Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Department website: https://www.atu.edu/art/
The degree Fine Arts, concentrates on drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture and other special art interests.
Arkansas Tech University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which accredits the following programs:
- Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Art Education (Teacher Licensure K-12)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts-4 years: Fine Arts; Game and Interactive Media Design; Graphic Design
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ART 1303 | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| ART 1403 | Two-dimensional Design | 3 |
| ENGL 1013 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| MATH XXXX | Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| TECH 1001 | Orientation to the University | 1 |
| SS 1XXX | Social Science Courses 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 2403 | Color Design | 3 |
| ART 2413 | Three-dimensional Design | 3 |
| ENGL 1023 | Composition II 1 | 3 |
| FAH 1XXX | Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 3 |
| SCIL 1XXX | Science with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 2103 | Art History I | 3 |
| FAH 1XXX | Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 3 |
| SCIL 1XXX | Science with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| SFHS 1XXX | Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Communication Courses 1 | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 2113 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 2303 | Figure Drawing | 3 |
| ART 3001 | Sophomore Review | 1 |
| SS 1XXX | Social Science Courses 1 | 3 |
| USHG 1XXX | U.S. History and Government 1 | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 3073 | Introduction to Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 3303 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| ART 3403 or ART 3533 |
Introduction to Opaque Painting or Watercolor Painting |
3 |
| Art History (3000-4000) 3 | 3 | |
| Art Elective (3000-4000) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 3603 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 3803 | Introduction to Printmaking | 3 |
| Art History (3000-4000) 3 | 3 | |
| Art Elective (3000-4000) | 3 | |
| Art Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Art Elective (3000-4000) | 9 | |
| Art Elective 2 | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 4703 | Senior Project and Exhibition | 3 |
| Art Elective (3000-4000) | 3 | |
| Art Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
- 2
At least 40 upper level hours are required. General electives cannot include art courses.
- 3
Art history electives ART 3113 Art History, American ART 3133 Art History, Americas & Africa, ART 3143 Art History, Asia & Pacific, ART 3153 History of Digital Art, ART 4113 Art History, Art After 1945, ART 4723 Art History Seminar, ART 4823 Art Criticism and Aesthetics can be used toward this requirement.
Students who complete the program will demonstrate:
- Critical Analysis - Objectively participate in class critiques and respond positively to constructive criticism
- Communication - Identify and effectively apply the use of visual arts concepts and vocabulary in verbal and written formats.
- Technology - Demonstrate proficiency in the use of art tools, materials, and technology appropriate to the field.
- Content - Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary art trends, major artist's works, and historical movements.
- Professionalism - Demonstrate an understanding of professionalism required of a serious student of art and develop a substantive portfolio.
- Student Satisfaction - Students are satisfied with the program facilities, teachers, and curriculum. Based on senior exit surveys for each art area in Graphic Design, Art Education, and Fine Art.