Community Arts Major (BA Traditional)
This program is designed to prepare students for various careers in the arts and fields that connect community service to interest in the arts. Students will gain an understanding of theories of community building and arts concepts related to the public creation and presentation of community arts projects and events. Upon completion of the program, students will have knowledge of the role the arts can play in community building, an ability to listen to community needs and respond by facilitating or producing responsive arts works or events. Community building, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills prepare students for a variety of careers in related fields.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts degree consists of a major of typically 32 to 44 credits or two minors, general education courses, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ART 102 | 2D Design | 2 |
| ART 103 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 111 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 221 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 261 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 300 | Community Arts | 4 |
| ART 472 | 19th and 20th Century Art and Design | 4 |
| ART 498 | Arts Internship * | 8 |
| ART 499 | Art Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Photography I (3) | ||
| Screen Printmaking (3) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art of Mexico (3) | ||
| Art of Asia (3) | ||
| World Art (3) | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 8 credits of the the following: | 8 | |
| Illustration (3) | ||
| Sculpture I (3) | ||
| Graphic Design I (3) | ||
| Figure Drawing (3) | ||
| Painting II (3) | ||
| Relief Printmaking (3) | ||
| Intaglio Printmaking (3) | ||
| Photography II (3) | ||
| Digital Photography (2) | ||
| Sculpture II (3) | ||
| Ceramics II (3) | ||
| Mexican Art and Culture (2-4) | ||
| Mixed Media Printmaking (3) | ||
| Advanced Printmaking (4) | ||
| Arts Internship (4) | ||
| Theatre in Practice (1-3) | ||
| Stagecraft (4) | ||
| Costume Design (4) | ||
| *ART 498 plus 8 of the above elective credits may be replaced by petitioning for a 16 credit HECUA internship. | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |