Art

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program with an area of study in Art, prepares adults for career change or advancement, or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program focuses on the fundamental elements and principles of art, explores the techniques of various art media and creates an awareness of the value of art by presenting the proper historical and cultural background. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in art.

Degree Requirements

  • A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level, 3000 level or above, within the area of study.

NOTE:

Courses that are devoid of a course code can be accepted in transfer if completed at colleges and universities accredited by the institutional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

In addition, the University offers a host of ways to earn credit for knowledge obtained in non-collegiate settings. Examples include:

  • Courses and examinations approved through National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) and the American Council on Education (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service.
  • Military service
  • License and certifications
  • Prior learning assessment (PLA)

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3

ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

COM-2090Public Speaking

3

MAT-1050Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics

3

SOS-1100Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-2200Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

3

POS-1100American Government

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

SOC-2100Marriage and the Family

3

HIS-1130American History I

3

FIL-1100Exploring American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below:
SOC-2910Criminology

3

HIS-1140American History II

3

HIS-1210Introduction to World History I

3

HUM-1030Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

3

PHI-1300Introduction to Critical Reasoning

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)

EAS-1010General Earth Science

3

BIO-2080The Science of Nutrition

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

Il. Area of Study (45 Credits)

Required Courses (15 Credits)

-TRSFR REQ.
Art History Survey I

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Art History Survey II

3

At least one course in each of the following areas is required:
-TRSFR REQ.
Two-Dimensional Design

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Drawing

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Painting

3

Art Electives (15 Credits)

-TRSFR REQ.
Art Electives

15

Humanities Electives

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Humanities Electives

12

Complete any 12 credits in the Humanities disciplines.

Capstone

LIB-4950Liberal Arts Capstone

3

III. Electives (30 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Art program will be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of the history of art, including classical and folk-art traditions throughout the world;
  • compare and contrast various techniques of artistic expression, including painting, sculpture, and new media; and
  • analyze and interpret works of art and communicate effectively about art in writing and in speech.