Fine Arts, BS

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in visual arts, including drawing, design, art history, and studio practice. Students develop their artistic skills and knowledge through a combination of core courses and electives, preparing them for careers in the art field or further study. The program emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and the exploration of diverse artistic perspectives.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Freshman Year
• First Semester
• SLS 1101 FIRST YEAR EXPRIENCE - COLLEGE TRANSITION (2)
• ENC 1101 Freshman Communicative Skills I (3)
• Mathematics Elective (3)
• ART 1201C Design I: Introduction To Visual Elements (3)
• ART 2300C Drawing I (3)
• Second Semester
• ENC 1102 Freshman Communicative Skills II (3)
• Mathematics Elective (3)
• ART 2301C Drawing II (3)
• ART 1202C Design II: Intermediate Form Organization (3)
• ARH 2000 Art Appreciation (3)
• Sophomore Year
• First Semester
• Humanities Elective (3)
• Natural Science Elective (3)
• ARH 2050 Art History I (3)
• Visual Arts Electives (6) (Student can select any combination of ART, ARC, GRA, or PGY Course Prefixes)
• Second Semester
• ART 2330C Life Drawing (3)
• Natural Science Elective (3)
• ARH 2051 Art History II (3)
• Visual Arts Electives (6) Student can select any combination of ART, ARC, GRA, or PGY Course Prefixes
• Junior Year
• First Semester
• Social Science Elective (3)
• Visual Arts Electives (6) Student can select any combination of ART, ARC, GRA, or PGY Course Prefixes
• ARH 3610 American Art (3)
• ARH 4410 Modern Art (3)
• Minor Electives (3)
• Second Semester
• Advanced Art Coursework Electives (9) (Courses that are 3000 or 4000 level only)
• Minor Electives (6)
• Senior Year
• ART 3948 Pract Art Merch I Merchandising I (Exhibition Planning & Design) (1)
• Upper Level Art Electives (9)
• Approved Minor Electives (12)