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| Frequently Asked Questions |
- Am
I required to present a portfolio before admission?
- How
much are the lab fees?
- Will
I have access to the Studio after hours?
- Will
there be opportunities to show my work?
- What
about student employment?
- What
do I have to do to earn a BA in Studio Art?
- What
are the career opportunities for Studio Art Majors?
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1.
Am I required to present a portfolio before admission?
The Studio Art Department has
an 'open door' policy, welcoming any student who has
an interest in the Studio Arts. Individual professors
may be interested in seeing some of your previous work,
but you will not be required to prepare a portfolio
in order to enroll. A portfolio review will not affect
a student's potential for admission to the College.
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How much are the lab fees?
Students pay a lab fee of $30
per course for most Studio Art courses. Photography
students pay $40.
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Will I have access to the Studio after hours?
Students are permitted to use
the studios when classes are not in session (open studio
time). Every discipline has open studio time. A list
of registered students is sent to the Public
Safety Office each term. Students may obtain access
to any studio through the Public Safety Office (3-5611).
A Public Safety Officer will meet registered students
at the Studio.
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Will there be opportunities to show my work?The student gallery located on
first floor of the Simons Center for Fine Art regularly
features student works. This gallery provides good exposure
for our students since the Simons Center hosts many
theatrical and musical events throughout the year. Additionally,
the Halsey
Gallery hosts the Young Contemporaries Show, an
annual juried show of student work. There are campus-wide
opportunities for students to exhibit, as well.
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What about student employment?
There is a job bulletin board
located outside the Studio Art Office, Room 426, Albert
Simons Center for the Arts. Many of the job opportunities
are commissioned work, others are for art related odd
jobs. Some of these jobs compensate with pay, while
others provide experience and networking contacts.
The Department has opportunities
for student workers, as well. Work Study upperclassmen
may serve as lab-tech supervisors in the department.
The Department also hires models for figure drawing,
painting and sculpture classes.
Employers with jobs appropriate for college students
list their openings with the College
of Charleston Career Services Office. Employment
opportunities include part time (both on and off campus),
summer and full-time positions.
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6.
What do I have to do to earn a BA in Studio Art?
In order to graduate with a BA
degree in Studio Art from the College of Charleston,
you must complete the institutional, general education,
and Studio Art Major requirements. Institutional requirements
are overall, College-wide requirements that apply to
all students. They include completing a minimum of 122
credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average of
2.00 and specific residency requirements.
Under the general education requirement, specific hourly
requirements must be met in seven liberal arts and science
areas. Studio Arts majors will need to complete at least
86 credit hours in general education courses. You¹ll
want to check the Undergraduate Catalog for a list of
courses. Studio Art majors must also complete 36 hours
of study in the major, including 9 hours of Art History.
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7.What
are the career opportunities for Studio Art Majors?
Career options for visual artists
vary widely. While some may require education beyond the
BA degree, the liberal arts degree from the College of
Charleston is an excellent preparation for future involvement
in the arts. The curriculum is designed to help students
identify and resolve visual problems through intuitive
and analytical decision making--skills that will be valuable
in any work environment. Some career choices for visual
artists include: teaching, art therapy, advertising, curatorial
work, graphic design, photographic illustration, preservation,
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