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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-12 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-12 [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 12 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 meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .

College-Level Requirements for the College of Fine Arts


View the College-Level Requirements for the College of Fine Arts. 

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 12 hours of Arts and Sciences humanities coursework from three different areas, excluding the major.

Social Sciences


Complete 12 hours of Arts and Sciences social sciences coursework from two or more areas, with at least eight hours in one area.

Natural Sciences


Complete 12 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 at least two areas, with at least 15 hours at the 200 level and at least 15 hours from the 300-400 level. See your DARS for a comprehensive listing of courses.

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