Art B.A./B.S.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/ Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

May be either depending on option selected. Refer to the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

General Information for Art Students

Outside work is required in all studio classes. The Department of Art, Theatre and Dance reserves the right, with permission of the student, to retain class work for instructional purposes and for a permanent collection of student work.
Foundation studio core referred to in some prerequisite consists of ARTS 1316 , ARTS 1317 , ARTS 1311 , ARTS 1312 , ARTS 1303 and ARTS 1304 .

Note:

Students will be required to purchase all paints, brushes, rulers, paper, canvases, and necessary tools and supplies for all art courses.

Major in Art

(Major Code: 201)

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

Note:

Art majors (B.A. or B.S. degree) are not required to hang a senior exhibit; however, with departmental approval, the student may elect to have a one-person or group show. If the student decides to show, guidelines given for studio major exhibits will be followed. A critique is optional.

Art Core Requirements

Note:

Art majors (B.A. or B.S.) interested in gallery management, museum work or other art/business possibilities should normally select Option I or III and take support courses in ACCT 2301 , ACCT 2302 , BUSI 1301 , MKT 3340 , MGT 3330 , MGT 3332 (18 semester hours).

Studio Art and Management Emphasis

Foundation:

Intermediate:

21 advanced hours of ARTS electives

B.A./B.S. requirements and electives to total 120 semester credit hours.

Art with All-Level Certification

Foundation: 15 Hours

Intermediate Arts Requirements: 9 Hours

Additional Arts Requirements: 21 Hours

HUMA 3315 - Fine Arts Fundamentals 3
9 hours advanced Arts electives
9 hours electives, any level

Professional Development Courses: 21 Hours

Student Teaching: 6 Hours

BA (6 Hours) or BS (12 Hours) Requirements

Art History Emphasis

ARTS 1303 - Art History I 3 (core)
ARTS 1304 - Art History II 3

21 semester hours of the following, with at least one ARTS 4370 and one ARTS 4371:

Six semester hours from

18 semester hours of electives:

Art, History, English, Philosophy, Theatre, Dance or Music.

18 Hours by Advisement Electives (Advanced)

Number of additional advanced elective hours required depends upon number of advanced hours earned as part of the major requirements.

27 Hours Electives (Any Level)

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