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Overview Courses Degree Requirements
 

Studio Art Major

Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:

  • ART 102 Design
  • ART 107 Drawing

One course in two-dimensional art from:

  • ART 118 Painting I
    • or ART 223 Printmaking I
    • or ART 225 Graphic Design I
    • or ART 360 Watercolor Painting

One course in three-dimensional art from:

  • ART 221 Sculpture I
    • or ART 250 Ceramics I
    • or ART 325 Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I

Five additional studio arts courses

ART 240 Art History Survey

Two additional art history courses

Studio majors must participate in at least one exhibit during their senior year.

Teaching Licensure Major

The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.

Art History Major

Eight art or architectural history courses including:

  • ART 240 Art History Survey
  • ART 388 Modern Art

Two studio courses:

  • ART 102 Design
    • or ART 107 Drawing
  • ART 118 Painting I
    • or ART 221 Sculpture I

Departmental Honors

GPA of 3.5 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or research (art history majors) reflecting high quality work, and special projects such as senior exhibition and research. Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the senior year.

Studio Art Minor

Five courses including ART 240, ART 107, and three additional studio courses.

Architecture Minor

Five courses including ART 105, ART 210, ART 243, ART 244 and ART 249 or 349.

Art History Minor

Five art history courses including ART 240.

Certificate in Art

Eight art courses, including at least one in art history. Up to four courses may be taken in one studio area or in art history.

Certificate in Graphic Design

Eight art courses, including four in graphic design, one art history, and three electives.