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The School of Art offers a Bachelor of Arts degree. This program is designed for those wishing to study studio art within a broad liberal arts context. The requirements for the B.A. in Art degree, in addition to general requirements listed in the Academic Policies section of this catalog, are the completion of 30 semester hours, including ART 1020, ART 1030, ART 1120, and ARTH 1450 or 1460, and an overall GPA of 2.85. No classes used in the major may be counted toward the minor. Students should consult with an art faculty advisor for guidance in selecting courses.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in art are expected to:

• Demonstrate basic technical abilities within studio media;
• Engage in and apply scholarly and/or creative research in visual, written, and oral context;
• Apply knowledge of art history, criticism, and theory to chosen field of study;
• Demonstrate the ability to contextualize art experience within chosen field of study.

Degree, Bachelor of Arts — minor required

The School of Art offers a Bachelor of Arts with specializations in Two-Dimensional Studies, Three-Dimensional Studies, and Digital Arts. The specialization in Two-Dimensional Studies requires completion of the three art foundation courses, three 2000-level 2D studio courses, two 3000-level 2D studio courses, and a 4000-level 2D studio course. In addition, students must take a BA capstone course. The specialization in Three-Dimensional Studies requires completion of the three art foundation courses, three 2000-level 3D studio courses, two 3000-level 3D studio courses, and one 4000-level 3D studio course, as well as the BA capstone course. The specialization in Digital Arts requires completion of the three art foundation courses, ARTC 2010, and ARTC 3210. Students then choose four electives from a list of approved Digital Arts courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. The specialization in Digital Arts also requires completion of the BA capstone course. All BA students, regardless of specialization, must take four courses in Art History, necessary elective hours from within the School of Art and/or the College of Arts and Sciences, and must complete a minor (usually 21 hours).

Major, Art (42 hours)

B.A. Art 2D Specialization — click for 2010-2011 course requirements

B.A. Art 3D Specialization — click for 2010-2011 course requirements

B.A. Art Digital Arts Specialization — click for 2010-2011 course requirements

Minor, Art (21 hours)

• ART 1020, 1030, 1120 (9)
• ARTH 1450 (3)
• ARTH 1460 (3)
• ARTS elective (6)

Major, Art History (42 hours) — click for 2010-2011 course requirements

Minor, Art History (21 hours)

• ART 1020 (3)
• ARTH 1450, 1460 (6)
• ARTH electives (12)

Degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts
The School of Art offers studio majors in two-dimensional studies, three-dimensional studies, art education 2-D, art education 3-D, digital arts, and graphic design. The major in two-dimensional studies requires completion of the 3 art foundation courses, 9 required courses within the major area, 3 courses in the 2D studio capstone, 6 courses of studio art support, 4 courses of art history, necessary hours of electives from within the School of Art or college, and 3 courses of academic electives. The major in three-dimensional studies requires completion of the 3 art foundation courses, 10 required courses within the major area, 3 courses in the 3D studio capstone, 5 courses of studio art support, 4 courses of art history, necessary hours of electives from within the School of Art or college, and 3 courses of academic electives. The digital arts major requires completion of 3 art foundation courses, 8 courses in the major area, 2 courses of digital arts studio capstone, 7 courses of studio art support, 4 courses of art history, necessary hours of electives from within the School of Art or college, CS 2010, and 2 courses of academic electives. The major in graphic design requires completion of 3 art foundation courses, 2 studio core courses, pre-major review, 7 courses in the studio area, 1 course of graphic design studio capstone, 7 courses of studio art support, 4 courses of art history, necessary hours of electives from within the School of Art or college, and 3 courses of academic electives. The art education major with a specialization in either 2D studies or 3D studies requires completion of 3 art foundation courses, 7 courses of 2D or 3D studio requirements, 2 courses of 2D or 3D studio capstone, 4 courses of studio art support, 4 courses of art history, 6 courses of art education core, and 2 courses of art education capstone. Students should consult each semester with their B.F.A. advisor in the School of Art concerning progress and course sequence.

Two-dimensional studies — click for 2010-2011 course requirements

Three-dimensional studies — click for 2010-2011 course requirements

Graphic Design — click for 2010-2011 course requirements

*Students may become pre-graphic design candidates at any time during their academic program. Following art foundations (ART 1020, 1030, 1120), pre-majors will take ARTD 2010 and 2020. Following the ARTD 2020 course, all pre-graphic design candidates will take part in the design portfolio review process in order to be admitted into the graphic design major. Accepted students then continue with the necessary course requirements to complete the B.F.A. degree in graphic design. All transfer students will be designated as pre-graphic design candidates and must complete the portfolio review to be accepted into the graphic design major.

Digital Arts — click for 2010-2011 course requirements

Art Education

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students are expected to:

• Examine the relationship and influence of the visual arts in social, historical, cultural, and aesthetic contexts;
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical, conceptual, and critical abilities within studio media;
• Plan and teach art curricula, based on theories of child development and first-hand experience with individual students, for pre-kindergarten through young adult learners;
• Design art curricula that reflect the purposes of art education, the breadth of art, and the goals of a general education;
• Demonstrate critical and reflective thinking, oral and written communication abilities, and management skills; and
• Exhibit professional behavior when working with students, parents, other educators, and community members.

In addition to the BFA course requirements, the BFA Art Education majors are required to complete a specialization in either 2D Studies or 3D Studies. A student interested in Digital Arts or Graphic Design may work with an art education advisor and a studio advisor to complete the necessary requirements for both areas. An Art Education major who has completed the degree program is eligible for multi-age (ages 3-21, preschool through grade 12) visual art licensure, providing that they have an accumulative 2.5 GPA and have successfully completed the Praxis II examination. A degree can be completed in 8 semesters if the student also enrolls in summer school classes, or the student may elect to fulfill the requirements over 9 semesters. Graduates may also become employed in museum education and community arts programs.

Students are considered pre-BFA Art Education majors until they have met the requirements for a BFA Art Education major. In order to become an art education major, students must fulfill the following prerequisites:

• complete at least 45 semester hours at BGSU (transfer students must complete at least 15 of the 45 semester hours at BGSU) with an overall GPA of 2.75;
• attain a grade of "C" or better in GSW 1120 and ARTE 2520

To fulfill the prerequisites for teaching internship, students must:

• complete the following with a "C" or better: GSW 1120; COMM 1020; EDHD 2010; and ARTE 2520, 3420, 3520, 3820, 4070, and 4520;
• maintain a 2.5 minimum accumulative GPA.

Art Education 2D — click for 2010-2011 course requirements

OR

Art Education 3D — click for 2010-2011 course requirements

Students who hold an undergraduate degree and desire licensure to teach should contact a School of Art art education advisor. The following courses are required for teacher licensure: ARTE 2520, 3420, 3520, 3820, 4070, 4520, 4920/4970; COMM 1020; PSYC 1010; MATH elective; EDHD 2010; EDFI 3020; EDFI 4080; and EDTL 4210.