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.
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Program Requirements Overview
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Integrative Studio II | 3 |
| ARST 401 | Integrative Studio III | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill World Languages and Cultures categories.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Integrative Studio II | 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 | Integrative Studio III | 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 | |