Studio Art (BFA) - Painting Concentration
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| https://bulletin.southalabama.edu/programs-az/arts-sciences/art-history/#bfageneraleducationtext | 52-55 | |
| Major Requirements | 54 | |
| Art Core | 21 | |
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 121 | Perceptual Drawing I | 3 |
| ARS 122 | Perceptual Drawing II | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 123 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARS 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| C. Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Figure Drawing I | ||
| Conceptual Drawing I | ||
| Figure Drawing II | ||
| Conceptual Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing III | ||
| Conceptual Drawing III | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| D. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Figure Drawing II | ||
| Conceptual Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing III | ||
| Conceptual Drawing III | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| Painting Concentration | 33 | |
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 231 | Painting I | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 232 | Painting II | 3 |
| C. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 331 | Painting III | 3-12 |
| D. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 431 | Painting IV | 3-6 |
| E. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 438 | Pre-Thesis in Painting | 3 |
| ARS 439 | Senior Thesis in Painting | 6 |
| F. Select 0 to 9 hours from the following: | 0-9 | |
| Special Topics | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| Advanced Color Theory | ||
| Topics in Painting | ||
| Studies in Painting | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| G. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 396 | Professional Practices - W | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration Requirement | 15 | |
| A secondary concentration is required for this program. | ||
| The secondary concentration is fifteen hours in a studio area different from the student's primary concentration for the BFA in Studio Art. Secondary concentrations are available in Ceramics, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Interdisciplinary. Interdisciplinary Secondary concentration consists of 9 credits in one area and 6 credits in any combination of the other. | ||
| A MINIMUM OF 120 HOURS IS REQUIRED FOR A DEGREE | 120 | |
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one must be in major or minor.
Additional Information
Requirements for a Double Primary Concentration
In lieu of a secondary concentration, students may complete a second primary concentration. This will require course work in excess of the 121 hours minimum required for the B.F.A. and may delay time to graduation. To complete a Double Primary Concentration, students must complete Primary Concentration requirements in two separate areas including Senior Thesis or Senior Portfolio where applicable.
Requirements for an Optional Minor
In addition to the completion of the Studio Art B.F.A. primary and secondary concentration requirements, students have the option to complete a minor in a discipline outside the department. The addition of a minor will require course work in excess of the 120 hours minimum required for the B.F.A. and may delay time to graduation.
Graduation Plan
(121 Total Hours)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CAS 100 | First Yr Exp - | 2 |
| ARH 103 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARS 121 | Perceptual Drawing I | 3 |
| ARS 123 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HY 101 |
HY of Western Civilization I (Area IV, A) or World Civilization I or US History to 1877 |
3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 122 | Perceptual Drawing II | 3 |
| ARS 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARH 123 | Art History II | 3 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MA 110 or MA 112 |
Finite Mathematics or Precalculus Algebra |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 231 | Painting I | 3 |
| ARS | Drawing Course #1 of 3 | 3 |
| Select one of the following (Area II, B): | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| ARH 344 | Contemporary Art (Fall only) | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #1 of 5 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 232 | Painting II | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #2 of 5 | 3 |
| ARH | Art History Elective #1 of 2 | 3 |
| HY 102 |
HY of Western Civilization II (Area IV, A- depending on which sequence taken) or World Civilization II or US History since 1877 |
3 |
| Area III, B- Natural Science with Lab #1 of 2 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 331 | Painting III | 3 |
| ARS | Painting Elective #1 of 3 | 3 |
| ARS | Drawing course #2 of 3 | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #3 of 5 | 3 |
| ARS 396 | Professional Practices - W (Fall only) | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 431 | Painting IV | 3 |
| ARS 426 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ARH | Art History electie #2 of 2 | 3 |
| (W) | course anywhere in University | 3 |
| Area III, B- Natural Science with Lab #2 of 2 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 438 | Pre-Thesis in Painting | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #4 of 5 | 3 |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Painting Elective #3 of 3 | 3 | |
| ARS | Upper Level Drawing #3 of 3 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 439 | Senior Thesis in Painting | 6 |
| ARS | Secondary #5 of 5 | 3 |
| Area IV, B- Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
See General Education Requirements