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This web page contains the most current academic information and degree requirements available. The graduation requirements published in the Whitworth catalog in effect at the time of the student's initial enrollment are those that should be met for completion of an undergraduate-degree program (Click here to view printed catalogs). Students who withdraw from Whitworth and return after an absence of more than one year must meet the graduation requirements in effect at the time of their return; students who return within one year may continue under the requirements in effect at their original enrollment.

In order to obtain a degree, students must meet Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation (Click here to view Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation).

Requirements for an Art Major, B.A. (44-49)
All tracks require the following core courses: 26
AR 101   Drawing I 3
AR 120   Design I 3
One of the following: 3
  AR 124
AR 131
Introduction to Photoshop
Digital Photography I
 
AR 259   Seminar I 1
AR 261*   History of Renaissance/Baroque Art 3
AR 263*   History of Modern Art 3
AR 365   Contemporary Art Seminar 3
One of the following: 3
  AR 255
AR 320
Sculpture
Design II
 
AR 399   Junior Exhibition Project 1
AR 460W   Senior Seminar 3
*Also offered as writing-intensive at the 300 level. One writing-intensive course required in each major or track.

Track I: Two-Dimensional (Drawing/Painting and Printmaking) (49)
Required core courses 26
AR 210   Painting l 3
AR 499   Senior Exhibition Project
2
Two of the following: 6
  AR 130
AR 131
AR 201
AR 202
Photography I
Digital Photography I
Drawing II
Figure Drawing I
 
One of the following: 3
  AR 221
AR 222
Printmaking I
Printmaking II
 
Three of the following in drawing, painting or printmaking:. 9
  Drawing:    
  AR 301, 401
AR 302, 402
AR 491
Drawing III, IV
Figure Drawing II, III
Independent Study in Advanced Drawing
 
  Painting:    
  AR 310, 410
AR 491
AR 211, 311, 411
Painting II, III
Independent Study in Advanced Painting
Watercolor I, II, III
 
  Printmaking:    
  AR 221
AR 222
AR 321
AR 322
AR 422
Introduction to Printmaking I
Introduction to Printmaking II
Intermediate Printmaking
Print Production
Advanced Printmaking
 

Track II: Graphic Design (49)
Required core courses 26
AR 210   Painting l 3
AR 499   Senior Exhibition Project 2
Two of the following: 6
  AR 130
AR 131
AR 201
AR 202
AR 221
AR 222
Photography I
Digital Photography I
Drawing II
Figure Drawing I
Introduction to Printmaking I
Introduction to Printmaking II
 
One of the following: 3
  AR 221
AR 222
Introduction to Printmaking I
Introduction to Printmaking II
 
Three of the following in graphic design or photography:. 9
  AR 224, 324
AR 223, 323
AR 226
AR 230, 330, 430
AR 231, 331, 431
CS 310
AR 227, 327
AR 427
Digital Imaging I, II
Typography I, II
Web Design
Photography II, III, IV
Digital Photography II, III, IV
Internet Applications Development
Introduction to Time-Based Art Making I, II
Advanced Time-Based Art Making

 

Track III: Three-Dimensional (Ceramics, Sculpture, Mixed Media) (49)
Required core courses 26
AR 251, 351, 451   Mixed Media I, II, III 9
AR 255   Sculpture I 3
AR 499   Senior Exhibition Project 2
One of the following: 3
  AR 140 Ceramics (Wheel) I  
  AR 141 Ceramics (Hand) I  
Two of the following: 6
  AR 240, 340, 440
AR 241, 341, 441
AR 243, 343, 443
AR 355
Ceramics (Wheel) II, III, IV
Ceramics (Hand) II, III, IV
Fused Glass II, III, IV
Sculpture II
 

Track IV: Art Education (47)
(K-12 endorsement)**
All endorsements subject to change; see School of Education for updated requirements.
Required core courses 26
AR 124   Introduction to Photoshop. 3
AR 251   Mixed Media I 3
AR 344   Curriculum and Methods: Elementary Art 1
AR 444   Curriculum and Methods: Secondary Art 2
One approved course in painting 3
One approved course in ceramics 3
Two approved studio courses 6
**Art education track: Other professional courses must also be taken from the School of Education. Please refer to the School of Education section in this catalog.

Requirements for an Arts Administration Major & Art Emphasis, B.A. (44-47)
AR 101   Drawing I 3
AR 120   Design I 3
One of the following: 3
  AR 124
AR 131
Introduction to Photoshop
Digital Photography I
 
One of the following: 3
  AR 260*
AR 264*
AR 261*
AR 266*
History of Ancient Art
History of Medieval Art
History of Renaissance/Baroque Art
History of American Art
 
  *Also offered as writing-intensive at the 300 level  
AR 365   Contemporary Art Seminar 3
One of the following: 3
  AR 255
AR 320
Sculpture I
Design II
 
AR 460W   Senior Seminar 3
BU 230**   Financial Accounting 3
BU 374   Principles of Management 3
CS 110   Computer Information Systems 3
JMC 244**   Publicity and Public Relations 3
AR 315   Community Art in Practice. 3
AR 435   Arts Administration 3
AR/TA 3/490   Approved Internship 1-4
** BU 230 prerequisite: MA 108; JMC 244 prerequisite: JMC 125

Requirements for an Art Minor (21-24)
All endorsements subject to change; see School of Education for updated requirements.
AR 101   Drawing I 3
AR 120   Design I 3
Two of the following: 6
  AR 260*
AR 261*
AR 263*
AR 264*
History of Ancient Art
History of Renaissance/Baroque Art
History of Modern Art
History of Medieval Art
 
  *Also offered as writing-intensive at the 300 level  
Three approved studio courses 9
For Washington state endorsement in art, the following is also required:  
AR 3/444   Curriculum and Methods: Elementary/Secondary 1-2

Requirements for a Minor in Art History (24-26)
At least two courses must be taken at upper-division level
Five of the following: 15
  AR 183
AR 260*
AR 261*
AR 262
AR 263*
AR 264*
AR 266
Women and Art Seminar
History of Ancient Art
History of Renaissance/Baroque Art
History of World Art
History of Modern Art
History of Medieval Art
History of American Art
 
  *Also offered as writing-intensive at the 300 level  
AR 365   Contemporary Art Seminar 3
AR 460W   Senior Seminar 3
One of the following: 3-5
  AR 120
AR 381
AR 382
AR 491
Design I
Art in France
Art History in the British Isles
Independent Research: Historiography
 
Recommended: a teaching assistantship in art history and an internship

Requirements for a Minor in Community Arts (18)
TH 256/356   Biblical Themes of Shalom 3
One of the following: 3
  PO 275
SO 365
PY 262
Poverty and Community Development
Cities and Urban Life
The Psychology of Poverty
 
AR/TA 315   Community Arts in Practice 3
AR/TA 435   Arts Administration 3
AR/TA 3/490   Community Arts Internship 3
One of the following: 3
  AR/TA 3__ Practicum: study tour or independent study  
  AR/TA 3/4__ Independent Study: related community-development course  


 

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