Shaped Major

Overview

The Shaped Major is meant to allow students to pursue in-depth, intensive work in a particular area of intellectual interest. For most students, the traditional departmental majors, which focus within a discipline, meet this goal. However, some students may have interests that cross disciplines but share a common intellectual theme toward the achievement of a stated goal.

Students hoping to pursue a Shaped Major should work with an adviser or faculty member in their area of interest to frame their goals for the Shaped Major.

Degree Requirements

To earn the Bachelor of Arts in the Shaped Major, students must complete a minimum of 128 credits including major requirements, Stern College General Education and Jewish Studies requirements, and elective courses as needed.

Major Requirements (30 credit minimum)

Shaped major must include a minimum of 12 courses.

Shaped Major options:

Art History (34 credits)

Core Courses

ARTS 1051History of Art I

3

ARTS 1052History of Art II

3

ARTS 1985Seminar in Art History

3

ARTS 1990Senior Thesis

1

ARTS 2201-3970
Studio Art Elective

3

Electives

Complete seven from the following:

ARTS 1350Baroque Art

3

ARTS 1431Early 19th Century Art

3

ARTS 1432Late 19th Century Art

3

ARTS 1451Early 20th Century Art

3

ARTS 1452Late 20th Century Art

3

ARTS 1471Contemporary Art

3

ARTS 1613American Art

3

ARTS 1635Evolution of the Skyscraper

3

ARTS 1637NYC Architecture and Urban Design

3

ARTS 1645History of Photography

3

 

Studio Art (40 credits)

Studio Courses

ARTS 2201Principles of Design

3

ARTS 2301Principles of Drawing

3

ARTS 2511Painting Fundamentals

3

ARTS XXXX
Four elective courses in student's area of emphasis

12

ARTS XXXX
Three additional elective courses

Art History Courses

ARTS 1051History of Art I

3

ARTS 1052History of Art II

3

ARTS XXXX
Art History elective

3


Exit Requirement

ARTS 4974Pre-Senior Project

ARTS 4975Senior Project

1

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