University/Institution:
Swarthmore Location:
Pennsylvania, USA /
Contact:
610-328-8116,
jcianfr1@swarthmore.edu Web site:
http://www.swarthmore.edu/Humanities/art/stua_major.html Admision Requirements:
The Admissions Committee at Swarthmore evaluates the student’s class ranking, standardized tests, extracurricular activities, essays included in the application, recommendation letters from two teachers and one from a counselor, and an interview to admit students.
Basic Information (Description):
Students in the Studio Art program are required to take 11 courses; seven in studio art (foundation drawing, 2-D medium, 3-D medium, elective, advanced credit, and senior workshop) and four in Art History (must include Western Art). Students in their senior year mount a one-person exhibition in the school’s gallery culminating their studio art education. Students are encouraged to study abroad, however according to the department’s experience the courses taken abroad fall below the academic standards at Swarthmore. The objectives of the program are not stated on the website.
Degree:
Bachelor's Degree