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TOEFL Paper Based - 520
Computer Based - 190
Internet Based - 70
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo English Test: 90
SAT Critical Reading - 500
ACT English - 20
Explore your creative potential through courses in:
Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
The Art curriculum at McKendree immerses students in the analysis and interpretation of visual arts in relation to society, culture, and tradition. McKendree Art faculty encourage students to make art that is honest, defines or redefines beauty, celebrates individuality, and engages the community. Our studio art majors prepare for graduate studies or for careers in areas such as Arts Administration, Design, Photography and Illustration.
Why a B.A. Degree in Art?
With a Bachelor of Arts degree, you’ll stretch your creative potential through courses in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. This engaging degree program will immerse you in the analysis of visual arts as it relates to society, culture, and tradition, and will prepare you for future graduate studies or careers in areas like design, photography, and illustration.
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ART MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 48-52 crs.
ART 101 DRAWING I 3
ART 102 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
AND LAYOUT 3
ART 103 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 3
ART 210 WESTERN ART HISTORY I
(PREHISTORIC – HIGH GOTHIC) (W) 3
ART 211 WESTERN ART HISTORY II
(RENAISSANCE – MODERN) (W) 3
ART 310 20TH and 21ST CENTURY ART:
AFTER MODERN ART (W) 3
ART 312 AESTHETICS OF FILM (W) 3
ART 314 AMERICAN ART (W) 3
PHI 334 PHILOSOPHY OF ART (W) 3
ART 299 SOPHOMORE REVIEW 0
ART 290 GALLERY PRACTICUM I
(2 semesters) 0-1
ART 390 GALLERY PRACTICUM II
(2 semesters) 0-1
ART 498 SENIOR STUDIO I 3
ART 499 SENIOR STUDIO II 3
FOUR COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING
ART 202 LIFE DRAWING I 3
ART 220 PHOTOGRAPHY I 3
ART 230 CERAMICS I 3
ART 240 SCULPTURE I 3
ART 250 PAINTING I 3
ART 261 PRINTMAKING I 3
ART 270 COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN I 3
THREE COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING
ART 301 DRAWING II 3
ART 302 LIFE DRAWING II 3
ART 303 COLOR AND DESIGN 3
ART 320 PHOTOGRAPHY II 3
ART 330 CERAMICS II 3
ART 340 SCULPTURE II 3
ART 350 PAINTING II 3
ART 361 PRINTMAKING II 3
ART 370 COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN II 3
ART 371 ILLUSTRATION 3
Art majors find employment in media, advertising and publishing, retail, fashion, and design. Many also pursue a career as a curator, archivist, or appraiser at a major museum or gallery. Some of our graduates have continued their careers as professional photographers, graphic designers, and other related fields in arts administration.
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