Art—Bachelor of Arts
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Website: Department of Art
College/School: College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Apply to UIW: Application for the Bachelor of Arts in Art
Bachelor of Arts in Art
The Bachelor of Arts in Art is a 121-hour degree program that emphasizes the understanding of art through studio, theory, applied and art history courses. The program provides students a general foundation in art through creative work and discerning observation. The Art curriculum includes coursework in drawing, design, painting, printmaking, ceramics and photography, providing opportunities for students to explore different disciplines while they refine their style and point of view. Students will also take courses in art history, providing historical, cultural, political and economic context to artistic endeavors. Through the Art program, students develop personal awareness and individual self-expression.
As they grow in skill and talent, students also advance their understanding of the art world and how to navigate it as a working professional. Courses in studio management provide critical experience in art studio organization and administration. Art students also experience internships in museums, photo studios and in the non-profit arts sector—all as part of their coursework.
Minors
The ART department offers minors in Art and Art History. Students do not need to be enrolled in an ART program to enroll in the minors.
Bachelor of Arts in Art Degree Plan
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
| UIW Core Curriculum |
| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Behavioral Science |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
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43 total core credit hours |
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| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
Art Core Coursework
Art Support Coursework
12 semester hours in Art Support work: 12 hours in Studio Art, of which 9 hours must be upper division.
Art History Coursework
| ARTH 2361 | Art History: Ancient through Medieval | 3 |
| ARTH 2362 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
ARTH
| 3 additional upper division hours in Art History | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Minor and General Elective Coursework
A minor is required as part of the Bachelor of Arts in Art degree plan.
List of available minors.
Elective coursework not in the minor may be needed to complete the 121 credit hour program requirement.
Total Credit Hours: 121