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- Art and Art History Major, Studio Arts Emphasis
This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2023-24.
Major Requirements
The requirements for the major are as follows:
- Four ARTS (studio art) courses:
- Two ARTS (art history) courses
- Two Electives: any choice or combination of additional art history courses, studio courses, transfer credits in art history, studio art or architecture from an approved university/ study abroad program. An additional option for the electives is one or two courses from another Colgate department. In order for extra-departmental Colgate courses to count as a studio elective, the student must a) demonstrate the relevance of the course(s) to their learning trajectory in studio art; b) obtain prior approval from their adviser and the department chair; and c) take the course(s) prior to their senior year.
- ARTS 375 - Advanced Projects in Studio Art (Prerequisites: one 100-level studio arts course and two 200- or 300-level studio arts courses). To be taken prior to senior year.
- ARTS 406 - Senior Project: Studio Art (Prerequisite: ARTS 375). To be taken in the fall of the senior year
GPA Requirement
A GPA of C (2.00) in combined studio courses and art history courses is required of all majors. Only one course below a C– will be accepted for the major.