The author contends that what is taught and learned in contemporary undergraduate studio classrooms has been largely unknown because research of teaching and learning in undergraduate studio art is under-researched. The author describes several cultural phenomena that suggest an urgent need for research of college studio art pedagogy. A brief overview of the literature in undergraduate studio art education is provided, as well as relevant theory and practice from other disciplines. The author argues that the literature currently available could provide an appropriate foundation for future research of college studio art teaching and learning. The article concludes with recommendations for future scholarly investigation.