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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 [Archived Catalog]

Art Major (B.A.)


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Major code BA5193

All students enter the School of Art as Bachelor of Arts (BA) art majors, and must complete requirements in studio foundations and art history. Students must maintain a minimum accumulative GPA of 2.75 and an in-major GPA of 3.0 to remain in the major.

General requirements for a B.A. are (a) a minimum of 192 quarter hours, including (b) 90 hours of Arts and Sciences coursework above the 199 level; (c) the equivalent of two years of college-level foreign language; (d) at least 18 hours each of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences coursework; (e) General Education Requirements—Tiers I, II, III and (f) all requirements stipulated by the department. Minors are optional.

A minimum of 192 quarter hours of credit is required for the B.A. degree. Policy does not allow an accumulation of more than 72 hours in any one major for a B.A. Any hours earned in excess of the stated maximum for the major will necessitate earning equivalent credit hours over 192. Please check the Student Information page on the School of Art Web site for current requirements and other useful information.

Universitywide Graduation Requirements


To complete this program, students must complete all Universitywide graduation requirements.

Arts and Sciences Requirements for Fine Arts


200-Level Courses


Complete 90 hours of Arts and Sciences coursework at or above the 200 level.

Foreign Language Requirement


Complete the equivalent of two years of college-level foreign language.

Humanities


Complete 18 hours of Arts and Sciences humanities coursework from two or more areas, with at least eight hours in one area.

Social Sciences


Complete 18 hours of Arts and Sciences social sciences coursework from two or more areas, with at least eight hours in one area.

Natural Sciences


Complete 18 hours of Arts and Sciences natural sciences coursework from two or more areas, with at least eight hours in one area.

Program Requirements


In addition to general education and arts and sciences area requirements, the art major includes:

Art Foundations Courses (Part 1)


Complete three of the following:

Complete one of the following:


Studio Courses


Complete 30 hours from no more than two of the following areas, with at least 15 hours at the 200 level and at least 15 at the 300 or 400 level.

Printmaking


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