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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 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual 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 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 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
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 BFA

The student interested in Art for the BFA will select either the non-Teaching or Teaching course of study listed below:

Art History

Non-Teaching - Nine hours from:
Teaching - 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

Non-Teaching - Twenty-one hours from one of the following:
Teaching - Twelve hours from one of the following:

Art - non-Teaching

Required Courses

ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3

Studio Studies

Nine hours from a second Art Studio Concentration, to be discussed with advisor.

Art - Teaching

Required Courses

ARTS 2316 - Painting I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2333 - Printmaking I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3361 - Art Education I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3362 - Art Education II: Creative and Human Development Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3363 - Contemporary Issues in Art Education Credit(s): 3

Studio Foundations

Three hours from:

ARTS 2326 - Sculpture I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2341 - Art Metals I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2348 - Digital Art I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2356 - Photography I (fine arts emphasis) Credit(s): 3

Professional Education Courses

SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
SEED 4150 - Assessment for Contemporary Classroom Lab Credit(s): 1
SEED 4250 - Assessment for Diverse and Contemporary Classrooms Credit(s): 2
SEED 4343 - Education in a Global Society Credit(s): 3
SEED 4360 - Motivating and Managing the Active Learning Environment Credit(s): 3

Student Teaching

Three hours from each of the following:

ELED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2 to 12
SEED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in a Secondary Learning Community Credit(s): 2 to 12

Studio Electives

Non-Teaching - Nine additional hours of Art Studio electives, to be discussed with advisor.
Teaching - Six additional hours of Art Studio electives, to be discussed with advisor.

BFA Exhibition

Complete with a grade of “P”.

ARTS 4096 - B.F.A. Exhibition Credit(s): 0

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 HOP policy 02-214.

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 2346 - Ceramics I 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
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4346 - Advanced Ceramics Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4346 - Advanced Ceramics Credit(s): 3

Spring

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4346 - Advanced Ceramics Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2000 Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4346 - Advanced Ceramics Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4346 - Advanced Ceramics Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4346 - Advanced Ceramics Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3

Spring

A. Communication Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4096 - B.F.A. Exhibition Credit(s): 0

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 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I 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
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4350 - Digital Media - Motion Graphics Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4349 - Digital Media - Interactive Art Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4348 - Advanced Digital Media Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4350 - Digital Media - Motion Graphics Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 6

Spring

ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3
A. Communication Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4349 - Digital Media - Interactive Art Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4096 - B.F.A. Exhibition Credit(s): 0

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 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
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2326 - Sculpture I Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4327 - Advanced Sculpture - Casting Credit(s): 3

Spring

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4328 - Advanced Sculpture - Installation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2000 Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4326 - Advanced Sculpture Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4326 - Advanced Sculpture Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4327 - Advanced Sculpture - Casting Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3

Spring

A. Communication Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4326 - Advanced Sculpture Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4096 - B.F.A. Exhibition Credit(s): 0

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
ARTS 2000 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
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society 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

Junior Year

Fall

ARTS 4352 - Advanced Art Film/Video Production Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3

Spring

ARTS 4352 - Advanced Art Film/Video Production Credit(s): 3
or
ARTS 3353 - Film-Video Editing Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3

Summer

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

Senior Year

Fall

ARTS 4378 - Art Historical Parallels in Media Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
A. Communication Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Spring

ARTS 4352 - Advanced Art Film/Video Production Credit(s): 3
or
ARTS 3353 - Film-Video Editing Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture 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
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) 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

ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4313 - Advanced Graphic Design Communications Credit(s): 3

Spring

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4315 - Graphic Design - Illustration Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2000 Credit(s): 3
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
ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4389 - Graphic Design Communications Cooperative Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4313 - Advanced Graphic Design Communications Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3

Spring

A. Communication Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4389 - Graphic Design Communications Cooperative Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4096 - B.F.A. Exhibition Credit(s): 0

Degree Map for Studio Art Jewelry 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
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2341 - Art Metals I Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4341 - Advanced Art Metals - Jewelry Credit(s): 3

Spring

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4341 - Advanced Art Metals - Jewelry Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2000 Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4341 - Advanced Art Metals - Jewelry Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4341 - Advanced Art Metals - Jewelry Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4341 - Advanced Art Metals - Jewelry Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3

Spring

A. Communication Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4341 - Advanced Art Metals - Jewelry Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4096 - B.F.A. Exhibition Credit(s): 0

Degree Map for Studio Art Painting 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
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2316 - Painting I Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3316 - Figure Painting Credit(s): 3

Spring

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4316 - Advanced Painting Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2000 Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3316 - Figure Painting Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4316 - Advanced Painting Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3316 - Figure Painting Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3

Spring

A. Communication Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4316 - Advanced Painting Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4096 - B.F.A. Exhibition Credit(s): 0

Degree Map for Studio Art Photography 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
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2356 - Photography I (fine arts emphasis) Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3356 - Digital Photography Credit(s): 3

Spring

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4302 - History of Photography, the Print and Related Media Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3357 - Photographic Lighting Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2000 Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS Photo Elective Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
ARTS Photo Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS Photo Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3

Spring

A. Communication Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
ARTS Photo Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4096 - B.F.A. Exhibition Credit(s): 0

Degree Map for Studio Art Printmaking 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
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2356 - Photography I (fine arts emphasis) Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3356 - Digital Photography Credit(s): 3

Spring

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4302 - History of Photography, the Print and Related Media Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3357 - Photographic Lighting Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2000 Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS Photo Elective Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
ARTS Photo Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS Photo Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3

Spring

A. Communication Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
ARTS Photo Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4096 - B.F.A. Exhibition Credit(s): 0

Degree Map for Studio Art Sculpture 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
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2326 - Sculpture I Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

ARTS 4323 - Figure Drawing Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4300 - History of Modern Art Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4327 - Advanced Sculpture - Casting Credit(s): 3

Spring

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4328 - Advanced Sculpture - Installation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2000 Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4326 - Advanced Sculpture Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4326 - Advanced Sculpture Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4394 - Undergraduate Art Studio Practicum Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

ARTS 3000 - 4000 Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4327 - Advanced Sculpture - Casting Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4392 - Professional Practices in Art Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3

Spring

A. Communication Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4000 History Elective Credit(s): 3
Art Studio Elective Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4326 - Advanced Sculpture Credit(s): 3
ARTS 4096 - B.F.A. Exhibition Credit(s): 0

Art, BFA

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 BFA

Art History

Art Studio Concentration

Ceramics

Digital Media

Drawing

Filmmaking/Cinematography

Graphic Design

Jewelry

Painting

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

Art - non-Teaching

Required Courses

Studio Studies

Art - Teaching

Required Courses

Studio Foundations

Professional Education Courses

Student Teaching

Studio Electives

BFA Exhibition

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