How to Progress Through the Major

The outline below presents the recommended course sequence for all students in the Art major, whether pursuing the BA or BFA. This progression is designed to support the development of studio skills, conceptual depth, and readiness for advanced work in the senior thesis. Students who pursue a second major, any minors, or study abroad experiences should plan these opportunities in close consultation with their advisor so they do not interrupt progress through the Art curriculum.

First Year Art Courses–

Students focus primarily on Foundations courses alongside Elon core requirements.

–        ART 1120: Introduction to 2D Art
–        ART 1130: Introduction to 3D Art (Spring only)
–        ART 2010: Introduction to Drawing (can also be taken in the second year)

Second Year ART Courses–

Students begin exploring 2000-level, media-specific courses and start their Art History sequence, while continuing Elon core requirements.

–        ART 1140: Introduction to 4D Art (Fall only)
–        ART 2010: Introduction to Drawing (if not taken during the first year)
–        ART 2XXX: Intro to a Media Area: Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Digital Arts
–        ARH 2100/2110/2120: Ancient/Medieval/Premodern/Modern Art History

Third Year ART Courses–

Students deepen their focus in one media area or two, take studio art electives, and complete Art History requirements.

–        ART 3XXX: Intermediate Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Photography, Digital Arts
–        ART XXXX: Studio Art Electives at the 2000 or 3000-level
–        ARH 3200: Contemporary Art History
–        ARH 3XXX: Art History Elective

Fourth Year ART Courses–

Students concentrate on Advanced Projects and the year-long thesis process.

–        ART 4XXX: Advanced Projects in a Media Area
–        ART 4970/4974: Senior Seminar I BA or BFA
–        ART 4971/4975: Senior Seminar II BA or BFA

Winter Term Art Courses–

Majors have the opportunity to take studio art electives during J-Term that are not offered during the regular semester. Examples of previous offerings have included: Comics and Graphic Novels, Art and Abstraction, Painted Drawings, Silkscreen, Altered Books, and Experimental Animation, among others.