Visual Arts Major (B.A.)
Program Overview
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).
Program Requirements
Students must complete 42 credits of General Education requirements and 3-9 credits of World Languages and Cultures Requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| ARFD 100 | Perceptual Drawing | 3 |
| ARFD 101 | Process and Media I - Surface | 3 |
| ARFD 102 | Drawing as Research | 3 |
| ARFD 103 | Color and Light | 3 |
| ARFD 104 | Process and Media II—Space | 3 |
| Program Core Requirements | ||
| ARFD 106 | Digital Literacy | 3 |
| ARFD 200 | Process and Media III—Time | 3 |
| ARHT 105 | Art in Western Civilization: Ancient Through Medieval (Program Core Requirements) | 3 |
| ARHT 106 | Art in Western Civilization: Renaissance through Modern | 3 |
| ARHT 102 | Visual Culture | 3 |
| ARFD 400 | Art and Design Forum | 3 |
| ARHT 101 | Art in Non-Western Societies | 3 |
| or ARTX 201 | Culture and Appearance | |
| 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: Interdisciplinary Process | 3 |
| ARST 311 | Integrative Studio II: Research, Making and Collaboration | 3 |
| ARST 401 | Integrative Studio III: Prototyping and Digital Strategies | 3 |
| ARST 411 | Integrative Studio IV: Senior Thesis Project | 3 |
| ARHT 401 | Introduction to Art Theory and Practices | 3 |
| COED 401 | Cooperative Education Experience I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 72 | |