Art BA & BFA

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This program
Best fit for:

• First-time college students or transfers
• Students 18-22
• Residential students at our main campus

SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES
FINANCIAL AID
Who will my professors be?
Rebecca Brantley
Director, Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art
706-778-8500 x1011
Chris Kelly
Associate Professor, Art
706-778-8500 x1307
Drema Montgomery
Instructor, Art
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Artists see the world in a different light.

Our vision, creativity, and dedication shape the world. Degrees in Art lead to careers as artists, designers, and makers. At Piedmont University, students develop a personal visual voice in rigorous concentrations in graphic design, ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture. Piedmont stands out by creating a supportive environment in inspiring facilities led by a dedicated faculty.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) allows flexibility for students planning to pursue an interdisciplinary double major or minor in another field.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a rigorous program designed for students planning to pursue a graduate degree in studio art, or for those students seeking a professional career as an artist, graphic designer, or other related multimedia areas. 

What classes will I take?

Professional Practices

Students must pass six times. Class should be taken for credit only once.

ART 1110         Professional Practices in the Arts

 

Art Foundations

ART 1120         Drawing I

 

Two-Dimensional Media

Choose one:

ART 2270         Painting I

ART 2335         Introduction to Printmaking

 

Three-Dimensional Media

Choose one:

ART 2230         Ceramics: Handbuilding

ART 2660         Sculpture I

 

Digital Media

Choose one:

GRDS 2200      Foundations in Graphic Design

ART 2225         Introduction to Digital Fabrication

ART 3315         Digital Photography

 

Art Knowledge and Application

ART 3400         Color and Concept

ART 3401         Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts

Art History/Criticism

ART 2301         Art History: Prehistoric to Renaissance

ART 2302         Art History: Renaissance to Present

ART 4430         Art Criticism

 

Senior Exhibition/Capstone

ART 4450         Senior Capstone Seminar and Exhibition

 

Major Electives

Additional 2000 level or above ART, GRDS Electives

 

Piedmont College Requirement

PDMT 1101     Intro to College Life and Liberal Arts Tradition

Students who have not completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of college-level coursework upon admission to Piedmont College must meet this college requirement.

ART 2301: This course also satisfies a general education requirement and appears in the number of hours for both general education and the major; in reality, art majors may have 28 additional hours to use for electives. Students may use elective hours to earn a minor or another major, as well as to develop additional marketable skills. The number of elective hours students may take will depend on the courses taken to satisfy general education requirements.

Professional Portfolio Review: Upon the completion of four foundation classes, majors seeking admission to the BFA degree program must submit a portfolio for review by the art faculty. Portfolio reviews are conducted at the end of the fall and spring semester. Deadline dates are posted in the department by midterm. Contact the chair of the art department for specific requirements.

 

Professional Practices

Students must pass six times. Class should be taken for credit only once. Students must pass ART 1111 the semester before enrolling in ART 4452 Capstone.

 

ART 1110         Professional Practices in the Arts

ART 1111         BFA Professional Practices

 

Art Foundations

Drawing I

ART 1120         Drawing I

 

Two-Dimensional Media

Choose one:

ART 2270         Painting I

ART 2335         Introduction to Printmaking

 

Three-Dimensional Media

Choose one:

ART 2230         Ceramics: Handbuilding

ART 2660         Sculpture I

 

Digital Media

Choose one:

GRDS 2200      Foundations in Graphic Design

ART 2225         Introduction to Digital Fabrication

ART 3315         Digital Photography

 

Art Knowledge and Application

 

ART 3400         Color and Concept

ART 3401         Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts

 

Art History and Criticism

ART 2301         Art History: Prehistoric to Renaissance

ART 2302         Art History: Renaissance to Present

ART 4430         Art Criticism

Art History Electives (2)

 

Concentration

Students must choose one of the following concentrations:

 

Two-Dimensional Design Concentration: Painting

 

ART 2200         Drawing II

ART 2270         Painting I

ART 3370         Painting II

ART 3371         Painting III

ART 4371         Painting IV

Additional 2D elective

Additional 2D elective

Additional 2000 level or above ART, GRDS Electives

The second additional 2D elective is required if ART 2270 was taken in foundations.

 

Two-Dimensional Design Concentration: Drawing

ART 2200         Drawing II

ART 2270         Painting I

ART 3370         Painting II

ART 3371         Painting III

ART 4371         Painting IV

Additional 2D elective

Additional 2D elective

Additional 2000 level or above ART, GRDS Electives

The second 2D elective is required if ART 2270 was taken in foundations.

 

Two-Dimensional Design Concentration: Photography

ART 2215         Black and White Darkroom Photography

ART 3315         Digital Photography

ART 3316         Intermediate Photography

ART 4316         Photography IV

ART 4317         Photography V

Additional 2000 level or above ART, GRDS Electives

Additional 2D elective

The additional 3 hours of 2D elective is required if ART 3315 was taken in Foundations.

 

Three-Dimensional Design Concentration: Ceramics

ART 2230         Ceramics: Handbuilding

ART 3330         Ceramics: Wheel Throwing

ART 3331         Intermediate Ceramics

ART 4331         Ceramics IV

ART 4332         Ceramics V

ART 2660         Sculpture I

Additional 3000/4000 level 3D elective

Additional 2000 level or above ART, GRDS Electives

The additional 3 hours in 3D elective is required if ART 2230 was taken in Foundations.

 

Three-Dimensional Design Concentration: Sculpture

ART 2660         Sculpture I

ART 3361         Sculpture II

ART 3362         Sculpture III

ART 4362         Sculpture IV

ART 4363         Sculpture V

ART 2230         Ceramics: Handbuilding

Additional 3000/4000 level 3D elective

Additional 2000 level or above ART, GRDS Electives

The 3-hour elective in 3D is required if ART 2660 was taken in Foundations.

 

Graphic Design Concentration

GRDS 2200      Foundations in Graphic Design

GRDS 2250      Foundations in Graphic Design II

GRDS 3270      Interactive Design

GRDS 3200      Typography

GRDS 3270      Interactive Design

GRDS 4401      Graphic Design III

GRDS 4410      Internship in Graphic Design

GRDS 4460      Advanced Graphic Design Studio

MCOM 2600   Foundations of Web Design

Additional GRDS Elective 3

Additional 2000 level or above ART, GRDS Electives

Additional 3 hours in GRDS required if GRDS 2200 was taken in Foundations.

 

Senior Exhibition/Capstone

ART 4452         BFA Senior Capstone Seminar and Exhibition

 

Piedmont College Requirement

PDMT 1101     Intro to College Life and Liberal Arts Tradition

Students who have not completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of college-level coursework upon admission to Piedmont College must meet this college requirement.

 

ART 2301: This course also satisfies a general education requirement and appears in the number of hours for both general education and the major; in reality, art majors may have 25 additional hours to use for electives. Students may choose electives from all ART/GRDS courses offered. Students should consult their advisors to discuss and plan on ways to enhance their concentration focus. Students preparing for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Art Education should take EDUC 3355.

 

Prepare to Make a Life

What can I do with a major in ART?
Piedmont students have gone on to pursue careers in:

  • Education
  • Curatorial
  • Conservation
  • Collections
  • Exhibit Design
  • Museums
  • Galleries
  • Freelance
  • Graphic Art
  • Computer Graphics
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Design Firms
  • Internet Media Companies
  • Studio Art
  • Art History
  • Colleges and universities
  • Mental Health Facilities
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Illustration
  • Art Criticism
  • Photo Agencies, Studios
  • Apparel Manufacturers
  • Real Estate Design Firms
  • Galleries
  • Auction Houses
  • Display Design
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