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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
  43 total core credit hours
   
 Community Service  45 clock hours (non-credit) 

Art Core Coursework

ARTS 1301Drawing I

3

ARTS 1311Two Dimensional Design

3

ARTS 2301Drawing II

3

ARTS 2311Three Dimensional Design

3

ARTS 2320Painting I

3

and

ARTS 1357Introduction to Photography

3

or

ARTS 1358Introduction to Digital Photography

3

and

ARTS 2351Printmaking I

3

ARTS 2342Ceramics I

3

ARTS 2361Sculpture I

3

ARTS 4320Senior Studio

3

ARTS 4390Senior Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours:33

 

Art Support Coursework

12 semester hours in Art Support work: 12 hours in Studio Art, of which 9 hours must be upper division.

Total Credit Hours:12

Art History Coursework

ARTH 2361Art History: Ancient through Medieval

3

ARTH 2362Art 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