Art: Studio, B.A

The BA Art Studio degree is intended for students seeking a well-rounded liberal arts education in the context of the studio arts and encourages competency in written, oral, and visual expression. The Bachelor of Arts Studio degree, with its general studio focus, allows a student to pursue a career which calls for broad education in the visual arts. Such opportunities may exist in gallery or museum work, art auctioning and sales, curatorship, art criticism, printing or publishing production, or art development and advocacy. The degree is also appropriate for students wishing to pursue graduate study in, museum conservation, art therapy, or other arts-related professions.

General Education (37-38 hours)

(see General Education for list of approved courses)

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art only requires 1 course/3 hours of Quantitative Reasoning.

Foreign Language

Complete two years in one foreign language or equivalent through placement.

Minor Requirement

Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

Major Requirements: (45 Hours)

Major requirements are composed of the following categories.

Foundations: (15 Hours)

Studio Lower Division: (9 Hours)

Select 9 hours from list below:

Art History Core: (6 Hours)

Art History Upper Division: (6 Hours)

Select 6 hours from list below:

Studio Upper Division: (9 Hours)

Select 9 hours from list below:

Additional Information and Notes

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses.

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 120 hours.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.