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Emphasis - Painting

B.F.A. in Art

Description

Students seeking professional portfolios will pursue the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (B.F.A.). This degree allows for a concentration in fine art, with areas of emphasis in ceramics, painting, and sculpture; or a concentration in expanded media arts, with areas of emphasis in printmaking and imaging arts as well as graphic design. The program permits the student to take a greater number of classes in studio art and art history.

Entrance to the B.F.A.: Students can choose to enter the B.F.A. Studio Art program during the regular UM admissions process. After completing the foundation core and having a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and 2.5 GPA in all art and art history courses, B.F.A. students participate in the B.F.A. Foundations Review to stay in the B.F.A. degree.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120

General Education Requirements

General education requirements for the B.F.A. in art include the following:

Courses Credit Hours
Writ 100 or Writ 101 and Writ 102 or Liba 102 6
English literature survey at the 200 level* 6
Natural science with lab, chosen from biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy or physics, or Liba 150, 151, 205, 205L, 315, 315L 6-8
History 3
Social science, chosen from anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, or Liba 203, 313 3
Mathematics (Math at the 100 level or higher, except for Math 245/246) 3
Additional humanities, chosen from African American studies, classics (any Clc); environmental studies (Envs 101); gender studies (G St 201, 202, 301, 304, 333, 350, 353, 391, 402); philosophy; religious studies; Southern studies (S St 101, 102); Liba 202, 312. In addition, gender studies courses that are Cross-listed with African American studies, classics, English, modern languages, philosophy, or religious studies courses will satisfy this requirement. 3
Fine arts other than visual arts (chosen from Mus 101, 102, 103, 104, 105; Liba 130, 204; Danc 200; or Thea 201, 202) 3

*English Literature Survey. The literature survey courses that satisfy this requirement are 6 hours of Eng 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, and 22x. (Eng 103, 199, and 299 do not satisfy this requirement.) Eng courses at the 300, 400, or 500 level may not be used to satisfy this requirement.

**In addition, gender studies courses that are cross-listed with African American studies, classics, English, modern languages, philosophy, or religious studies courses will satisfy this requirement.

Course Requirements

Foundation Core (15 hours)

Level I Studio (12 hours)

Select three courses from one concentration and one course from the other concentration.

Concentration I: FINE ART

Concentration II: EXPANDED MEDIA ARTS

Level II Studio (9 hours)

Select three courses in desired concentration.

Concentration I: FINE ART

Concentration II: EXPANDED MEDIA ARTS

Area of Emphasis (13 hours)

Select an area of emphasis within chosen concentration. Courses completed in Level I or II cannot double count toward an area of emphasis.

The following courses count toward each area of emphasis:

Art Electives (12 hours)

Select any art course at the 300 level or higher (12 hours)

Art History (15 hours)

Other Academic Requirements

B.F.A. Foundations Review: After completing the foundation core and having a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and 2.5 GPA in all art and art history courses, B.F.A. students participate in the B.F.A. Foundations Review. Each student has two chances to submit materials for the B.F.A. Foundations Review. Students who successfully pass the B.F.A. Foundations Review declare their desired concentration in either fine art or expanded media arts, and their desired emphasis area. If the student does not pass the B.F.A. Foundations Review after the second chance, they are not eligible to pursue the B.F.A. degree, and will switch to the B.A. in studio art.

Beginning the semester after the B.F.A. Foundations Review, all B.F.A. students are required to participate in the B.F.A. Forum every semester until enrolling in Art 405 (Pre-thesis Forum) during the semester preceding their thesis exhibition.

During the next (and last) semester, B.F.A. students are required to enroll in Art 491 (Thesis).

Students must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA and a 2.5 GPA in all art and art history courses to continue their enrollment in the B.F.A. degree.

Concentration - Fine Art

Emphasis - Painting

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

B.F.A. in Art

General Education

Requirement Hours Description
First Year Writing I 3 Complete Hon 101, Writ 100 or Writ 101 with a passing grade.
First Year Writing II 3 Complete one of the following courses with a passing grade: Liba 102, Writ 102 or Hon 102.
2 associated science labs 2 Successfully complete at least two science laboratory courses.
3 hrs fine & perform arts 3 Complete 3 hours in the area of fine or performing arts. Choose from music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot beused to satisfy this requirement. Acceptable freshman or sophommore-level courses are: Music 101, Music 102, Music 103, Music 104, Music 105; Liba 130; Dance 200; and Theatre 201, 202.
3 hrs humanities 3 Successfully complete 3 hours in one of the following areas: African American Studies; classical civilization; environmental studies 101; gender studies (G St 201, 202, 301, 304, 333, 350, 353, 391, 402); philosophy; religion; or Southern Studies (Any 100 level). In addition, gender studies courses that are cross-listed with African American studies, classical civilization, English, modern languages, philosophy, or religion courses will satisfy this requirement.
3 hrs math 100+ 3 Successfully complete 3 hours of Math at the 100 level or above except for Math 245 and Math 246.
3 hrs history 3 Complete 3 hours in History (HIS) coursework with a passing grade.
6 hrs literature survey 6 Complete 6 hours of literature survey with a passing grade. Choose from the following courses: Eng 220, Eng 221, Eng 222, Eng 223, Eng 224, Eng 225, or Eng 226.
3 hrs social science 3 Successfully complete 3 semester hours in anthropology, economics, political science, psychology or sociology.
6-8 hrs science 6 Complete 6-8 hours of natural science courses with labs from the following areas: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, or astronomy.

Major Requirements

Requirement Hours Description
AH 201 - C min 3 Complete AH 201 with a grade of C or better.
AH 202 - C min 3 Complete AH 202 with a grade of C or better.
AH 401 - C min 3 Complete AH 401 with a grade of C or better.
6 add'l hrs art hist 300+ - C min 6 Complete 6 hrs art history electives at the 300 level or above with a grade of C or better.
Art 101 - C min 3 Complete Art 101 with a grade of C or better.
Art 103 - C min 3 Complete Art 103 with a grade of C or better.
Art 111 - C min 3 Complete Art 111 with a grade of C or better.
Art 201 3 Art 201: Digital Imaging
Art 211 - C min 3 Complete Art 211 with a grade of C or better.
Art 405 - C min
Art 491 and 492 - C min (BFA)Art 4 Complete Art 491 and Art 492 with a grade of C or better
12 hrs Art Elective 12 12 hrs hrs of any art course at the 300 level or higher
Art residency hrs 12 Students must earn at least 12 hours of their major courses in residence.
Resident Major GPA Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.
Overall Major GPA Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.
Select an emphasis Select an emphasis area within the B.F.A. in Art program

Concentration - Fine Art

Requirement Hours Description
3 courses Level I Studio FA 9 Complete 1 course from Level 1 Studio for Fine Arts chosen from: Art 321, 331, 340, 371, & Art 381.
1 course Level I Studio EMA 3 Complete 1 course from Level 1 Studio for Expanded Media Arts chosen from: Art 361, 362, 371, 381, & Art 384.
9 hrs Level II Studio FA 9 Complete 9 hours from Level 1 Studio for Fine Arts chosen from: Art 311, 322, 323, 332, 341, & Art 342.

Emphasis - Painting

Requirement Hours Description
9 hrs Painting 9 Complete 9 hrs of Painting chosen from: Art 322, 323, 421, 521, & Art 523.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.