Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Fine Arts

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Fine Arts degree allows for more studio work in preparation for professional studio-based careers and graduate school.

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Fine Arts degree allows for more studio work in preparation for professional studio-based careers and graduate school.

All Fine Arts majors are required to have a formal exhibition of creative work or a research-based oral presentation during their last semester of residence.


Students are expected to work closely with their advisors and the exhibition committee to fulfill this requirement. Use the Advisory Form to assist you in selecting the appropriate courses for your curriculum.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Contemporary and Digital Arts Curriculum Map 

Total Credit Hours for Degree: 120 Hours

FRESHMAN - FIRST YEAR (29 Credit Hours)

First Semester
SLS 1101: Student Life Skills                                             2
ENC 1101: Freshman Communicative Skills I (Gen Ed)    3
Mathematics (Gen Ed)                                                     3
ART 1201 C: Fundamentals of Design I (Degree Core)   3
2300C: Drawing I (Degree Core)                                    3


Total Semester Hours                                                       14

Second Semester
ENC 1102: Freshman Communicative Skills II (Gen Ed)  3
Mathematics (Gen Ed)                                                    3
ART 1202C: Fundamentals of Design II                          3
ART 2301C: Drawing II                                                    3
ARH 2000: Art Appreciation (Humanities Gen Ed)       3


Total Semester Hours                                                    15

 

SOPHOMORE - SECOND YEAR (30 Credit Hours)


First Semester
Natural Science (Gen Ed)                                                                                3
ARR 2050: Survey of Art Histo1y-Rise and Fall of Empires (HUM Gen Ed)   3
University Specific (Gen Ed-AFA 2000, AFA 3194, or AMH 2091)                3
Painting Elective                                                                                              3
ART 2330C: Life Drawing (Degree Core)                                                       3


Total Semester Hours                                                                                      15

Second Semester
Natural Science Elective (Gen Ed)                                           3
Social Science Elective (Gen Ed)                                             3
ARH 2051: Survey of Art History: Cathedrals to Conquest    3
Printmaking Elective                                                                3
ART 2XXXC: Introduction to Digital Painting (Degree Core)


Total Semester Hours                                                              15


 

JUNIOR - THIRD YEAR (30 Credit Hours)

First Semester
Social Science Elective (Gen Ed)                                              3
ART 3XXXC Introduction to 3D Modeling (Degree Core)       3
ART 3948: Exhibition Planning & Design                                 3
Painting Elective                                                                       3
ARH 4633: African-American Art History (Degree Core)       3
Minor Elective (Liberal Arts is recommended)                        3


Total Semester Hours                                                        16-18

Second Semester
Art Elective (ART, AR.I-I. GR.A or ARC)                                 3
ART 4928C Media Workshop Advanced Design                  3
Printmaking: Elective                                                              3
ART 4XXX: Internship                                                             3
Minor Elective (Liberal Arts is recommended)                      3


Total Semester Hours                                                           15

 

SENIOR - FOURTH YEAR (31 Credit Hours)

First Semester
ART 4915: Colloquium in Art                                                 3
Art Electives (ART, ARJ-1, GRA or ARC)                              6
Minor Elective (Liberal Arts is recommended)                    6


Total Semester Hours                                                        15
   

Second Semester
ART 4XXX: Senior Portfolio Capstone                               3
Art Electives (ART, ARH, GRA or ARC)                              6
Minor Electives                                                                   6


Total Semester Hours                                                        15

 

Visual Art Courses

120 Credit Total Hours Required

  • ART 1201 C: Fundamentals of Design I
  • Drawing I
  • Life Drawing
  • Introduction to Digital Painting
  • Introduction to 3D Modeling
  • African-American Art History
  • Communications (i.e. ENC 1101 and 1102; 6 credit hours)
  • Mathematics (6 credit hours)
  • Natural Sciences (6 credit hours)
  • Humanities (3 credit hours)
  • Social Sciences (6 credit hours)
  • Freshman SLS (2 credit hours)
  • 1000-3000 Level Art Courses (6 credit hours) 
  • ARH 3610 American Art History OR ARH 4410 Modern Art History
  • ARH 4614 African American Art History  OR ARH 4520 African Art History
  • ART 4928 Advanced Workshops (There are several different Advanced Workshops offered per semester for students to select.)
  • ART 4915 Colloquium in Art
  • ART 4928 Senior Portfolio 
  • Coursework based upon the students' declared minor.