BFA W/ TEACHER CERTIFICATION DEGREE PLAN
THE JUANITA AND RALPH HARVEY SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN STUDIO ART WITH ALL-LEVEL ART CERTIFICATION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
2014-2016 CATALOG (Total Hours: 126)
UPDATED: 6.15.2015
Name (Printed) Mustangs ID
Student Advisor Date
Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Arts Department ChairDate
Director of Teacher Certification Date
Dean of the 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. 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 signaturesin the Office of the Registrar.
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 reviewsevery 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.
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.
FOR ADMISSION INTO THE TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
**PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND CHECK OFF AS COMPLETED**
Please carefully read pages the pertinent pages of the 2014-2016 catalog. (pages to be determined)
Students must pass all sections of the THEA prior to enrolling in any teacher education course.
You can take EDUC 3153 and EDUC 2103 before being admitted to teacher certification if you have passed THEA.
Admission to the Teacher Certification program requires 60 credit hours.
Application to the education program should be completed when you have between 45-60 hours.
Application for admissions on file DATE: (forms available in Education Office)
Three letters of recommendation (forms available in Education Office)
Completion of at least 6 hours of Freshman English with a GPA of 2.5 in the courses.
Grade point average of 2.75 overall in all college work.
Admitted to Teacher Certification Program DATE:(Application available in Education Office)
NOTE: Student teaching is generally scheduled all day for 12 weeks the last semester of the program.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with All-Level Teaching Certification and Degree
See the 2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog, pages to be determined
Academic Foundation and Core Curriculum Requirements:42 hours plus additional requirements
American History(6 credit hours)
HIST 1133Survey of American History to 18653 credits
HIST 1233Survey of American History since 1865 3 credits
Communication (6 credit hours)
ENGL 1123Rhetoric and Composition3 credits
SPCH1133Fundamentals of Speech Communication3 credits
ENGL1143Academic Research and Writing3 credits
ENGL 1153 Intro Reading & Writing – Literature3 credits
ENGL2123Rhetoric-Visuals/Infographics3 credits
ENGL2203Intro to Professional Writing3 credits
MCOM1243Media Writing and Reporting3 credits
MCOM2403Social Media3 credits
SPCH2423Interpersonal Communication3 credits
Creative Arts (3 credit hours)
MCOM 2213Appreciation of Film3 credits
MUSIC 1033Appreciation of Music3 credits
MUSIC2733Intro to Western and World Music3 credits
THEA 1503Appreciation of Theatre3 credits
THEA 2423Dramatic Analysis3 credits
Government and Political Science (6 credit hours)
POLS 1333American Government I3 credits
POLS 1433American Government II3 credits
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 credit hours)
ENGL 2413 World Literature3 credits
ENGL2423World Literature3 credits
ENGL 2613 Survey of American Literature I3 credits
ENGL2623Survey of American Literature II3 credits
ENGL2813Survey of English Literature I3 credits
ENGL2823Survey of English Literature II3 credits
FREN1134Elementary French4 credits
GERM1134Elementary German4 credits
SPAN1134Elementary Spanish I4 credits
HIST 1333Western Civilization I3 credits
HIST 1433Western Civilization II3 credits
HUMN2013The Ancient World3 credits
HUMN2023Medieval Cultures3 credits
HUMN2033Renaissance through Realism3 credits
HUMN2043Mid 19th-20th Centuries3 credits
PHIL 1033 Primary Concerns of Philosophy3 credits
PHIL 2033Ethics3 credits
PHIL2133Political Philosophy3 credits
PHIL2213Eastern Philosophy and Religion3 credits
PHIL2223Feminist Philosophy3 credits
PHIL2333Philosophy of Religion3 credits
Life and Physical Sciences (6 credit hours)
BIOL1103Introduction to Biology3 credits
BIOL 1133Anatomy & Physiology I3 credits
BIOL1134Anatomy & Physiology I4 credits
BIOL1144General Zoology4 credits
BIOL1233Anatomy & Physiology II3 credits
BIOL1234Anatomy & Physiology II4 credits
BIOL1544General Botany4 credits
CHEM1103Introductory Chemistry3 credits
CHEM1141General Chemistry I Lab1 credits
CHEM1143General Chemistry3 credits
CHEM1241General Chemistry II Lab1 credits
CHEM1243General Chemistry II3 credits
CHEM1303General Organic Biological Chemistry3 credits
ENSC1114Foundations of Environmental Science4 credits
GEOS1134Physical Geology4 credits
GEOS1234Historical Geology4 credits
GNSC1104Life Earth Science4 credits
GNSC1204Physical Science4 credits
PHYS1144General Physics I4 credits
PHYS1244General Physics II4 credits
PHYS1533Descriptive Astronomy3 credits
PHYS1624Mechanics, Wave Motion, & Heat4 credits
PHYS2644Electricity & Magnetism & Optics4 credits
Math (3 credit hours)
MATH1053Contemporary Mathematics3 credits
MATH 1203Math Analysis for Business3 credits
MATH 1233College Algebra3 credits
MATH1534Precalculus4 credits
MATH1634Calculus I4 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hours)
PSYC 1103General Psychology 3 credits
SOCL1133Introduction to Sociology3 credits
ECON1333General Economics3 credits
ECON2333Macroeconomic Principles3 credits
CAO: Cultural and Global Understanding (3 credit hours)
EDUC2013School & Society3 credits
FREN1234Elementary French II4 credits
GERM1234Elementary German II4 credits
HSHS1013Global Health & Wellness3 credits
HUMN2013Humanities: The Ancient World3 credits
HUMN2023Humanities: Medieval Cultures3 credits
HUMN2033Humanities: Renaissance through Realism3 credits
HUMN2043Mid-19th through 20th Centuries3 credits
INTS2503Intro to Global Studies3 credits
LATS2503Intro to Latin American Studies3 credits
MCOM1233Intro to Mass Communications3 credits
MCOM2523The Internet & Society3 credits
MUSC 2733Intro to Western & World Music3 credits
POLS2523Foundations of Government & Politics3 credits
SOCL2233Global Social Problems3 credits
SPAN1234Elementary Spanish II4 credits
WGST2503Intro to Women’s and Gender Studies3 credits
CAO: Inquiry & Creativity (3 credit hours)
ART1613Ceramics for Non-Majors3 credits
BUAD1033Foundations of Business3 credits
COUN2143Human Diversity3 credits
ENGL2123Rhetoric of Visual & Infographics3 credits
MCOM2833Web Site Design3 credits
MWSU2003Creative Inquiry: Interdisciplinary Thinking3 credits
SCIE2103Understanding Science, Engineering, Tech3 credits
SOCL1143Sociological Inquiry3 credits
THEA1103Acting for Non-Majors3 credits
THEA2103Playwrights & Scientists: Interesting Bedfellows3 credits
Art Requirements: 66 hours (See 2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog, page to be determined)
BFA students MUST be advised by the faculty member teaching in their major area in advance of registration.
Advanced Hours consist of 12 hours in the major and 27 hours outside the major.
IntroductoryArt Classes: 15 hours
ART 11132-D Design3 credits
ART 11233-D Design3 credits
ART 1313Drawing I3 credits
ART 1323Drawing II3 credits
ART1333Computers for Artists3 credits
Art History12 hours
ART 3413History of World Art: Survey I3 credits
ART 3423History of World Art: Survey II3 credits
ART______ArtHistory Elective (Non-Western) 3 credits
ART______Art History Elective3 credits
Advanced Studio Hours24 hours
ART 2313Painting I3 credits
ART 2013Photography I3 credits
ART 2153Printmaking I3 credits
ART2613Ceramics I3 credits
ART 2813Metals I3 credits
ART2523Sculpture I3 credits
ART3213Drawing III3 credits
ART3913Professional Practices3 credits
ART4303 Foundations of Art Education I3 credits
ART4403 Foundations of Art Education II3 credits
Major Studio Hours: 12 additional hours of ONE studio area
Choose from Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics, Metals, Photography, Graphic Design, or Sculpture
ART____________3 credits
ART____________3 credits
ART____________3 credits
ART____________3 credits
Capstone: 3 hours
ART 4923 Senior Exhibition 3 credits
Professional Education for All-Level Certification A student must have completed 60 hours to take courses in professional education. A student may take no more than 6 hours in professional education before gaining admission to the program. See instructions for admission to the Teacher Certification Program on the first page of this degree plan. 18 Hours
EDUC 2013 School and Society (duplicated in core)
EDUC3153Educational Psychology (w/SPED 3613)3 credits
SPED3613Exceptional Individuals (w/EDUC 2013)3 credits
EDUC3163Classroom Management (w/Art 4403)3 credits
READ4273Content Reading3 credits
EDUC4166Clinical Teaching for Undergraduate Students6 credits
CHECKLIST: 126 HOURS (The total of 126 credits must include 39 upper-level hours)
TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS42 hours
TOTAL ART REQUIREMENTS66 hours
TOTAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS18 hours
TOTAL HOURS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION126 hours
Writing Proficiency Requirement
Graduation requirements at Midwestern State University include passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, to be taken after the student has completed 60 hours of coursework and before they have accrued 90 hours. Students failing the exam must pass ENGL 2113 - Composition Skills
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.
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