Art at Ozarks
Major
Students may receive a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in art. Students majoring in art concentrate in either drawing, ceramics, painting or sculpture. Their portfolio of work will be evaluated after 12 hours in studio art have been completed. Each art major will be required to produce an exhibit of artworks from their portfolio prior to graduation. See the University Catalog for details on specific requirements.
Requirements for a Major
ART 1013, ART 2013, ART 2033, ART 2053 (or ART 2093), ART 2073, ART 2113, ART 2123, ART 2203 (or ART 2303), ART 3003, ART 4093, ART 4401, Senior Exhibit are required.
Nine hours of electives in art approved by the student’s art advisor.
A student should emphasize one of the following areas either in choosing his or her elective courses: drawing, ceramics, painting, printmaking, or sculpture. A student's portfolio of work will be evaluated after he or she has completed twelve hours in studio art.
Prospective students are encouraged to view Ozarks suggested eight semester plans before pursuing a degree in Art.
Minor
For more information on a minor in Art, click here.
Licensure Requirements
Students may seek teacher licensure by fulfilling the requirements for a bachelor of arts in art. Art students seeking licensure are urged to take a wide variety of studio courses, including ceramics, sculpture, painting, and photography. They are encouraged to fulfill their Natural Science requirements with a biology course and either Physical Science, Earth Science, or Astronomy. In addition to these requirements, the following professional education sequence must be completed:
EDU 3312,
EDU 2003,
EDU 4403,
EDU 3053,
EDU 4312,
SPE 2013,
*EDU 3043 or EDU 3033
*Prospective art teachers may receive either P-8 or 7-12 licensure. Those seeking the former must complete EDU 3043, Elementary Art Methods; those seeking the latter must complete EDU 3033, Secondary Art Methods. See the Education Division for further details.
