Art (BA)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2021–Spring 2022 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Bachelor of Arts in Art
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Fine Arts
Academic Plan Code(s): ART_BA
Program Information
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art program is a mixed-media degree primarily intended for art students who wish to receive a broad experience in studio practice within the context of a liberal arts education.
Completion of this degree requires work to be submitted for the department’s Learning Outcomes Measurement. For details, contact the department.
Degree Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements 1 | 31 | |
| College/School Requirements | 22 | |
| Program/Major Requirements 1 | 40 | |
| Supporting Courses 1 | 28 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 121 | |
| 1 | Some credit hours from the General Education Requirements may be satisfied by courses defined by the program, in which case additional electives will be required to complete the minimum hours for the degree. See the Degree Requirements tab for specific coursework. |
Specific coursework information can be found on the Degree Requirements tab.
Departmental Admission Requirements
All students wishing to major in the Department of Fine Arts specializing in studio art must complete and submit a separate “Application for Admission” to the department. Admission is selective and enrollments may be limited. Studio art courses may be restricted to majors only. Enrolled University of Louisville students may obtain an application and apply through the department’s offices. Incoming and transfer students must be accepted by the University first, and then apply for admission to the department.
To qualify for admission to the department, students must be admitted to the University in Good Standing, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and meet the minimum overall grade point standards for the College of Arts & Sciences. In addition, a grade of D in any department course at the 300 level or above may not be used to fulfill a departmental requirement.
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements * | 31 | |
| The following courses are required by the program and can satisfy the respective General Education Requirement: | ||
Two of the following: | ||
| Ancient Through Medieval Art - AH | ||
or ARTH 270 | Renaissance Through Modern Art - AH | |
or ARTH 290 | Survey of Asian Art - AH, D2 | |
*All degrees require the completion of the University-wide General Education Program (link provided above). Some General Education requirements may be met in the requirements for the major or supporting coursework, in which case additional electives may be required to complete the minimum hours for the degree.
College/School Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Sciences Requirements | ||
| GEN 100 | Student Success Center First Year Experience | 1 |
| or GEN 101 | Arts & Sciences First Year Experience | |
| Foreign Language 1 | 12 | |
| Electives in Natural Sciences or Social Sciences 2 | 9 | |
| WR—two approved courses at the 300 level or above 3 | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 22 | |
Program/Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Fine Arts | ||
| ART 105 | Foundation 2-D Design | 3 |
| ART 106 | Foundation 3-D Design | 3 |
| ART 107 | Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| ART 206 | Foundation Art Concepts and Methods | 3 |
| or ART 207 | Foundation Figure Drawing | |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Ancient Through Medieval Art - AH 4 | ||
| Renaissance Through Modern Art - AH 4 | ||
| Survey of Asian Art - AH, D2 4 | ||
| Art History elective at the 300 level or above | 3 | |
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Painting | ||
| Drawing and Composition | ||
| Introduction to Glassmaking Techniques | ||
| Introduction to Sculpture | ||
| Introduction to Clay | ||
| Introduction to Printmaking | ||
| Introduction to Black and White Photography | ||
| Introduction to Interior Design | ||
| Introduction to Fiber/Mixed Media | ||
| Papermaking | ||
| Introduction to Book Arts | ||
| Special Problems in Studio Art | ||
| ART 599 | Studio Art Undergraduate Capstone Seminar - CUE | 1 |
| Electives in Art at the 500 level | 6 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 40 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | ||
| Electives in Humanities disciplines, other than Art or Art History, at the 300 level or above | 15 | |
| WR Elective in Humanities discipline, other than Art or Art History, at the 400 level or above | 3 | |
| Minimum Electives 5 | 10 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 28 | |
Note: A grade of C-minus or better is required in all 300-level and 500-level courses in the major.
Only 40 hours in the major department may be applied toward the Bachelor of Arts Degree.
At least 50 of the total minimum hours required must be at the 300 level or above.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Culminating Undergraduate Experience (For students admitted Summer 2014 or later) | ||
| Requirement fulfilled by completing: | ||
| Studio Art Undergraduate Capstone Seminar - CUE | ||
| 1 | Completion of the intermediate level of a single foreign language. |
| 2 | In addition to courses counted toward General Education; 6 hours must be at 300 level or above. |
| 3 | May be incorporated into other degree requirements. |
| 4 | Fulfills General Education requirement. |
| 5 | Students who satisfy General Education Requirements by courses defined by the program will require additional electives to complete the minimum hours for the degree. |
Flight Pan
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| GEN 100 or GEN 101 |
Student Success Center First Year Experience or Arts & Sciences First Year Experience |
1 |
| ENGL 101 | Introduction to College Writing - WC | 3 |
| ART 105 or ART 106 |
Foundation 2-D Design or Foundation 3-D Design |
3 |
| ART 107 | Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S | 3 | |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences Lab - SL | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 102 | Intermediate College Writing - WC | 3 |
| ART 105 or ART 106 |
Foundation 2-D Design or Foundation 3-D Design |
3 |
| ART 206 | Foundation Art Concepts and Methods | 3 |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Quantitative Reasoning - QR | 3 | |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ancient Through Medieval Art - AH | ||
| Renaissance Through Modern Art - AH | ||
| Survey of Asian Art - AH, D2 | ||
| Art Elective (300 level) | 3 | |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 1 | 4 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences US Diversity - SBD1 | 3 | |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ancient Through Medieval Art - AH | ||
| Renaissance Through Modern Art - AH | ||
| Survey of Asian Art - AH, D2 | ||
| Art Elective (300 level) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 2 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Art Elective (300 level) | 3 | |
| Art History Elective (300 level) | 3 | |
| General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 3 | 4 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| WR Course (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Art Elective (300 level) | 3 | |
| Social Science or Natural Science Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Art Elective (500 level) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Social Science or Natural Science Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| General Elective (300 level or above) | 1 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Art Elective (500 level) | 3 | |
| ART 599 | Studio Art Undergraduate Capstone Seminar - CUE | 1 |
| Humanities Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | |
| Humanities WR Elective (400 level or above) | 3 | |
| Social Science or Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 121 | |
Degree Audit Report
Degree Audit reports illustrate how your completed courses fulfill the requirements of your academic plan. What-if reports allow you to compare the courses you have completed in your current academic plan to the courses required in another academic plan. Should you have questions about either report, please consult with your academic advisor.
To create either report:
- Log into your ULink account.
- Click on the Academic Progress tile.
- Next, click on "View my Degree Audit" to run a Degree Audit report in the Undergraduate Advising area.
- To create a What-if report, click on "Create a What-if Advisement Report."
Click here to run a Degree Audit report, or create a What-if report.
Flight Planner
Based on your major, the Flight Planner tool may be available for you to create a personalized Flight Plan. The Flight Planner can be found in the ULink Student Center. Consult with your advisor for assistance with the Flight Planner.
