediate level required) 2 |
0-14 |
| Philosophy course (in addition to General Education courses) |
3 |
| University electives |
17-31 |
Major requirements (listed below)
Total
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45
120
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Footnotes
1 The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. Some credits may be fulfilled by courses required within the major.
2 The foreign language requirement may be satisfied by successful completion of the second semester of the intermediate level of the student’s chosen language (typically 232) or by placing out of that language through the Department of Foreign Language, Literature and Culture’s placement test.
Major Requirements
The art major requires a minimum of 45 credit hours in art and art history.
3-D Studio Art courses (choose one of the following):
Additional Courses
- Studio courses (300-400 level) Credits: 6.00 1
- Art electives (any level) Credits: 9.00 2
- General art electives (any level) Credits: 9.00 3
- Art history elective (300-400 level) Credits: 3.00 4
Footnotes
1 The six credits of studio electives (300-400 level) must be taken in a single studio area. Graphic design and architectural design course credits cannot count as a concentration area. Studio credits cannot be double-counted.
3 The other nine credit hours of general art electives must consist of any courses with the prefix ARCD, ARED, ART, ARTH, GRPH and INDU.
Major Requirements Total: 45 Credit Hours
Recommended Schedule for Majors
First Year Total: 30 Credit Hours
Second Year Total: 30 Credit Hours
Third Year
- Art history elective (300-400 level) Credits: 3.00
- General art electives (any level) Credits: 9.00
- General electives Credits: 6.00
- B.A. philosophy requirement Credits: 3.00
- General Education courses Credits: 9.00
Third Year Total: 30 Credit Hours
Fourth Year
- Studio art courses (300-400 level) Credits: 6.00
- Art or general electives Credits: 24.00
Fourth Total: 30 Credit Hours
Program Total: 120 Credit Hours
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