The B.A. in art requires an exposure to two-dimensional and three-dimensional media and art history. It can lead to graduate study in art, art history, art therapy or other academic or professional areas.
The B.A. is recommended for those students who wish to pursue K-12 teaching certification. Students who wish to meet Nebraska certification regulations for the teaching of art in secondary schools must include ART 2000 Art in the Secondary School, as one of their art electives. Students should consult the Department of Education regarding the additional Nebraska certification education requirements.
Departments/Programs
| Foundation Courses | 9 hours |
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| ART 1050 Basic Design | 3 hours |
| ART 1300 Drawing 1 | 3 hours |
| ART 2300 Drawing 2: Figure Drawing | 3 hours |
| Art History, Theory & Criticism | 20 hours |
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| ARH 1010 Survey of Western Art History: Ancient to Medieval | 4 hours |
| ARH 1020 Survey Western Art History: Renaissance To 21st Century | 4 hours |
| ARH 1030 Survey Non-Western Art History: Ancient to 21st Century | 4 hours |
| Art History elective (must be 3000-level or 4000-level) | 4 hours |
| ART 3000 Art Theory and Criticism | 4 hours |
| Studio Courses | 6 hours | |
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| 2-D Course — Select 3 hours from the following: | 3 hours | |
| ART 1100 Painting 1 | ||
| ART 1200 Introduction to Graphic and Web Design | ||
| ART 1400 Printmaking 1 | ||
| ART 1500 Photography 1: Digital | ||
| ART 2550 Photography II: Darkroom | ||
| 3-D Course — Select 3 hours from the following: | 3 hours | |
| ART 1600 Ceramics 1 | ||
| ART 1700 Sculpture 1 | ||
| ART 1800 Metalsmithing 1 | ||
| Art Electives | 6 hours |
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| Capstone Courses | 4 hours |
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| ART 3980 Junior Project | 2 hours |
| ART 4980 Senior Comprehensive |
2 hours |
**This Art major earns a B.A. degree. However, if a student has a first major that is associated with a B.S. degree, the Art major may serve as a second major for the B.S. degree.