Fine Arts, BA

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Requirements for a Major

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts requires a foreign language (12 hours) prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in art history and art criticism. The Bachelor of Science degree allows for more studio work to prepare students for professional careers and / or graduate school. All Fine Arts majors are required to have a formal exhibition of creative work in their last semester of residence. Students are expected to work closely with their advisor and the exhibition committee to fulfill this requirement.

Curriculum Guide

Freshman Year

Total: 32

Sophomore Year

Humanities Electives (See list of approved courses) (3)
Natural Science Electives (See list of approved courses) (6)
SPN 1120 Elementary Spanish I (3,1) w/Lab AND
SPN 1121 Elementary Spanish II (3,1) w/Lab
OR
FRE 1120 Elementary French I (4) w/Lab AND
FRE 1121 Elementary French II (4) w/Lab
ARH 2050 Art History I (3)
ARH 2051 Art History II (3)
Lower Level Art Electives (6)
ART 2330C Life Drawing (3)

Total: 32

Junior Year

Social Science Elective (see list of approved courses) (3)
Upper Level Art Electives (6)
ARH 3610 American Art (3)
OR
ARH 4410 Modern Art (3)
ARH 4614: African American Art History (3)
OR
ARH 4520 African Art (3)
Advanced Studio Electives (6)
SPN 2220 Intermediate Spanish I (3,1) w/Lab
OR
FRE 2220 Intermediate French (3,1) w/Lab
Approved Minor Electives (6)

Total: 31

Senior Year

ART 3948 Pract Art Merch I (Exhibition Planning & Design)
Upper Level Art Course Electives (9)
Approved Minor Electives (12)
ART 4915 Colloquium In Art (2)
ART 4928C Media Wrksh: Adv Des

Total: 28

Total Hours: 120

Requirements for a Minor

All Fine Arts majors must declare a minor field of study outside of the Visual Arts Program. Fine Arts majors may choose to minor in Humanities, Graphic Design, Business Administration, or any other related field.