The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in studio art. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.

Credits to Graduate with a BA in Studio Art

120
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required. Additionally up to 12 credits may be taken in a foreign language.

Credits for Major in Studio Art

57
To complete the major, 57 credits are required. 30 credits are in studio art and 9 credits in art history. 15 elective credits are taken in studio and 3 elective credits in art history.

General Education Credits Required for a BA in Studio Art

30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.

First Year

Course Credits
FYS 0952-110
First Year Seminar
General Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-101/126¹
Select 1 course from above
BA Studio Art/General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
ART 0104-105
Drawing I
BA Studio Art/General Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-190²
Introduction Art Seminar
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
Information Literacy Elective
1 of 1 course
General Education Requirement
3 credits
15-16 credits

¹101-Fundamentals of 2D design; 126-3D Design

²Also offered in the spring semester

Course Credits
ENG 0122-107
Art & Craft of Writing
General Education  Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-101/126¹
Select 1 course from above
BA Studio Art/General Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-106
Drawing II
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-117/241³
Select 1 course from above
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
Quant Reasoning Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
15-16 credits

¹101-Fundamentals of 2D design; 126-3D Design

³117- Printmaking I; 241-Intro Digital Imaging

Second Year

Course Credits
Foreign Language Course⁴
Level I
BA Studio Art/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Quant Reasoning Course
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
ARH 0111-196
Art & The World I
BA  Studio Art/General Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-275/256
Select 1 course from above
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-117/241³
Select 1 course from above
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
 15-16 credits

³117- Printmaking I; 241-Intro Digital Imaging

Students may elect to take language competency exam.

275-Color:Theory & Practice; 256- Intro Photography

Course Credits
Foreign Language Course
Level II
BA Studio Art/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Math, Computing & Logic Elective
Select 1 course
General  Education Requirement
3-4 credits
ARH 0111-197
Art & The World II
BA Studio Art/General Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-275/256⁵
Select 1 course from above
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
Humanities Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
 15 credirs

⁵275-Color:Theory & Practice; 256- Intro Photography

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Third Year

Course Credits
ARH 0111-252
Modern Art
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
Studio Art Elective
Select 1 course
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
Foreign Language Course
Level III
BA Studio Art/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Art History Elective
Select 1 course
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
Natural Science Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
15-16 credits
Course Credits
Studio Art Elective
Select 1 course
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
Humanities Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Foreign Language Course
Level IV
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
Social Science Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
ART Elective
Sculpture I /Painting I
BA Studio Art Recommendation
3 credits
15 credits

Fourth Year

Course Credits
ART 0104-499
Senior Portfolio (Capstone)
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
ART Elective
Sculpture I /Painting I
BA Studio Art Recommendation
3 credits
Social Science Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Communication Elective
Select 1 course: Written
General Education Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits
Course Credits
ART 0104-402
Senior Thesis II
BA Studio Art Recommendation
3 credits
Studio Art Elective
Select 1 course
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
Studio Art Elective
Select 1 course
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits
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