Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Art program provides a comprehensive foundation in studio art, allowing students to develop their technical skills, conceptual understanding, and exploration of different mediums. The program prepares students for artistic careers and advanced education in fields such as art education, visual arts, and arts administration. Students must complete foundation courses in 2D and 3D design, drawing, and figure drawing with a minimum GPA of 2.50.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art program offers a wide range of experiences in studio art, including technical and formal concerns, experimental and conceptual development. It also allows concentration in a focused area of study or exploration of other academic disciplines within the University. The BA in Art establishes the foundation towards an artistic career. It qualifies for advancement to graduate education such as MFA in Visual Arts, MAT or MS in Art Education, and MA in Arts Administration.
Assessment:
BA in Art Major students must complete the four lower division foundation courses (12 credits) with a minimum GPA of 2.50 or greater in two attempts or fewer. These courses include: ART 1201C 2D Design ART 1203C 3D Design ART 2300C Beginning Drawing ART 2330C Beginning Figure Drawing Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment. Students who do not satisfy this requirement will be advised to change major to other degrees such as BA in Art History or BA in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Careers:
The BA in Art establishes the foundation towards an artistic career.
Other:
The program requires 120 degree program hours.
