Art, BA
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of art making and application of technical skills in more than one medium.
- Students will effectively communicate through visual, written and verbal means using the principles of design, discipline-specific vocabulary to convey conceptual content.
- Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of diverse cultural and historical perspectives in the arts though visual art making and discussion.
- Students will apply theory, art history, and contemporary practices towards the development of creative work.
- Students will be prepared for a variety of careers requiring an interdisciplinary knowledge and critical thinking.
Each candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree is required to complete a foreign language course. For more information, please see the Bachelor of Arts degree page.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete 34-35 hours of General Education, all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree, and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 120 credit hours required for graduation. Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements. Please see your advisor for more information.
In addition, all Art (BA) majors must complete a complementary minor, certificate, or additional major; students must declare this with the department that grants it.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses Inside Department | ||
| AR 101 | Survey of Art History, Prehistoric to Medieval | 3 |
| AR 102 | Survey of Art History, Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| AR 120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| AR 121 | 3D Design | 3 |
| AR 140 | Drawing I | 3 |
| AR 3XX | Art History Upper Division Courses 2 | 3 |
| AR 404 | Professional Practices | 3 |
| AR XXX | Art Studio Elective Courses 1, 2 | 15 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
Must include 12 hours upper division studio courses chosen in consultation with an art advisor.
- 2
For a complete list of upper-division Art and Art History course offerings, please refer to the catalog and consult with your Art advisor.