Art and Design, B.S.
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Program Description
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 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 Educaiton Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| 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 | |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 47 Credits | |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 2000R | Art and Design Lecture Series (1) | 2 |
| ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History | 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 (3) | ||
| Graphic Computer Applications (3) | ||
| Graphic Design I (3) | ||
| Watercolor (3) | ||
| Intro to Digital Imaging (3) | ||
| Complete 3 of the 4 following courses: | 3 | |
| 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 (1) | ||
| Complete 24 credits from any ART/ARTH courses not already taken (see Graduation Requirement 1). | 24 | |
| Elective Requirements | 43 Credits | |
| Complete any courses 1000 level or higher (students must have 40 upper division credit hours to graduate, see Graduation Requirement 1). | 43 | |
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 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Portfolio Submission.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
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 or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 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 1400 | Graphic Computer Applications | 3 |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History | 3 |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 3 | |
| ART Core Electives | 3 | |
| ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History | 3 |
| ART/ARTH Electives | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distribution | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 2 | |
| ART 2000R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| ART/ARTH Electives | 6 | |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| Gen Ed Distribution | 3 | |
| ART/ARTH Electives | 9 | |
| ART 2000R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Gen Ed Distribution | 3 | |
| ART/ARTH Electives | 6 | |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| Gen Ed Distribution | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 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 4890 | Frame Making for the Arts | 3 |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper division General Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- VISUAL LITERACY: Demonstrate with proficiency the creation of compositions that successfully use the elements of art and principles of design.
- PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE: Demonstrate with proficiency 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 proficiency the ability to include individual expression/voice in a given body of work or to communicate and express unique ideas.
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