Art

The Major

Earlham’s Art Major offers a unique opportunity to combine both applied arts and the emphasis on reading and writing customary at a liberal arts college. As a result, each Art major develops a broad range of skills, culminating in the senior project, which serves as a comprehensive gauge of the student’s experience.

Requirements for the Art Major with Studio Emphasis

  • ART 115 Art Fundamentals

  • Two studio courses, one each in a 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional medium. One of these can be in the area of focus. Studio offerings include classes in Ceramics, Drawing, Metals, Painting, Photography and Weaving

  • Three Art History courses which must include ART 212 Survey of Western Art and either ART 210 History of Craft OR ART 211 20th Century Art. Students are encouraged to take both courses when possible.

  • One course in Music, Theatre or Film

  • At least four courses (12 credits) in one area of focus (e.g., Ceramics)

  • Internship or apprenticeship experience

  • ART 487 Senior Project, Fall Semester (1 credit)

  • ART 488 Senior Capstone Experience, Spring Semester (3 credits)

Requirements for the Art Major with Art History Emphasis

  • ART 212 Survey of Western Art

  • Either ART 210 History of Craft OR
    ART 211 20th Century Art

  • Four additional Art courses

  • Three Studio Art courses (Art Fundamentals, one 2D and one 3D)

  • An internship

  • One course in Music, Theatre or Film

  • ART 487 Senior Project, Fall Semester (1 credit)

  • ART 488 Senior Capstone Experience, Spring Semester (3 credits)