Art
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Major: | Art |
| Specializations: | Art History Pre-Art Therapy Studio Art |
| Minors: | Art Professional Education: 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 three areas of specialization: Studio Art, Pre-Art Therapy, 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 Studio Art Specialization and must also declare a minor in Professional Education. 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
General Education
ADDENDUM - 06/12/2025
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.
General Education Curriculum:
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.
The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. In 2024, the Board of Governors made an additional revision, recognizing two new courses meeting the Civic Literacy requirement, AMH 2010 United States to 1877 and AMS 2010 Civil Discourse and the American Political Order. As a result, there are four cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions that are subject to varying requirements.
As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS before fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2018 through Academic Year 2020 | Complete a course or Assessment. |
| Cohort 3: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2021 through Academic Year 2023 | Course and Assessment. |
| Cohort 4: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2024 and thereafter | Course and Assessment. |
Additionally, for Cohorts 3 and 4, approved accelerated mechanisms may meet the course and/or assessment requirement, and students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) in high school are exempt from the postsecondary exam requirement.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006, and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
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 catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. 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 Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ARH 2050 | Western Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period * | 3 |
| ARH 2051 | Western 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 Diversity/World, one from Ancient to Baroque, one from Modern to Contemporary, and one additional course from any of the three areas. + | 12 | |
| Diversity/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 + | ||
| Late European Renaissance + | ||
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 | |
Pre-Art Therapy Specialization
General Education
ADDENDUM - 06/12/2025
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.
General Education Curriculum:
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.
The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. In 2024, the Board of Governors made an additional revision, recognizing two new courses meeting the Civic Literacy requirement, AMH 2010 United States to 1877 and AMS 2010 Civil Discourse and the American Political Order. As a result, there are four cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions that are subject to varying requirements.
As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS before fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2018 through Academic Year 2020 | Complete a course or Assessment. |
| Cohort 3: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2021 through Academic Year 2023 | Course and Assessment. |
| Cohort 4: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2024 and thereafter | Course and Assessment. |
Additionally, for Cohorts 3 and 4, approved accelerated mechanisms may meet the course and/or assessment requirement, and students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) in high school are exempt from the postsecondary exam requirement.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006, and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
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 catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. 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 Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ARH 2050 | Western Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period * | 3 |
| ARH 2051 | Western 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
General Education
ADDENDUM - 06/12/2025
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.
General Education Curriculum:
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.
The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. In 2024, the Board of Governors made an additional revision, recognizing two new courses meeting the Civic Literacy requirement, AMH 2010 United States to 1877 and AMS 2010 Civil Discourse and the American Political Order. As a result, there are four cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions that are subject to varying requirements.
As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS before fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2018 through Academic Year 2020 | Complete a course or Assessment. |
| Cohort 3: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2021 through Academic Year 2023 | Course and Assessment. |
| Cohort 4: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2024 and thereafter | Course and Assessment. |
Additionally, for Cohorts 3 and 4, approved accelerated mechanisms may meet the course and/or assessment requirement, and students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) in high school are exempt from the postsecondary exam requirement.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006, and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
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 catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. 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 Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ARH 2050 | Western Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period * | 3 |
| ARH 2051 | Western 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 |
| The following are recommended Introductory Media Courses: | 6 | |
| Painting I - Fundamentals | ||
| Fundamentals of Sculpture | ||
| 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 satisfy 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. | 0-3 | |
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
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 |
| 3000/4000 level Art History (ARH) electives + | 9 | |
| 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.