BA in Studio Art

In addition to meeting the Minerva’s Academic Curriculum general education requirements (MAC), the requirements to complete a BA degree concentrating in Studio Art consist of: 

Foundations Program: all entering studio art students will be automatically enrolled in the Foundations Program.  Please visit the Foundations Program Page. 

• ART 105 Foundations Seminar
• ARH 110: Survey of Global Art Histories I
• ARH 111: Survey of Global Art Histories II
• ART 120: Fundamentals of Drawing
• ART 140: New Media & Design Foundations I
• ART 150: Three Dimensional Foundations I
• ART 220: Intermediate Drawing
• ART 240: New Media & Design Foundations II
• ART 253: Three-Dimensional Foundations II

Additional major requirements beyond the Studio Foundation Program:

• Studio Art (ART) above the 100 level: 15 s.h. (at least 9 s.h. must be 300-level or above)
• Art History (ARH) above the 100 level: 12 s.h. (at least 9 s.h. must be 300-level or above)
• Foreign Language (0–12 credits): Intermediate level proficiency in one language, demonstrated by placement test, or completion of course work through course number 204.
• Minor Requirement: Students pursuing a B.A. degree in the College of Visual and Performing Arts must also complete all requirements in a minor area of study that is different from their declared major field. Students may select minors in or outside the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and students are encouraged to seek advice from CVPA advisors when making this choice. Any B.A. student who is pursuing a double major or simultaneous degrees is exempt from this requirement.

For more information on these and other available courses, see the UNCG course bulletin.

Suggested Course Schedule for Students Pursuing a BA Studio Art

Studio Art

The schedule below outlines the recommended course sequencing for BA majors with a concentration in Studio Art. For more information on courses and requirements, see the UNCG course bulletin.  

University Minimum Requirements: 120 total hours required, 36 of which must be at or above the 300 level. 

Be sure to check in with an academic advisor each semester to make sure you remain on track for graduation. 

First Year

Fall Semester [Foundations Program]—recommended 15 credit hours

• ART 105 Foundations Seminar
• ARH 110: Survey of Global Art Histories I
• ART 120: Fundamentals of Drawing
• ART 140: New Media & Design Foundations I
• ART 150: Three Dimensional Foundations I

Spring Semester [Foundations Program]—recommended 15 credit hours

• ARH 111: Survey of Global Art Histories II
• ART 220: Intermediate Drawing
• ART 240: New Media & Design Foundations II
• ART 253: Three-Dimensional Foundations II
• MAC Course

Second Year

Fall Semester—recommended 15 credit hours

• ART 200+ level studio art course
• ARH 200+ level art history course
• Foreign Language 101
• Course in required minor
• MAC

Spring Semester—recommended 15-16 credit hours

• ART 200+ level studio art course
• Foreign Language 102
• Course in required minor
• MAC
• MAC

Third Year

Fall Semester—recommended 15-18 credit hours

• ART 300+ level studio art course
• ARH 300+ level art history course
• Foreign Language 203
• Course in required minor
• MAC

Spring Semester—recommended 15-18 credit hours

• ART 300+ level studio art course
• ARH 300+ level art history course
• Foreign Language 204
• Course in required minor (should be at 300+ level)
• MAC

Fourth Year

Fall Semester—recommended 15-18 credit hours

• ARH 300+ level art history course
• Course in required minor (should be at 300+ level)
• MAC
• Elective (should be at 300+ level)
• Elective (should be at 300+ level)

Spring Semester—recommended 15-18 credit hours

• ART 300+ level studio art course
• MAC
• Elective (should be at 300+ level)
• Elective (should be at 300+ level)
• Elective (should be at 300+ level)