The Visual Arts Major is most suited for students seeking a diversified academic experience combined with a focus in art. Approximately one-third of the curriculum is based in studio courses and two-thirds in general education subjects, allowing students to explore their studio concentration within the context of a broad liberal arts education. The program is based in the Department of Art and Design. For further information, go to: Visual Arts, (BA).
120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.
Program Requirements Overview
Code | Title | Credits |
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General Education Requirements | 33 | |
World Languages and Cultures Requirements | 3-6 | |
Major Requirements | 72 | |
Free Electives | 12-9 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Requirements | ||
ARFD 100 | Perceptual Drawing | 3 |
ARFD 101 | Surface | 3 |
ARFD 102 | Drawing as Research | 3 |
ARFD 103 | Color and Light | 3 |
ARFD 104 | Space | 3 |
Program Core Requirements | ||
ARFD 106 | Digital Literacy | 3 |
ARFD 200 | Time | 3 |
ARST 412 | 3 | |
VIST 102 | Visual Culture | 3 |
VIST 105 | Global Foundations in Art and Visual Culture | 3 |
VIST 106 | Modern Visions 1400-1945 | 3 |
VIST 109 | Special Topics in Global Art Cultures | 3 |
Choose 5 courses from the following: | 15 | |
Major Electives | ||
Objects in Clay | ||
3D and Extended Media | ||
Accessory Design | ||
Painting | ||
Photography | ||
Printmaking | ||
Sculpture | ||
Creating Your Startup Business Model | ||
Preparing to Pitch and Launch Your Startup | ||
Cooperative Education Experience II | ||
Visual Arts Studio | ||
ENTR 201 | The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation | 3 |
ARST 301 | Integrative Studio I | 3 |
ARST 311 | 3 | |
ARST 401 | 3 | |
ARST 411 | Integrative Studio IV | 3 |
COED 401 | Cooperative Education Experience I | 3 |
VIST 305 | Theories of Looking: Critical Theory and Visual Culture | 3 |
Total Credits | 72 |
General Education Requirements
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Code | Title | Credits |
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A. New Student Seminar | ||
Complete a 1 credit New Student Seminar course. | 1 | |
C. Communication | ||
1. Writing | 3 | |
2. Literature | 3 | |
3. Communication | 3 | |
D. Fine and Performing Arts | ||
Perceptual Drawing (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
F. Humanities | ||
1. Great Works and Their Influences | ||
Global Foundations in Art and Visual Culture (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
2. Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 | |
G. Computer Science | ||
Complete a 3 credit Computer Science course. | 3 | |
H. Mathematics | ||
Complete a 3 credit Mathematics course. | 3 | |
I. Natural Science Laboratory | ||
Complete a 4 credit Natural Science Laboratory course. | 4 | |
J. Physical Education | ||
Complete a 1 credit Physical Education course. | 1 | |
K. Social Science | ||
1. American and European History | 3 | |
2. Global Cultural Perspectives | 3 | |
3. Social Science Perspectives | 3 | |
L. Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
Total Credits | 33 |
World Languages and Cultures Requirements
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Code | Title | Credits |
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World Languages | ||
Based on placement exam complete one or two sequential courses in one language. | 3-6 | |
World Cultures | ||
Fulfilled in the major. | ||
Culture and Appearance | ||
or VIST 109 | Special Topics in Global Art Cultures | |
Total Credits | 3-6 |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This recommended four-year plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years. This plan is a recommendation and students should only use it in consultation with their academic advisor.
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (A) New Student Seminar | 1 | |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (C1) Writing | 3 | |
ARFD 100 | Perceptual Drawing | 3 |
ARFD 101 | Surface | 3 |
VIST 102 | Visual Culture | 3 |
VIST 105 | Global Foundations in Art and Visual Culture | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
GENERAL EDUCATION: (C2) Literature | 3 | |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (H) Mathematics | 3 | |
ARFD 102 | Drawing as Research | 3 |
ARFD 103 | Color and Light | 3 |
ARFD 106 | Digital Literacy | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
GENERAL EDUCATION: (C3) Communication | 3 | |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (I) Natural Science Laboratory | 4 | |
World Cultures | 3 | |
ARFD 104 | Space | 3 |
VIST 106 | Modern Visions 1400-1945 | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
GENERAL EDUCATION: (F2) Humanities – Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 | |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (G) Computer Science | 3 | |
GENERAL EDUCATION: (K1) Social Science – American and European History | 3 | |
ARFD 200 | Time | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
GENERAL EDUCATION: (K3) Social Science – Social Science Perspectives | 3 | |
World Language 1 | 3 | |
ARST 301 | Integrative Studio I | 3 |
ENTR 201 | The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
World Language 2 | 3 | |
ARST 311 | 3 | |
VIST 305 | Theories of Looking: Critical Theory and Visual Culture | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | |
Free Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
GENERAL EDUCATION: (K2) Social Science – Global Cultural Perspectives | 3 | |
ARST 401 | 3 | |
ARST 412 | 3 | |
Major Elective | 3 | |
Free Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
GENERAL EDUCATION: (J) Physical Education | 1 | |
ARST 411 | Integrative Studio IV | 3 |
COED 401 | Cooperative Education Experience I | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | |
Free Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 13 | |
Total Credits | 120 |