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The School of Art offers a Bachelor of Arts degree. This program is designed for those interested in art but not seeking a focus on the studio arts. 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 102, ART 103, ART 112, and ARTH 145 or 146, 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 the 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 their chosen field of study.
• Demonstrate the ability to contextualize their art experience within their chosen field of study.

Degree, Bachelor of Arts — minor required
Major, Art (36 hours) — click for 2007-2008 course requirements

Minor, Art (21 hours)

• ART 102, 103, 112 (9)
• ARTH 145 (3)
• ARTH 146 (3)
• ARTS elective (6)

Major, Art History (42 hours) — click for 2007-2008 course requirements

Minor, Art History (21 hours)

• ART 102 (3)
• ARTH 145, 146 (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 201, and 2 courses of academic electives. The major in graphic design requires completion of 3 art foundation courses, pre-major review, 9 courses in the major 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 2007-2008 course requirements

Three-dimensional studies — click for 2007-2008 course requirements

Graphic Design — click for 2007-2008 course requirements
*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 — click for 2007-2008 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 ENG 112 and ARTE 252

To fulfill the prerequisites for teaching internship, students must:

• complete the following with a "C" or better: ENG 112;IPC 102;EDHD 201; and ARTE 252, 342, 352, 382, 407, and 452;
• maintain a 2.5 minimum accumulative GPA.

Art Education 2D — click for 2007-2008 course requirements

OR

Art Education 3D — click for 2007-2008 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 252, 342, 352, 382, 407, 452, 492/497; IPC 102; PSYC 101; MATH elective; EDHD 201; EDFI 302, 408; EDAS 409; and EDTL 421.