Mar 28, 2024  
2014-15 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-15 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Art Major/Minor - B.F.A. Major Code 4055 (4052/4053/4054)


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Minimum Grade Requirement in Art and Art Education: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in art courses to be used for either major or minor credit. Grades lower than a “C” in NSU or transfer art courses will not apply for major or minor credit.

General Education Requirements


A minimum of 49 hours of academic work in general education is required during the freshman and sophomore years.  For students transferring with the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a public institution in Oklahoma, all general education requirements will be satisfied with respect to degree requirements.  However, some majors may require other specific general education courses as program prerequisites or program requirements.  Students should consult advisors and the program’s plan of study for further information.  Students are required to complete general education requirements by the time they have completed 90 semester hours of college work.  See General Education Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees  for more information.

Areas of Emphasis - Select One


Minimum Total 66 hours


Course Sequence - Graphic Design


  Course Sequence

First Year- Freshman 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

ART 1213 Drawing I*

ART 1173 Computer Apps in Art***

ART 1233 2D Design*

ART 1253 Color I*

ART 3223 Art History Survey II**

ART 2003 Drawing II*

UNIV 1002  University Strategies

ART 3213 Art History Survey I***

3 hours Gen Ed

3 hours Gen Ed

Total Hours:  14

Total Hours: 15

 

Second Year- Sophomore 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

ART 3123 Figure Drawing I*

ART 3323 Painting I*

ART 1273 Graphic Design I**

ART 2173 Graphic Design II***

ART 4453 Contemporary Art History**

ART 3353 Typography***

7 Hours Gen Ed

ART 3673 History of Graphic Design***

 

6 hours Gen Ed

Total Hours: 16

Total Hours: 18

 

Third Year- Junior 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

ART 3853 Publication Design**

ART 3973 Advertising Campaign***

ART 3173 Illustration**

ART 2333 3D Design***

ART 3273 Identity Systems**

ART 2413 Watercolor I***

6 hours Gen Ed

6 hours Gen Ed

 

UNIV 2091 General Education Capstone

Total Hours: 15

Total Hours: 16

 

Fourth Year- Senior 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

ART 4173 Web Graphics I**

ART 4973 Senior Portfolio***

9 hours Gen Ed

6 hours Gen Ed

3 hours General Electives

6 hours General Electives

Total Hours: 15

Total Hours: 15

 Total Hours in Sequence: 66

Total in Program: 124

* Offered Fall and Spring.

** Offered Fall only. 

 *** Offered Spring only.

   

Course Sequence - Studio Art 2D


Course Sequence

First Year- Freshman 

 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

ENGL 1113 Freshman Comp I

ENGL 1213 Freshman Comp II

UNIV 1002 University Strategies

6 hours Gen Ed

ART 1213 Drawing I

ART 1253 Color

ART 1233 2D Design

ART 2003 Drawing II

3 hours Gen Ed

 

Total Hours: 14

Total Hours: 15

 

 Second Year- Sophomore 

 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

ART 3123 Figure Drawing I

ART 3243 Figure Drawing II

ART 3323 Painting I

ART 3213 Art History Survey I

10 hours Gen Ed

ART 2333 3D Design***

 

9 hours Gen Ed

Total Hours: 16

Total Hours: 18

 

Third Year- Junior 

 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

ART 3423 Ceramics I*

ART 3563 Printmaking*

ART 3223 Art History Survey II*

ART 2413 Watercolor I***

3 hours 2D Electives

ART 2443 Sculpture I***

6 hours Gen Ed

UNIV 2091 Gen Ed Capstone

 

6 hours Gen Ed

Total Hours: 15

Total Hours: 16

 

 Fourth Year- Senior 

 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

ART 4453 Contemporary Art History **

ART 4803 Senior Exhibition

 6 hours 2D Electives

6 hours 2D Electives

6 hours General Electives

3 hours Art History Electives

 

3 hours General Electives

 Total Hours: 15

Total Hours: 15

 Total Hours in Sequence: 66

Total Hours in Program: 124

* Offered Fall and Spring.

** Offered Fall only. 

 *** Offered Spring only.

****Offered Summer only.

 

Course Sequence - Studio Art 3D


Course Sequence

First Year- Freshman

 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

ENGL 1113 Freshman Comp I

ENGL 1213 Freshman Comp II

Univ 1002 University Strategies

12 hours Gen Ed

9 hours Gen Ed

 

Total Hours: 14

Total Hours: 15

 

Second Year- Sophomore 

 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Art 1213 Drawing I*

Art 1253 Color*

Art 1233 2D Design*

Art 2003 Drawing II*

10 hours Gen Ed

Art 2333 3D Design***

 

UNIV 2091 University Strategies

 

6 hours Gen Ed

Total Hours: 16

Total Hours: 16

 

Third Year- Junior 

 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Art 3123 Figure Drawing I*

Art 3563 Printmaking*

Art 3323 Painting I*

Art 2413 Watercolor I***

Art 3423 Ceramics I*

 Art 2443 Sculpture I***

Art 3223 Art History Survey II**

 Art 3243 Figure Drawing II*

3 hours Gen Ed

 Art 3213 Art History Survey I*** 

 

 3 hours 3D Electives

Total Hours: 15

Total Hours: 18

 

 Fourth Year- Senior 

 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Art 4453 Contemporary Art History**

Art 4083 Senior Exhibition

 9 hours 3D Electives

3 hours 3D Electives

3 hours General Electives

3 hours Art History Electives

 

6 hours General Electives

 Total Hours: 15

Total Hours: 15

 Total Hours in Sequence: 66

Total Hours in Program: 124

* Offered Fall and Spring.

** Offered Fall only. 

 *** Offered Spring only.

****Offered Summer only.

 

Policies of the College of Liberal Arts


ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: English proficiency is a graduation requirement. Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
UPPER DIVISION CREDIT: Total hours must include at least 40 hours of credit in courses number 3000 and above.
LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES: At least 80 semester credit hours are required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences for BA/BAED/BFA/BME degrees and 55 semester credit hours of Liberal Arts and Sciences for BS/BSED degrees and 40 semester credit hours of Liberal Arts and Sciences for specialty degrees (BGS, BSW).   Liberal Arts and Science courses are designated by a “#” after the course title.

 

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