Art and Design, A.S.
Students who elect to earn a bachelor of arts or associate of arts degree are required to complete a foreign language requirement, while those who earn a bachelor of science or associate of science degree have the option to take more electives. All of these degrees allow students to explore a few areas within the department and gain a more well-rounded education in the visual arts.
Matriculation Requirements
Portfolio review required
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 18 Credits | |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| Complete 9 credits from the following list (please note: when selecting electives be mindful of prerequisite requirements for advanced courses): | 9 | |
| Drawing I (3) | ||
| Observational Drawing (3) | ||
| Ceramics I FF (3) | ||
| Graphic Computer Applications (3) | ||
| Graphic Design I (3) | ||
| Intro to Digital Imaging (3) | ||
| Painting I (3) | ||
| Elective Requirements | 8 Credits | |
| Complete a minimum of 8 credits from any ART/ARTH Course not already required. Courses relative to the type of Bachelors Degree you plan to pursue are recommended. (See department advisor for appropriate courses.) | 8 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 61 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with no grade lower than a C- in all Art and Design courses.
- Residency hours-- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Portfolio Submission.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning QL or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | 3 |
| American Institutions Distribution | 3 | |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| Art Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH or Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | 3 |
| Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART/ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| ART/ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| ART/ARTH Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- VISUAL LITERACY: Demonstrate with competency the creation of compositions that successfully use the elements of art and principles of design.
- PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE: Demonstrate with competency the ability to execute a professional-level body of work (in at least one form of media) in a way that reflects a professional-level of aptitude and knowledge of technical and artistic skill sets.
- CREATIVE DIVERSITY: Demonstrate with competency the ability to include individual expression/voice in a given body of work or to communicate and express unique ideas.