Art, B.A. - Course Requirements
Graphic Design, Pre-Art Therapy, Studio Art, Art Education (K-12 Certification)
Learning Outcomes
The successful Student will be able to:
- Ability to articulate safe art making practices.
- Articulate knowledge of theories, concepts and historical achievements in art making.
- Demonstrate a measurable degree of technical skill in image making.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret visual images.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze visual art within theoretical and cultural contexts including the ability to interpret the visual imagery of diverse cultures, religions, ethnicities and political philosophies.
- Demonstrate the ability to express one’s personal vision through image making.
Requirements
Core Curriculum: BA Requirements (credits) 45
Graphic Design Track
All track requirements must be taken in addition to the core curriculum requirements: 66.
- ARTS 102 Art Appreciation 3
- ARTS 202 Digital Design 3
- ARTS 212 Web Design & E-Commerce 3
- ARTS 213 Art History: Ancient to Renaissance 3
- ARTS 214 Art History: Renaissance to Modern 3
- ARTS 223 Two-Dimensional Design 3
- ARTS 225 Drawing and Composition 3
- ARTS 230 Elements of Typography 3
- ARTS 315 Graphic Design 3
- ARTS 316 Digital Photography 3
- ARTS 317 Computer Illustration 3
- ARTS 318 Graphic Design II 3
- ARTS 319 Painting I 3
- ARTS 323 Printmaking I 3
- ARTS 325 Seminar in Art History 3
- ARTS 330 Digital Photography II 3
- ARTS 350 Internship 3
- ARTS 327 Advanced Studio Art III 3
- ARTS 427 Research Seminar 3
- ARTS 428 Independent Project 3
Communications courses
COMM 115 Communications and Culture 3
Three credits of art electives chosen from among the following:
Course ID | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ARTS 210, 211 | Watercolor I, II | 3 |
ARTS 217, 218 | Sculpture I, II | 3 |
ARTS 221 | Introduction to Art Therapy | 3 |
ARTS 224 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
ARTS 320 | Painting II | 3 |
ARTS 321, 322 | Ceramics I, II | 3 |
ARTS 324 | Printmaking II | 3 |
ARTS 499 | Special Topics | 3 |
Four (4) Free Elective Courses | 12 |
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of comprehensive exam.
- Portfolio presentation.
- Senior exhibition.
Graphic Design Track – Marketing Specialization
All track requirements must be taken in addition to the core curriculum requirements: 75.
- ARTS 102 Art Appreciation 3
- ARTS 202 Digital Design 3
- ARTS 212 Web Design & E-Commerce 3
- ARTS 213 Art History: Ancient to Renaissance 3
- ARTS 214 Art History: Renaissance to Modern 3
- ARTS 223 Two-Dimensional Design 3
- ARTS 225 Drawing and Composition 3
- ARTS 230 Elements of Typography 3
- ARTS 315 Graphic Design 3
- ARTS 316 Digital Photography 3
- ARTS 317 Computer Illustration 3
- ARTS 318 Graphic Design II 3
- ARTS 319 Painting I 3
- ARTS 323 Printmaking I 3
- ARTS 325 Seminar in Art History 3
- ARTS 327 Advanced Studio Art III 3
- ARTS 330 Digital Photography II 3
- ARTS 350 Internship 3
- ARTS 427 Research Seminar 3
- ARTS 428 Independent Project 3
Business and Professional Studies – Marketing courses
Course ID | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
BUSA 100 | Intro to Business | 3 |
MNMK 312 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MNMK 316 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
MNMK 405 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
MNMK 406 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
MNMK 410 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
Other Requirements
- COMM 115 Communication & Culture 3
- One (41) Free Elective Course 3
- Successful completion of comprehensive exam.
- Portfolio presentation.
- Senior exhibition.
Graphic Design Track – Social Media Specialization
All track requirements must be taken in addition to the core curriculum requirements: 75.
- ARTS 102 Art Appreciation 3
- ARTS 202 Digital Design 3
- ARTS 212 Web Design & E-Commerce 3
- ARTS 213 Art History: Ancient to Renaissance 3
- ARTS 214 Art History: Renaissance to Modern 3
- ARTS 223 Two-Dimensional Design 3
- ARTS 225 Drawing and Composition 3
- ARTS 230 Elements of Typography 3
- ARTS 315 Graphic Design 3
- ARTS 316 Digital Photography 3
- ARTS 317 Computer Illustration 3
- ARTS 318 Graphic Design II 3
- ARTS 319 Painting I 3
- ARTS 323 Printmaking I 3
- ARTS 325 Seminar in Art History 3
- ARTS 327 Advanced Studio Art III 3
- ARTS 330 Digital Photography II 3
- ARTS 350 Internship 3
- ARTS 427 Research Seminar 3
- ARTS 428 Independent Project 3
Business and Professional Studies – Marketing courses
MNMK 316 Digital Marketing 3
Communications courses
Course ID | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
COMM 115 | Communication & Culture | 3 |
COMM 205 | Innovative Media | 3 |
COMM 245 | Branding | 3 |
COMM 250 | Social Media Strategy | 3 |
COMM 410 | Social Media Analytics | 3 |
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of comprehensive exam.
- Portfolio presentation.
- Senior exhibition.
Pre-Art Therapy Track
All track requirements must be taken in addition to the core curriculum
- ARTS 102 Art Appreciation 3
- ARTS 213 Art History: Ancient to Renaissance 3
- ARTS 214 Art History: Renaissance to Modern 3
- ARTS 217 Sculpture I 3
- ARTS 221 Introduction to Art Therapy 3
- ARTS 223 Two-Dimensional Design 3
- ARTS 224 Three-Dimensional Design 3
- ARTS 225 Drawing and Composition 3
- ARTS 226 Drawing from the Model 3
- ARTS 319 Painting I3ARTS 321 Ceramics I 3
- ARTS 325 or 326 Seminars in Art History 3
- ARTS 350 Internship 3
- ARTS 327 Advanced Studio Art III 3
- ARTS 427 Research Seminar 3
- Psychology (12 credits)
- PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology 3
- PSYC 206 Child and Adolescent Development 3
- PSYC 345 Psychopathology 3
Psychology Elective (May not be PSYC 208) 3
Six credits of art electives chosen from among the following:
Course ID | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ARTS 210 | Watercolor I | 3 |
ARTS 212 | Web Design & E-Commerce | 3 |
ARTS 218 | Sculpture II | 3 |
ARTS 230 | Elements of Typography | 3 |
ARTS 315 | Graphic Design | 3 |
ARTS 316 | Digital Photography | 3 |
ARTS 317 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
ARTS 318 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
ARTS 320 | Painting II | 3 |
ARTS 322 | Ceramics II | 3 |
ARTS 323 | Printmaking I | 3 |
ARTS 324 | Printmaking II | 3 |
ARTS 330 | Digital Photography | 3 |
ARTS 499 | Special Topics | 3 |
Four (4) Free Elective Courses 12
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of comprehensive exam in Art Therapy, Art History.
- Portfolio presentation.
Studio Art Track
All track requirements must be taken in addition to the core curriculum.
Requirements: 39
Course | Credits |
|---|---|
ARTS 102 Art Appreciation | 3 |
ARTS 213 Art History: Ancient to Renaissance | 3 |
ARTS 214 Art History: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
ARTS 217 Sculpture I | 3 |
ARTS 223 Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
ARTS 224 Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
ARTS 225 Drawing and Composition | 3 |
ARTS 226 Drawing from the Model | 3 |
ARTS 319 Painting I | 3 |
ARTS 325 or 326 Seminars in Art History | 3 |
ARTS 327 Advanced Studio Art III | 3 |
ARTS 350 Internship | 3 |
ARTS 427 Research Seminar | 3 |
ARTS 428 Independent Project | 3 |
Twelve credits of art electives chosen from among the following | |
ARTS 210, 211 Watercolor I, II | 3, 3 |
ARTS 212Web Design & E-Commerce | 3 |
ARTS 218 Sculpture II | 3 |
ARTS 221 Introduction to Art Therapy | 3 |
ARTS 230 Elements of Typography | 3 |
ARTS 315 Graphic Design | 3 |
ARTS 316 Digital Photography | 3 |
ARTS 317 Computer Illustration | 3 |
ARTS 318 Graphic Design II | 3 |
ARTS 320 Painting II | 3 |
ARTS 321, 322 Ceramics I, II | 3, 3 |
ARTS 323, 324 Printmaking I, II | 3, 3 |
ARTS 330 Digital Photography | 3 |
ARTS 499 Special Topics | 3 |
Eight (8) Free Elective Courses 24
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of comprehensive exam.
- Portfolio presentation.
- Senior exhibition.