Art (BFA)

Program of Study

Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 14-5
Choose one of the following communication options3
Public Speaking
Foreign Language Course Options
AMSL, ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; SWAH - 1001, 1002.
Take one of the following courses1-2
Scholarship Across the Disciplines
Introduction to Servant Leadership
Perspectives 1-hour
Perspectives 2-hour
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 13-7
DATA 1501Introduction to Data Science 3
MATH 1001Quantitative Skills and Reasoning3
MATH 1101Introduction to Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
MATH 1113Pre-Calculus4
MATH 1125Applied Calculus3
MATH 1131Calculus with Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 1132Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 1165Computer-Assisted Problem Solving3
MATH 1401Introduction to Statistics3
MATH 1501Calculus I4
MATH 2125Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
STAT 1401Elementary Statistics3
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History 6
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics 6
Select one Fine Arts course3
Art Appreciation
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
Music Appreciation
Theatre Appreciation
Comparative Arts 2
Select one Humanities course3
World Literature I
World Literature II
The Western Intellectual Tradition
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Introduction to Philosophy
Comparative Arts 2
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing 6
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,37-11
ANTH 1145Human Origins3
ASTR 1105Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System3
ASTR 1106Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies3
ASTR 1305Descriptive Astronomy Lab1
ATSC 1112Understanding the Weather3
ATSC 1112LUnderstanding the Weather Lab1
BIOL 1125Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab3
BIOL 1215KIntroductory Biology4
BIOL 1225KContemporary Issues in Biology with Lab4
CHEM 1151
1151L
Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1152
1152L
Survey of Chemistry II
and Survey of Chemistry II Lab
4
CHEM 1211
1211L
Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1212
1212L
Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab
4
CPSC 1105Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology3
CPSC 1301KComputer Science I4
ENVS 1105Environmental Studies3
ENVS 1105LEnvironmental Studies Laboratory1
ENVS 1205KSustainability and the Environment4
GEOG 2215Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems3
GEOL 1110Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment3
GEOL 1121Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology3
GEOL 1121LIntroductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab1
GEOL 1122Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology3
GEOL 1322Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab1
GEOL 2225The Fossil Record4
PHYS 1111
PHYS 1311
Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 1112
PHYS 1312
Introductory Physics II
and Introductory Physics II Lab
4
PHYS 1125Physics of Color and Sound3
PHYS 1325Physics of Color and Sound Lab1
PHYS 2211
PHYS 2311
Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 2212
PHYS 2312
Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics II Lab
4
Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences6
Select one Behavioral Science course
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Moral Philosophy
Introduction to General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Select one World Cultures course3
Discovering Archaeology
Cultural Anthropology
Ancient World Civilizations
Language and Culture
Language and Culture
World Regional Geography
World History to 1500
World History since 1500
Understanding Non-Western Cultures
Core IMPACTS Total Hours42
Health and Wellness3
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one of the following1
Any PEDS course
Body Mapping (Music Majors Only)
1

The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours. 

2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once. 

3

At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program45
Core Total45
Field of Study Requirements
Minimum grade of C is required
ARTS 1000Art Convocation (4 times)0
ARTS 1010Art Foundation: Explorations of Drawing3
ARTS 1020Art Foundation: 2D and Digital3
ARTS 1030Art Foundation: 3D and Site3
ARTS 2000Art Foundation: Portfolio Review0
ARTS 1705Art Foundation: Seminar3
Select one of the following: 13
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
ARTS 2705Art Seminar: Professional Practice3
Field of Study Requirements Total18
Required for the Major
Minimum grade of C is required
ARTH 3127Modernist Art3
ARTH 3128Post-Modern and Contemporary Art3
ARTS 3000Pre-Exhibit Review0
ARTS 3305Art Seminar: Contemporary Theory & Practice3
ARTS 4796Art Seminar: Thesis Exhibition3
Select one of the following 3D Exploratory Studio courses:3
Ceramics I
Techniques of Sculpture
Materials Studies
Explorations in Metal Fabrication
Select one of the following 2D Exploratory Studio courses:3
Figure Drawing
Drawing: Perspective & Synthesis
Photography I
Printmaking: Traditional Media
Select one of the following Digital Exploratory Studio courses:3
Graphic Design I
Digital Photography
Printmaking: Photo & Digital
Fundamentals of Animation (Required if choosing Animation Area of Focus in Major Electives )
Select one of the following options to fulfill the Integrative Exploratory Studio requirement (a total of 3 credit hours must be completed in this section):3
Printmaking: Contemporary Approaches & Hybrid Prints
Expanded Media
Materials Studies
Interdisciplinary Methods
Visiting Artist: Studio Workshops and Investigations (Students choosing this course may have to repeat course to achieve three credit hours)
Required for the Major Total24
Major Electives
Minimum grade of C is required in each course
Include at least 12 hours of coursework at the 3000-level or above to ensure satisfaction of the requirement for at least 39 hours of Upper Division Coursework in the Program of Study.
Select four courses in one Area of Focus (see below)12
Select 3 hours of ARTH courses 2000 level or higher 23
Select 21 hours of ARTS courses 2000 level or higher21
Major Electives Total36
Total Credit Hours123
1

If one of these courses has been used in the Arts, Humanities, and Ethics Core IMPACTS area, take the other course.

2

Students who did not already take both ARTH 2125 Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic and ARTH 2126 Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern should take whichever of the two has not been taken for Field of Study Requirements. (One of these courses may be taken for the Fine Arts Requirement in the Humanities, Fine Arts, and Ethics Core IMPACTS Area, which results in an extra art history elective here.)

Areas of Focus

Area of Focus- Ceramics

ARTS 2248Ceramics I3
ARTS 3348Ceramics II Wheel-throwing3
ARTS 3349Ceramics II Slip Casting3
ARTS 5248UCeramics: Advanced Methods (may be repeated)3

Area of Focus - Drawing

ARTS 2010Figure Drawing3
or ARTS 2011 Drawing: Perspective & Synthesis
ARTS 3307Alternative Drawing Media3
ARTS 4237Narrative Illustration3
ARTS 4236Advanced Drawing (may be repeated)3
ARTS 4357Advanced Methods: Narrative Illustration (may be repeated)3

Area of Focus- Animation

ARTS 4315Advanced Animation3
ARTS 4316Advanced modeling and surface Development3
ARTS 5315UAnimation Studio I3
ARTS 5316UAnimation Studio ll3

Area of Focus - Graphic Design

ARTS 3021Graphic Design I3
ARTS 4021Graphic Design II3
ARTS 4521Graphic Design III3
ARTS 4721Graphic Design: Advanced Methods (may be repeated)3

Area of Focus - Painting

ARTS 3256Painting I3
ARTS 4256Painting II3
ARTS 5256UPainting: Advanced Methods (may be repeated)3

Area of Focus - Photography

ARTS 3265Photography I3
ARTS 3266Digital Photography3
ARTS 4265Photography II3
ARTS 5265UPhotography: Advanced Methods (may be repeated)3

Area of Focus - Printmaking

ARTS 3309Printmaking: Photo & Digital3
ARTS 3278Printmaking: Traditional Media3
ARTS 4278Printmaking: Contemporary Approaches & Hybrid Prints3
ARTS 4307Printmaking Internship (may be repeated)3
ARTS 5278UAdvanced Printmaking (may be repeated)3

Area of Focus - Sculpture

ARTS 3288Techniques of Sculpture3
ARTS 3310Expanded Media3
ARTS 3311Materials Studies3
ARTS 4306Site Specific Sculpture and Installation3
ARTS 4288Explorations in Metal Fabrication3
ARTS 5288USculpture: Advanced Methods (may be repeated)3

Program Map

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ARTS 1000 Art Convocation (S required) 0
ENGL 1101 English Composition I (minimum grade of C) 3
ARTS 1705 Art Foundation: Seminar (minimum grade of C) 3
Choose two of the following courses (minimum grade of C): 6
Art Foundation: Explorations of Drawing  
Art Foundation: 2D and Digital  
Art Foundation: 3D and Site  
Fine Arts and HumanitiesFine Arts Elective. Art majors are encouraged to take either ARTH 2125 (minimum grade of C) or ARTH 2126 (minimum grade of C) 3
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic  
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern  
 Credit Hours15
Spring
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
MATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning 3
Institutional Priorities ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) 2
ARTS 2000 Art Foundation: Portfolio Review (S required) 0
Choose remaining course (minimum grade of C): 3
Art Foundation: Explorations of Drawing  
Art Foundation: 2D and Digital  
Art Foundation: 3D and Site  
Select one of the following 2D Exploratory Studio courses (minimum grade of C): 3
Figure Drawing  
Drawing: Perspective & Synthesis  
Photography I  
Printmaking: Traditional Media  
 Credit Hours14
Second Year
Fall
ARTS 1000 Art Convocation (S required) 0
Institutional PrioritiesCOMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
Take remaining Art History class (minimum grade of C): 3
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic  
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern  
ARTH 3127 Modernist Art (minimum grade of C) 3
Select one of the following 3D Exploratory Studio courses (minimum grade of C): 3
Ceramics I  
Techniques of Sculpture  
Materials Studies  
Explorations in Metal Fabrication  
ARTS 2705 Art Seminar: Professional Practice (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsHumanities 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesLab Science 4
ARTH 3128 Post-Modern and Contemporary Art (minimum grade of C) 3
Select one of the following Digital Exploratory Studio courses (minimum grade of C): 3
Graphic Design I  
Digital Photography  
Printmaking: Photo & Digital  
Fundamentals of Animation  
Program ElectiveArea of Focus Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
Fall
ARTS 1000 Art Convocation (S required) 0
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesScience 3-4
HIST 2111
U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
3
ARTS 3305 Art Seminar: Contemporary Theory & Practice (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectiveArea of Focus Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
Select one of the following Integrative Exploratory Studio courses (minimum grade of C): 3
Printmaking: Contemporary Approaches & Hybrid Prints  
Expanded Media  
Materials Studies  
Interdisciplinary Methods  
Visiting Artist: Studio Workshops and Investigations  
 Credit Hours15-16
Spring
POLS 1101 American Government 3
Social SciencesBehavior Science 3
Program ElectiveArea of Focus Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectiveArea of Focus Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectiveGeneral Program Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectiveGeneral Program Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
ARTS 3000 Pre-Exhibit Review (S required) 0
 Credit Hours18
Fourth Year
Fall
ARTS 1000 Art Convocation (S required) 0
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesScience/Math/Technology 3
KINS 1106
Lifetime Wellness
or Concepts of Fitness
2
Health and WellnessPEDS course 1
Program ElectiveARTH course 2000 level or higher (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectiveGeneral Program Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectiveGeneral Program Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Social SciencesWorld Cultures 3
ARTS 4796 Art Seminar: Thesis Exhibition (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectiveGeneral Program Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectiveGeneral Program Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectiveGeneral Program Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours123
  • All BFA Majors must earn a "C" or higher in all ARTS and ARTH courses.
  • All BFA Majors must successfully pass milestone courses (ARTS 2000 Art Foundation: Portfolio Review and ARTS 3000 Pre-Exhibit Review).  Failure to complete milestone courses will prevent registration in ARTS 4796 Art Seminar: Thesis Exhibition.

Admission Requirements

A portfolio of student work is required. Students may also enter the BA degree without this portfolio requirement and apply to the BFA later in their first year of study.

Additional Program Requirements

Students must maintain a C or better in all major courses

Students must successfully complete two milestone courses (ARTS 2000 Art Foundation: Portfolio Review and ARTS 3000 Pre-Exhibit Review). Failure to complete each of these within two attempts will result in the student being advised to choose another major.

Student must select and complete an Area of Focus in either: 3D, Expanded Media and Sculpture; Ceramics; Animation; Graphic Design; Painting; Drawing; Photography; or Printmaking.

Students must complete a professional capstone Thesis Exhibition (ARTS 4796 Art Seminar: Thesis Exhibition).

ARTS 2000 Art Foundation: Portfolio Review review requirement will be waived for incoming students when they transfer in a minimum of 24 credit hours of ARTS/ARTH classes and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in their art courses.