Fine Arts B.F.A.
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art
College of Visual & Perf Arts
Degree Specific Credits: 75
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Catalog Year: 2017-2018
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 | |
| 18 Additional Upper Division (300-400 Level) Credits | 18 | |
Art Education Licensure Requirements | ||
| Senior Thesis Capstone | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 93 | |
Lower Division Requirements
Rule: All Courses Are Required Unless Waived Via Departmental Advanced Placement Policy
Note: Students seeking the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Art must complete 36 credits of lower division art courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Art Fundamentals | 9 | |
| Beginning Art History | 6 | |
| Introductory Art Criticism | 3 | |
| Photography | 3 | |
| Ceramics | 3 | |
| Printmaking | 3 | |
| Sculpture | 3 | |
| Painting | 3 | |
| Drawing | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
36 Total Credits Required
Studio Art Fundamentals
Rule: All Courses Required Unless Waived Via Deaprtmental Advanced Placement Policy
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Rule: All Courses Required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Rule: All Courses Required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
ARTZ 311 | Drawing II | |
ARTZ 321 | Painting II | |
ARTZ 331 | Ceramics II | |
ARTZ 335 | Clay and Glaze | |
ARTZ 351 | Sculpture II | |
ARTZ 371 | Printmaking II | |
ARTZ 384 | Photo II-Theory, Crit, Prctice | |
ARTZ 385 | The Art of Digital Photography | |
ARTZ 391 | Special Topics | |
ARTZ 398 | Internship | |
ARTZ 410 | Advanced Research- Drawing | |
ARTZ 420 | Advanced Research- Painting | |
ARTZ 430 | Advanced Research- Ceramics | |
ARTZ 451 | Advanced Research- Sculpture | |
ARTZ 470 | Advanced Research- Printmaking | |
ARTZ 486 | Advanced Research- Photography | |
ARTZ 491 | Special Topics | |
ARTZ 492 | Independent Study | |
ARTZ 498 | Internship | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Upper Division Studio Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
ARTZ 311 | Drawing II | |
ARTZ 321 | Painting II | |
ARTZ 331 | Ceramics II | |
ARTZ 335 | Clay and Glaze | |
ARTZ 351 | Sculpture II | |
ARTZ 371 | Printmaking II | |
ARTZ 384 | Photo II-Theory, Crit, Prctice | |
ARTZ 385 | The Art of Digital Photography | |
ARTZ 388 | Alternative Process Photog | |
ARTZ 391 | Special Topics | |
ARTZ 398 | Internship | |
ARTZ 410 | Advanced Research- Drawing | |
ARTZ 420 | Advanced Research- Painting | |
ARTZ 430 | Advanced Research- Ceramics | |
ARTZ 451 | Advanced Research- Sculpture | |
ARTZ 470 | Advanced Research- Printmaking | |
ARTZ 284A | Photo I-Techs and Processes | |
ARTZ 486 | Advanced Research- Photography | |
ARTZ 491 | Special Topics | |
ARTZ 492 | Independent Study | |
ARTZ 498 | Internship | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Upper Division Art History
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
ARTH 333H | Architectural History I | |
ARTH 391 | Special Topics | |
ARTH 407 | Roman and Early Christian Art | |
ARTH 425 | Art of the Renaissance | |
ARTH 433H | Ancient American Art | |
ARTH 434 | Latin American Art | |
ARTH 436 | The History of Women in Art | |
ARTH 440 | 20th Century Art | |
ARTH 450 | Renaissance Theory & Criticism | |
ARTH 458 | Adv Research in Art History | |
ARTH 459 | Advanced Research Art Crit | |
ARTH 464 | African Art | |
ARTH 465 | Spanish Art | |
ARTH 491 | Special Topics | |
ARTH 494 | Sem Art Hist & Crit | |
ARTH 498 | Internship | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Upper Division Art Criticism
Rule: The following course is required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 350 | Contemp Art and Art Criticism | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Art Education Licensure Requirements
Rule: The Art Education Licensure is earned through taking classes in both the School of Art and the Phyllis J. Washingon College of Education and Human Sciences. Students complete their BA or BFA in Art in conjunction with courses required from the College of Education. A student must be accepted into the College of Education.
Note: Montana Teaching Certification in Art K-12 requires a BA or BFA in Art with a specialization in Art Education, which extends beyond the 120-credit limit, or an MA in Curriculum and Instruction with the required undergraduate credits for teacher certification in art. Students earning a BA or a BFA in Art must also take ARTZ 402, ARTZ 403 as well as THTR 239A or DANC 497College of Education and Human Sciences degree builder for more details.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTZ 402 | Teaching Art I-- K-12 | 3 |
| ARTZ 403 | Teaching Art II-- K-12 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Senior Thesis Capstone
Rule: All courses are required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTZ 494 | Seminar- Professional Practices | 3 |
| ARTZ 499 | Senior Thesis/Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Teaching Art Track
Individuals interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete a degree in the content area they want to teach plus the teacher preparation program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Individuals must complete the teaching major/teaching track within that degree program, which may contain different course requirements than the academic major since the sequence of courses is designed to meet state standards. Upon completion of the degree program with the teaching track and the secondary licensure program, one will be eligible for a standard Montana teaching license in this content area.
To sign up for this option, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. Do not fill out a major/minor form for graduation or the major/minor/concentration section of the major change form. Approvals for this option must come from the Teaching and Learning Department.
Tracks will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publication and are used for advising purposes only. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
Art Education Courses
Rule: All courses are required.
Note: ARTZ 402 must be taken prior to ARTZ 403. Students can choose to take either DANC 497 or THTR 239A
Minimum Required Grade: C Note: Students must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program and complete all of the professional education licensure requirements. See the Department of Teaching and Learning
in the College of Education and Human Sciences for more information. A major or minor GPA of 2.75 is required to be eligible for student teaching.
Code Title Hours 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
Teaching Licensure Requirements