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• Admission Requirements
• Degree Requirements
• Degree Programs
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Studio Art)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts with Teacher Certification (Art Education)
• Bachelor of Arts (Studio Art)
• Courses: Art
• Courses: Art Education

Admission Requirements

To be admitted in good standing, applicants (incoming freshmen and transfer students) must meet general University academic requirements. Applicants to the Visual Art program must also submit a portfolio of artworks and additional supporting materials, as described below, for review by Visual Art faculty:

1. Visual Art Portfolio form. Complete the form and send in with your packet. (Form is online at http://www4.uwm.edu/psoa/programs/art/index.html )

2. Portfolio of artworks. The portfolio should ideally include 8-10 examples of the applicant's artwork (in the form of slides, photographs, or digital images on CD-ROM only), preferably from courses taken over the last two years. Include at least three drawings from observations (not from photographs). Slides, photographs, or digital images on CD-ROM should be labeled with artist's name, media, size, and year of completion. Do not send actual work samples, as they will not be accepted

3. Copy of high school transcript or, for transfer students, college transcript(s). Unofficial copies are acceptable for this purpose.

4. Personal statement (one or two pages) describing how your past experiences, interests, and concerns relate to your college choice and career goals. Students who have not had significant prior exposure to formal art courses, or who do not have a portfolio of artworks to submit, are encouraged to write more extensive personal statements. The Visual Art Department will accept students who do not have an art background but have a desire to learn.

5. Two confidential letters of recommendation, preferably from instructors familiar with the student's artwork and/or academic ability. Letters should be submitted in sealed envelopes and will remain confidential and the property of the Department of Visual Art.

Applicants are requested to submit their portfolios as one complete packet containing all of the above items, and may do so in person or by mail to the address indicated below. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of art images. Portfolios should not be submitted along with the initial application for admission to the University, and will not be accepted via email. The recommended submission deadline is March 15 (summer or fall term applicants) or October 15 (spring term applicants). Visual Art continues to accept students until UWM capacity is met. Applicants will be notified by mail of their status in late April for fall term or December for spring term, and artwork samples will be returned if a SASE was provided.

Send materials to: Director of Foundations-Portfolio, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Peck School of the Arts - Dept. of Visual Art, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd - ART 251, Milwaukee, WI 53211. General information: 414-229-4200; art-info@uwm.edu; www.arts.uwm.edu/visualart

Pre-Art Classification

Students accepted into the Visual Art program receive a Pre-Art designation and priority registration in Visual Art courses over non-art majors. The Pre-Art designation applies to all incoming freshmen and transfer students. To advance to the Visual Art major, students must complete the following:

1. Achieve a GPA of 2.50 after the Pre-Art Foundations 30 credits and two 200 level studio are complete.
2. Complete 18 credits in Pre-Art Foundation courses.
3. Complete six 200 level studio credits (including either Art 231, 261, 271, or 281).
4. Complete 12 credits in academic subjects outside Peck School of the Arts, including courses that fulfill the university-wide English and math requirements.

After the completion of the above, Pre-Art designation changes to ArtBFA, ArtEdBFA or ArtBA. The Department of Visual Art will assign a faculty advisor to each student after the completion of 30 credits. The required Pre-Art Foundations courses are:

Pre-Art Foundations Courses: 18 cr.

200-Level Studio Requirements: 9 cr.

Teacher Certification Program

Art Ed Intended designation is given to all students intending to pursue the BFA with Teacher Certification (Art Education). Art Ed Intended students will get priority registration in art courses over non-art majors. Art Ed Intended students may apply to this program upon completion of 30 art credits if the following requirements have been fulfilled:

After successful completion of the above, students should contact the Peck School of the Arts Student Services for an application to enter the BFA with Teacher Certification (Art Education) Program. The application requires the following documents:

Applicants are requested to submit application materials as one complete packet containing all of the above items, all of which will be used as criteria for acceptance to the program. The recommended submission deadline is April 15. After grades have been posted for the spring semester (approximately 7 weeks after the submission deadline), applicants will be notified of their status.

Send application to: Art Education Area Head, Art Building A251, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Peck School of the Arts - Dept. of Visual Art, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53211

For further details and procedures, see the general section on teacher certification degree requirements at the beginning of the Peck School of the Arts section of the undergraduate catalog.

Certification Requirements

Following admission to the Art Education Program (see admission requirements), and successful completion of the specified Art Education course of studies, a student seeking recommendation for teacher certification must successfully fulfill the following requirements:

1. Fulfill all degree requirements.

2. Fulfill the Field Experience Requirement.

3. Compile at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.

4. Pass the Praxis II Art Content Exam.

5. Successfully complete student teaching.

6. Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for a career in the field of art education through the use of a teaching portfolio (see explanation below).

Teaching Portfolio

The Art Education Area and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction require that students compile a teaching portfolio that demonstrates teaching proficiency. The portfolio will be compiled as a part of their major art education methods (Art Ed 327, 328, 425, and 426) and field experience requirements. Evidence of teaching proficiency must include:

1. Record of passing scores on PPST and Praxis II Art Content Exams.

2. Transcript demonstrating 2.75 GPA.

3. Copy of current resume.

4. Lesson plans written and taught in early field experiences and student teaching.

5. Examples of student work in video and/or photo formats.

6. Statement of teaching and learning philosophy.

7. Written evaluations from cooperating teachers, university supervising teachers, and methods class instructors.

8. Self-evaluations related to state and university teaching standards and based upon early field experience teaching and student teaching experiences.

9. Initial Professional Development Plan.

10. Documentation of personal artwork.

Area of Concentration Requirements and Enrollment Management

In order to maintain the highest quality of service to our students, all areas (Ceramics, Cross-Disciplinary Studio, Fibers, Digital Studio Practice, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Graphic Design and Art Education) may select their own enrollment management mechanisms. Options available to areas include portfolio review, gateway courses, registration prioritizing (ex: "seniors only" and/or "majors only" courses), higher GPA for the area of concentration, or other appropriate mechanisms. Students who successfully matriculate as BFA degree candidates should make themselves familiar with the requirements of their chosen area (as outlined in the undergraduate catalog). Students also should discuss area requirements with area faculty to ensure that they understand fully what will be required of them.

Appeal Process

An appeal process is established for students who do not meet the department's criteria for admissions, classification, GPA, and area of concentration enrollment management requirements. The appeal process will provide an opportunity for individual students to request admission as an art major or enrollment into courses as exceptions to the department's enrollment policies based on defined, pre-determined conditions. All appeals are to be directed to the undergraduate advisor or PSOA advisor, who will forward the appeals to the department chair or appropriate appeals committee. The department chair or appeals committee will consult with the Foundations Director, area head, faculty, advisors, and student if necessary before making a decision.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Studio Art). The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Studio Art) degree requires a total of 120 credits for graduation distributed as follows:

*12 cr. Art History are counted in the Core Curriculum.

Bachelor of Arts (Studio Art). The Bachelor of Arts (Studio Art) degree requires a total of 120 credits for graduation distributed as follows:

*12 cr. Art History are counted in the Core Curriculum.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design degree requires a total of 130 credits for graduation distributed as follows:

*12 cr. Art History are counted in the Core Curriculum.

Bachelor of Fine Arts with Teacher Certification (Art Education). The Art Education program requires a total of 130 credits for graduation distributed as follows:

*12 cr. Art History are counted in the Core Curriculum.

Special notes: Art Education students are not required to take Senior Seminar and Practicum or participate in the BFA Exhibition, but are encouraged to do so.

Art Education students are required to have a laptop computer when they are accepted into the Art Education program and the 300 level methods courses.

Visual Art BFA students in Graphic Design, Digital Studio Practice, and Photography areas are required to have a laptop computer for all semesters of their area program years as soon as their Pre-Art Foundations requirements are completed. (Visual Art students in other areas are strongly encouraged to have a laptop computer also.)

Degree Programs

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (STUDIO ART)

This undergraduate degree prepares students for entrance into professional art fields. Once students meet the Pre-Art Foundations requirements outlined above, they are admitted to the Visual Art program. In addition to satisfying the core curriculum, art students select studio courses from both 2D and 3D disciplines, take required art history courses, choose studio electives, and begin satisfying the requirements of their declared art area concentration. A choice of curricula is offered to permit students to concentrate in ceramics, cross-disciplinary studio, fibers, digital studio practice, jewelry and metalsmithing, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking and narrative forms, or sculpture. Students must complete a minimum of 24 credits in their area of concentration but may take more by choosing additional studio electives in their area. In order to graduate, students must complete a 3-credit critical thinking course, a 3-credit Senior Seminar and Practicum, and participate in a BFA Exhibition (0 cr.). Students must complete a total of 75 credits of art to graduate with a BFA (Studio Art).

Courses

1. Art History: 12 cr. (These credits are part of the university Core Requirements. Six cr., Art History 101 and 102, count as Humanities GER.)

5. Area of Concentration Requirements: 24 cr.

Ceramics

1. Ceramics Introductory Course: 3 cr.

2. Ceramics Studio Courses: 18 cr. from list:

3. Ceramics Capstone Course: 3 cr.

Visual BFA–Sample Curriculum in Ceramics

Freshman Year (Fall) Pre-Art Foundations
(Includes English and Math Requirement)

Freshman Year (Spring) Pre-Art Foundations
*NOTE: Check prerequisites if taking a 200-level studio in spring semester. Students can take a 200-level intro course here if prerequisites are completed in fall of freshman year. The last foundations course must then be taken in fall of sophomore year.

After 30 credits, students will be assigned a faculty advisor in addition to a PSOA advisor.

Admission to the Visual Art Program requires completion of the 30-credit Pre-Art program and two 200-level studio courses.

Sophomore Year (Spring)

Junior Year (Fall)

Junior Year (Spring)

Senior Year (Fall)

Senior Year (Spring)

¹ Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for distribution of the Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum Arts Distribution Requirement: Six credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of Visual Art. Three credits must be taken in two different Arts disciplines: Dance, Film, Music, or Theatre.

² The 12 Art History credits count in the Core Curriculum. Six credits (Art History 101 and 102) count as Humanities GER.

CROSS-DISCIPLINARY STUDIO

The Cross-Disciplinary concentration in Visual Art combines two or more Visual Art studio areas. Students interested in this concentration should consult with their faculty advisor and Visual Art Undergraduate Advisor to develop a course of studies.

See Visual Art Undergraduate Advisor for application and for sample 4-year curriculum.

DIGITAL STUDIO PRACTICE

Students wishing to major in Digital Studio Practice must complete the following requirements:

a. Meet all Visual Art Department admission and minimum GPA requirements.
b. Complete Digital Studio Practice Gateway Requirements (6 credits): Art 221 (Introduction to Design), and Art 224 (Dynamic Type) or Art 223 (Introduction to Typography) with a grade of B- or better, and Admission to Visual Arts.
c. Students in Digital Studio Practice are required to have a laptop computer for their course work by the first week of class, beginning with Art 221 Introduction to Design and for all subsequent Digital Studio Practice courses. Visit http://www4.uwm.edu/psoa/about/laptop.html for more information.

1. Digital Studio Practice Introductory Course: 3 cr.

2. Digital Studio Practice Core Courses: 18 cr.

Part I. Required Core Courses: 9 cr.

Part II. Required Core Choices: Select 9 cr. from list

3. Digital Studio Practice Capstone Course: 3 cr.

Visual Art BFA–Sample Curriculum in Digital Studio Practice

Freshman Year (Fall) Pre-Art Foundations
(Includes English and Math Requirement)

Freshman Year (Spring) Pre-Art Foundations
*NOTE: Check prerequisites if taking a 200-level studio in spring semester. Students can take a 200-level intro course here if prerequisites are completed in fall of freshman year. The last foundations course must then be taken in fall of sophomore year.

After 30 credits, students will be assigned a faculty advisor in addition to a PSOA advisor.

Admission to the Visual Art Program requires completion of the 30-credit Pre-Art program and two 200-level studio courses.

Sophomore Year (Spring)

Digital Studio Practice Gateway assessed at the end of Sophomore Year.

Junior Year (Fall)

Junior Year (Spring)

Senior Year (Fall)

Senior Year (Spring)

¹ Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for distribution of the Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum Arts Distribution Requirement: Six credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of Visual Art. Three credits must be taken in two different Arts disciplines: Dance, Film, Music, or Theatre.

² The 12 Art History credits count in the Core Curriculum. Six credits (Art History 101 and 102) count as Humanities GER.

Fibers

1. Fibers Introductory Course: 3 cr.

2. Fibers Core Courses: Select 18 cr. from list

3. Fibers Capstone Course: 3 cr.

Visual Art BFA–Sample Curriculum in Fibers

Freshman Year (Fall) Pre-Art Foundations
(Includes English and Math Requirement)

Freshman Year (Spring) Pre-Art Foundations
*NOTE: Check prerequisites if taking a 200-level studio in spring semester. Students can take a 200-level intro course here if prerequisites are completed in fall of freshman year. The last foundations course must then be taken in fall of sophomore year.

After 30 credits, students will be assigned a faculty advisor in addition to a PSOA advisor.

Admission to the Visual Art Program requires completion of the 30-credit Pre-Art program and two 200-level studio courses.

Sophomore Year (Spring)

Junior Year (Fall)

Junior Year (Spring)

Senior Year (Fall)

Senior Year (Spring)

¹ Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for distribution of the Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum Arts Distribution Requirement: Six credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of Visual Art. Three credits must be taken in two different Arts disciplines: Dance, Film, Music, or Theatre.

² The 12 Art History credits count in the Core Curriculum. Six credits (Art History 101 and 102) count as Humanities GER.

Jewelry and Metalsmithing

1. Jewelry and Metalsmithing Introductory Course: 3 cr.

2. Jewelry and Metalsmithing Core Courses: 18 cr.

3. Jewelry and Metalsmithing Capstone Course: 3 cr.

Visual Art BFA–Sample Curriculum in Jewelry and Metalsmithing

Freshman Year (Fall) Pre-Art Foundations
(Includes English and Math Requirement)

Freshman Year (Spring) Pre-Art Foundations
*NOTE: Check prerequisites if taking a 200-level studio in spring semester. Students can take a 200-level intro course here if prerequisites are completed in fall of freshman year. The last foundations course must then be taken in fall of sophomore year.

Sophomore Year (Fall)

Admission to the Visual Art Program requires completion of the 30-credit Pre-Art program and two 200-level studio courses.

Sophomore Year (Spring)

Junior Year (Fall)

Junior Year (Spring)

Senior Year (Fall)

Senior Year (Spring)

¹ Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for distribution of the Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum Arts Distribution Requirement: Six credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of Visual Art. Three credits must be taken in two different Arts disciplines: Dance, Film, Music, or Theatre.

² The 12 Art History credits count in the Core Curriculum. Six credits (Art History 101 and 102) count as Humanities GER.

Painting and Drawing

1. Painting and Drawing Introductory Course: 3 cr.

2. Painting and Drawing Core Courses: 18 cr.

Part I. Required Core Courses: 15 cr.

Part II. Required Core Choices: Select 3 cr. from list

3. Painting and Drawing Capstone Course: 3 cr.

Visual Art BFA–Sample Curriculum in Painting and Drawing

Freshman Year (Fall) Pre-Art Foundations
(Includes English and Math Requirement)

Freshman Year (Spring) Pre-Art Foundations
*NOTE: Check prerequisites if taking a 200-level studio in spring semester. Students can take a 200-level intro course here if prerequisites are completed in fall of freshman year. The last foundations course must then be taken in fall of sophomore year.

After 30 credits, students will be assigned a faculty advisor in addition to a PSOA advisor.

Admission to the Visual Art Program requires completion of the 30-credit Pre-Art program and two 200-level studio courses.

Sophomore Year (Spring)

Junior Year (Fall)

Junior Year (Spring)

Senior Year (Fall)

Senior Year (Spring)

¹ Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for distribution of the Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum Arts Distribution Requirement: Six credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of Visual Art. Three credits must be taken in two different Arts disciplines: Dance, Film, Music, or Theatre.

² The 12 Art History credits count in the Core Curriculum. Six credits (Art History 101 and 102) count as Humanities GER.

Photography

Students wishing to major in photography must complete the following requirement:

Maintain a minimum grade of B- or better for all Photography core courses in the 24-credit area of concentration.
a. A student receiving a grade of less than B- in any of the area core courses must repeat the class and pass with a grade of B- or better to continue on in the Photography. (One repeat only; see appeal process below).
b. Upon receiving a second grade of less than a B- in any of the Photography core courses, the student will be dropped from the Photography program. (See appeal process below.)

1. Photography Introductory Course: 3 cr.

2. Photography Core Courses: 18 cr.

3. Photography Capstone Course: 3 cr.

Appeal Process

Any photography student who is dropped from the program (due to grades that do not meet the Photography area requirements) has the right to an appeal. The appeal committee will consist of a full-time photography tenure-track or tenured faculty member; a full-time Visual Art Department tenure-track or tenured faculty member of the student's choice; and the Visual Art Department Associate Chair. In addition, a representative of the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office will be asked to sit on this committee as a non-voting member. A student's next recourse would be an appeal to the Visual Art Department Chair.

Visual Art BFA–Sample Curriculum in Photography

Freshman Year (Fall) Pre-Art Foundations
(Includes English and Math Requirement)

Freshman Year (Spring) Pre-Art Foundations
*NOTE: Check prerequisites if taking a 200-level studio in spring semester. Students can take a 200-level intro course here if prerequisites are completed in fall of freshman year. The last foundations course must then be taken in fall of sophomore year.

After 30 credits, students will be assigned a faculty advisor in addition to a PSOA advisor.

Admission to the Visual Art Program requires completion of the 30-credit Pre-Art program and two 200-level studio courses.

Sophomore Year (Spring)

Junior Year (Fall)

Junior Year (Spring)

Senior Year (Fall)

Senior Year (Spring)

¹ Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for distribution of the Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum Arts Distribution Requirement: Six credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of Visual Art. Three credits must be taken in two different Arts disciplines: Dance, Film, Music, or Theatre.

² The 12 Art History credits count in the Core Curriculum. Six credits (Art History 101 and 102) count as Humanities GER.

Print and Narrative Forms

1. Print and Narrative Forms Introductory Course: 3 cr.

2. Print and Narrative Forms Core Courses: 18 cr.

Part I. Required Core Course Choices: Select 15 credits from the following list:

Part II. Required Core Choice: Select 3 credits from Advanced Courses

3. Print and Narrative Forms Capstone Course: 3 cr.

Visual Art BFA–Sample Curriculum in Print and Narrative Forms

Freshman Year (Fall) Pre-Art Foundations
(Includes English and Math Requirement)

Freshman Year (Spring) Pre-Art Foundations
*NOTE: Check prerequisites if taking a 200-level studio in spring semester. Students can take a 200-level intro course here if prerequisites are completed in fall of freshman year. The last foundations course must then be taken in fall of sophomore year.

After 30 credits, students will be assigned a faculty advisor in addition to a PSOA advisor.

Admission to the Visual Art Program requires completion of the 30-credit Pre-Art program and two 200-level studio courses.

Sophomore Year (Spring)

Junior Year (Fall)

Junior Year (Spring)

Senior Year (Fall)

Senior Year (Spring)

¹ Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for distribution of the Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum Arts Distribution Requirement: Six credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of Visual Art. Three credits must be taken in two different Arts disciplines: Dance, Film, Music, or Theatre.

² The 12 Art History credits count in the Core Curriculum. Six credits (Art History 101 and 102) count as Humanities GER.

Sculpture

1. Sculpture Introductory Course: 3 cr.

2. Sculpture Required Core Courses: 18 cr.

3. Sculpture Capstone Course: 3 cr.

Visual Art BFA–Sample Curriculum in Sculpture

Freshman Year (Fall) Pre-Art Foundations
(Includes English and Math Requirement)

Freshman Year (Spring) Pre-Art Foundations
*NOTE: Check prerequisites if taking a 200-level studio in spring semester. Students can take a 200-level intro course here if prerequisites are completed in fall of freshman year. The last foundations course must then be taken in fall of sophomore year.

After 30 credits, students will be assigned a faculty advisor in addition to a PSOA advisor.

Admission to the Visual Art Program requires completion of the 30-credit Pre-Art program and two 200-level studio courses.

Sophomore Year (Spring)

Junior Year (Fall)

Junior Year (Spring)

Senior Year (Fall)

Senior Year (Spring)

¹ Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for distribution of the Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum Arts Distribution Requirement: Six credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of Visual Art. Three credits must be taken in two different Arts disciplines: Dance, Film, Music, or Theatre.

² The 12 Art History credits count in the Core Curriculum. Six credits (Art History 101 and 102) count as Humanities GER.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN (130-Credit BFA Degree)

Students in Graphic Design are required to have a laptop computer for their course work by the first week of class, beginning with Art 221 (Introduction to Design) and for all subsequent Graphic Design courses. Visit http://www4.uwm.edu/psoa/about/laptop.html for more information.

To be admitted into Graphic Design, students must pass Graphic Design Portfolio Review after completing Art 124 (Design Survey), Art 221 (Introduction to Design) and Art 223 (Introduction to Typography) with a B- or better, and admission to Visual Arts.

After admission into Graphic Design, students must:

a. Complete Art 321 (GD I) and Art 323 (Typography II) with grade of B- or better to enroll in Art 421 and Art 423
b. Complete Art 421 (GD II) and Art 423 (Experimental Typography) with a grade of B- or better to enroll in Art 529
c. Complete Art 422 (Design Methodologies) with a grade of B- or better to enroll in Art 529
d. Complete Art 529 (Design Portfolio) as Senior Capstone Experience with a grade of B- or better
e. Complete two of the three following courses (6 credits): Art 324 (Web Design), Art 325 (Multimedia Design) or Art 528 (Print Production & Presentation Techniques) with a grade of B- or better
f. Complete 9 credits of Graphic Design Expanded Studies (ES) all outside the Peck School of the Arts with a grade of C or better. See your advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for an updated list of recommended courses.

Students may petition to substitute for some or all of these courses. Likely candidates would be students with a high GPA who have passed out of freshman English; double majors; and students with a keen and credible interest in another area of study. Petitions to substitute for courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by Design faculty and will be subject to an appeals process. (See below.)

Grading Requirements

Subsequent to admission as a Graphic Design major, a student receiving a grade of less than a B- in any of the area required courses must retake the class (one retake only, see appeals process).

Upon receiving a second grade of less than a B- in any of the area required courses, the student will be dropped from the Graphic Design program. (See appeals process below)

Appeals Process

Any Graphic Design student who is dropped from the program (due to grades that do not meet the Graphic Design program or area of concentration requirements) has the right to an appeal. The appeals committee will consist of 3 full-time tenure track or tenured Design faculty, a faculty member of the student’s own choosing, and the Associate Chair. In addition, a Peck School of the Arts Student Services advisor will be present as a non-voting member. A student’s next recourse is an appeal to the Chair.

1. Graphic Design Introductory Course: 3 cr.

2. Graphic Design Core Courses: 24 cr.

Part I. Required Core Sequence: 18 cr.

Part II. Required Core Choices: Select 6 cr. from list

3. Graphic Design Capstone Course: 3 cr.

Visual Art BFA-Recommended Curriculum in Graphic Design

Freshman Year (Fall) Pre-Art Foundations
(Includes English and Math Requirement)

Freshman Year (Spring) Pre-Art Foundations

After 30 credits, students will be assigned a faculty advisor in addition to a PSOA advisor.

Admission to the Visual Art Program requires completion of the 30-credit Pre-Art program and two 200-level studio courses. All Pre-Art Foundations courses must be completed in the first 45 credits.

Sophomore Year (Spring)

Portfolio Review for students in Graphic Design. See Graphic Design area for guidelines.

Junior Year (Fall)

Junior Year (Spring)

Senior Year (Fall)

Senior Year (Spring)

¹ Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for distribution of the Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum Arts Distribution Requirement: Six credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of Visual Art. Three credits must be taken in two different Arts disciplines: Dance, Film, Music, or Theatre.

² The 12 Art History credits count in the Core Curriculum. Six credits (Art History 101 and 102) count as Humanities GER.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION (ART EDUCATION) -- (130 Credit BFA Degree)

This undergraduate degree prepares students to teach art both in schools and in the community. Once students are admitted to the Visual Art program, they can apply to the Art Education program through Art Ed 227, Introduction to Art Education (see application procedures). In addition to satisfying the core curriculum, art education students also must take required art history and critical thinking courses, and three education courses. They are required to take studio courses from both 2D and 3D disciplines, and to focus their choices of studio electives to develop an emphasis in an area. In addition to top-notch studio preparation in a wide range of media, our students focus on urban issues and art education for social justice. Theory is integrated into practical early field and student teaching experiences. Throughout the program assessment is aligned with the requirements for licensure under “PI-34,” the state law governing certification in Wisconsin. Students who demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of professional educators during student teaching are recommended to the Department of Public Instruction in the State of Wisconsin for a PK4-12 teaching license.

Bachelor of Fine Arts with Teacher Certification (Art Education). The Art Education program requires a total of 130 credits for graduation distributed as follows: