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2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog

2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Visual Arts, B.F.A., Painting Concentration

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CIP Code:	C102 (500701-01)
Total Credit Hours:	120
Degree Awarded:	Bachelor of Fine Arts
Career Opportunities:	Studio arts, design, art history as it related to museums, galleries or preservation societies, art and jewelry sales and design, arts administration, commercial art, graphic design, computer animation, illustrations, photography, print and other related fields such as fashion, textiles, interior design and education

General Education Core Curriculum

Core Curriculum

Required Courses

VIAR 101 - Design I 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 102 - Design II 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 111 - Drawing I 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 112 - Drawing II 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 209 - Sophomore Review 0 Credit(s).
VIAR 211 - Drawing III 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 250 - Introduction to Painting 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 312 - Conceptual and Formal Development Through Drawing 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 350 - Intermediate Painting 3 Credit(s). ( Must be taken twice with a total of 6 credit hours.)
VIAR 409 - Senior Capstone Art Project I 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 410 - Senior Capstone Art Project II 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 450 - Advanced Painting 3 Credit(s). (Must be taken three times with a total of 9 credit hours.)

Concentration Support

Required Courses

UNIV 100 - First Year Seminar 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 121 - Survey of the Visual Arts I 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 122 - Survey of the Arts II 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 220 - Introduction to Modern Art 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 235 - Art and the Computer 3 Credit(s). (MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE CONCENTRATION COURSES CAN BEGIN)
VIAR 260 - Introduction to Sculpture 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 323 - Art Since 1945 3 Credit(s).
HUMN 151 - The Humanistic Tradition I 3 Credit(s).
or
HUMN 152 - The Humanistic Tradition II 3 Credit(s).
or
HUMN 300/400-Level 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 321 - Studies in Art History 3 Credit(s).
or
VIAR 422 - Studies in Art History 3 Credit(s).

Electives

Studio Elective (9 Credits)

Choose 3 credit hours from:

VIAR 303 - Introduction to Printmaking 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 335 - Media Workshop 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 396 - Introduction to Digital Photography 3 Credit(s).
Choose 3 credit hours from:
VIAR 365 - Introduction to Computer Animation 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 375 - Introduction to Metalwork and Jewelry 3 Credit(s).
VIAR 380 - Introduction to Ceramics 3 Credit(s).
Choose an additional 3 credit hours from either above list.

Support (3 Credits)

Choose from:

CMCN 330 - Principles of Advertising 3 Credit(s).
CMCN 333 - Digital Photography 3 Credit(s).
CMCN 335 - Visual Communication I 3 Credit(s).
CMCN 338 - Internet Communication 3 Credit(s).
DSGN 379 - Principles of Furniture Design 3 Credit(s).
DSGN 380 - Hands-on-materials 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 375 - Film Studies: Terms and History 3 Credit(s).
HUMN 300 - Themes in the Humanities 3 Credit(s).
MUS 105 - Music Appreciation: Survey of Styles 3 Credit(s).
MUS 276 - Introduction to Music Technology 3 Credit(s).
MUS 308 - Fundamentals of Music 3 Credit(s).
MUS 321 - Class Voice I 3 Credit(s).
MUS 323 - Class Piano for Non-majors 3 Credit(s).
MUS 325 - Class Guitar I 3 Credit(s).
MUS 362 - Creole and Black Music in Louisiana 3 Credit(s).
THEA 251 - Stagecraft 3 Credit(s).
THEA 352 - Scenic Design for the Stage 3 Credit(s).
THEA 354 - Costume Design for the Stage 3 Credit(s).
other support course approved by the advisor.

General Core Requirements

Required Courses

ENGL 101 - Introduction to Academic Writing 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - Writing and Research About Culture 3 Credit(s).

Electives

Mathematics (6 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core list of Mathematics courses.

Communication (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core list of Communication courses.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core list of Social/Behavioral Sciences courses. Three hours must be at the 200 level or above.

English Literature (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core list of Literature courses.

Natural Sciences (9 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core list of Natural Sciences courses.

History (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core list of History courses.

Additional Elective (3 Credits)

Choose a 3 credit course approved by academic advisor.

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Visual Arts, B.F.A., Painting Concentration

General Education Core Curriculum

Required Courses

Concentration Support

Required Courses

Electives

Studio Elective (9 Credits)

Support (3 Credits)

General Core Requirements

Required Courses

Electives

Mathematics (6 Credits)

Communication (3 Credits)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits)

English Literature (3 Credits)

Natural Sciences (9 Credits)

History (3 Credits)

Additional Elective (3 Credits)

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Visual Arts, B.F.A., Painting Concentration

General Education Core Curriculum

Required Courses

Concentration Support

Required Courses

Electives

Studio Elective (9 Credits)

Support (3 Credits)

General Core Requirements

Required Courses

Electives

Mathematics (6 Credits)

Communication (3 Credits)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits)

English Literature (3 Credits)

Natural Sciences (9 Credits)

History (3 Credits)

Additional Elective (3 Credits)