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Art, BA

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University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1301 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
HORT 1231 - Cultivating Plants Credit(s): 2
and
HORT 1131 - Cultivating Plants Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2303 - Introduction to Formal Logic Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
MCOM 1307 - Survey of Mass Communication Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Foundation of Knowledge

The following ARTS courses are common for both the Art, BA and the Art, BFA.

ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3

Art Major for the BA

Required Courses

ARTS 3311 - Color Theory Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3

Art History

Three hours from:

ARTS 4301 - Abstract Expressionism to Postmodern Art History Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4302 - History of Photography, the Print and Related Media Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4303 - Greek and Roman Art History Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4304 - Nineteenth -Century European Art History Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4305 - Renaissance Art History Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4306 - Baroque Art History Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4307 - American Art History Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4308 - Mexican Art History Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4309 - Word Traditions of Art Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4375 - Northern Renaissance Art History Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4376 - History of Design Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4377 - Art History - Imaging the Body Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4378 - Art Historical Parallels in Media Credit(s): 3

Art Studio Concentration

Fifteen hours from one of the following:

Studio Electives

Nine additional hours of Art Studio electives, to be discussed with advisor.

Minor

Select an academic minor with the guidance of an advisor. The minor must contain at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours.

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.

Total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View the In-Residence Requirement, Policy 6.15.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information bulletin page.

Degree Map for Studio Art Ceramics Concentration

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

A. Communication - Speech Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s):3
ARTS 4346 - Advanced Ceramics Credit(s): 3

Spring

ARTS 4346 - Advanced Ceramics Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3311 - Color Theory Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
Art History Option Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4346 - Advanced Ceramics Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

ARTS 4346 - Advanced Ceramics Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 6

Spring

ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3
Any Course Credit(s): 3

Degree Map for Studio Art Digital Media Concentration

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2348 - Digital Art I Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4351 - Digital Media - Time Based Media Credit(s): 3

Spring

HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3311 - Color Theory Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4349 - Digital Media - Interactive Art Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4350 - Digital Media - Motion Graphics Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4348 - Advanced Digital Media Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 6

Senior Year

Fall

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Spring

A. Communication Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3 or any Art Studio Elective
Minor Credit(s): 6

Degree Map for Studio Art Drawing Concentration

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

A. Communication Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3

Spring

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
or
ARTS 4324 - Expressive Drawing Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3311 - Color Theory Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
or
ARTS 4324 - Expressive Drawing Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
or
ARTS 4324 - Expressive Drawing Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
or
ARTS 4324 - Expressive Drawing Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 6

Spring

H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3
Any Course Credit(s): 3

Degree Map for Studio Art Filmmaking Concentration

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2352 - Art Film/Video Production I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3352 - Intermediate Art Film/Video Production Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3352 - Intermediate Art Film/Video Production Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4352 - Advanced Art Film/Video Production Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

ARTS 4352 - Advanced Art Film/Video Production Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3

Spring

ARTS 4352 - Advanced Art Film/Video Production Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3
A. Communication Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3

Summer

ARTS 4353 - Feature Film Production I Credit(s): 3 to 12
ARTS 4354 - Feature Film Production II Credit(s): 3 to 12

Senior Year

Fall

ARTS 4352 - Advanced Art Film/Video Production Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3311 - Color Theory Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Spring

Any Course Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
or
BUSI 1301 - Business Principles Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3

Degree Map for Studio Art Graphic Design Concentration

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2313 - Graphic Design Communications I Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

A. Communication Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4313 - Advanced Graphic Design Communications Credit(s): 3

Spring

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4315 - Graphic Design - Illustration Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3311 - Color Theory Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 6

Summer

ARTS 4376 - History of Design Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4314 - Graphic Design - Typography Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4389 - Graphic Design Communications Cooperative Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
or
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3

Spring

H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3
Any Course Credit(s): 3

Art, BA

University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

F. American History

Six hours from:

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

Foundation of Knowledge

Art Major for the BA

Required Courses

Art History

Art Studio Concentration

Ceramics

Digital Media

Drawing

Filmmaking/Cinematography

Graphic Design

Jewelry

Painting

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

Studio Electives

Minor

General Electives

Total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

In-Residence Requirement

Texas Success Initiative Program

Degree Map for Studio Art Ceramics Concentration

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring

Senior Year

Fall

Spring

Degree Map for Studio Art Digital Media Concentration

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring

Senior Year

Fall

Spring

Degree Map for Studio Art Drawing Concentration

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring