Specialization Ceramics or Painting and Drawing
The art major requires 44 credits in courses in art and art history. It provides a strong foundation in art history, and in studio art: design, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, computer art, and sculpture. Electives and directed study in a variety of media include fiber arts, ceramics, and mixed media. Senior Project, an individual project and study course, is required for all majors, a senior exhibition opportunity is open to all seniors.
| Required Courses - Art Major |
| Course # |
Description |
Credits |
| AR 101 |
Introduction to Art/Visual Culture I |
3 |
| AR 102 |
Introduction to Art/Visual Culture II |
3 |
| AR 111 |
Basic Art I |
3 |
| AR 114 |
Basic Art and Media |
3 |
| AR 115 |
Basic Art and Design |
3 |
| AR 206 |
Aesthetics |
3 |
| AR 207 |
Film and Media Criticism |
3 |
| AR 209 |
Women and Art |
3 |
| AR 221 |
Life Drawing and Media |
3 |
| AR 222 |
Concepts and Media |
3 |
| AR 224 |
Introduction to Fiber Arts |
3 |
| AR 227 |
Painting I |
3 |
| AR 229 |
Drawing and Painting II |
3 |
| AR 240 |
Sophomore Review |
3 |
| AR 243 |
Representations of Women: High Art/Popular Culture |
3 |
| AR 245 |
Heritage of American Art |
3 |
| AR 249 |
American Art of Our Century |
3 |
AR 254 |
World Architecture |
3 |
| AR 266 |
Special Topics: Modern |
3 |
| AR 268 |
Contemporary Art Issues: Art and Social Engagement |
3 |
| AR 305 |
Memory |
3 |
| AR 315 |
Sculpture |
3 |
| AR 317 |
Painting II |
3 |
| AR 321 |
Printmaking |
3 |
| AR 330 |
Advanced Projects in Art/Art History |
3 |
| AR 331 |
Ceramics |
3 |
| AR 355 |
Introduction to Computer Art |
3 |
| AR 400 |
Independent Study |
credit varies |
| AR 421 |
Senior Project |
2 to 8 |
| WS 209 |
Women in Art |
3 |
+ 2 Art Focus concentration
Other specialized advanced and tutorial courses are also offered. Combining an art major with minors in business or communication offers viable career opportunities in advertising, communication, and arts administration.
Art Minor
The art minor requires a minimum of 18 credits. At least 9 credits must be taken at Carlow.
Required Courses: AR 101 or AR 102, AR 111 or AR 115 plus four AR Electives
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