Visual Arts (B.A.)

The Visual Arts Major is most suited for students seeking a diversified academic experience combined with a focus in art. Approximately one-third of the curriculum is based in studio courses and two-thirds in general education subjects, allowing students to explore their studio concentration within the context of a broad liberal arts education. 

Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.

For details about this program, including program description, admission requirements, and contact information, click here. 

Degree Requirements Overview

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
SEEDS General Education Requirements		24-27
New Student Seminar		1
Major Requirements		57-60
Free Electives		38-32
Total Credits		120

Major Requirements

Upper Level Major Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ARED 463	Art in the Community	3
ARGS 480	Field Trip in Studio	2-8
ARST 305	Commercial Photography	3
ARST 308	Aural Electronics	3
ARST 309	Art and Games	3
ARST 321	Ceramics and Digital Prototyping	3
ARST 322	Visual Programming	3
ARST 450	Professional Practices in the Visual Arts (only available as an elective if COED 401 has been completed in the Program Core.)	3
ENTR 301	Creating Your Startup Business Model	3
ENTR 360	Advanced Innovation and Digitally Mediated Making	3
ENTR 460	Applied Digital Innovation Design, and Lean Fabrication	3

New Student Seminar

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Students in the Adult Learner program must take GNED 100.
Complete one course from the following. Some courses may be restricted by major. Consult with an academic advisor.		1
ADVS 198	Pathways to Success
CHEM 190	Freshman Seminar in Chemistry
FYS 100	First Year Seminar
GNED 100	Adult Academic Success Seminar
GNED 199	New Student Seminar
HPEM 199	Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education
IDS 155	Pathways to Adult Learning
JUST 199	New Student Seminar
MATH 102	New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences
MUGN 199	Freshman Seminar for Music Majors
NURS 199	Introduction to Nursing
POLS 199	Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law

SEEDS General Education Requirements

Click here for a list of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Foundations
Effective Writing I
Complete one Effective Writing I course.		3
Effective Writing II
Complete one Effective Writing II course.		3
Interactive Communication
Complete one Interactive Communication course.		3
Quantitative Reasoning
Complete one Quantitative Reasoning course.		3
Political and Civic Life
Complete one Political and Civic Life course.		3
World Language
Complete two sequential classes in one World Language when starting at the Beginner I or Beginner II level. Complete one class when starting at the Intermediate/Advanced Level.		3-6
Exploration
Complete one course from four different Exploration categories.		6
Analyzing Cultures and Societies
Creative Expression
Fulfilled by ARFD 100 in the major.
Ethical Inquiry
Historical Thinking
Literary and Artistic Analysis
Fulfilled by VIST 106 in the major.
Scientific Reasoning
Total Credits		24-27

Recommended Roadmap to Program of Study Completion

This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their program of study requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and must be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.