Art: Visual Studies Specialization, B.F.A.

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About the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art will provide School of Art students with a professional degree in art, offering a comprehensive study with fields of specialization in either a 120-hour program in graphic design, a 123-hour program in studio art, or a 129-hour program in visual studies (leading toward teacher certification). These degrees can be completed in four years and will provide students an opportunity to have an intensive and in-depth experience through visual concepts and practice.

Field of Specialization in Visual Studies

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a field of specialization in visual studies (leading toward art teacher certification) prepares graduates for the realities facing teachers today. The program emphasizes contemporary theories and artists through the study of multiple and diverse visual cultures. Prior to student teaching, students participate in field practica in public schools and community settings.

This program requires 54 semester hours of studio art and art history, 30-36 semester hours of professional education, and 44-51 semester hours of general requirements as stipulated by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The minimum number of hours required for visual studies (leading toward teacher certification) is a total of 129 credit hours. A minimum of 40 credit hours of junior- and senior-level courses are required for graduation.

Recommended Curriculum

First Year

Fall

ART 1100 - Introduction to Art 1 Semester Credit Hours
ART 1302 - Design I: Introduction 3 Semester Credit Hours
ART 1303 - Drawing I: Introduction 3 Semester Credit Hours
ARTH 1301 - Art History Survey I 3 Semester Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Semester Credit Hours *
ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Spring

ART 2303 - Design II: Introduction 3 Semester Credit Hours
ART 2304 - Drawing II: Introduction 3 Semester Credit Hours
ARTH 2302 - Art History Survey II 3 Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
Oral Communication 3 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 15

Summer I

U.S. History 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Mathematics 3 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 6

Summer II

U.S. History 3 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 3

Second Year

Fall

ARTV 3360 - Introduction to Theories and Practice in Art 3 Semester Credit Hours ¹
(Offered in fall only.)
ARTH 3303 - Art History Survey III 3 Semester Credit Hours
2-D Distribution Credit 3 Semester Credit Hours
3-D Distribution Credit 3 Semester Credit Hours
ART 2309 - Technology in the Arts 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Spring

ARTV 3364 - Foundations of Art in Social Institutions 3 Semester Credit Hours ²
(Offered in spring only.)
Studio Art Emphasis Credit 3 Semester Credit Hours
2-D Distribution Credit 3 Semester Credit Hours
3-D Distribution Credit 3 Semester Credit Hours
Mathematics 3 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 15

Summer I

POLS 1301 - American Government, Organization 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 3

Summer II

POLS 2302 - American Public Policy 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 3

Third Year

Fall

ARTV 4362 - Curriculum Theory and Instruction Methodology in Art 3 Semester Credit Hours ³
(Offered in fall only.)
EDLL 4382 - Adolescents, Multiliteracies, and Content Area Learning 3 Semester Credit Hours **
EDSP 3300 - Exceptional Children and Youth 3 Semester Credit Hours **
OR
EDSE 4322 - Diversity and the Classroom Learning Environment 3 Semester Credit Hours **
2-D Distribution Credit 3 Semester Credit Hours
Studio Art Emphasis Credit 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Spring

ARTV 4361 - Contemporary Visual Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
(Offered in spring only.)
ARTV 4315 - Integrating Instructional Technology into Learning and Teaching in Visual Arts 3 Semester Credit Hours
3-D Distribution Credit 3 Semester Credit Hours
Studio Art Emphasis Credit 3 Semester Credit Hours
Life and Physical Sciences 4 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 16

Fourth Year

Fall

ARTV 4365 - Visual Studies Seminar 3 Semester Credit Hours
(Offered in fall only.)
Studio Art Emphasis Credit 3 Semester Credit Hours
Additional Art History Credit 3 Semester Credit Hours
Life and Physical Sciences 4 Semester Credit Hours *
Language, Philosophy, and Culture 3 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 16

Spring

Total: 6

Total Hours: 129

^1-5 ARTV 3360 , ARTV 3364 , ARTV 4362 , ARTV 4000 must be taken in sequence.
* Choose from the university’s core curriculum .
** Students must apply to the College of Education at the start of the semester prior to the semester they intend to enroll in EDLL 4382 , EDSE 4322 , or EDSP 3300 .