Art Department
- Degree Requirements
Studio Art MajorMajors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
- ART 102 Design
- ART 107 Drawing
- ART 118 Painting I
- or ART 223 Printmaking I
- or ART 225 Graphic Design I
- or ART 257 Watercolor Painting I
- ART 221 Sculpture I
- or ART 250 Ceramics I
- or ART 280 Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
Studio majors must participate in a solo or two-person show with a senior review, and the annual senior group exhibition.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: Studio art majors may choose from ART 102, 225, 382 and 389 to satisfy the speaking skill.
W: Studio art majors may choose two of the following courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 388, 349, 352, 386, and 387.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
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
- ART 102 Design or ART 107 Drawing
- ART 118 Painting I or ART 221 Sculpture I
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: Art history majors may choose from ART 102, 225, 382 and 389 to satisfy the speaking skill.
W: Art history majors may choose two of the following courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 388, 349, 352, 386, and 387.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: Students planning a double major in studio art and art history or a major/minor combination should meet with a department adviser to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 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 in art history, and three studio electives.