Art Plan of Study

Associate in Arts in Art

Total credit hours: 68

The associate degree in art is a two-year program, which includes 30 semester hours in art. Besides completing the required courses, students will prepare a CD portfolio of their work during their final semester.

Required Curriculum

Core and General Education for Associate of Arts degree (36 credit hours)

Students majoring in Art can use courses marked with an asterisk (*) to fulfill both general education and major requirements.

Fine Arts

ART 101* Drawing I
ART 102  Design Fundamentals
ART 103  Three Dimensional Design
ART 214  Ceramics I
ART 216  Digital Photography I
ART 221  Oil Painting I or
ART 223  Watercolor I
ART 233  Printmaking I
ART 303  Sculpture I
Art History
Any two Art History Courses
A.A. Degree Core
Electives

Bachelor of Arts in Art

Total credit hours: 120

The Bachelor of Arts degree with an art major is a four-year program, which includes 45 semester hours in art. In addition to the curricular requirements, students will prepare a CD portfolio of their work and will organize an exhibit of their work during their final semester.

Required Curriculum

Core and General Education for Bachelor of Arts degree (41-42 credit hours)

Students majoring in Art can use courses marked with an asterisk (*) to fulfill both general education and major requirements.

The College of Arts and Sciences requires an additional 12 credits in General Education from the disciplines within the College for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Fine Arts (42 credit hours)

ART 101* Drawing I
ART 102  Design Fundamentals
ART 103  Three Dimensional Design
ART 201  Drawing II
ART 214  Ceramics I
ART 216  Digital Photography I
ART 221  Oil Painting I
ART 223  Watercolor I
ART 233  Printmaking I
ART 303  Sculpture I
ART 460  Senior Professional Practices
Additional classes in one or two studio areas (300/400 level)

Art History (12 credit hours)

Art 450       World Architecture
Art History  Electives

Electives     (6-9 credit hours) 

Bachelor of Arts Art Minor

Total credit hours: 24

A minor in art includes 24 credit hours in art and art history courses.

Required Curriculum

ART   Art History Courses
ART 101 Drawing I
ART 102 Design Fundamentals
ART 103 Three Dimensional Design
ART 214 Ceramics I  or
ART 303 Sculpture I
ART 216 Digital Photography I
ART 221 Oil Painting I  or
ART 223 Watercolor I  or
ART 233 Printmaking I