Bachelor of Arts in Art
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The bachelor of arts in art degree is an innovative program offered in collaboration with the University of Maine at Farmington. An articulation agreement between the two schools affords students access to more extensive and better equipped facilities, combined library resources, a more diverse faculty, and adds more depth and breadth to the educational experience than a student might experience at a single campus. In addition, the gallery programs at both schools are enhanced by sharing visiting artists, exhibitions and publications.
The program is designed to encourage critical thinking and creative problem solving, which are requisite skills for functioning in today’s complex global society. Rigorous undergraduate studies in art provide the structure and opportunities for students to develop these skills. In addition, students are afforded the freedom and support to evolve their own creative potential, which is linked to the study of achievements of artists past and present. Majors will build a solid foundation that prepares them for the practical use of visual language in their chosen fields.
Graduates of the program will:
- be prepared for entry into post-baccalaureate degree programs in visual art
- possess a strong foundation and understanding of the elements and principles of art design and will gain an appreciation of major art movements and artists of the post and present
- have developed strong technical competencies in at least two studio disciplines
- have the ability to exhibit professionally
- be an effective spokesperson and advocate for art both within the various disciplines and within the community
- gain an awareness of the creative potential of the new technologies such as computer imaging
- be exposed to a wide range of intellectual diversity
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
The following academic criteria will be applied to recent high school graduates to help determine admission.
- a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- minimum English language competency permitting registration in ENG005 and REA008 or higher
- acceptable class standing in high school with a preferable college preparatory program
- satisfactory SAT scores—applicants are never denied admission based solely on the basis of test scores
- honors and advanced placement courses are highly recommended
- use of time—activities/work
- passing a portfolio review by a joint UMA and UMF art faculty committee prior to the start of the third year if entering the studio art concentration.
For applicants who are not recent high school graduates, consideration is given to life experience and any college-level work done since high school. A high school diploma or a GED is required.
ADVISING:
All students are required to meet with their advisors prior to registration. An advisor’s signature or electronic equivalent is required for registration. Students are encouraged to continue to meet with their advisors on a regular basis to help ensure a productive and meaningful college experience.
TRANSFER:
- a minimum overall 2.50 GPA and a 3.00 GPA in any art courses are required
- passing a portfolio review as described above in “Entrance Requirements”
- students currently matriculated in a UMA degree program need to submit a “change of major” card rather than an application form
- transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in the major at UMA or UMF
DEGREE:
- completion of 121 semester hours of credit
- minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00
- completion of the General Education Requirements
- completion of the major
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
PHOTOGRAPHY CONCENTRATION:
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (43 credit hours):
- COMPETENCY: 12 credit hours from ENG101, 102W, MAT1XX, COM1XX
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: 6 credit hours—two semesters of the same language
- HISTORY: 6 credit hours from HTY101/102 or HTY103/104 or HTY105/106
- HUMANITIES: 6 credit hours (select courses from two disciplines) from DRA101, 265, 280, any literature, any HTY, any humanities, INT129, MUS110, 113, 117, 120, 123, 124, 131, 160, 180, 223, 333, 334, any PHI,POS390, WST101W
- NATURAL SCIENCE: 4 credit hours from any laboratory science
- COMPUTER SCIENCE: ART/PHO140
- SOCIAL SCIENCE: 6 credit hours (select courses from two disciplines) from PSY100; SOC101, 201; ANT101, 102; GEO101; ECO100, 201, 202; POS101, 102
Art History Requirements (12 credit hours):
- ARH105, 106, 205, 206
Studio Art and Photography Requirements (39 credit hours):
- ART112, 115, and 215
- PHO101, 102, 143, 201, 232, 233, 243, 420, 430, 496
Free Electives (27 credit hours):
No more than 21 credit hours of free electives may be designated at ART and/or PHO
STUDIO ART CONCENTRATION:
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (43 credit hours):
- COMPETENCY: 12 credit hours from ENG101, 102W, MAT1XX, COM1XX
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: 6 credit hours—two semesters of the same language
- HISTORY: 6 credit hours from HTY101/102 or HTY103/104 or HTY105/106
- HUMANITIES: 6 credit hours (select courses from two disciplines) from DRA101, 265, 280, any literature, any HTY, any humanities, INT129, MUS110, 113, 117, 120, 123, 124, 131, 160, 180, 223, 333, 334, any PHI, POS390, WST101W
- NATURAL SCIENCE: 4 credit hours from any laboratory science
- COMPUTER SCIENCE: 3 credit hours from any computer course or PHO230
- SOCIAL SCIENCE: 6 credit hours (select courses from two disciplines) from PSY100; SOC101, 201; ANT101, 102; GEO101; ECO100, 201, 202; POS101, 102
Art History Requirements (12 credit hours):
- ARH105 and 106; Art History Electives (6 credit hours)
Studio Art Requirements (39 credit hours):
- ART112, 113, 115, 215, 320, 315, 420, 430; ART Electives (15 credit hours)
Free Electives (27 credit hours):
- No more than 21 credit hours of free electives may be designated as ART
Portfolio Review: to be submitted after completion of 48-56 credit hours
Bachelor of Arts in Art, Photography Concentration, Sample Curriculum
FIRST YEAR
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| PHO101 Black and White Photography I | 3 | PHO102 Black and White Photography II | 3 |
| ARH205 History of Photography I (1830 to 1930) | 3 | ARH206 History of Photography II (1930 to Present) | 3 |
| ART112 2-D Design | 3 | ART215 Drawing II | 3 |
| ART115 Drawing I | 3 | COM10X Communication Course | 3 |
| ENG101 College Writing | 3 | MATXXX MAT100 or higher course | 3 |
TOTAL HOURS | 15 | TOTAL HOURS | 15 |
SECOND YEAR
| Third Semester | Fourth Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| PHO201 Black and White Photography III | 3 | PHO243 Color Photography II | 3 |
| PHO140 Introduction to Digital Imaging | 3 | XXXXXX Humanities Elective | 3 |
| PHO143 Color Photography I | 3 | History of Art and Architecture II | 3 |
| ARH105 History of Art and Architecture I | 3 | ENG102W Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| XXXXXX Social Science Elective | 3 | XXXXXX Any Laboratory Science Course | 4 |
TOTAL HOURS | 15 | TOTAL HOURS | 16 |
SUMMER
- PHO496 Photography Internship - 3 hours
THIRD YEAR
| Fifth Semester | Sixth Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| PHO232 Photoshop I | 3 | PHO233 Photoshop II | 3 |
| XXXXXX Social Science Elective | 3 | XXXXXX Humanities Elective | 3 |
| HTYXXX History Elective | 3 | HTYXXX History Elective | 3 |
| XXXXXX Foreign Language Elective | 3 | XXXXXX Foreign Language Elective | 3 |
| XXXXXX Free Elective | 3 | XXXXXX Free Elective | 3 |
TOTAL HOURS | 15 | TOTAL HOURS | 15 |
FOURTH YEAR
| Seventh Semester | Eighth Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| ART420 Senior Seminar | 3 | ART430 Senior Project | 3 |
| XXXXXX Free Electives | 12 | XXXXXX Free Electives | 9 |
TOTAL HOURS | 15 | TOTAL HOURS | 12 |
Bachelor of Arts in Art, Studio Art Concentration, Sample Curriculum
FIRST YEAR
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| ART112 2-D Design | 3 | ART113 3-D Design | 3 |
| ART115 Drawing I | 3 | ART215 Drawing II | 3 |
| ARH105 History of Art & Architecture I | 3 | ARH106 History of Art & Architecture II | 3 |
| ENG101 College Writing | 3 | COMXXX Communication Elective | 3 |
| XXXXXX Social Science Elective | 3 | XXXXXX Humanities Elective | 3 |
TOTAL HOURS | 15 | TOTAL HOURS | 15 |
SECOND YEAR
| Third Semester | Fourth Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| ART320 Contemporary Studio Practice and Theory | 3 | ARTXXX Studio Art Electives | 6 |
| ARTXXX Studio Art Elective 3 | 3 | XXXXXX Laboratory Science | 4 |
| MATXXX Math Elective | 3 | XXXXXX Free Elective | 3 |
| XXXXXX Free Elective | 3 | HTYXXX History Elective | 3 |
| HTYXXX History Elective | 3 | 3 | |
TOTAL HOURS | 15 | TOTAL HOURS | 16 |
THIRD YEAR
| Fifth Semester | Sixth Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| ART315 Drawing III | 3 | ARHXXX Art History Elective | 3 |
| ARTXXX Studio Art Elective | 3 | ARTXXX Studio Art Elective | 3 |
| ENG102 Intro to Literature | 3 | XXXXXX Foreign Language Elective | 3 |
| XXXXXX Foreign Language Elective | 3 | XXXXXX Free Electives | 6 |
| XXXXXX Free Elective | 6 | ||
TOTAL HOURS | 15 | TOTAL HOURS | 16 |
FOURTH YEAR
| Sixth Semester | Seventh Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| ART420 Senior Seminar | 3 | ART430 Senior Project | 3 |
| ARHXXX ARH Elective | 3 | XXXXXX Social Science Elective | 3 |
| XXXXXX Computer Elective | 3 | XXXXXX Free Electives | 6 |
| XXXXXX Free Electives | 6 | XXXXXX Humanities Elective | 3 |
TOTAL HOURS | 15 | TOTAL HOURS | 15 |