B.F.A. Art - Gateway
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 203: Survey Art History II | 3 |
| ART 133: Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 142: 2D Design | 3 |
| ENGL 110: English Composition | 3 |
| Required Related Elective (see approved list) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 202: Survey Art History I | 3 |
| ART 233: Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 242: 3D Design | 3 |
| GE (Cornerstone): COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Personal Wellness | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GE (Cornerstone): Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| ART Elective | 3 |
| Ptg/Photo/print/Sculpt/Graph/Ceram?Metals (pick 1 must be 5 different areas) | 3 |
| ART elective | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Information Literacies | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Ptg/Photo/print/Sculpt/Graph/Ceram?Metals (pick 1 must be 5 different areas) | 3 |
| ART 133: Drawing III | 3 |
| 1 of 5 in primary studio concentration (foundation sequence serves as 1 course) | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Ethical Action and Citizenship | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Problem Solving | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Ptg/Photo/print/Sculpt/Graph/Ceram?Metals (pick 1 must be 5 different areas) | 3 |
| 1 of 5 in primary studio concentration (foundation sequence serves as 1 course) | 3 |
| Gateway Elective | 3 |
| Art History Elective | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Technological Competency | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Ptg/Photo/print/Sculpt/Graph/Ceram?Metals (pick 1 must be 5 different areas) | 3 |
| 1 of 5 in primary studio concentration (foundation sequence serves as 1 course) | 3 |
| Art Elective | 3 |
| GE (Keystone): Diverse Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Investigations in Sci Reasoning | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Ptg/Photo/print/Sculpt/Graph/Ceram?Metals (pick 1 must be 5 different areas) | 3 |
| 1 of 5 in primary studio concentration (foundation sequence serves as 1 course) | 3 |
| ART 490: Beyond Making | 3 |
| Art History Elective | 3 |
| GE (Keystone): Advanced Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART Elective | 3 |
| 1 of 5 in primary studio concentration (foundation sequence serves as 1 course) | 3 |
| ART Elective | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Creative Explorations | 3 |
| GE (Capstone): Big Ideas Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |