Department of Art

Art Studio Major

Art studio majors may choose from several tracks and areas of study, depending on their interests and career plans. These include ceramics, digital art and design, graphic design, illustration, interdisciplinary crafts, metalsmithing and jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.

• Ceramics Track
• Digital Art & Design Track
• Graphic Design Track
• Illustration Track
• Interdisciplinary Crafts Track
• Metalsmithing & Jewelry Track
• Painting Track
• Photography Track
• Printmaking Track
• Sculpture Track

All students complete a first level of foundation courses in design, drawing, and art history. A second level of foundation courses is required, specifically designed for the track selected. The graphic design and digital art and design tracks both include a screening process, upon completion of the foundation courses, and students must earn a B- or better in all art courses. For all other art studio tracks, a minimum grade of C is required for all art courses.

While some bulk materials and tools are provided by the department, students will need to purchase art supplies and safety equipment for studio courses. Texts are required for some courses.

• Art Supply Resources

The department practices mandatory student advising. Freshmen are assigned an FYE adviser for their first two terms, then transition to advisers in their tracks. It is recommended that transfer students meet with the art chair before setting up an appointment with the adviser in their track.

• Intentional Advising

Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education
Center for the Arts, Room 3103 (map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2808
Fax: 410-704-2810
E-mail: artdepartment@towson.edu