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 |
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Art- Drawing 1 and 2: 1302, 1306 or 3310
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6
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Art-Design 1 and 2: 1303, 1304
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6
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Art History 3304, 3305 or 3308
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6
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Communication 1303
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3
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English 1301, 1302
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6
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Physical Education 1150 and one activity course
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2
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Social Science
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3 |
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TOTAL |
32 |
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| Sophomore Year |
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Art-Ceramics 1 and 2: 2305, 2306
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6
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Art-Painting: 2301, 2302
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6
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Art-Graphic Design 2303*
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3
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Computer Requirement
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3
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English 2301 or other literature
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6
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Fine Arts Requirement
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3
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United States History
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6
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Mathematics 1310 or above
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3
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Political Science 2305, 2306
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6
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TOTAL |
42 |
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| Junior Year |
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Art-Sculpture 2309
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3
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Art-Printmaking 3302*
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3
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Art-Advanced Studio 3301
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3 |
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Art-Jewelry 3326
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3 |
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Art-Area of Specialization 4301
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3 |
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Fine Arts **
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3-4
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Laboratory Science
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8
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Minor
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9
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Electives
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3
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TOTAL |
38-39 |
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| Senior Year |
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Art-Seminar in Art 3306
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3
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Art-Special Topics 3310
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3
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Art-Area of Specialization 4301
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3 |
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Art-Exhibition 4301
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3
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Multicultural Social Science
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3
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Minor
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9 |
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Electives
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3 |
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TOTAL |
27 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
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
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