Catalog
2019-2020
Major:
Art (B.F.A.)
Students who want to pursue a B.F.A. degree will need to go through a B.F.A. Clearance. In order to qualify, students must complete or be currently enrolled in required art core courses (ART 1050 Basic Design, ART 1300 Drawing 1, and ART 2300 Drawing 2: Figure Drawing) as well as one introductory art history course, and introductory (1000-level) courses in both 2-D and 3-D media. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in all art classes at the time of the review. The B.F.A. Clearance will be held concurrently with the annual portfolio review that is required for art majors. The art department faculty will evaluate the portfolio and inform the student of its decision to allow for time to plan schedules.
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 | 12 hours |
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2-D Courses — Select 6 hours from the following: | 6 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 Courses — Select 6 hours from the following: | 6 hours |
ART 1600 Ceramics 1 | |
ART 1700 Sculpture 1 | |
ART 1800 Metalsmithing 1 |
Art Electives | 27 hours |
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Electives may include courses in studio, art history, aesthetics, and selected topics courses offered within the department. ART 1000 Art in the Elementary School and ART 2000 Art in the Secondary School may count as art electives for education students only. Must include completion to fourth level in one medium or to third level in two different media. If a student completes to the fourth level in one area, the transcript will note the area of emphasis. |
Capstone Courses | 4 hours |
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ART 3980 Junior Project | 2 hours |
ART 4980 Senior Comprehensive | 2 hours |