BA in Art

The BA in Art degree is the perfect opportunity for the art generalist to thrive at WCSU in the Art program. Students more interested in a general degree can additionally excel in areas including psychology, communication, and education. The BA in Art is a good alternative for any student with an interest in Art and/or in pursuing a career in Art Therapy and Art Education. The BA allows students to double major and/or pursue one or more minors if they wish to do so, further increasing their marketability.

5 classes- examples of courses students can take based on their interests:

For those students with an interest in Illustration: Art 274 Bookmaking, Art 3XX Figure Drawing, Art 304 Illustration I, Art 324 Digital Illustration, Art 333 Intro to Animation, Art 342 Digital Imaging and Production

For those students with an interest in Photography: Art 207 Photography I, Art 274 Bookmaking, Art 3XX Photography II, Art 346 Color Photography, Art 356 Advanced Photographic Methods,

For those students with an interest in Graphic Design: Art 274 Bookmaking, Art 302 Graphic Processes, Art 310 Typography, Art 332 Digital Production: InDesign, Art 352 Digital Production: Web Development

For those students with an interest in Studio Arts: Painting: Art 208 Painting I, Art 274 Bookmaking, Art 3XX Figure Drawing, Art 309 Sculpture I, Art 318 Painting II

Alternative courses can be recommended once discussed with both student’s advisor and department chair.