Fine Arts
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art with Certification as an Art Teacher prepares the student for teaching in the K-12 art classroom. Licensure is through the State of South Carolina.
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General Education |
Semester Hours |
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|---|---|---|
| ACAD 101 | Principles of the Learning Academy |
1 |
| Shared Skills and Proficiencies |
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| Writing and Critical Thinking | ||
| WRIT 101 | Composition |
3 |
| HMXP 102 | Human Experience | 3 |
| CRTW 201 | Critical Reading, Thinking & Writing |
3 |
| Oral Communication | Met in major with ARTE 391 | 0 |
| Technology | Met in major with ARTS 281 | 0 |
| Intensive Writing | Met in major with ARTH 454 | 0 |
| Constitution Requirement | See approved list; may be met with another requirement | 0-3 |
| Physical Activity | See approved list | 1 |
| Thinking Critically Across Disciplines* | ||
| Global Perspectives | Met in major with ARTH 175 |
0 |
| Historical Perspectives | Met in major with ARTH 176 |
0 |
| Introducing Students to Broad Disciplinary Perspectives* |
|
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| Social Science | See approved list; must include 2 designators |
3 |
| 3 hours met with EDCO 200 | ||
| Humanities and Arts | Met in major with ARTH 348 and ARTS 351 |
0 |
| Quantitative Skills and Natural Science | (3 courses) | 9-12 |
| Quantitative Skills | See approved list | (3-8) |
| Natural Science | See approved list; must include one lab science. If 2 courses taken, must be in two different groups: Life, Physical, Earth |
(3-8) |
| Subtotal | 23-29 | |
| *No more than two courses in the major may count toward requirements in these areas |
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| Required Courses in Major |
70 |
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| ARTT 112 | Introduction to Fine Arts |
2 |
| ARTS 101 | Two-Dimensional Design I |
3 |
| ARTS 102 | Three-Dimensional Design I |
3 |
| ARTT 200 | Foundation review |
0 |
| ARTS 120 | Drawing I |
3 |
| ARTS 121 or ARTS 220 | Figure Drawing or Drawing II |
3 |
| ARTS 204 | Three Dimensional Media Studies | 3 |
| ARTS 206 | Two Dimensional Media Studies | 3 |
| ARTS 281 | Digital Studio |
3 |
| ARTS 332 or 355 | Sculpture I, Jewelry and Metals I |
3 |
| ARTS 335 OR | Printmaking: Serigraphy/Screen Processes |
3 |
| ARTS 336 OR | Printmaking: Relief |
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| ARTS 337 OR | Printmaking: Intaglio |
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| ARTS 364 | Digital Photography |
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| ARTS 342 | Painting I |
3 |
| ARTS 351 | Ceramics I |
3 |
| ARTS or ARTH Electives in one designator |
6 |
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| ARTT 300 | Sophomore Portfolio Review |
0 |
| ARTH 175 | Intro to Art Hist Prehistory-Middle Ages |
3 |
| ARTH 176 | Intro to Art Hist Renaissance-Present |
3 |
| ARTH Non-Western Elective | Any non-Western ARTH course |
3 |
| ARTH 348 | Modernism |
3 |
| ARTH 454 | Contemporary Art and Criticism |
3 |
| ARTE 348 | Introduction to Art Education |
3 |
| ARTE 391 | Principles of Teaching Art |
3 |
| ARTE 393 | Senior Capstone Seminar in Art Ed | 1 |
| ARTE 528 | Foundations for Art Education |
3 |
| ARTE 548 | Curriculum Development in Art Ed |
3 |
| Professional Education Sequence |
30 |
|
| EDCO 101* | Developing Observation and Analysis Skills |
1 |
| EDCO 200* | Developmental Sciences and the Context of Poverty |
3 |
| EDCO 201* | Literacy and The English Language Learner | 2 |
| EDCO 202* | Supporting Exceptional & Gifted Learners in the General Ed Classroom | 2 |
| EDCO 220* | Assessment to Meet Diverse Needs |
2 |
| EDCO 305* | Technology in the Classroom |
2 |
| EDCO 350* | Academic & Social Strategies for Establishing Inclusive Classroom Climate |
3 |
| EDCO 401* | Internship I: Understanding Contextual Factors |
1 |
| EDCO 402 | Internship II: Assessment and Instruction, Secondary and K-12 |
9 |
| EDCO 410* | Education in a Democracy | 2 |
| READ 345* or 346* | Content Area Reading/Writing | 3 |
| Total |
123 |
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*A grade of C or better must be earned and cannot be taken on the S/U basis.
Foundation Review Requirements: A review of student proficiency for acceptance in the Department of Fine Arts is required of all Department of Fine Arts majors, except BA-Art History. All must enroll in the Foundation Review (ARTT 200) prior to enrollment in ARTS courses numbered 399and above. Required for first-year Art majors.
For additional degree requirements, please visit the Degree Requirements page.