Art, B.F.A.

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The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Art are as follows:

General

(See General Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees )

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours

(See Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours )

Writing Proficiency Requirement

All students seeking a Bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they have 1) completed 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours. Students may meet this requirement by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, two Writing Intensive Courses (at least one must be outside of the general education core), or ENGL 2113 . If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website or call (940) 397-4131.

Major in Art - 78 semester hours

Art History Elective (non-Western) - 3 semester hours

Art History Elective - 3 semester hours

Major Studio - 12 semester hours of one studio area

Choose from Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics, Metals, Photography, Graphic Design, or Sculpture

Minor Studio - 9 semester hours of one studio area

Choose from Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics, Metals, Photography, Graphic Design, Sculpture, or Drawing

Advanced Art Electives - 3 semester hours

Three hours from any art course 3000 or above

Total Semester Hours - 120

Note:

The college can retain student work as desired for reference or exhibition purposes. If the student, upon due notification, does not claim his/her work after a three-month period, the University will have the right to dispose of it.

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Teacher Certification Degree Requirements

Academic Foundations, Art requirements, and Professional Education requirements are found in Art, B.F.A. with All-Level Teacher Certification .