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The School of Art offers a bachelor of arts degree. No portfolio review is required. A minor is required for this degree. No classes used in the major may be counted toward the minor. A student should consult with an art faculty adviser for guidance in selecting courses.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Examine the relationship and influence of the visual arts in an historical and cultural context;
  
• Recognize and evaluate critical and aesthetic issues within the history of art and contemporary studio practice;
  
• Apply aesthetic judgment, perceptual sensitivity and critical thinking skills to arts-related issues and environments in daily life;
  
• Demonstrate mastery of specific technical, conceptual and critical abilities within studio media;
  
• Communicate effectively, in both written and oral formats, on research and creative issues;
  
• Work cooperatively and individually with an understanding of the professional practices maintained in the studio arts, the fields of art history or art education.
  

Degree, Bachelor of Arts—minor required
Major, Art (42 hours)

• First year (12 hours)
  
  • ART 102, 103, 112 (9)
  • ARTH 145 (3)
• Second year (12 hours)
  
  • ARTS 211, 291 (6)
  • ARTH 146 (3)
  • ARTS/ARTD/ARTH elective (3)
• Third and fourth years (18 hours)
  
  • Two from three-dimensional studio area; (6)
  • Three from two-dimensional studio area; (9)
  • ARTH 4XX (3)

Degree, Bachelor of Arts
Minor, Art (21 hours)

• First year (12 hours)
  • ART 102, 103, 112 (9)
    
  • ARTH 145 (3)
• Second year (6 hours)
  • ARTH 146 (3)
  • ARTS elective (3)
• Third and fourth years (3 hours)
  
  • ARTS elective (3)

Degree, Bachelor of Arts—minor required
Major, Art History (42 hours)

• ART 102 (3)
• ARTH 145, 146 (6)
• ARTS Studio elective (3)
• ARTH 441 or 442 (3)
• ARTH 445 or 446 or 447 (3)
• ARTH 456 or 457 (3)
• ARTH 458 or 459 or 461 (3)
• At least two courses from each of the following groups:
  • ARTH 448, 449, 453 (6)
  • ARTH 451, 454, 455 (6)
  • Two additional ARTH electives (6)

Degree, Bachelor of Arts
Minor, Art History (21 hours)

• ART 102 (3)
• ARTH 145, 146 (6)
• Art history electives (12)

Degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts
The School of Art offers studio majors in two-dimensional studies, three-dimensional studies, art education, digital arts and graphic design. The majors in two-dimensional studies and three-dimensional studies require completion of the art foundation courses, 34 hours of required courses within a major area, 18 hours of studio art support, 12 hours of art history, necessary hours of electives from within the School of Art or college and 9 hours of academic electives. The digital arts major requires completion of art foundation courses, pre-major review, 30 hours in the major area, 21 hours of studio art support, 12 hours of art history, necessary hours of electives from within the School of Art or college, CS 101 and necessary hours of academic electives. The major in graphic design requires completion of art foundation courses, pre-major review, 30 hours in the major area, 21 hours of studio art support, 12 hours of art history, necessary hours of electives from within the School of Art or college and 9 hours of academic electives. Students should consult each semester with their B.F.A. adviser in the School of Art concerning progress and course sequence.

Two-dimensional studies

• Foundations (9)
  • ART 102, 103, 112
• Art history (12)
  • ARTH 145, 146,
  • Two 400-level ARTH electives
• Two-dimensional studio major area (19)
  • Select three from:
    • ARTS 211, 221, 231, 241
  • In addition to:
    • ARTS 305, 400, 409 and BFA senior studio
• Two-dimensional studio support (15)
  • Intermediate or advanced courses in two-dimensional studies
• Studio art support (18) in ARTS, ARTC, ARTD or ART 489
  • Two courses must be 300- or 400- level
• Electives (9), academic
  • Outside the School of Art
  • One course must be 300- or 400-level
• Elective hours to complete degree
  • Within the School of Art or college

Areas in two-dimensional studies

• Drawing: ARTS 211, 312, 313, 414, 418
• Painting: ARTS 221, 322, 323, 324, 424, 428
• Photography: ARTS 241, 342, 343, 444, 448
• Printmaking: ARTS 231, 332, 333, 334, 435, 438
• Mixed media: ARTS 305
• Two-dimensional special topics: ARTS 400
• Internship: ART 489

Three-dimensional studies

• Foundations (9)
  • ART 102, 103, 112
• Art history (12)
  • ARTH 145,146
  • Two 400-level ARTH electives
• Three-dimensional studio major area (16)
  • Select three from:
    • ARTS 251, 261, 271, 281, 291
  • In addition to:
    • ARTS 401, 409 and BFA senior studio
• Three-dimensional studio support (18)
  • Intermediate or advanced courses in three-dimensional studies
• Studio art support (18) in ARTS, ARTC, ARTD or ART 489
  • Two courses must be 300- or 400- level
• Electives (9), academic
  • Outside the School of Art
  • One course must be 300- or 400-level
• Elective hours to complete degree
  • Within the School of Art or college

Areas in three-dimensional studies

• Ceramics: ARTS 271, 372, 373, 474, 478
• Fiber/Fabric: ARTS 251, 352, 353, 454, 458
• Glass: ARTS 261, 362, 365, 463, 464, 468
• Jewelry/Metals: ARTS 281, 382, 383, 484, 485, 488
• Sculpture: ARTS 291, 392, 393, 494, 495, 498
• Three-dimensional special topics: ARTS 401
• Internship: ART 489

Graphic Design

• Foundations (9)
  • ART 102, 103, 112
• Art history (12)
  • ARTH 145, 146
  • Two 400-level ARTH electives
• Graphic design major area ( 30)
  • ARTD 115, 201, 202 (pre-major)
  • *Portfolio Review (after ARTD 202)
  • ARTD 301, 302, 303, 401, 402, 403, 408
• Studio art support (21) in ARTS, ARTC, ARTD or ARTD 489
  • Three courses must be 300- or 400-level
• Electives (9) academic
  • Outside the School of Art
  • One course must be 300- or 400-level
• Elective hours to complete degree
  • Within the School of Art or college

*Students may become pre-graphic design candidates at any time during their academic program. Following art foundations (ART 102, 103, 112), pre-majors will take ARTD 115, 201, and 202. At the conclusion of the ARTD 202 course, all pre-graphic design candidates will take part in the design portfolio review process (scheduled each semester) 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

• Foundations (9)
  • ART 102, 103, 112
• Art history (12)
  • ARTH 145,146
  • Two 400-level ARTH electives
• Digital Arts major area (30)
  • ARTC 201 (pre-major)
    * Portfolio Review (after ARTC 201)
  • ARTC 311, 312, 321, 331, 400, 409
  • Choose three hours from:
    • ARTC 413, 423, 433
  • Choose six additional hours from:
    • ARTC 413, 423, 433, 400
• Studio art support (21) in ARTS, ARTC, ARTD or ARTC 489
  • ARTS 211
  • Two courses must be 300- or 400- level
• CS 101 (Intro to Programming)
• Electives (6), academic
  • Outside the School of Art
  • One course must be 300- or 400-level
• Elective hours to complete degree
  • Within the School of Art or college

*Students may become pre-digital arts candidates at any time during their academic art program. Following art foundations (ART 102, 103, 112), pre-majors will take ARTC 201. At the conclusion of the ARTC 201 course in spring term, all pre-digital arts candidates will take part in the digital arts portfolio review process (scheduled spring) in order to be admitted into the digital arts major. Accepted students then continue with the necessary course requirements to complete the B.F.A. degree in digital arts. All transfer students will be designated as pre-digital arts candidates and must complete the portfolio review to be accepted into the digital arts major.

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 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.

A graduate completing a degree program with a major in art education is eligible for multi-age (ages 3-21) teaching licensure for preschool through grade twelve, providing that he or she has a 2.5 accumulative grade point average and has successfully completed the Praxis Examinations. A degree can be completed in 8 semesters if the student also completes summer school credits, or the student may elect to fulfill the requirements over 9 semesters. Graduates may also become employed in museum education programs. Students are required to complete a specialization in either Two-Dimensional Studies or Three-Dimensional Studies. A student interested in Digital Arts or Graphic Design may work with an art education adviser and a studio adviser to complete the necessary requirements for either area.

General Education (33-45 credits)

Includes the following from the General Education core courses:

• ENG 111/112
• Foreign Language (2 years of same language in high school or 2 semesters of a language at the university level)
• 2 Natural Science electives (One with lab)
• 3 Social Science courses (One being PSYC 101)
• 5 Humanities & Arts courses (Literature elective, ARTH 145, ARTH 146, PHIL 204, popular culture elective)
• Cultural Diversity requirement (EDFI 408)
• International Perspective requirement (Social Sciences General Education course)

Other professional teacher education requirements (20-22 credits)
IPC 102, Math elective, EDFI 302, EDFI 408, EDHD 201, EDAS 409, EDTL 421

• Foundations (9)
  • ART 102, 103, 112
• Art History (12)
  • ARTH 145, 146
  • Two 400-level ARTH electives (one to include 20th-century content)
• Art Education major area (32)
  • ARTE 252, 342, 352, 382, 407, 452, 492, 497
• Two-dimensional studio specialization
  • 2D studio requirements (19)
    • ARTS 211, 221, 231, 241, 305 or 400, BFA Senior Studio, ARTS 409
  • Required 2D studio support—300/400 level (9)
  • Additional studio art support (9)
    • ARTS 271, two from ARTS 251, 261, 281, 291

OR

• Three-dimensional studio specialization
  • 3D studio requirements (19)
    • ARTS 251, 261, 271, 281, 291, BFA Senior Studio, ARTS 409
  • Required 3D studio support—300/400 level (9)
  • Additional studio art support (9)
    • ARTS 211, 221, one from ARTS 231, 241, 305

Students who hold an undergraduate degree and desire licensure to teach should contact a School of Art art education adviser. The following courses are required for teacher licensure: ARTE 252, 342, 352, 382, 407, 452, 492/497, IPC 102, PSYC 101, Math elective, EDHD 201, EDFI 302, EDAS 409 and EDTL 421.