Requirements
Foundation Year| Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SFDN181 | F | Drawing I | 3 |
| SFDN182 | F | Visual Language I | 3 |
| SFDN185 | S | Drawing II | 3 |
| SFDN191 | S | Time | 3 |
| SFDN183 | F/S | Form Study | 3 |
| AETE301 or 406 | Interdisciplinary Portfolio I or II | 3 | |
| HART100 | F | Intro to Western Art | 3 |
| HART | S | History of Art elective | 3 |
| LALW100 | F/S | Written Communication | 3 |
| FRSM100 | F/S | Freshman Seminar* | 3 |
| 30 |
*Freshman Seminar is a course that focuses on critical reading and thinking skills. The course has multiple sections, each with a different theme; some sections focus on the history of art while others focus on liberal arts. Thus, the theme chosen determines which type of credit is reflected in the totals below.
All departmental required courses below must be successfully completed in the sequence indicated. Please refer to the departmental standing section of the academic catalogue for specific standards and minimum requirements as defined by your department. If you require further clarification, please consult with your faculty advisor or the chairperson of your department.
Sophomore Year| AETE201 | F/S | Art & Human Development | 3 |
| AETE208 + AETE209 |
F/S | Sem. I: Contemp. Teaching Prac. + Sem. II: Contemp. Art Prac. (co-requisites) |
6 |
| LASS280 | F/S | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| LALW200 | F/S | Literary Traditions | 3 |
| HART | F/S | History of Art Elective | 3 |
| 2D | F/S | Studio Elective, Fine Arts or Design | 3 |
| 3D | F/S | Studio Elective, Fine Arts or Design | 3 |
| F/S | Media Elective | 3 | |
| F/S | Studio Elective | 3 | |
| 30 |
Junior Year
| AETE300 | F/S | Seminar III: Issues & the Individual Learner | 3 |
| AETE307 | F/S | Saturday Studios Pre-Practicum I | 3 |
| AETE301 | F/S | Interdisciplinary Portfolio I | 3 |
| AETE406 | F/S | Interdisciplinary Portfolio II | 3 |
| HART | F/S | History of Art Elective | 3 |
| HART or LA-SS/LW | F/S | Non-Western Hist. of Art, Soc. Sci. or Lit/writ/film | 3 |
| HART or LA-SS/LW | F/S | History of Art, Soc. Sci. or Lit/writ/film Elective | 3 |
| 2D | F/S | Studio Elective, Fine Arts or Design | 3 |
| 3D | F/S | Studio Elective, Fine Arts or Design | 3 |
| F/S | Media Elective | 3 | |
| 30 |
Senior Year
| AETE404 | F | Seminar IV: Creating Community | 3 |
| AETE400 | F/S | Saturday Studios Pre-Practicum II | 3 |
| AETE301 or 406 | F/S | Interdisc. Portfolio I or II | 3 |
| AETE409 | F/S | Portfolio III: Capstone Projects |
3 |
| AETE411 | F/S | Museum/Community Internship | 3 |
| AETE412 | S | Seminar VI: Exhibitions | 3 |
| HART or LA- SS/LW | F/S | History of Art, Social Science or Lit/writ/film Elective | 3 |
| LAMS | F/S | Math/Science Elective | 3 |
| 2D | F/S | Studio Elective | 3 |
| 3D | F/S | Studio Elective | 3 |
| 30 |
Summary
| Studio Foundation | 18 |
| Art Education | 39 |
| Liberal Arts | 12-24 |
| Studio Electives | 27 |
| History of Art | 12-24 |
| 120 |
Ninth Semester (optional)
Community Education students who complete the above BFA curriculum may enroll in a ninth semester (for provisional teaching certification) which includes the following courses:
| AETE407 | Student Teaching |
6 | |
| AETE408 | Seminar V: Designing Curriculum | 3 | |
| AETE414 | Portfolio: Artist-Teacher Studio |
3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | ||
| Total with Student Teaching | 132 |
F (fall) or S (spring) — the semester in which the course must be taken due to course availability or major sequencing.