Majors and More

Bachelor of Arts in Art

Students may choose between a General Art or Certification as a K-12 Art Teacher. For Bachelor of Fine Arts majors, visit the Fine Arts concentration page.

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History offers a student the opportunity to obtain strong academic training that will lead to graduate study in art history or to employment in a visual arts field.

Minor in Art

The minor in fine arts consists of 18 semester hours of ARTS:

ARTS 101 (3) 2D Design
ARTS 102 (3) 3D Design
ARTS 120 (3) Drawing I
ARTS 121 (3) Figure Drawing

And 6 hours of ARTS or ARTH from courses numbered above 299.

Minor in Art-Ceramic, Jewelry and Sculpture

The minor consists of 15 semester hours:

ARTS 102 (3) 3D Design
ARTS 120 (3) Foundation Drawing OR ARTS 281 (3) Digital Studio
ARTS 204 (3) 3D Media Studies

and 9 credits of electives from the following list (At least one course must be on the intermediate level):

ARTS 332 (3) Introduction to Sculpture
ARTS 432 (3) Intermediate Sculpture
ARTS 532 (3) Advanced Sculpture
ARTS 351 (3) Introduction to Ceramics
ARTS 451 (3) Intermediate Ceramics
ARTS 551 (3) Advanced Ceramics
ARTS 355 (3) Introduction to Jewelry and Metals
ARTS 455 (3) Intermediate Jewelry and Metals
ARTS 555 (3) Advanced Jewelry and Metals
and Special Topics in Art.

Students are encouraged to complete ARTH 175 and ARTH 176 to complete General Education requirements.

All elective courses require 12 earned hours or they have prerequisites among courses listed in the curriculum above.

Minor in Art-Drawing, Painting, or Printmaking

The minor in Drawing, Painting, and/or Printmaking consists of 15 semester hours:

ARTS 101 (3) 2D Design
ARTS 120 (3) Drawing I OR ARTS 281 (3) Digital Studio
ARTS 206 (3) 2D Media Studies

9 credits of electives from the following list (At least one course must be on the intermediate level):

ARTS 320 (3) 2D Media Studies
ARTS 420 (3) Intermediate Drawing
ARTS 520 (3) Advanced Drawing
ARTS 342 (3) Introduction to Painting
ARTS 442 (3) Intermediate Painting
ARTS 542 (3) Advanced Painting
ARTS 335 (3) Screenprint
ARTS 336 (3) Relief Printmaking
ARTS 337 (3) Intaglio Printmaking
ARTS 436 (3) Intermediate Printmaking
ARTS 536 (3) Advanced Printmaking
Special Topics in Art.

Students are encouraged to complete ARTH 175 and ARTH 176 to complete General Education requirements.

All elective courses require 12 earned hours or they have prerequisites among courses listed in the curriculum above.

Minor in Art History

The minor in art history consists of 15 semester hours to include

ARTH 175 (3) Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Art
ARTH 176 (3) Introduction to Art History from the Renaissance to the Present
9 hours above 299.

Minor in Art-Interdisciplinary Studio

The minor in Interdisciplinary Studio consists of 18 semester hours:

ARTS 101 (3) 2D Design
ARTS 102 (3) 3D Design
ARTS 281 (3) Digital Studio
ARTS 307 (3) Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studio
ARTS 407 (3) Intermediate Interdisciplinary Studio
3 credits of electives from the following list:
- ARTS 204 (3) 3D Media Studies
- ARTS 205 (3) Photo Media Studies
- ARTS 206 (3) 2D Media Studies

Students are encouraged to complete ARTH 175 and ARTH 176 to complete General Education requirements.

All elective courses require 12 earned hours or they have prerequisites among courses listed in the curriculum above.

Minor in Art-Photography

The minor in photography consists of 18 semester hours of ARTS including

ARTS 101 (3) 2D Design
ARTS 205 (3) Photo Media Studies
ARTS 281 (3) Digital Studio
ARTS 364 (3) Digital Photography
ARTS 365 (3) Color Photography
ARTS 472 (3) Editorial Photography OR
ARTS 474 (3) Studio Lighting for Photography

Minor in Arts Management

The minor in Arts Management consists of 18 semester hours, 6 hours of which must be above the 299 level:

ACCT 280 (3) Introduction to Financial Accounting
ARTM 398 (3) Principles of Arts Management

12 credits of electives from the following list, 6 hours which must be above 299:

ENTR 373 (3) Introduction to Entrepreneurship
MGMT 321 (3) Management and Leadership
MGMT 365 (3) Business Communication and Professional Development
MGMT 475 (3) Leadership Theory and Development
MKTG 380 (3) Principles of Marketing
MKTG 387 (3) Promotion Management and Marketing
MKTG 483 (3) Sales and Relationship Marketing
MCOM 241 (3) Media Writing
MCOM 341 (3) Advertising Principles
MCOM 370 (3) Public Relations Principles
PLSC 323 (3) Public Administration
LEAD 275 (3) Leadership Theory
VPAS 115 (3) or 116 (1) Arts Lab (Only 3 credits from VPAS 115 and 116 may be taken.)

Minor in Art-Video

The minor in Video consists of 18 credit hours:

ARTS 101 (3) 2D Design
ARTS 205 (3) Photo Media Studies
ARTS 281 (3) Digital Studio
ARTS 324 (3) Introduction to Video
ARTS 364 (3) Digital Photography
ARTS 424 (3) Intermediate Video

Students are encouraged to complete ARTH 175 and ARTH 176 to complete General Education requirements.

All elective courses require 12 earned hours or they have prerequisites among courses listed in the curriculum above.

Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration

The Certificate in Arts Administration is designed for individuals with fundamental, entry-level experience in non-profit arts organizations who seek to begin careers or enhance their effectiveness as arts administration professionals. This certificate is ideal for individuals who want advanced credentials and professional connections without the larger time commitment and academic requirements of a master's degree. It consists of 18 credit hours:

ARTA 600 (3) Principles and Practices of Arts Administration
ARTA 610 (3) Leadership, Management, and Organizational Structure
ARTA 650 (3) Arts Administration and the Law
ARTA 620 (3) Marketing the Arts
ARTA 630 (3) Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Fiscal Management
ARTA 640 (3) Sustainability: Funding, Development and Grants

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