Degree Programs

Bachelor of Fine Arts
A pre-professional degree offering on a strong studio curriculum for those planning on careers in art. Students select from one of the following areas for concentrated focus:

• Two-Dimensional art: Drawing, Painting and Printmaking
• Three-Dimensional Art: Sculpture and Ceramics
• Design and Computer Graphics

Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts:
*Note: general requirements vary; please refer to the course catalog.

• Art 101 (Basic Composition and Design)
• Art 102 (Basics of Oil and Acrylic Painting Media)
• Art 105 (Drawing)
• Art 203 (Ceramics)
• Art 205 (Figure and Portrait Drawing)
• Art 208 (History of Art I)
• Art 209 (History of Art II)
• Art 215 (Basic Sculpture)
• Art 225 (Introduction to Photography)
• Art 310 (Printmaking)
• Art 401 (Computer Graphics and Design)
• Art 451 (Career Orientation for the Art Major)
• Art 495 (BFA Senior Project and Thesis)
• Art Studio Courses (12 hours must be at or above the 300 level) (18 credit hours)
• Art History (at or above the 300 level) (9 credit hours)
• Electives (11 credit hours)
• General education requirements (41-42 credit hours)

Bachelor of Arts
Art degree with component of electives which allows a minor in Art History or another discipline.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts:
*Note: general requirements vary; please refer to the course catalog.

• Art 101 (Basic Composition and Design)
• Art 102 (Basics of Oil and Acrylic Painting Media)
• Art 105 (Drawing)
• Art 203 (Ceramics)
• Art 205 (Figure and Portrait Drawing)
• Art 208 (History of Art I)
• Art 209 (History of Art II)
• Art 215 (Basic Sculpture)
• Art 225 (Introduction to Photography)
• Art 310 (Printmaking)
• Art 401 (Computer Graphics and Design)
• Art 450 (Senior Project)
• Art 451 (Career Orientation for the Art Major)
• Art Studio courses (9 hours must be at or above the 300 level) (15 credit hours)
• Art History (at or above the 300 level) (6 credit hours)
• Electives (11 hours must be at or above the 300 level) (17 credit hours)
• General education requirements (50 credit hours)

Bachelor of Art Education
Degree which prepares for teaching art at primary and secondary levels.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Art Education:
*Note: general requirements vary; please refer to the course catalog.

• General education requirements (53 credit hours)
• General education requirements for Teacher Education (9 credit hours)
  Health 101, Psychology 301/302, Comm-Human Communication 101
• Professional Studies (23 credit hours)
  Education 301,303, 305, 330, 400, 465a,b & c
• Specialty Studies (50 credit hours)
  Art 101, 102, 105, 106, 201/215, 203, 208, 209, 225, 250, 310, 312, 406, 450, 451,
  Art elective (3 credit hours)
  Education 366, 367

CONTACT:
Louise S. Napier
Professor of Art and Department Chair
lnapier@wingate.edu
704-233-8055