
Rebecca McMillen, Ph.D.
Art is about expression 鈥 communicating important ideas across a variety of mediums.
As a studio art major at 榴莲视频直播, you鈥檒l be exposed to the contemporary practice, visual culture theory and historical perspectives of the visual arts.
Courses explore mediums of drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture as you develop your critical and conceptual skills to realize a personal artistic vision.
You鈥檒l be equipped with the necessary skills and industry knowledge to pursue a professional career while you build your artistic portfolio.
Program Director: Rebecca McMillen, Ph.D.
The studio art major provides students with the studio art skills and knowledge for those wanting to enter artistic fields where studio art is utilized. Studio art study includes the mediums of drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture. The studio art major may also be paired with various minors or other majors which may help provide specialized artistic knowledge such as Art therapy and Art education.
Main Campus Fresno
Studio Art, B.A. Four Year Pathway
Studio Art, B.A. ADT Art History Pathway
Studio Art, B.A. ADT Studio Arts Pathway
Students must have at least 6 units of advanced studio art electives. These may include directed study classes.
This academic program is available as a 3-year bachelor's degree or as a standard 4-year bachelor鈥檚 degree. View more information about the 3-year option.
Below is a sample curriculum map for this program. This map serves as an example of how courses are set up to ensure completion of the degree in 3 years. The course listing is based on a sample year and follows a fall, spring and summer academic year. Some courses are only offered on odd or even years. An advisor will work with you to create a curriculum map that is unique to you.
Fall
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BIB-100 | Jesus and the Christian Community | 3 |
HIST-120 | Ancient Civilizations | 4 |
COM-110 | Written Communication | 3 |
ART-140 | Drawing I | 3 |
ART-180 | Ceramics I | 3 |
CP-152 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
Total units: 17
Spring
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ART-120 | Painting I | 3 |
HIST-130 | Medieval and Early Modern Civilization | 4 |
COM-120 | Oral Communication | 3 |
SPAN-105 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
ART-150 | Principles of Design | 3 |
CP-152 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
Total Units: 18
Summer
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST-140 | Modern Civilizations | 4 |
PHYS-106 | Physical Science | 3 |
BLIT | 3 |
Total units: 10
Fall
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
MATH-120 | Principles of Mathematics | 4 |
KIN-120 | Concepts of Wellness | 3 |
ART-350 | History of Western Art I | 3 |
ART-340 | Drawing II | 3 |
ART-330 | Art and Religion | 3 |
Total units: 16
Spring
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BIOL-100 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
Social Science | 3 | |
ART-355 | History of Western Art II | 3 |
ART-170 | Sculpture I | 3 |
ART-365 | Color Theory | 3 |
Total units: 16
Summer
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Social Science | 3 | |
PE-146 | Backpacking | 1 |
Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
Studio Art Elective | 3 |
Total units: 10
Fall
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ART-370 | Life by Design | 3 |
ART-460 | World Art | 3 |
ART-475 | Career Development | 3 |
ART-305 | Life Drawing | 3 |
THEO-400 | Theologies of the Christian Imagination | 3 |
Studio Art Elective | 3 |
Total units: 18
Spring
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ART-450 | Projects in Art | 3 |
ART-380 | Ceramics II | 3 |
Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
Studio Art Elective | 3 |
Total units: 15
Whether you're a high school student, transfer student or parent, you'll find all the resources you need including application steps, tuition & financial aid, transfer and orientation information.
1. Art History (AA-T) to Studio Art, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
2. Studio Arts (AA-T) to Studio Art, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
Earning a degree in four years allows you to get a head start on achieving your goals of entering the work force or starting graduate school. 榴莲视频直播 guarantees graduation within four years in the traditional undergraduate areas of study. We commit to providing the courses, advising, instruction and preparation. If you fulfill your responsibilities and are unable to graduate in four years, you will receive the needed courses the following semester at no cost in tuition or fees.
Based on a student鈥檚 academic GPA. Academic GPA鈥檚 are calculated by 榴莲视频直播 on a weighted, 4.0 scaled and based on core academic classes in grades 10-12. Renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained.
Name | GPA | Amount |
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Paragon | Full Tuition | |
President's | 4.00 GPA and above | $18,000 |
Dean's | 3.75-3.99 GPA | $15,000 |
Heritage | 3.50-3.75 GPA | $14,000 |
Faculty | 3.25-3.49 GPA | $12,000 |
Founder's | Below a 3.0 GPA | $8,000 |
To be considered for a Transfer Academic Scholarship, you must have 12 or more transferable, post-high school units. GPA鈥檚 are based on transferable units and calculated by 榴莲视频直播.
Name | GPA | Amount |
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Transfer Scholar | 3.50 GPA and above | $14,000 |
Transfer Achievement | 3.0-3.49 GPA | $10,000 |
Transfer Academic | 2.40-2.99 GPA | $7,500 |
Transfer Partnership | Below a 2.4 GPA | $6,000 |
Name | Amount |
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Athletic | $500 to Full Tuition |
Music | $400 to $10,000 |
Theatre Arts | $500 to $4,000 |
Art/Design | $500 to $4,000 |
Name | Amount |
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榴莲视频直播 Possibilities Scholarship | Full Tuition |
Church Match | $500 to $1,500 |
International Scholarship | up to $6,000 |
Mennonite Brethren Award | $4,000 |
Out of State Student Scholarship | $4,000 |
Other Awards | $100 to $10,000 |
Name | Amount |
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Cal Grant A | $9,358 |
Cal Grant B | $1,648 |
Pell Grants | $750 to $7,395 |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | $1,000 |
Name | Amount |
---|---|
Federal Direct | $3,500 to $7,500 |
PLUS Loan | Up to remaining cost |
Work-study | Contingent on employment |
Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending Fresno Pacific.
Alexandra Green
The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship 鈥 all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend 榴莲视频直播. I know that school isn鈥檛 cheap for anyone, but 榴莲视频直播 helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.
Now that you鈥檝e seen the financial aid opportunities available to 榴莲视频直播 students, we can estimate what your true cost may be to attend Fresno Pacific. Please keep in mind that this is just a computer generated, general estimate and may not capture all aid available, please work with your 榴莲视频直播 Student Financial Services advisor to discover your true net price.
Earning a Studio Art BA from 榴莲视频直播 equips you with the creative, technical, critical and innovative thinking skills necessary for a wide range of careers in the visual arts and beyond. Whether you want to pursue your passion as a practicing artist, art teacher, graphic designer, art therapist or apply these skills in related fields, this degree opens doors to various professional paths.
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an 榴莲视频直播 alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you鈥檙e looking for.