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ARTS 1303. Art History Survey I. 3 Hours. [TCCN: ARTS 1303]

Students examine works of art and architecture from the Prehistoric Period to the late Middle Ages in a global perspective.

Department of Art

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The Department of Art offers opportunities for creative students to explore and develop proficiencies in many traditional art forms, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and photography. New and innovative art forms are also promoted in the Department of Art. Digital media courses are offered in graphic design, animation, photography, and studio art. Traditional and new media programs are supported by the Art History program, which provides concepts in aesthetics and art theory from diverse cultures and time periods.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Studio Art 2D with Teaching Certification

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1 MATH 1332 is recommended.  2 ARTS 1303  satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts) as well as the major.   3 Studio majors must take both (one is required in the BFA Core and one in the Major). 4 A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.  5 All minors can be paired with this degree program. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Studio Art 3D with Teaching Certification

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1 MATH 1316 or MATH 1332 is recommended.  2 ARTS 1303 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts) as well as the Major.   3 Studio majors must take both courses (one is required in the BFA Core and one in the Major).  4 A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.  5 All minors can be paired with this degree program. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Graphic Design with Teaching Certification

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1 MATH 1332 is recommended.  2 ARTS 1303 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts) as well as the Major.   3 A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.  4 All minors can be paired with this degree program. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Animation with Teaching Certification

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1 MATH 1332 is recommended.  2 ARTS 1303 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts) as well as the Major.   3 A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.  4 All minors can be paired with this degree program. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Photography with Teaching Certification

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1 MATH 1332  is recommended.  2 ARTS 1303 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts).  3 A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.  4 All minors can be paired with degree program. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Photography

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1 MATH 1332  is recommended. 2 ARTS 1303  satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts). 3 Advanced Photography Electives, select 3 courses to satisfy requirement.  4 A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.  5 All minors can be paired with this degree program.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Graphic Design

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1 MATH 1332  is recommended. 2 ARTS 1303  satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts). 3 A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.  4 All minors can be paired with this degree program. 

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Art

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1 MATH 1332  is recommended. 2 WOLC 2311  &  WOLC 2312  satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and 3 semester credit hours of Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). 3 ARTS 1303  satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts). 4 BA Art majors may minor in Art History or in programs outside of the Department of Art. BA Art majors may not minor in Secondary Education, Graphic Design, Photography, Three-Dimensional Studio Art, or Two-Dimensional Studio Art.  To minor in Art History, a BA Art major must complete all of the requirements of the major, plus at least 12 hours of Art History not included in the major requirements. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Studio Art 2D Track

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1 MATH 1332  is recommended. 2 ARTS 1303  satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts). 3 Studio majors must take both (one is required in the BFA Core and one in the Major). 4 A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours will be needed above the degree program's stated total semester hours. 5 All minors can be paired with this degree program.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Studio Art 3D Track

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1 MATH 1332  is recommended. 2 ARTS 1303  satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts). 3 Studio majors must take both courses (one is required in the BFA Core and one in the Major). 4 A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.  5 All minors can be paired with this degree program. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major Animation

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1   MATH 1332  is recommended. 2 ARTS 1303  satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts). 3 A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours will be needed above the degree program's stated total semester hours. 4 All minors can be paired with degree program.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Theatre-Design and Technology Emphasis

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1 MATH 1332 or MATH 1316  is recommended. 2 Also meets the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts). If utilized for this purpose, additional elective hours in theatre may be taken to fulfill the 120 hours required for the degree. 3 The following courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition / portfolio and interview process. 4 Theatre electives, at least 15 hours must be upper level. 5 A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.