Art, B.A.

Major Requirements

The major requires 48 hours as follows:

• MFL 231-232 or 240 Credits: (6)
• ART 131 - Introductory Drawing Credits: (3)
• ART 132 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits: (3)
• ART 136 - Art History Survey I Credits: (3)
• ART 137 - Art History Survey II Credits: (3)
• ART 141 - Life Drawing Credits: (3, R6)
• ART 142 - Three-Dimensional Design Credits: (3)
• ART 416 - Contemporary Art Credits: (3)
• PAR 310 - Philosophy of Art Credits: (3)

Studio emphasis (18 hours), including at least 12 hours at the junior-senior level, or an art history emphasis (18 hours) to include 15 hours in junior-senior art history courses and 3 hours of art electives is required.

Additional Requirements

To complete the program, a total of 30 hours is required, including a second major, minor, or other approved program and general electives. At least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements. Students must earn a grade of C or better in each art course in the major.

Visit the department’s website at http://www.wcu.edu/3313.asp to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.