Art Major
Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Art Education Courses | Art History Courses | Museum Studies Courses | Studio Courses

Art Department Introduction | Art Major BFA (Design, Painting, Sculpture) | Art Major BFA (Art Education) | Art Major BA | Art Minor | Art as a Second Major | Honors in Art

Required: 122 semester hours, to include at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level

Available Concentrations and AOS Codes:

Art History, U103
Studio Art, 105
Museum Studies, U106

The Art History Concentration is an academic, liberal arts program with emphasis on the visual rather than the verbal tradition. Students who wish to pursue a professional career in this discipline should plan to enter a PhD program after graduation. In preparation for doctoral work, they should acquire a fluent reading knowledge of two foreign languages; German and French are usually recommended.

The Museum Studies Concentration offers specialized courses in curatorial projects and other museum functions. Students are encouraged to make use of the resources in the Weatherspoon Art Gallery.

The Studio Concentration combines a liberal arts education with the development of studio skills.

College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) (54-55 hours)

In addition to meeting the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER), students in BA art programs must satisfy College of Arts and Sciences (CLER) requirements. Please note that students who satisfy the College Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) will also satisfy the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). See a complete description of the College requirements and a listing of courses meeting AULER/CLER requirements.

Major Requirements

Minimum 33 semester hours in art, depending on concentration

Art History Concentration

1. ART 100 or 101, 201, 202, 203, 204

2. Studio Art: 6 semester hours

3. Art History above the 200 level: 12-24 semester hours.

Museum Studies Concentration

1. ART 100 or 101, 201 or 202, 203 and 204

2. Two courses from ART 120, 140, 150

3. 15 additional semester hours of Art History, Studio Art, or approved related electives above the 200 level

4. ART 590 (taken in the junior year)

5. ART 400

6. ART 401 or ART 393 or HIS 545a or b

Studio Art Concentration

1. ART 100 or 101

2. Two courses from ART 120, 140, 150

3. Art History above the 100 level: 12 semester hours

4. Studio Art above the 100 level: 12-24 semester hours (at least 12 hrs should be at the 300-level)

5. Enrollment in independent study courses (optional for qualified students)

Related Area Requirements

No specific courses required.

Electives

Electives sufficient to complete the 122 semester hours required for the degree.

For Honors requirements, check with the departmental office and see the University Honors Program.

Students who wish to declare a second major in art must complete all requirements listed above under the degree (BFA or BA) and concentration selected.

An Art Minor requires 15-19 semester hours of studio and/or art history courses. A Minor in Art History requires 3 hours in ART 100 or 101 and 12 additional hours of 200-level or above art history courses. A Minor in Studio Art requires 3 hours in ART 100 or 101 and core studio courses ART 120, 140, 150, 220, 221.