The undergraduate Art program provides a wide range of experiences in studio art, including technical and formal concerns, experimental approaches and conceptual development, while also exploring coursework required for other academic disciplines within the university.

All coursework required for the major must be completed with minimum grades of C.

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

Semester 1

• Complete ART 1803C for 6 credits or complete 6 credits of any ART/GRA/PGY courses at the 2000 level with minimum grades of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses: ARH 2050, ARH 2051, ART 2305C or two 2000-level ART/GRA/PGY courses with minimum grades of C
• 2.5 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
• 2.75 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a minimum grade of C
• 3.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• 3.0 UF GPA required

SEMESTER 6

• Complete 2 of 6 upper division critical-tracking courses: ARH modern art history course 3/4000 level, 4 ART/PGY Studio courses at 3/4000 level, ART 4883C
• 3.0 UF GPA required

SEMESTER 7

• Complete 2 additional upper division critical-tracking courses
• 3.0 UF GPA required

SEMESTER 8

• Complete all additional upper division critical-tracking courses
• 3.0 UF GPA required

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

Outside elective requirement: An outside elective is any course taken outside of the School of Art and Art History. At least 18 credits of electives must be chosen from 3000/4000-level courses. These courses cannot also count toward general education requirements.

Students must take 10 credits of foreign language or show a minimum proficiency in a single foreign language by taking a placement test. If proficiency is met, it does not reduce the number of credits required for the degree. Foreign language can be taken S-U or for a letter grade, which must be a minimum grade of C.

The Bachelor of Arts in visual art studies is a general arts degree. Students will achieve proficiency in general art concepts, experimental approaches, techniques and formal composition in art. Through the study of art theory, art history and historic and contemporary art, students gain knowledge of art genres and systems of thought. Emphasis is on the development of new approaches to making art. Students will learn to use research practices effectively, to discuss the development of their work in speech and in writing and to develop a portfolio and resume.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Pass a particular test, a final project, a term paper and/or a portfolio, as determined and evaluated by the appropriate faculty.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Content

1. Understand the principles and elements of artistic practice.
2. Produce artworks choosing and employing media and techniques that support ideation.

Critical Thinking

3. Develop sound research methods and production practices.
4. Develop a studio practice that demonstrates complex thought, analysis and reasoning.

Communication

5. Create a portfolio of artwork.
6. Describe art research and practice in writing.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Portfolio