BA DEGREE PLAN
THE JUANITA AND RALPH HARVEY SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN STUDIO ART DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
2014-2016 CATALOG (Updated 6.15.2015)
Name of Student (Printed)
Mustangs ID
Name of Advisor
Date
Department Chair, Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Arts
Date
Dean, Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts
Date
I am responsible for this Degree Plan and the Degree Plan does not supersede degree audit or catalog requirements.
Student signature
Date
The degree plan is the responsibility of the student, in conjunction with the faculty advisor. All students
are responsible for reading and understanding the undergraduate catalog and the degree plan. The
student is responsible for keeping the degree plan current by marking courses completed and updating
any applicable changes. In order to allow time for a complete records check, students should pay the
graduation fee and file an Application for Degree Candidacy, together with a copy of their signed degree
plan, in the Office of the Registrar at least one year or two full semesters, prior to the anticipated
graduation date.
The Department Chair must approve schedules of B.A. students before they register.
THE JUANITA AND RALPH HARVEY SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS RESERVES
THE PRIVILEGE OF RETAINING STUDENT WORK FOR REFERENCE OR EXHIBITION PURPOSES.
IF THE STUDENT, UPON DUE NOTIFICATION, DOES NOT CLAIM HIS OR HER WORK
AFTER A 3-MONTH PERIOD, THE UNIVERSITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO DISPOSE OF IT.
AS OF ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015, ALL B.A. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE A
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION TO THE FACULTY DURING FINALS WEEKS OF THEIR
FINAL SEMESTER. THE PRESENTATION WILL SUMMARIZE STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DURING THEIR COURSE OF STUDY AT MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
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BA DEGREE PLAN
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
See the 2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog, pages TBD
Academic Foundation and Core Curriculum Requirements: 42 hours plus additional requirements
Advanced Hours consist of 12 hours in the major and 27 hours outside the major.
Academic Foundation and Core Curriculum Requirements: 42 hours plus additional requirements
American History
 HIST
1133
 HIST
1233
(6 credit hours)
Survey of American History to 1865
Survey of American History since 1865
3 credits
3 credits
Communication
 ENGL
 SPCH
 ENGL
 ENGL
 ENGL
 ENGL
 MCOM
 MCOM
 SPCH
1123
1133
1143
1153
2123
2203
1243
2403
2423
(6 credit hours)
Rhetoric and Composition
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Academic Research and Writing
Intro Reading & Writing – Literature
Rhetoric-Visuals/Infographics
Intro to Professional Writing
Media Writing and Reporting
Social Media
Interpersonal Communication
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Creative Arts
 MCOM
 MUSIC
 MUSIC
 THEA
 THEA
2213
1033
2733
1503
2423
(3 credit hours)
Appreciation of Film
Appreciation of Music
Intro to Western and World Music
Appreciation of Theatre
Dramatic Analysis
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Government and Political Science (6 credit hours)
 POLS
1333
American Government I
 POLS
1433
American Government II
3 credits
3 credits
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 credit hours)
 ENGL
2413
World Literature
 ENGL
2423
World Literature
 ENGL
2613
Survey of American Literature I
 ENGL
2623
Survey of American Literature II
 ENGL
2813
Survey of English Literature I
 ENGL
2823
Survey of English Literature II
 FREN
1134
Elementary French
 GERM
1134
Elementary German
 SPAN
1134
Elementary Spanish I
 HIST
1333
Western Civilization I
 HIST
1433
Western Civilization II
 HUMN
2013
The Ancient World
 HUMN
2023
Medieval Cultures
 HUMN
2033
Renaissance through Realism
 HUMN
2043
Mid 19th-20th Centuries
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
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PHIL
PHIL
PHIL
PHIL
PHIL
PHIL
1033
2033
2133
2213
2223
2333
Life and Physical Sciences
 BIOL
1103
 BIOL
1133
 BIOL
1134
 BIOL
1144
 BIOL
1233
 BIOL
1234
 BIOL
1544
 CHEM
1103
 CHEM
1141
 CHEM
1143
 CHEM
1241
 CHEM
1243
 CHEM
1303
 ENSC
1114
 GEOS
1134
 GEOS
1234
 GNSC
1104
 GNSC
1204
 PHYS
1144
 PHYS
1244
 PHYS
1533
 PHYS
1624
 PHYS
2644
Math
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MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
Primary Concerns of Philosophy
Ethics
Political Philosophy
Eastern Philosophy and Religion
Feminist Philosophy
Philosophy of Religion
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
(6 credit hours)
Introduction to Biology
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology I
General Zoology
Anatomy & Physiology II
Anatomy & Physiology II
General Botany
Introductory Chemistry
General Chemistry I Lab
General Chemistry
General Chemistry II Lab
General Chemistry II
General Organic Biological Chemistry
Foundations of Environmental Science
Physical Geology
Historical Geology
Life Earth Science
Physical Science
General Physics I
General Physics II
Descriptive Astronomy
Mechanics, Wave Motion, & Heat
Electricity & Magnetism & Optics
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
1 credits
3 credits
1 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
(3 credit hours)
1053
Contemporary Mathematics
1203
Math Analysis for Business
1233
College Algebra
1534
Precalculus
1634
Calculus I
Social and Behavioral Sciences
 PSYC
1103
 SOCL
1133
 ECON
1333
 ECON
2333
(3 credit hours)
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
General Economics
Macroeconomic Principles
CAO: Cultural and Global Understanding (3 credit hours)
 EDUC
2013
School & Society
 FREN
1234
Elementary French II
 GERM
1234
Elementary German II
 HSHS
1013
Global Health & Wellness
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
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HUMN
HUMN
HUMN
HUMN
INTS
LATS
MCOM
MCOM
MUSC
POLS
SOCL
SPAN
WGST
2013
2023
2033
2043
2503
2503
1233
2523
2733
2523
2233
1234
2503
CAO: Inquiry & Creativity
 ART
1613
 BUAD
1033
 COUN
2143
 ENGL
2123
 MCOM
2833
 MWSU
2003
 SCIE
2103
 SOCL
1143
 THEA
1103
 THEA
2103
Humanities: The Ancient World
Humanities: Medieval Cultures
Humanities: Renaissance through Realism
Mid-19th through 20th Centuries
Intro to Global Studies
Intro to Latin American Studies
Intro to Mass Communications
The Internet & Society
Intro to Western & World Music
Foundations of Government & Politics
Global Social Problems
Elementary Spanish II
Intro to Women’s and Gender Studies
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
3 credits
(3 credit hours)
Ceramics for Non-Majors
Foundations of Business
Human Diversity
Rhetoric of Visual & Infographics
Web Site Design
Creative Inquiry: Interdisciplinary Thinking
Understanding Science, Engineering, Tech
Sociological Inquiry
Acting for Non-Majors
Playwrights $ Scientists: Interesting Bedfellows
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Writing Proficiency Requirement
Graduation requirements at Midwestern State University include passage of the Writing Proficiency Examination (see
2014-2016 catalog, page x) to be taken after the student has completed 60 hours of course work and before they have
accrued 90 hours. Students failing the exam must pass ENGL 2113 Composition Skills.
Foreign Language Requirement
(14 credit hours of one foreign language)
Students may earn credit by passing an examination prior to registration that allows them to enroll in advanced courses.
(See 2014-2016 catalog page to be determined concerning proficiency exams.)
FREN or GERM or SPAN 1134
FREN or GERM or SPAN 1234
FREN or GERM or SPAN 2133
FREN or GERM or SPAN 2233
Elementary French I OR German I OR Spanish I
Elementary French II OR German II OR Spanish II
Intermediate French I OR German I OR Spanish I
Intermediate French II OR German II OR Spanish II
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
The B.A. degree requires 42 credit hours in the major and 18 credit hours in the minor (60 credit hours).
Art Major Requirements
(42 credit hours)
Introductory Art Classes
 ART
1113
 ART
1123
 ART
1313
(12 credit hours)
2-D Design
3-D Design
Drawing I
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
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 ART
1333
Computers for Artists
3 credits
Art History
 ART
3413
 ART
3423
 _______________
 _______________
(12 credit hours)
History of World Art: Survey I
History of World Art: Survey II
Art History Elective (Non-Western)
Art History Elective
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Advanced Studio Hours
Select six courses from:
 ART
3303
 ART
3323
 ART
3143
 ART
3153
 ART
3603
 ART
3613
 ART
3813
 ART
3823
 ART
3013
 ART
3023
 ART
3703
 ART
3713
 ART
3523
 ART
3533
 ART
3913
 ART
4113/4123
 ART
4743/4753
 ART
4163
 ART
4513
 ART
4534
 ART
4033
(18 credit hours) Only two classes may be taken in any studio area.
British Studies courses can substitute for ONE advanced art studio course.
Painting II
3 credits
Painting III
3 credits
Printmaking II
3 credits
Printmaking III
3 credits
Ceramics II
3 credits
Ceramics III
3 credits
Metals II
3 credits
Metals III
3 credits
Photography II
3 credits
Photography III
3 credits
Graphic Design II
3 credits
Graphic Design III
3 credits
Sculpture II
3 credits
Sculpture III
3 credits
Professional Practices
3 credits
Photography in Great Britain
6 credits
Graphic Design with An International Perspective
6 credits
Domestic/International Field Study
3 credits
Exhibition and Presentation Methods
3 credits
Topics in Studio Art
4 credits
Visual Arts Apprenticeship
3 credits
Art Minor
(18 credit hours) Chose a minor in any area. Secure approval from program advisor.
 _______________
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3 credits
 _______________
_______________________
3 credits
 _______________
_______________________
3 credits
 _______________
_______________________
3 credits
 _______________
_______________________
3 credits
 _______________
_______________________
3 credits
TOTAL: 118-123 credit hours
If necessary, additional hours will bring the total to 120 required for graduation and will include 39 advanced hours, which
includes 12 advanced hours earned in the major and 27 hours outside the major.
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