B.A. B.F.A. Studio Art
Major Minor Concentration
Studio ArtFeatured Courses
As a student in the studio art major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the studio art profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various studio art careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
ART 103
Observational Drawing 3 credits
An exploration of the foundational aspects of mark-making, this course is a study in drawing what you see. Emphasis will be placed on observational, expressive and compositional aspects inherent to drawing through the use of various black and white and color media.
ART 145
Digital Imaging 3 credits
Explores capturing, digitizing and editing images with an emphasis on meeting aesthetic and technical requirements of the graphic design industry. Students will learn to color-correct, manipulate, retouch, enhance and composite digital images.
ART 190
Graphic Design 3 credits
This course combines creative development of ideas, effective communication and correct technical reproduction of the graphic design process with the study of historic and contemporary movements, designers, and innovations in the graphic design/illustration experience. From the invention of writing to the printing press to the digital age, this course allows for an in-depth survey of the graphic design arena.
ART 235
Digital Photography 3 credits
Explores photography as an art form. Development of a critical eye for photography through historical and cultural context, as well as in-class group critiques. An introduction to technical and creative strategies such as exposure, lighting, color, perspective, and editing. A focus on thematic and conceptual projects that require students to challenge how they see and understand the world through a lens.
ART 325
Painting 3 credits
Exploration of basic technical and expressive possibilities in painting that deal with a variety of problems in basic structure, elements of space, and surface quality.
Studio ArtSample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Studio Art: Bachelor's of Art (B.A.)
Sample Course List
Semester 1 (B.A.)
ART 103
Observational Drawing 3 cr.
ART 145
Digital Imaging 3 cr.
ART 203
Two-Dimensional Design 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
Semester 2 (B.A.)
ART 190
Graphic Design 3 cr.
ART 205
Three-Dimensional Design 3 cr.
ART 235
Digital Photography 3 cr.
ART 271
Art History I 3 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 3 (B.A.)
ART 207
Moving Image 3 cr.
ART 243
Ceramics - Wheel Throwing 3 cr.
ART 272
Art History II 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
Semester 4 (B.A.)
ART 161
Visual Studies 3 cr.
ART 213
Integrated Materials 3 cr.
ART 325
Painting 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
Semester 5 (B.A.)
ART 223
Water Based Media 3 cr.
ART 273
Art History III 3 cr.
ART 315
Printmaking 3 cr.
ART 345
Sculpture 3 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 6 (B.A.)
ART 215
Studio IV- Studies in Monochrome Surface 3 cr.
ART 242
Ceramics – Hand Building and Slip Casting 3 cr.
6 Total Credits
Semester 7 (B.A.)
ART 214
Figure and Time 3 cr.
ART 489
Portfolio and the Art Vocation 3 cr.
6 Total Credits
Semester 8 (B.A.)
ART 425
Inter-Media 3 cr.
ART XX
Elective 3 cr.
6 Total Credits
Studio Art: Bachelor's of Fine Art (B.F.A.)
Sample Course List
Semester 1 (B.F.A.)
ART 103
Observational Drawing 3 cr.
ART 145
Digital Imaging 3 cr.
ART 203
Two-Dimensional Design 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
Semester 2 (B.F.A.)
ART 190
Graphic Design 3 cr.
ART 205
Three-Dimensional Design 3 cr.
ART 235
Digital Photography 3 cr.
ART 271
Art History I 3 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 3 (B.F.A.)
ART 207
Moving Image 3 cr.
ART 223
Water Based Media 3 cr.
ART 243
Ceramics - Wheel Throwing 3 cr.
ART 272
Art History II 3 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 4 (B.F.A.)
ART 161
Visual Studies 3 cr.
ART 213
Integrated Materials 3 cr.
ART 242
Ceramics – Hand Building and Slip Casting 3 cr.
ART 325
Painting 3 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 5 (B.F.A.)
ART 273
Art History III 3 cr.
ART 315
Printmaking 3 cr.
ART 345
Sculpture 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
Semester 6 (B.F.A.)
ART 215
Studio IV- Studies in Monochrome Surface 3 cr.
ART 370
Special Topics in Art 3 cr.
ART 425
Inter-Media 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
Semester 7 (B.F.A.)
ART 489
Portfolio and the Art Vocation 3 cr.
ART
Elective 3 cr.
6 Total Credits
Semester 8 (B.F.A.)
ART 499
BFA Honors Thesis Capstone 3 cr.
ART
Elective 3 cr.
6 Total Credits
Studio Art Faculty
As experts in studio art, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.