Art
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| or | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| College Composition III: Persuasive Writing | ||
| Speech Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Mathematics in Society | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Lab Science | ||
| Select two of the following, one must come from the Natural and Physical Sciences category | 8 | |
| Natural and Physical Sciences (ND:LABSC) | ||
| Concepts of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Zoology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science | ||
| The Earth Through Time | ||
| Concepts of Physics | ||
| Introductory Astronomy | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| Additional Sciences (ND:SCI) | ||
| Cognition and Brain Science | ||
| Technology, Engineering, and Design | ||
| Technology Solutions for Society | ||
| Wellness | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Concepts of Fitness and Wellness | ||
| Introduction to Stress Management | ||
| Computer Science and Literacy | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Information Security | ||
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems 1 | ||
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
| Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
| Social Implications of Computer Technology 1 | ||
| Discovering Computing | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Literacies | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Bible as Literature | ||
| Mythology | ||
| Women and Literature | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage | ||
| Ethics and Philosophy of Science | ||
| 1st Year Spanish I | ||
| 1st Year Spanish II | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish I | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Arts | ||
| Art and Music | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| History of Craft | ||
| Fine Arts and Aesthetics | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| World Music | ||
| History of Popular/Rock Music | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Understanding Media and Social Change | ||
| Human Communication | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| United States to 1877 | ||
| United States to Present | ||
| World Civilizations to 1500 | ||
| World Civilizations since 1500 | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| Native American Studies | ||
| American National Government | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Additional Humanities or Social Science | ||
| Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following: | 2 | |
| Two-Dimensional Design | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Photography I | ||
| Survey of Geography | ||
| Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
| Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
| Valkyries | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Athletic Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Planetarium Science | ||
| Theatre Practicum | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
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Course satisfies the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ART 120 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 122 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 130 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 150 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 170 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 180 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 230 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 265 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 309 | Art Business | 3 |
| ART 491 | Visual Arts Seminar | 2 |
| ART 492 | Visual Arts Capstone | 2 |
| Select 4 classes in Art History from the following: 1 | 12 | |
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| History of Craft | ||
| Art History III | ||
| History of Graphic Design | ||
| Art History IV | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 21 hours from the following: | 21 | |
| Introduction to Digital Media | ||
| Graphic Design I | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Digital Imaging I | ||
| Digital Illustration I | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Sculpture II | ||
| Printmaking II | ||
| Photography II | ||
| Ceramics III | ||
| Painting III | ||
| Drawing III | ||
| Sculpture III | ||
| Printmaking III | ||
| Photography III | ||
| VCSU CSA Internship | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Advanced Research Studio | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Internship | ||
| Innovation and Engineering Design | ||
| Design for Engineering | ||
| Technology and Engineering II | ||
| Total Credits | 67 | |
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Students may take one Art History as an elective
Total General Education Requirement 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 67 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs
For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.
Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ART 122 | 3 | ART 124 | 3 |
| ART 150 or 180 | 3 | ART 130 | 3 |
| ENGL 110 (Gen Ed) | 3 | ENGL 120 or 125 (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| Social Science (Gen Ed) | 3 | Lab Science (Gen Ed) | 4 |
| Computer Science and Literacy (Gen Ed) | 3 | Speech Communication (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| UNIV 150 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ART 150 or 180 | 3 | ART 120 or 170 | 3 |
| ART 230 | 3 | ART 265 | 3 |
| Art History Selection | 3 | Art History Selection | 3 |
| MATH 104 (Gen Ed) | 3 | Lab Science (Gen Ed) | 4 |
| Social Science (Gen Ed) | 3 | Wellness (Gen Ed) | 2 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed) | 2 | ART 120 or 170 | 3 |
| Art Elective | 6 | ART 309 | 3 |
| Art History Selection | 3 | ART 491 | 2 |
| Literacies (Gen Ed) | 3 | Art and Music (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| Art Elective | 3 | ||
| Art History Selection | 3 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Additional Elective | 6 | Additional Elective | 9 |
| Art Elective | 9 | ART 492 | 2 |
| Art Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 122 | |||
Please note: This plan is intended for general information only. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.
Learning Outcomes
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Students will demonstrate proficiency in the studio arts.
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Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in professional skills leading to careers in the arts-related or nonprofit sector.
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Students will demonstrate an awareness of the social impact of art by contributing to the cultural environment of the campus and community.
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of historical and contemporary world art dialogues.
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Students will demonstrate professional preparedness.