Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 303 Language Courses Required to fulfill theBA Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements in this catalog and complete Option l - Foreign Language listed under Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees. In addition, students must fulfill 24 credit hours within the chosen science field requiredfor the minor. Minors include: Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology, Math, Psychology, Anthropology, Information Systems and Technologies, Economics, Nutrition Education. Art (BFA) Areas of Emphasis • 2D Media (drawing, painting, printmaking) • 3D Media (ceramics, sculpture, small metals) • Photography • Graphic Design (graphic design in print/interactive media) • Art Education • Program Prerequisite: Completion of Foundation courses followed by portfolio review (refer to the BFA Admission Requirements below). • Minor: Not required. • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for all majors and minors (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. Of this total, 75 credit hours are required for the BFA degree. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required by the university for graduation (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement All Art majors and minors should interview with the department chair/advisor early in their course of study. Call the Department of Visual Arts at 801-626-6455 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) BFA Admission Requirements All Art majors must first declare a Major (program of study - see Enrollment Services and Information) with the department secretary. Once the Foundation courses have been completed, students can apply for admission to the BFA degree program. BFA reviews are held twice each year by the visual arts faculty. Information regarding upcoming reviews is available in the visual arts office (KVAC103). If not admitted to BFA level study, students may reapply in subsequent semesters. After admittance, students plan their studio elective classes in consultation with the department chair and a faculty advisor from the chosen emphasis area. Students who select the Art Education emphasis must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education department). General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Fine Arts requirements. The following Foundation/elective courses will also fulfill general education requirements in the creative arts category: ARTH 1090 and ARTH 1100. Course Requirements for the BFA Foundation Courses (27 credit hours) see Department of Visual Arts. Note: For the Art History foundation course, Art Education Composite majors must select either ARTH 3040 or ARTH 3050 (prerequisite ARTH 1100 CA). Note: For the Graphic Design emphasis, ARTH 3451 is required. It may help to satisfy either the Art History Electives category or the Studio Focus category within the emphasis area. Required Studio Distribution (9 credit hours) Select one of the following: • ART 2200 - Introduction to Printmaking Credits: (3) • ART 2600 - Painting I Credits: (3) Select one of the following: • ART 2310 - Introduction to Ceramic Art Credits: (3) • ART 2700 - Sculpture I Credits: (3) Select one of the following: • ART 2250 - Foundations of Photography: Black & White/Analog Credits: (3) • ART 2450 - Foundations of Photography: Color/Digital Credits: (3) • ART 3430 - Typography and Publication Design Credits: (3) Other Required Courses (3-12 credit hours depending upon emphasis) Required for all emphases except Graphic Design • ART 3085 - Critical Issues in Art Credits: (3) • ART 3995 - BFA Seminar Credits: (3) • ART 4990 - BFA Thesis Credits: (3) (includes senior exhibit) Required for Graphic Design emphasis • ART 4410 - Design Seminar Credits: (3) Additional Requirements for Art Education emphasis • ART 3515 - Art Methods and Resources for Secondary Teachers I [Art Methods I] Credits: (3) (see note under emphasis section) • ART 3520 - Art Methods and Resources for Secondary Teachers II [Art Methods II] Credits: (3) Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog