Degree Plan
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Art
The following is a suggested sequence of courses for students seeking a bachelor's degree with a major in studio art. Areas of specialization include ceramics, painting, drawing, mixed media and sculpture.
| Freshman Year | |
| Art- Drawing 1 and 2: 1302, 1306 or 3310 | 6 |
| Art-Design 1 and 2: 1303, 1304 | 6 |
| Art History 3304, 3305 or 3308 | 6 |
| Communication 1303 | 3 |
| English 1301, 1302 | 6 |
| Physical Education 1150 and one activity course | 2 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| TOTAL | 32 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| Art-Ceramics 1 and 2: 2305, 2306 | 6 |
| Art-Painting: 2301, 2302 | 6 |
| Art-Graphic Design 2303* | 3 |
| Computer Requirement | 3 |
| English 2301 or other literature | 6 |
| Fine Arts Requirement | 3 |
| United States History | 6 |
| Mathematics 1310 or above | 3 |
| Political Science 2305, 2306 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 42 |
| Junior Year | |
| Art-Sculpture 2309 | 3 |
| Art-Printmaking 3302* | 3 |
| Art-Advanced Studio 3301 | 3 |
| Art-Jewelry 3326 | 3 |
| Art-Area of Specialization 4301 | 3 |
| Fine Arts ** | 3-4 |
| Laboratory Science | 8 |
| Minor | 9 |
| Electives | 3 |
| TOTAL | 38-39 |
| Senior Year | |
| Art-Seminar in Art 3306 | 3 |
| Art-Special Topics 3310 | 3 |
| Art-Area of Specialization 4301 | 3 |
| Art-Exhibition 4301 | 3 |
| Multicultural Social Science | 3 |
| Minor | 9 |
| Electives | 3 |
| TOTAL | 27 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 139-40 |
A full summer session is recommended immediately preceding an following the sophomore year to reduce the heavy maximum loads during the junior and senior years. A 3000 level proficiency review must be passed before entering into the 4301 studio art concentration. *These classes may be offered every other year **Select from foreign language, journalism, music, theatre or IT 2304
