Academic Program Requirements

Degree Requirements - 120 Credits
Required Major Core Credits - 17 hours

Complete the following four Freshman Foundation Courses First

• ART 181
• History of Art I (4) (LAC area 3)
• ART 182 History of Art II (4) (LAC area 3)
• ART 183 Art I (3)A
• RT 184 Art II (3)
• ART 234 Drawing I (3)

Note(s): A grade of "B" or higher is required in all emphasis courses; you must retake the course until a "B" is earned. To graduate with a B.A. in Art & Design, all students must receive a 3.0 GPA or higher in all courses in the major, and a 2.8 GPA or higher in all courses in the major.

An exit level Senior Portfolio assessment is required prior to graduation. The portfolio consists of work from the student's concentration area. Students are evaluated on their knowledge and successful demonstration of professional portfolio preparation of art work; art history and cultures; and verbal and written critical analysis.

Senior Portfolio

An exit level Senior Portfolio assessment is required prior to graduation. The portfolio consists of work from the student's concentration area. Students are evaluated on their knowledge and successful demonstration of: professional portfolio preparation of art work, art history and cultures, and verbal and written critical analysis.