Art, Art Practices Concentration, B.A.

615-898-2455
Laura Cochrane, program coordinator
Laura.Cochrane@mtsu.edu

The B.A. program in Art with a concentration in Art Practices is designed for those who wish to pursue further study at the graduate level. Students should consult with their advisors each semester in order to plan their schedule of courses.

Academic Map

Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Degree Requirements

General Education (41 hours)

requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences

Major Requirements (39 hours)

Majors must maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 in the major.

Major Core (12 hours)

ART 1610 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
ART 1630 - Three-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
ART 1920 - Survey of Western Art I 3 credit hours
ART 1930 - Survey of Western Art II 3 credit hours

Art Practices Concentration (27 hours)

ART 1620 - Drawing I 3 credit hours
ART 1640 - Drawing II 3 credit hours

21 hours from the following:

Studio Art/Graphic Design 15 credit hours
Art History (upper division) 6 credit hours

Foreign Language (6 hours)

Students must successfully complete 2010 and 2020 or any courses numbered above the 2000 level in a single foreign language.

Minor (15-18 hours)

Chosen from within the College of Liberal Arts

Electives (16-19 hours)

Total hours in program: 120

Curriculum: Art, Art Practices

Curricular listings include requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.