Art B.F.A.
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art
College of Visual & Performing Arts
Degree Specific Credits: 75
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Catalog Year: 2018-2019
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | 36 | |
Studio Art Fundamentals | ||
Studio I Courses | ||
Begining Art History And Criticism | ||
| Upper-Division Studio Courses I | 12 | |
| Upper-Division Studio Courses | 12 | |
| Upper-Division Art History | 6 | |
| Upper-Division Art Criticism | 3 | |
| Senior Thesis Capstone | 6 | |
| Teaching Art Track | ||
| Total Hours | 75 | |
Lower-Division Requirements
Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 36 total credits required.
Note: All courses are required unless waived via departmental advanced placement policy.
Studio Art Fundamentals
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ARTZ 105A | Visual Language - Drawing | 3 |
| ARTZ 106A | Visual Language - 2-D Fndtns | 3 |
| ARTZ 108A | Visual Language - 3-D Fndtns | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Studio I Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ARTZ 211A | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTZ 221A | Painting I | 3 |
| ARTZ 231A | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ARTZ 251A | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ARTZ 271A | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ARTZ 284A | Photo I-Techs and Processes | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Beginning Art History And Criticism
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ARTH 200H | Art of World Civilization I | 3 |
| ARTH 201H | Art of World Civilization II | 3 |
| ARTH 250L | Introduction to Art Criticism | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Upper-Division Studio Courses I
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 12 credits of the following courses: | 12 | |
| Drawing II | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Clay and Glaze | ||
| Sculpture II | ||
| Printmaking II | ||
| Photo II-Theory, Crit, Prctice | ||
| The Art of Digital Photography | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Internship | ||
| Advanced Research- Drawing | ||
| Advanced Research- Painting | ||
| Advanced Research- Ceramics | ||
| Advanced Research- Sculpture | ||
| Advanced Research- Printmaking | ||
| Advanced Research- Photography | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Upper-Division Studio Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 12 credits of the following courses: | 12 | |
| Drawing II | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Clay and Glaze | ||
| Sculpture II | ||
| Printmaking II | ||
| Photo II-Theory, Crit, Prctice | ||
| The Art of Digital Photography | ||
| Alternative Process Photog | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Internship | ||
| Advanced Research- Drawing | ||
| Advanced Research- Painting | ||
| Advanced Research- Ceramics | ||
| Advanced Research- Sculpture | ||
| Advanced Research- Printmaking | ||
| Photo I-Techs and Processes | ||
| Advanced Research- Photography | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Upper-Division Art History
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Architectural History I | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Roman and Early Christian Art | ||
| Art of the Renaissance | ||
| Ancient American Art | ||
| Latin American Art | ||
| The History of Women in Art | ||
| 20th Century Art | ||
| Renaissance Theory & Criticism | ||
| Adv Research in Art History | ||
| Advanced Research Art Crit | ||
| African Art | ||
| Spanish Art | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Sem Art Hist & Crit | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Upper-Division Art Criticism
Rule: The following course is required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| ARTH 350 | Contemp Art and Art Criticism | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Senior Thesis Capstone
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ARTZ 494 | Seminar- Professional Practices | 3 |
| ARTZ 499 | Senior Thesis/Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Teaching Art Track
Notes:
- This teaching track contains different/additional course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete the teaching track of a major in a teaching content area plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of the teaching track of a major or minor in that content area.
- To complete this teaching track, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. You do not fill out a major/minor form for graduation or the major/minor/concentration section of the major change form. Approvals for this track must come from the Teaching and Learning Department.
- Tracks will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publications. They are used for advising purposes only. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
Teaching Art Track Requirements
Note: ARTZ 402 must be taken prior to ARTZ 403.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ARTZ 402 | Teaching Art I-- K-12 | 3 |
| ARTZ 403 | Teaching Art II-- K-12 | 3 |
| DANC 497 | Methods: Tchng Movmnt in Schls | 2-3 |
| or THTR 239A | Creative Drama/Dance: K-8 | |
| Total Hours | 8-9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Secondary Teaching Licensure
Note: For endorsement to teach Art, a student also must gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for secondary teaching licensure. For more information, see the Teaching and Learning Department.