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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.

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Art is a degree consisting of thirty-six (36) credit hours in Art plus the general education and University Core requirements of the College.

Foundation Courses
AR 101Survey of Art History, Prehistoric to Medieval3
AR 102Survey of Art History, Renaissance to Contemporary3
AR 1202D Design: Digital Elements3
AR 1213-D Design3
AR 140Drawing I3
300 - level art history3
AR 404Professional Practices3
Subtotal21
Elective Art Studio Courses
Select 15 hours of elective Art Studio courses 115
Subtotal15
Total Hours36
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Must include 12 hours upper division studio courses chosen in consultation with an art advisor.