Art, B.A.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Credit Hours: 120
Major Hours: 39
Minimum Upper-Division Hours: 40
Upper-Division Hours Within Major: 24
Overall GPA - Combined and OU: 2.50
Major GPA - Combined and OU: 2.50
Program Code: B050
Major Requirements
A grade of C or better is required in all courses taken within the OU School of Visual Arts.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum - Core Courses | ||
| ART 1033 | Core Studio I: Surface | 3 |
| ART 1043 | Core Studio II: Space and Time | 3 |
| ART 3143 | Core III: Integrated Studio | 3 |
| ART 4993 | Senior Experience | 3 |
| Area of Specialization - Core Studio Courses | ||
| Choose 27 hours from courses in ART, ATC, ARTC, and DES (at least 12 hours must be upper-division) | 27 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 39 | |
Major Support Requirements
A grade of C or better is required in all courses taken within the OU School of Visual Arts.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Art History Requirements | ||
| A HI 1314 | Introduction to Art History | 4 |
| A HI Elective, 2000-level course | 3 | |
| Choose one Upper-Division A HI course | 3 | |
| Choose one Upper-Division A HI course 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 | |
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A HI must be General Education approved selected from Core IV.
Secondary Emphasis and Electives
Additional coursework outside the OU School of Visual Arts.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one of the following: | 15-30 | |
Minor (approx. 15-24 hours) 1 | ||
Double major (approx. 30 hours) 1 | ||
Develop a specialized area of concentration (approx. 24-30 hours) | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Hours not used for the secondary emphasis may be taken in any college or department except the OU School of Visual Arts to arrive at the minimum total hours required for the degree. | 3-18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 33-34 | |
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If the emphasis is an official minor or major offered by the university, it must be formally declared in the appropriate college advising office
General Education and College Requirements
Courses designated as Core I, II, III, IV, or V are part of the General Education curriculum. Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of General Education courses, chosen from the approved list, including at least one upper-division Gen. Ed. course outside of the student's major. Courses graded S/U or P/NP will not apply.
UNIVERSITY-WIDE GENERAL EDUCATION (MINIMUM 40 HOURS) AND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Area I: Symbolic and Oral Communication | ||
| English Composition | ||
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 1213 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| or EXPO 1213 | Expository Writing | |
| Language | ||
| A student who has not completed the 2 year high school language requirement must complete Core I: Language (6-10 hours). | 0-10 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Choose one course (Core I) | 3 | |
| Core Area II: Natural Science | ||
| Choose two courses from different disciplines; one must include a laboratory | 7-8 | |
| Core Area III: Social Science | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| Core Area IV: Arts and Humanities | ||
| Artistic Forms | ||
| Will be satisfied in Art History Requirements | 0 | |
| Western Culture | ||
| HIST 1483 | United States to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 1493 | United States, 1865 to the Present | |
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| World Culture | ||
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| Core Area V: First-Year Experience | ||
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| Other Gen Ed | ||
| Will be satisfied in Art History Requirements | 0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 34-45 | |
Note: The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 80 hours of liberal arts coursework.
According to the Oklahoma State Regents, “Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses are those traditional fields of study in the humanities; social and behavioral sciences; communication, natural and life sciences; mathematics; and the history, literature and theory of the fine arts (music, art, drama, dance). Courses in these fields whose primary purpose is directed toward specific occupational or professional objectives, or courses in the arts which rely substantially on studio or performance work are not considered to be liberal arts and sciences for the purpose of this policy.” 3.15.2 (p 145), OSRHE Policy & Procedures Manual.
Suggested Semester Plan of Study
At least 24 hours of upper-division Art and Art History credit must be earned in residence as a declared major. This plan of study should not be used in lieu of academic advisement. Unless otherwise stated on the degree sheet, the College of Fine Arts does not permit coursework to fulfill more than one degree requirement.
Two college-level courses in a single world language are required; this may be satisfied by successful completion of 2 years in a single world language in high school. Students who must take language at the University will have an additional 6-10 hours of coursework.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| ART 1033 | Core Studio I: Surface | 3 |
| ART 1043 | Core Studio II: Space and Time | 3 |
| A HI 1314 | Introduction to Art History | 4 |
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Core Studio | 3 | |
| ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) or Expository Writing | 3 |
| First-Year Experience (Core V) | 3 | |
| MATH (Core I) | 3 | |
| Social Science (Core III) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Core Studio | 3 | |
| Core Studio | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis | 3 | |
| Natural Science with lab (Core II) | 4 | |
| HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 | United States to 1865 (Core IV) or United States, 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| A HI Elective, 2000-level course | 3 | |
| Core Studio | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis | 3 | |
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government (Core III) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ART 3143 | Core III: Integrated Studio | 3 |
| Core Studio | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis | 1-2 | |
| Natural Science without lab (Core II) | 3-4 | |
| Western Culture (Core IV) 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Core Studio, upper-division | 3 | |
| A HI Elective, upper-division | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis | 3 | |
| World Culture, (Core IV) 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Core Studio, upper-division | 3 | |
| Core Studio, upper-division | 3 | |
| A HI Elective, upper-division 2 | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ART 4993 | Senior Experience | 3 |
| Core Studio, upper-division | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis | 3 | |
| Free Elective, lower- or upper-division | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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The course taken to fulfill the upper-division General Education outside the major requirement may not be chosen from A HI, ARTC, or the crosslisted equivalent.
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A HI must be General Education approved selected from Core IV.