Art B.A./B.S.

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

Requirements

(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

Art with All-Level Certification

Foundation: 15 Hours

Intermediate Arts Requirements: 9 Hours

Additional Arts Requirements: 21 Hours

ARTS 3381 - Art 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

Six semester hours of:

ARTS 4370 - Seminar in Aesthetics and Visual Culture 3

12 semester hours of:

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)

Art Honors Requirements

ARTS 4394 - BFA Senior Project 3

Six hours from:

ENGL 3342 - Film Studies 3
HIST 3332 - Medieval World, 300–1350 3 or
HIST 3336 - Contemporary Europe, 1900 to Present 3
MCOM 4306
THRE 4361 - Theatre History I 3 or
THRE 4362 - Theatre History II 3

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