Requirements: Fine Arts Major (B.A.)
All BA or BSc degrees require the completion of a minimum 128 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
For further degree requirements, please see our BA/BSc Requirements Page.
Global Liberal Arts Core Curriculum
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| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| EN 2020 CCE (minimum grade of "C") | Writing & Criticism | EN1010 (minimum grade of "C") |
| FR 1200 CCF (or above) (minimum grade of "C") | Elementary French & Culture II | FR1100 (minimum grade of "C") |
| CCI 1 | Four Integrative Inquiry Courses (course type CCI) (May not overlap with major, at least one must be at AUP. All courses must be outside the major's disciplinary base.) Freshmen satisfy CCI courses as follows: FirstBridge (two courses) and two additional CCI courses outside the major discipline. FirstBridge courses may not replace major requirements. Transfer students satisfy CCI courses as follows: four CCI courses outside the major discipline; at least one CCI must be taken at AUP. |
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| CCI 2 | ||
| CCI 3 | ||
| CCI 4 | ||
| CCX | Experiential Learning | |
| MA 1005 or Above (course type CCM) | Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Lab science course coded CCS | Experimental Reasoning | MA1005CCM or higher to be taken before or at the same time |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – 45 credits
(Minimum grade of “C-“ required in each course)
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| AH1000 | *History of Western Art I | [course:ah1000:prereq] |
| AH1020 | *History of Western Art II | [course:ah1020:prereq] |
| AR3090 (course type CCR) | Junior Seminar | [course:ar3090:prereq] |
| AR4075 | Portfolio Review - 1 credit | [course:ar4075:prereq] |
| AR4095 (course type CCC) | Senior Project | [course:ar4095:prereq] |
| *One of these AH requirements can be replaced by a course coded AH at the 2000 level or above. | ||
Select two courses from the following list
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| AR1010 | Introduction to Drawing | [course:ar1010:prereq] |
| AR1015 | Introduction to Painting | [course:ar1015:prereq] |
| AR1032 | Introduction to Sculpture | [course:ar1032:prereq] |
| AR1061 | Introduction to Digital Photography | [course:ar1061:prereq] |
Electives
Select four courses from the following list; at least two courses must be at the intermediate or advanced level
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| AR1020 | Materials & Techniques of the Masters | [course:ar1020:prereq] |
| AR1090 | Painting in Paris | [course:ar1090:prereq] |
| AR2091- 3091 | Topics in Fine Arts | [course:ar3091:prereq] |
| FM/CM1019 | Principles of Video Production | [course:fm1019:prereq] |
| AR2012 | Drawing II | [course:ar2012:prereq] |
| AR2016 | Painting II | [course:ar2016:prereq] |
| AR/CM2080 | Graphic Design Studio | [course:ar2080:prereq] |
Select one course from the following list
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| PL/AH3074 | Philosophy of Aesthetics | [course:pl3074:prereq] |
| AHxxxx | Any course coded AH | |
| Any course from the Creative Writing major | ||
| FMxxxx | Any course coded FM | |
| VCxxxx | Any course coded VC | |
| DRxxxx | Any course coded DR |
FREE ELECTIVES
Any courses desired – must complete a total of 128 credit hours to graduate.
HONORS
Students with a GPA of 3.7 or above in five upper-level Fine Arts Courses are eligible for departmental honors. Information on additional requirements can be obtained from the Department Chair.