Art and Design, B.S.
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Program Description
The discipline of Art & Design allows for a significant amount of interdisciplinary collaboration between the various art forms. This interdisciplinary reality allows for artists to blends mediums or also work to support the various aspects of the Art & Design industry. A background in the visual arts is helpful in preparing for employment in education, business, government, civil and foreign service, tourism, and in preparation for graduate studies. This degree will teach students creativity and innovation, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, adaptability, flexibility, technical skills, collaboration, time management, unique perspectives, & how to communicate visually.
Matriculation Requirements
Portfolio review or completion of A.A., A.S. or A.A.S. degree in Art & Design.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 27 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL 1005 | Foundations of Academic Writing | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5) | ||
| College Algebra (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business (3) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
| American History (3) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Lower Division Core | 48 Credits | |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 2000R | Art and Design Lecture Series (1) | 3 |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History | 3 |
| or ARTH 2710H | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History | |
| ARTH 2720G | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History | 3 |
| or ARTH 2720H | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History | |
| 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 (3) | ||
| Graphic Computer Applications (3) | ||
| Graphic Design I (3) | ||
| Watercolor (3) | ||
| Intro to Digital Imaging (3) | ||
| Complete 24 credits from any ART/ARTH courses not already taken (see Graduation Requirement 1). | 24 | |
| Upper Division Core | 24 Credits | |
| Complete 6 Credits of Writing Enriched Courses | 6 | |
| Professional Practices for the Visual Arts I (1) | ||
| Professional Practices for the Visual Arts II (1) | ||
| Professional Presentation for the Visual Arts (1) | ||
| Professional Writing for the Visual Arts (3) | ||
| History of Design and Visual Arts (3) | ||
| Modern Art and Architecture History (3) | ||
| Art History Seminar (3) | ||
| MKTG 3600 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Complete 5 Upper division ART classes | 15 | |
Recommended courses with fewer prerequisites | ||
| Special Topics in Art (1-3) | ||
| Life Drawing (3) | ||
| Hand Building Ceramics (3) | ||
| Art and Design Internship (1-6) | ||
| Frame Making for the Arts (3) | ||
| Gallery Management (undefined) | ||
All Upper Division Photography classes | ||
| Elective Requirements | 21 Credits | |
| Complete 12 Credits of Upper Division ARTH | 12 | |
One of the courses must be ARTH 3500G or ARTH 3090G | ||
| Complete any courses 1000 or higher | 3 | |
| Complete any courses 3000 or higher | 6 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits, with a minimum of 40 of upper division credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with no grade lower than a C- in all Art & Design courses.
- Residency hours- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
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 ENGL 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Foundations of Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries | ||
| College Algebra for Business | ||
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART/ARTH Lower Division | 3 | |
| Lower Division Core Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History | 3 |
| ART/ARTH Lower Division | 3 | |
| Lower Division Core Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ARTH 2720G | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History | 3 |
| ART 2000R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| ART/ARTH Lower Division | 3 | |
| ART/ARTH Lower Division | 3 | |
| Lower Division Core Elective | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 | ||
| American History or American History | ||
| US Economic History | ||
| American Heritage | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Gen Ed Distribution | 3 | |
| ART 2000R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| ART/ARTH Lower Division | 3 | |
| ART/ARTH Lower Division | 3 | |
| ART/ARTH Lower Division | 3 | |
| ART/ARTH Lower Division | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| ART 2000R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| ARTH 3090G or ARTH 3500G | Introduction to Non-Western Ancient Art or Latin American Art and Architectural History | 3 |
| ART Upper Division | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distribution | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MKTG 3600 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Gen Ed Distribution | 3 | |
| Writing Enriched Elective | 3 | |
| ART Upper Division | 3 | |
| ARTH Upper Division | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| ART Upper Division | 3 | |
| ARTH Upper Division | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distribution | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper Division General Elective | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper Division General Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| Gen Ed Distribution | 3 | |
| ART Upper Division | 3 | |
| ART Upper Division | 3 | |
| ARTH Upper Division | 3 | |
| Writing Enriched Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Create compositions that successfully use the elements of art and principles of design.
- Create 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.
- Define individual expression/voice in a given body of work or to communicate and express unique ideas.
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