Art Major, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in Art is a liberal arts degree.

A minor is required for students pursuing the B.A. in Art. Art majors may not minor in Studio Art. Art majors may minor in Art History, Theory and Criticism, a distinct academic discipline from Art or Communication Design, although all reside within the Department of Art and share common foundational requirements. Coursework used to meet requirements for the major may not be used to meet requirements for a minor.

B.A. in Art majors are required to meet with an advisor midway through their program to discuss educational goals and selection of a minor; this must be done upon completing 21 credits in the major, inclusive of the 18 hours of foundations courses required for all students in the Department. Additionally, students must have completed their General Studies requirements in Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy at the time of the advising review.

Foundation courses are prerequisites for courses within the Art, Communication Design, and Art History, Theory and Criticism majors. Check each course description for specific prerequisites or corequisites. A grade of “C-” or better is required in each required course before progressing to subsequent courses. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.