THREE OPTIONS IN AQUIRING a B.A.

1. BACHELOR OF ARTS - STUDIO ART

A liberal arts degree includes an overall education in English, math, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences and languages plus five foundation courses in art, three courses in art history, and four studio courses. The option to take a variety of electives in the college of Arts & Sciences is also available. An academic co-major is possible with this degree.

Foundation Courses: 15 credits
ART 101. Introduction to Drawing I
ART 102. Introduction to Drawing II or
ART 107. Introduction to Drawing III or
ART 105. Figure Drawing or
ART 108. Introduction to Figure Modeling
ART 103. Two-Dimensional Design
ART 104. Three-Dimensional Design
ART 109. Introduction to Electronic Media

Art History Courses: 9 credits
ARH 131. Survey of Western Art 1 or
ARH 133. Art of Non-Western Cultures
ARH 132. Survey of Western Art II
One course from 100, 200, or 300 level

Studio Art Courses: 12 credits
four Studio courses from the following areas:
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Printmaking
Graphic Design/Multimedia
Photography/Digital Imaging
Ceramics/Glass
Total: 36 credits

2. BACHELOR OF ARTS - GENERAL STUDY

Foundation Courses: 15 credits
ART 101. Introduction to Drawing I
ART 102. Introduction to Drawing II or
ART 107. Introduction to Drawing Ill or
ART 105. Figure Drawing or
ART 108. Introduction to Figure Modeling
ART 103. Two-Dimensional Design
ART 104. Three-Dimensional Design
ART 109. Introduction to Electronic Media

Art History Courses: 9 credits
ARH 131. Survey of Western Art I or
ARH 133. Art of Non-Western Cultures
ARH 132. Survey of Western Art II
One course from 100, 200, or 300 level

General Study Courses: 12 credits
upper level courses:
Any four courses from the following areas:
Art History
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Printmaking
Graphic Design/Multimedia
Photography Digital Imaging
Ceramics/Glass
Total: 36 credits

3. BACHELOR OF ARTS - ART HISTORY

Foundation Courses: 9 credits
ART 101. Introduction to Drawing I
ART 103. Two-Dimensional Design
ART 104. Three-Dimensional Design

Art History Foundation Courses: 9 credits
ARH 131. Survey of Western Art I
ARH 132. Survey of Western Art Il
ARH 133. Art of Non-Western Cultures

Area of Study:
Art History: five courses from
200 level or higher, plus one
art history seminar course
Total: 36 credits


Arts and Sciences Requirements: Students working toward an B.A. in Art or Art History may use Art courses to satisfy the fine arts requirement. See requirements under COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES.

Outside Minor: A minor must be taken outside the Department of Art and Art History. Minor requirements are specified by each department.

Electives: Courses may be taken in any department including Art and Art History. Two electives must be taken at the 300 level or higher. The number of electives taken should be sufficient for a total of 120 credits for graduation.

Writing Requirement: 15 credits following English 105 and 106. Art History courses prefixed with a "W" can be used to meet Arts and Sciences writing requirements.
Total: 120 credits

B.A. MAJOR / MINOR COMBINATION
WITHIN DEPARTMENT

Studio Major With Art History Minor
(in addition to required minor outside the department)
An art history minor consists of 15 credits in art history
with a grade of "C-" or higher with overall G.PA.of 2.0.
Courses: ARH 131 or 133, 132, plus three courses from 200 level or higher.
Total: 15 credits


DEPARTMENT OF ART & ART HISTORY
University of Miami
105 Art Building
Coral Gables, FL 33124-4410
Telephone: 305-284-2542

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