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Fine Art Major Requirements
Candidates for the Fine Art major will be expected to complete the six prescribed foundational drawing, painting and sculpture classes in the second semester of their junior year, and are encouraged to complete the 100 & 200 level Art History requirements by that time as well.
ART 110 Drawing I 04 CH
ART 210 Drawing II 04 CH
ART 120 Painting I 04 CH
ART 220 Painting II 04 CH
ART 130 Sculpture I 04 CH
ART 230 Sculpture II 04 CH
ART elective 200 or 300 level 04 CH
Art History 100 level 03 CH
Art History 200 level 03 CH
Art History 300 level 03 CH
ART 401 Senior Seminar 04 CH
41 CH
Commercial Art Major Requirements
The Commercial Art major is built upon a Thiel College’s long relationship with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and requires that students complete the equivalent of one year’s academic study at AIP, usually in the junior year. The Commercial Art major represents a more focused course of study with logical and appropriate course offerings that establish a broad but flexible foundation necessary for students in preparation for careers in the commercial arts
ART 110 Drawing I 04 CH
ART 210 Drawing II 04 CH
ART 120 Painting I 04 CH
ART 130 Sculpture I 04 CH
ART elective 200 or 300 level 04 CH
Art History 100 level 03 CH
Art History 200 level 03 CH
ART 401 Senior Seminar 04 CH
Thiel College 30 CH
AIP Junior year 30 CH
60 CH
Fine Art Minor Requirements
The Fine Art minor is a focused course of study with logical and appropriate course offerings to the minor level of study, that establishes a broad but flexible foundation which best suits the needs of students who are pursuing art in conjunction with another major or simply as a secondary interest.
ART 110 Drawing I 04 CH
ART 210 Drawing II 04 CH
ART 120 Painting I 04 CH
ART 130 Sculpture I 04 CH
ART elective 200 or 300 level 04 CH
Art History 100 level 03 CH
Art History 200 level 03 CH
ART 401 Senior Seminar 04 CH
30 CH
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