The Department of Art and Art History offers three major programs of study: (1) Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art with concentrations in Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture; (2) Major in Art in the Bachelor of Arts curriculum; and (3) Major in Art History in the Bachelor of Arts curriculum.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is intended for students who plan to pursue studio art careers or graduate studies.

The Major in Art in the Bachelor of Arts curriculum is a liberal arts program for students whose main interest is studying the visual arts in a broader educational context. Those who decide to do graduate work in the visual arts may be required to take additional undergraduate courses.

Art History is the study of art in relation to the time in which it was produced. The major in Art History is designed for students who plan to study art history at the graduate level or who simply enjoy the subject for its own sake. Most careers in art history require graduate degrees.

The department offers minors in Art and in Art History. No course may be counted toward both a major in Art and a minor in Art History, or vice versa.

Persons interested in teaching art at the elementary or secondary levels are directed to the art-teaching specialization offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, nursery-through-grade-twelve (N-12) option, of the College of Education.

Portfolio Review - Transfer Students
For Studio Art courses taken at other colleges or universities to transfer as specific University of South Alabama Studio Art courses, portfolios of class work must be submitted to the Department of Art and Art History for evaluation. The portfolios must be evaluated before the student may take any classes for which transferred courses may be prerequisites. Call the Department of Art and Art History for information about portfolio review dates.

ADMISSION TO THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS PROGRAM
Students may enroll in the B.F.A. program as freshmen, or as transfer students after having gone through the required Transfer Student Portfolio Review. The student may apply for a primary concentration after successful completion or transfer of ARS 121, 122, 123, and 124, and three Art History courses. The student must also take two (2) 200-level courses in the primary area of choice and have had a satisfactory Portfolio Review of that work by the faculty of that area. This studio area will then become the student's Primary Concentration. Students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN STUDIO ART
A minimum of 128 hours of required and elective courses. At least 32 hours in courses numbered 300 or higher must be taken at this University, including a minimum of 12 hours in the primary concentration, 6 hours in a secondary concentration, and ARS 488 or 499. Two courses, including one in Studio Art, must be designated "Writing Across the Curriculum" (W) courses.

General Academic Studies Requirements Hours

Natural Sciences and Mathematics:

History, Social and Behavioral Sciences:

Option Two:
Three Secondary Studio Concentrations.

Senior Thesis or Senior Portfolio Requirements
Students with the primary concentration in Graphic Design take ARS 488 (3 hours). All other students take ARS 499 (6 hours).

Primary Studio Concentrations
Primary Studio Concentrations are offered in the areas of Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture.

1. Ceramics. 24 hours in Ceramics courses.

2. Graphic Design. 30 hours in ARS 271, 272, 273, 372, 374, 375, 376, 472, and either 479 or 496.

3. Painting. 24 hours in Painting courses, including ARS 231 and 232.

4. Printmaking. 24 hours in Printmaking courses, including ARS 251 and 252.

5. Sculpture. 24 hours in Sculpture courses.

Secondary Studio Concentrations
15 hours in a second studio area. Secondary concentrations are available in Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN ART IN THE BACHELOR OF ARTS CURRICULUM
A minimum of 45 hours, including ARS 121, 122, 123, and 124, and 9 hours in Art History courses. Remaining courses must be in Studio Art courses and must include at least 12 hours in courses numbered 300 or higher taken at this University.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN ART HISTORY IN THE BACHELOR OF ARTS CURRICULUM
A minimum of 52 quarter hours, which includes ARH 103, 123, 240, 242, 492, and two of ARS 121, 123, and 124. Remaining hours shall be in Art History and must include at least one course in each of the following areas:

1. Ancient and Medieval Art - ARH 304, 406, 415.

2. Renaissance and Baroque Art - ARH 322, 324, 326, 330, 434.

3. Modern Art - ARH 248, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347.

ARH 290 and 390, Special Topics, may be used to satisfy area requirements.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ART
A minimum of 21 hours in Studio Art. At least 3 hours must be in courses numbered 300 or higher taken at this University.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ART HISTORY
A minimum of 21 hours in Art History. At least 6 hours must be in courses numbered 300 or higher taken at this University. ARH 100 and ARH 360 may not count toward the minor in Art History.

GRADUATE STUDIES
Although the Art and Art History Department has no graduate degree programs, the following courses in Art History and Studio Art are offered at the graduate level for those students who need such work.

DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL ART HISTORY (ARH) COURSES