THE JUANITA AND RALPH HARVEY SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN STUDIO ART DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
2014-2016 CATALOG (Updated 5.12.2015)
Name (Printed)
Mustangs ID
Student Advisor
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Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Arts Department Chair
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Dean of the Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts
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I am responsible for this Degree Plan and the Degree Plan does not supersede degree audit or catalog requirements.
Student signature
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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. At least one year or two full semesters prior to the anticipated graduation date, students should pay the
graduation fee, file an Application for Degree Candidacy, and submit their degree plan with all required
signatures in the Office of the Registrar. BFA students MUST be advised by the faculty member teaching in their
major area in advance of registration.
SUBMISSION OF BFA DEGREE PLAN
After earning 45 credit hours, you will 1) review your BFA degree plan with your advisor, 2) secure the required
signatures listed above, 3) submit the degree plan in person to the Registrar, and 4) place a copy in your advising file.
JUNIOR PORTFOLIO REVIEW
The Junior Portfolio Review is a standard practice in most colleges and universities throughout the nation offering
BFA degrees in Studio Art. After earning 60 credit hours, you will participate in a junior portfolio review. The faculty
will conduct reviews every semester and identify the strengths of your work and areas to improve while preparing the
body of work generated for your senior exhibition. Detailed instructions will be given in an annual information
session and made available to you by your advisor.
PREPARING FOR SENIOR EXHIBITION
All BFA students must show their work in a Senior Exhibition.
When you have earned between 60 to 90 credit hours, you must develop an individual focus and direction within
your studio major and minor areas. Well in advance of your senior year and before enrolling in the Senior Exhibition
course, you must also consciously initiate a unique body of work. Consult your instructors and advisor regarding the
direction of your work. Ask them to work with you beyond assignment-based studio activities.
BFA DEGREE PLAN
SENIOR EXHIBITION, ART 4923
The Senior Exhibition course must be taken the last semester of enrollment at the university. Before enrolling in
Senior Exhibition and attending the first class meeting, students must 1) make an appointment with Professor Gary
Goldberg the Senior Exhibition instructor, 2) file for graduation, and 3) attend the first class meeting with both an
official and an unofficial copy of the Application for Degree Candidacy signed by the registrar. The Application for
Degree Candidacy indicates that is your final semester at MSU and that you intend to graduate in the spring.
THE JUANITA AND RALPH HARVEY SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS RESERVES
THE PRIVILEGE OF RETAINING STUDENT WORK FOR REFERENCE OR EXHIBITION PURPOSES.
If the student does not claim their work after a 3-month period, the university may elect to dispose of it.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
See the 2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog, pages to be determined
Academic Foundation and Core Curriculum Requirements: 42 hours plus additional requirements
American History
 HIST
 HIST
1133
1233
(6 credit hours)
Survey of American History to 1865
Survey of American History since 1865
3 credits
3 credits
Communication
 ENGL
 SPCH
 ENGL
1103
1103
1123
(6 credit hours)
Introduction to Communication OR
Introduction to Communication AND
Academic Research and Writing
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Creative Arts
 MCOM
 MUSIC
 MUSIC
 THEA
 THEA
2213
1103
2733
1503
2423
(3 credit hours)
Appreciation of Film
Music Appreciation
Western and World Music
Appreciation of Theatre
Dramatic Analysis
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Government and Political Science
 POLS
1333
 POLS
1433
(6 credit hours)
American Government I
American Government II
3 credits
3 credits
Language, Philosophy and Culture
 ENGL
2413
 ENGL
2613
 FREN
1134
 GERM
1134
 HIST
1333
 HIST
1433
 PHIL
1033
 PHIL
2033
 SPAN
1134
(3 credit hours)
World Literature
Survey of American Literature I
Elementary French I
Elementary German I
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
Primary Concerns of Philosophy
Ethics
Elementary Spanish
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
Life and Physical Sciences
(6 credit hours)
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BFA DEGREE PLAN
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BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
ENSC
GEOS
GEOS
GNSC
GNSC
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
1103
1133
1134
1144
1233
1234
1544
1103
1141
1143
1241
1243
1303
1114
1134
1234
1104
1204
1144
1244
1533
1624
2644
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
Math
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MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
1053
1203
1233
1534
1634
(3 credit hours)
Contemporary Mathematics (recommended)
Mathematical Analysis for Business
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus I
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences
 ECON
1333
 ECON
2333
 PSYC
1103
 SOCL
1133
(3 credit hours)
General Economics
Principles
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
CAO: Cultural and Global Understanding
 EDUC
2013
 FREN
1234
 GERM
1234
 LAST
2503
 MCOM
1233
 MCOM
2523
 MUSC
2733
 POLS/WGST
2503
 POLS
2523
 SOCL
2233
 SPAN
1234
(3 credit hours)
School & Society
Elementary French II
Elementary German II
Intro to Latin American Studies
Intro to Mass Communication
The Internet & Society
Western & World Music
Intro to Women’s & Gender Studies
Foundations of Government & Politics
Social Problems
Elementary Spanish II
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
CAO – Inquiry & Creativity
(3 credit hours)
 BUAD
1033
Foundations of Business
3 credits
 ENGL
2123
Rhetoric Visuals & Infographics
3 credits
 MCOM
2833
Web Site Design
3 credits
 SCIE
2103
Interdisciplinary Science Research
3 credits
 THEA
1103
Acting for Non-Majors
3 credits
Art Requirements: 78 hours (See 2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog, page to be determined)
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BFA DEGREE PLAN
Advanced Hours consist of 12 hours in the major and 27 hours outside the major.
Introductory Art Classes
 ART
 ART
 ART
 ART
 ART
1113
1123
1313
1323
1333
15 hours
2-D Design
3-D Design
Drawing I
Drawing II
Computers for Artists
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Art History
 ART
 ART
 ART
 ART
3413
3423
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12 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
 ART
 ART
 ART
 ART
 ART
 ART
 ART
 ART
2713
2313
2013
2153
2613
2813
2523
3213
24 hours
Graphic Design I
Painting I
Photography I
Printmaking I
Ceramics I
Metals I
Sculpture I
Drawing III
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Major Studio Hours
12 additional hours of ONE studio area
Choose from Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics, Metals, Photography, Graphic Design, or Sculpture
 ART
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3 credits
 ART
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3 credits
 ART
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3 credits
 ART
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3 credits
Minor Studio Hours
9 additional hours of ONE studio area
Choose from Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics, Metals, Photography, Graphic Design, Sculpture, or Drawing
 ART
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3 credits
 ART
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3 credits
 ART
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3 credits
Advanced Art Elective
3 hours of any art course numbered 3000 and above
 ART
 ART
3913
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Capstone
 ART
3 hours
4923
Professional Practices
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Senior Exhibition
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
CHECKLIST: 120 HOURS (The 120 credits must include 39 advanced hours, 12 of which are earned in the major)
 TOTAL ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
42 hours
 TOTAL ART REQUIREMENTS
78 hours
 JUNIOR PORTFOLIO REVIEW
 TOTAL HOURS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
120 hours
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