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Art

(Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Photography Concentration, Minor)

(Photography Minor)

Department of Performing and Creative Arts, Center for the Arts (1P), Room 203

Chairperson and Associate Professor George Emilio Sanchez

The Art program is designed for students interested in both studio art and art history. The department is located in the Center for the Arts with outstanding studio and workshop spaces.

Art (BA) (Effective Fall 2012)

Art BA Four-Year Plan

General Education Requirements for the Art BA
ENG 111, ENG 151, COR 100, PED 190: 12 credits

Whenever possible, these four courses should be completed within the first 36 credits.

Scientific Analysis; Social Scientific Analysis; The Contemporary World; Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis; Pluralism and Diversity requirements: 28-47 credits

Whenever possible, these courses should be completed within the first 60 credits.

1. Scientific Analysis: (11 credits)
   1. Science and Technology: (8 credits)
   2. Mathematics: (3 credits)
2. Social Scientific Analysis: 7-8 credits)

   Two courses, at least one from category:

   1. Social Scientific Analysis: 100-level
   2. Social Scientific Analysis: 200-level
3. The Contemporary World: (4 credits)
4. Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis: (6-8 credits)

   One course from each category:

   1. Literature: 200-level
   2. Arts and Communications: 100-or 200-level
5. Pluralism and Diversity Requirement: (0-4 credits)
6. Foreign Language: (0-12 credits)

See section on general education requirements for approved course lists and complete details.

Pre-Major Requirements: 17 credits

Students who wish to major in Art or the Art/Photography Concentration are required to complete the following pre-major courses:

Major Requirements: 31 credits

At least eight credits of art history courses beyond the 100 level.

At least six credits of studio art courses beyond the 100 level:

And an additional 17 credits from art history or studio art courses beyond the 100 level.

*ART 305 may only be used once towards fulfilling major requirements.

Electives: 12-35 credits
Total Credits Required: 120

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirement

All studio art courses are non-liberal arts and sciences.

Honors

To graduate with honors in art a student must have a 3.5 grade point average in art courses and must complete a body of independent work approved by one or more full-time art faculty advisers. The work should be presented in an exhibition if possible. Art history students may undertake the writing of a research paper with the approval and supervision of a faculty adviser.

Art (BS) (Effective Fall 2012)

Art BS Four-Year Plan

General Education Requirements for the Art BS
ENG 111, ENG 151, COR 100, PED 190: 12 credits

Whenever possible, these four courses should be completed within the first 36 credits.

Scientific Analysis; Social Scientific Analysis; The Contemporary World; Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis; Pluralism and Diversity requirements: 28-47 credits

Whenever possible, these courses should be completed within the first 60 credits.

1. Scientific Analysis: (11 credits)
   1. Science and Technology: (8 credits)
   2. Mathematics: (3 credits)
2. Social Scientific Analysis: (7-8 credits)

   Two courses, at least one from category :

   1. Social Scientific Analysis: 100-level
   2. Social Scientific Analysis: 200-level
3. The Contemporary World: (4 credits)
4. Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis: (6-8 credits)

   One course from each category:

   1. Literature: 200-level
   2. Arts and Communications: 100-or 200-level
5. Pluralism and Diversity Requirement: (4 credits)
6. Foreign Language: (0-12 credits)

See section on general education requirements for approved course lists and complete details.

Pre-Major Requirements: 17 credits

Students who wish to major in Art or the Art/Photography Concentration must complete the following pre-major courses:

Major Requirements: 34 credits

At least eight credits of art history courses beyond the 100 level:

At least 26 credits of studio art courses beyond the 100 level:

*ART 305 may only be used once towards fulfilling major requirements.

Electives: 9-32 credits
Total Credits Required: 120

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirement

All studio art courses are non-liberal arts and sciences.

Honors

To graduate with honors in art a student must have a 3.5 grade point average in art courses and must complete a body of independent work approved by one or more full-time art faculty advisers. The work should be presented in an exhibition if possible. Art history students may undertake the writing of a research paper with the approval and supervision of a faculty adviser.

Art (BA) Photography Concentration (Effective Fall 2012)

This concentration allows students interested in photography to receive the Bachelor’s degree in Art with a concentration in courses dealing with photographic technique, theory, and history.

Art BA or BS: Photography Concentration Four-Year Plan

General Education Requirements:

Please refer to the General Education Requirements for Art (BA) or the General Education Requirements for Art (BS)

Pre-Major Requirements: 17 credits

Students planning to major in Art with the Photography concentration must complete the following pre-major courses, some of which may also satisfy general education requirements.

Major Requirements: 34 credits

Students who pursue a BA in Art with the Concentration in Photography must successfully complete:

Electives: 12-35 credits
Total Credits Required: 120

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirement

All studio art and photography courses are non-liberal arts and sciences. Most photography classes are non-liberal arts and sciences, except: PHO 305, PHO 314 and PHO 365.

Honors

To graduate with honors in art a student must have a 3.5 grade point average in art courses and must complete a body of independent work approved by one or more full-time art faculty advisers. The work should be presented in an exhibition if possible. Art history students may undertake the writing of a research paper with the approval and supervision of a faculty adviser.

Art (BS) Photography Concentration (Effective Fall 2012)

The Art (BS) Photography Concentration is intended for students who have serious ambitions in the field of photography. Practical courses are complemented by a solid grounding in the history of the medium, theory and criticism. Our program supports the wide range of serious photographic directions.

Art BA or BS: Photography Concentration Four-Year Plan

General Education Requirements:

Please refer to the General Education Requirements for Art (BA) or the General Education Requirements for Art (BS).

Pre-Major Requirements: 17 credits

Students planning to major in Art with the Photography concentration must complete the following pre-major courses, some of which may also satisfy general education requirements.

Major Requirements: 34 credits

Students who pursue a BA in Art with the Concentration in Photography must successfully complete:

Electives: 9-32 credits
Total Credits Required: 120

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirement

All studio art and photography courses are non-liberal arts and sciences. The BS degree requires a minimum of 60 credits in liberal arts and sciences. Most photography classes are non-liberal arts and sciences, except: PHO 305, PHO 314 and PHO 365.

Honors

To graduate with honors in art a student must have a 3.5 grade point average in art courses and must complete a body of independent work approved by one or more full-time art faculty advisers. The work should be presented in an exhibition if possible. Art history students may undertake the writing of a research paper with the approval and supervision of a faculty adviser.

Art Minor (Effective Fall 2012)

Minor (18 credits)

Two different paths may be taken to complete an Art minor:

Path I: Art History

and at least 10 credits of art history beyond the 100 level:

Path II: Studio Art

Students select three out of the following four courses:

and at least nine credits of studio art courses beyond the 100 level:

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