Requirements

Degree Requirements

This major is available as a bachelor of arts degree only, as defined in the section on degree requirements for all majors in this catalog.

Major Requirements

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At least one studio arts elective must be at the 300-level.

Student Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate technical skills in at least one studio medium;
• produce a coherent, cohesive body of work accompanied by an artist statement;
• create and present works of art through visual, verbal and oral means;
• develop research, analytical, critical and craft skills;
• demonstrate an understanding of major trends in modern and contemporary art.
• discover the power of curiosity

Oregon Preliminary Teaching Licensure in Art

Students who are also seeking an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License must also complete a Secondary Education major with Licensure. In order to complete the Secondary Education major, students should begin taking education courses no later than their sophomore year. The student must be advised by faculty in both majors. Alternatively, students may complete a Teaching Certificate program at Linfield after degree completion.  Students should seek advice from the Education Department Director if you are considering the post-graduation certificate option.

Students seeking teaching licensure may earn no grade lower than a C in both major and all licensure coursework.*

_{*This statement added to the catalog 12/2024, though the policy is not new.}