Art, B.A.
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Major: | Art |
| Specializations: | Art History Art Teaching Pre-Art Therapy Studio Art |
| Minor: | Art |
| Department: | Art and Design Building 82, Room 253 850-474-2045 http://uwf.edu/art |
| College: | Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
| CIP Code: | 50.0701 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The B.A. in Art is awarded to students in four areas of specialization: Studio Art, Pre-Art Therapy, Art Teaching, and Art History. Within the Studio Art Specialization, students can elect concentrations in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, and Ceramics, as well as New and Mixed Media. For students in Art History, the capstone is Theory and Methods in Art History (ARH 4930). Students planning to teach art in public schools should elect the Art Teaching Specialization. Students in Pre-Art Therapy should seek a more generalized and well-rounded experience of artistic media and processes with an emphasis on color, narrative art, figurative work, and ceramics. Pre-Art Therapy students will also need to complete a field experience.
Program Requirements
In addition to the University’s general requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Art must meet the requirements listed below.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses that are identified as common prerequisites, major, or major-related.
Art History Specialization
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the Mathematics Pathways catalog page. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Mathematical Thinking in Context | ||
| MGF 1130 | Mathematical Thinking | 3 |
| MGF 1131 | Mathematics in Context | 3 |
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisites Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ARH 2050 | Western Art Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period * | 3 |
| ARH 2051 | Western Art Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary * | 3 |
| ART 1300C | Drawing I - Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 1301C | Drawing II - Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 2201C | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 2203C | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTXXX | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- *
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 6-9 | |
| Total Hours | 6-9 | |
Major
| ARH 3590 | Non-Western Art + | 3 |
| ARH 4830C | Museum and Gallery Studies + | 3 |
| ARH 4930 | Theory and Methods in Art History + | 3 |
| ARH 4450 | Modern Art: 1850-1980 + | 3 |
| ARH 4470 | Contemporary Art + | 3 |
| Choose one course from World, one from Ancient to Baroque, one from Modern to Contemporary, and one additional course from any of the three areas. + | 12 | |
| World | ||
| Native American Art + | ||
| Art of Japan + | ||
| Women in Art | ||
| Inscribed Bodies: Concepts of Tattoo and Body Art in World History + | ||
ARH 3XXX | Special Topics | |
| Ancient to Baroque | ||
| Ancient Roman Art and Architecture + | ||
| Art and Culture in The Global Middle Ages + | ||
| Early European Renaissance + | ||
| Baroque Art and Architecture + | ||
ARH 3XXX | Special Topics | |
| Modern to Contemporary | ||
| The Age of Revolution to Romanticism in Europe: 1750-1850 | ||
| American Art | ||
| Art and Science in the Nineteenth Century + | ||
| History of Photography | ||
| History of Graphic Design | ||
ARH 3XXX | Special Topics | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
- +
Courses included in the major GPA.
Upper Division Electives
| The remainder of the program will be comprised of electives that students can select without limitation. However, students must select additional 3000/4000 level courses to total at least 48 semester hours at the 3000/4000 level if necessary. If students do not require additional 3000/4000 level courses, they may take 1000/2000 level courses at UWF. Students are strongly encouraged to use electives to complete a foreign language through the intermediate level. | 33 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Art Teaching Specialization
The Art Teaching Specialization is designed to provide Art Majors with the coursework that—in conjunction with successful completion of Florida Teacher Certification Examinations, one year of successful teaching experience, and successful completion of a district-approved competence demonstration program for first-year teachers—allows for converting a five-year non-renewable temporary certification to a five-year renewable professional certification for secondary teachers. Coursework offered by the UWF School of Education meets the requirements of the Professional Training Option in the UWF School of Education and is consistent with the program requirements of Florida Department of Education Administrative Rule 6A-5.066 (Approval of Educator Preparation Programs) for secondary teachers and includes the state-required Professional Preparation outlined in Florida Department of Education Administrative Rule 6A-4.006.
Art Teaching Specialization Program Requirements
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 is required to enroll in the specialization. It is not required but highly recommended that students pass the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations in General Knowledge, Professional Education, and their Subject Area, which are required for certification.
Prospective teachers are expected to adhere to the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida and national standards of conduct associated with professional, accreditation, and state agencies.
Requirements for teacher education programs may change due to legislative mandates. Therefore, the actual program requirements may differ from those listed in the catalog. Candidates must inquire with the Chair or an advisor in the School of Education to obtain the most current program requirements.
The Student Affidavit and Fingerprinting Application are required before any student can be placed in a school for Clinical Field Experiences or Student Teaching. Forms are available from the local school districts.
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the Mathematics Pathways catalog page. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Mathematical Thinking in Context | ||
| MGF 1130 | Mathematical Thinking | 3 |
| MGF 1131 | Mathematics in Context | 3 |
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisites Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ARH 2050 | Western Art Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period * | 3 |
| ARH 2051 | Western Art Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary * | 3 |
| ART 1300C | Drawing I - Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 1301C | Drawing II - Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 2201C | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 2203C | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 2500C | Painting I - Fundamentals ^ | 3 |
| ART 2701C | Fundamentals of Sculpture ^ | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- *
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
- ^
Counts toward the common prerequisite requirement of 6 credit hours of ART XXXX.
Lower Division Education Requirements
| EDG 2041 | Exploring Inquiry Teaching | 3 |
Additional Lower Division Art Requirements
| ART 1606C | Fundamentals of Digital Design and Fabrication Technology | 3 |
Major
Art Requirements
| ARH 3590 | Non-Western Art | 3 |
| ART 3208C | Color Theory for Studio Artists | 3 |
| ART 3213C | Ideas and Concepts in Art | 3 |
| ART 3312C | Drawing III: The Figure | 3 |
| ART 3951C | Portfolio, Presentation, and Exhibition | 3 |
| ART 3760C | Ceramics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Education Requirements
| EDF 3234 | Applied Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDG 4323 | Methods of K-12 Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| ESE 4322 | Instruction, Management, and Assessment: Secondary Education | 3 |
| TSL 4080 | ESOL Principles and Practices | 3 |
| ESE 4940 | Clinical Practicum for Secondary Education | 3 |
| SSE 4324 | Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Major-Related
Upper Division Electives
| 3000/4000 Level Art, Humanities, or Advisor-Approved Elective Courses to meet UWF’s requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division. | 12 | |
Pre-Art Therapy Specialization
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the Mathematics Pathways catalog page. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Mathematical Thinking in Context | ||
| MGF 1130 | Mathematical Thinking | 3 |
| MGF 1131 | Mathematics in Context | 3 |
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisites Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ARH 2050 | Western Art Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period * | 3 |
| ARH 2051 | Western Art Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary * | 3 |
| ART 1300C | Drawing I - Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 1301C | Drawing II - Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 2201C | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 2203C | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART XXXX | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- *
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
Additional Core Requirements
| ART 2400C | General Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 2500C | Painting I - Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 2701C | Fundamentals of Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 3208C | Color Theory for Studio Artists | 3 |
| ART 3213C | Ideas and Concepts in Art | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Art Major Courses
| ART 3312C | Drawing III: The Figure | 3 |
| ART 3760C | Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 3713 | Figure Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 3769C | Sculptural Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 4941 | Internship in Pre-Art Therapy | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Psychology Courses
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CLP 3144 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| DEP 3103 | Child Development | 3 |
| PPE 4003 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Major-Related Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF’s requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater. | 18 | |
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 6 | |
Studio Art Specialization
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the Mathematics Pathways catalog page. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Mathematical Thinking in Context | ||
| MGF 1130 | Mathematical Thinking | 3 |
| MGF 1131 | Mathematics in Context | 3 |
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisites Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ARH 2050 | Western Art Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period * | 3 |
| ARH 2051 | Western Art Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary * | 3 |
| ART 1300C | Drawing I - Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 1301C | Drawing II - Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 2201C | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 2203C | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| Choose Two Introductory Media Courses. The following are recommended: | 6 | |
| Painting I - Fundamentals | ||
| Fundamentals of Sculpture | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- *
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
Additional Lower Division Requirements
| ART 1606C | Fundamentals of Digital Design and Fabrication Technology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Major
| ARH 3590 | Non-Western Art + | 3 |
| ART 3213C | Ideas and Concepts in Art + | 3 |
| ART 3312C | Drawing III: The Figure + | 3 |
| ART 3760C | Ceramics + | 3 |
| ART 3951C | Portfolio, Presentation, and Exhibition + | 3 |
| 3000/4000 level Art History (ARH) electives + | 6 | |
| Choose three out of four classes: + | 9 | |
| Introduction to Digital Studio Practice | ||
| General Printmaking | ||
| Photography as Art Form: Basic Camera | ||
| Digital Imaging | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Major-Related
| 3000/4000 Level Art, Humanities, or Advisor Approved Elective Courses | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- +
Courses included in the major GPA.
Art Minor
Students may earn a Minor in Art by completing art and/or art history courses (with the exclusion of ARH 1000 Art Appreciation) with permission of an assigned art advisor (see Art Department advisor for details). Of the 18 semester hours (sh) required for this minor, at least 12 sh must be taken at UWF, and at least 12 sh must be at the 3000/4000 level. Art majors may not earn this minor.