2001 - 2002
Undergraduate Catalog
College of Fine Arts
Art Studies - Visual
The B.A. curriculum is designed for students who seek a liberal arts education with an emphasis in the visual arts. There is less emphasis on studio and design studies than in the B.F.A. program, and the curriculum is aimed primarily toward experience and understanding rather than professional specialization or preparation for a career in art or design. A portfolio review will be required of students prior to admission in junior level studio courses.
Tracking for Art Studies (Visual)
Academic progress of freshmen and sophomores is monitored each semester based on criteria established by the college faculty. These criteria are known as 'Critical Tracking Criteria'. To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria your first fall or spring term of enrollment and each subsequent fall or spring term for a total of 5 semesters.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for sem 1-5
- Complete a total of 9 hours (ART1802C, ART1803C) or a total of 6 hours of any ART or PGY course at the 2000 level with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 of 4 critical courses (ART2305C or ART2306C or ARH2050 or ARH2051) with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical course with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 4:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses with a grade of "C" or better
NOTE: Listed below is a suggested semester-by-semester plan for enrollment. The critical tracking courses appear in bold.
|
Semester 1 |
Credits |
|
ART 1802C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Lecture |
3 |
|
ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Studio |
6 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
12 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
|
ART 2305C/2306C Drawing Studio |
3 |
|
Foreign Language |
5 |
|
ARH 2050 Art History I (GE-H,I) |
3 |
|
PGY/ART 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Semester 3 |
|
|
Foreign Language |
5 |
|
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) |
3 |
|
ARH 2051 Art History II |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
PGY/ART 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
Total |
17 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
|
PGY/ART 2000 Level Studio Elective |
6 |
|
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) |
6 |
|
ARH 2401 Non-western Art (GE-H) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
A minimum of 40 credits must be completed at the 3000-4000 levels.
|
Semester 5 |
|
|
3000-4000 Level Electives |
4 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
PGY/ART 2000 Level Art Studio Electives |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE non-art) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Science (GE-S) |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
|
Art Studio Concentration (3000-4000 level) Concentration 2D OR 3D |
3 |
|
ART 3000-4000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
3000-4000 Level Electives |
4 |
|
ARH 4452, 4453 OR 4454 20th Century Art |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Science (GE-S) |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 7 |
|
|
ART 3000 Level Studio Concentration in 2D or 3D Medium |
3 |
|
Elective (GE- S, H, P or B) |
3 |
|
3000-4000 Level Electives |
6 |
|
Art Studio Concentration 3000-4000 Level |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
ART 3000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
3000-4000 Level Electives |
9 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Total Credits for Degree |
120 |
Elective Requirement: An elective is any course taken outside of the School of Art and Art History. Unless an approved minor is included, at least 13 hours of electives must be chosen from 3000-4000 level courses.
Students must take 10 hours of foreign language or show a minimum proficiency in a single foreign language by taking a placement test. If the proficiency is met, it does not reduce the number of credits required for the degree. Foreign language may be taken S-U or for a letter grade, and the minimum grade is C. Foreign language credit may not be obtained through CLEP examinations.
All students pursuing this B.A. must receive adviser approval before attempting the elective portion of this program.