The Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Arts

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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