Sample Degree Pathway for Art - Studio Art Concentration
For students who entered fall 2022 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| ARTS.1010 | Art Concepts I Studio | 3 |
| ARTS.1130 | Digital Foundations | 3 |
| ARTS.1550 | Drawing I | 3 |
| FAHS.1090 | First Year Experience Seminar | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Math Perspective (MATH) - MATH.1110 (QL) recommended1 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Total Minimum Credits = 122.
1Quantitative Literacy (QL) is fulfilled outside the Art Department requirements. The department recommends that all majors take MATH.1110 which fulfills both the Math Breadth of Knowledge requirement and the Quantitative Literacy ELO. See QL course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill this requirement. Art students may also satisfy QL by taking ARTS.3820, Art & Design of Data Visualization as a Concentration Elective. (This course is taught biannually).
2Concentration Electives:
- ARTS.2100 Graphic Design I
- ARTS.2200 Web Design I
- ARTS.2300 Typography I
- ARTS.2320 Ceramics I
- ARTS.2420 The Language of Video
- ARTS.2560 Drawing III
- ARTS.2570 Monotypes
- ARTS.2590 Papermaking
- ARTS.2660 Alternative Photo Processes
- ARTS.2720 2D Animation I
- ARTS.2730 Water Media
- ARTS.2741 Storyboarding
- ARTS.2760 Intro 3D Modeling and Animation
- ARTS.2770 Compositing and Motion Graphics
- ARTS.2810 Introduction to Game Design
- ARTS.2900 Illustration I
- ARTS.2950 Studio Workshop Abroad
- ARTS.2960 Character and Layout Design
- ARTS.3320 Ceramics II
- ARTS.3350 Sculpture II
- ARTS.3610 Photography II
- ARTS.3670 Printmaking II
- ARTS.3710 Painting II
- ARTS.3730 Professional Studio Photography
- ARTS.3740 Animation Studio
- ARTS.3760 3D Animation I
- ARTS.3770 2D Animation II
- ARTS.3780 Interactive Media II
- ARTS.3800 Special Topics in Art and Design
- ARTS.3820 Art and Design of Data Visualization
- ARTS.4350 Sculpture III
- ARTS.4550 Thought Made Visible
- ARTS.4710 Painting III
- ARTS.4910 Advanced Studio
- ARTS.4940 Directed Studies
- ARTS.4950 Advanced Tutorial
3Concentration students must complete ARTS.3350 Sculpture II, ARTS.3710 Painting II, and ARTS.3610 Photography II before applying to ARTS.4930 Senior Studio I. These courses are taken sequentially in their subject areas.
Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.