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2020-2021 General Catalog 
    
2020-2021 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Fine Arts, BS


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


Sophomore Year


First Semester


  • Humanities Elective (3)
  • Natural Science Elective (3)
  • Visual Arts Electives (6) (Student can select any combination of ART, ARC, GRA, or PGY Course Prefixes)

Second Semester


Total: 30


Junior Year


First Semester


Second Semester


  • Advanced Art Coursework Electives (9) (Courses that are 3000 or 4000 level only)
  • Minor Electives (6)

Total: 30


Senior Year


Total: 28


First Semester


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.