Arts B.A.
The Bachelor of Art (BA) in Art is a one hundred twenty (120) hour degree program. The BA in Art is the perfect degree for students whose educational goals include broader exploration of the University’s academic resources as well as their desire for a rigorous program in art and design. The BA program does not emphasize the usual disciplinary distinctions but focuses on the creative skills that are common to all of these practices. The goal is not to train masters of particular materials (paint, clay, computers, etc), but to provide a broad base of technical and conceptual skills that can be applied to a wide range of creative activities.
Creative process, critical thinking, project development, community engagement and collaboration are as important as technical skill development. The BA degree is well-suited to students who plan to complete two undergraduate degrees; to students who anticipate graduate or professional school not directly related to art and design;
to students whose interests in art and design and other educational pursuits are equally strong; or to those students who wish to integrate other educational pursuits with their visually creative work.
University Studies Courses (43 sh)
See the University Studies Requirements http://catalog.tamu-commerce.acalog.com/content.php?catoid=12&
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Required Courses:
- ART 110 - Drawing I Hours: 3
- ART 111 - Two-Dimensional Design and Color Theory Hours: 3
- ART 112 - Drawing II Hours: 3 OR ART 213 - Figure Drawing Hours: 3
- ART 140 - Three-Dimensional Design and Color Theory Hours: 3
- ART 141 - Intro to Shop Safety Hours: 1
- PHO 111 - Introduction to Digital Media Hours: 3
- ART 1303 - History of Art I Hours: 3 *Also counts for University Studies Visual and Performing Arts requirement
- ART 1304 - History of Art II Hours: 3
- ART 404 - Contemporary Issues Hours: 3
- ART 405 - History of Modern Art Hours: 3
6 hours from the following:
- ART 211 - Introduction to Visual Communication Hours: 3
- ART 227 - Sophomore Studio: Introduction to Painting Hours: 3
- ART 240 - Sophomore Studio: Introduction to Sculpture Hours: 3
- ART 250 - Sophomore Studio: Introduction to Ceramics Hours: 3
Plus additional
- 18 semester hours advanced ART and PHO courses Hours: 18
Total Art and Photography courses: 52 Semester hours.
Required Support Courses:
Foreign Language: Completion of at least 12 semester hours (4 courses) in one foreign language, or 6 sh above the elementary courses if 2 units of high school credit in the language have been submitted as a part of the regular university admission requirements, or complete 3 semester hours if she presents 3 or 4 high school credits.
Electives:
- 13-19 sh (12 must be advanced hrs) outside of ART to equal 120 total hours.
