<p>I'm planning on double majoring: business and something else. It's a special program, so it'll still fit into 4 years. It seems like business is fulfilling the practical part of my degree, so the other choice should be something I personally enjoy more.</p>
<p>Anyway, studio arts is an idea. However I'm a bit unsure for a few reasons. Here's the class curriculum for the major:</p>
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<p>REQUIRED
SA 0110 Foundation Design
SA 0120 Foundation Painting
SA 0130 Foundation Drawing
SA 0140 Foundation Sculpture
SA 1230 Drawing
SA 1240 Sculpture
SA 1250 Painting
SA 1260 Printmaking: Etching
SA 1270 Digital Imaging</p>
<p>ELECTIVE: PICK 3
SA 1330 Drawing*
SA 1340 Sculpture*
SA 1350 Painting*
SA 1365 Printmaking: Screenprinting
SA 1370 Preparation and Practice in Visual Arts*
SA 1420 Color
SA 1430 Perspective Drawing
SA 1440 Sculpture: Portrait
SA 1450 Painting: Figure Portrait
SA 1455 Painting: Landscape
SA 1530 Directed Study: Drawing*
SA 1540 Directed Study: Sculpture*
SA 1550 Directed Study: Painting*
SA 1560 Directed Study: Printmaking*
SA 1570 Directed Study: Electronic Media*</p>
<p>ART HISTORY: 4 COURSES
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<p>A few questions and concerns:</p>
<p>1) I'm mainly interested in drawing, design, and digital art. While I don't dislike sculpture and printmaking, painting isn't my thing.</p>
<p>2) I've looked at the featured work on the school's site, and it's almost entirely sculpture and 3dimensional. It's not really my style.</p>
<p>3) Will I be able to pursue the styles and mediums that I want? If I can't work on projects that interest me personally, I'd rather just do art on my own time.</p>
<p>4) How intensive is the general Studio Arts program? As in, compared to other majors? I've heard you spend all your time in the studio? I don't want it to suck all of my time away when it's essentially just a (strong) hobby / interest.</p>
<p>5) I disagree with a lot of the meaning and philosophy behind modern art. Do most studio arts programs focus more on individual development or art criticism and philosophy?</p>