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Art, B.A.


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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.

Curriculum Guide for Art, B.A. Degree


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Science Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • MFL 231 Credits: (3)
  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • MFL 232 Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (6)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
  • P3 Jr-Sr History Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (6)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 120


Additional Information

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

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