Studio Art Degree 4-Year Plan
The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your BFA in Studio Art degree in a timely manner. The plan below is one of several possible ways for you to complete the Studio Art. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. Check your Financial Aid as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree (GPA, 120 credits, LASC, WI, residency).
The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your BFA in Studio Art Ceramics emphasis degree in a timely manner. The plan below is one of several possible ways for you to complete the Studio Art Ceramics degree. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. Check your Financial Aid as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree (GPA, 120 credits, LASC, WI, residency).
- Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Art Ceramics Emphasis
- Total Credits: 120
- Catalog: 2024-2025
First Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (1st Fall) | |||
| Core Requirement: | ART 101 | Foundation Drawing I | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 125 | Foundation Design | 4 |
| First-Year Experience Course | FYE 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| LASC Goal 1A or 1B | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 2 or 4 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
| Spring (1st Spring) | |||
| Core Requirement: | ART 102 | Foundation Drawing II | 4 |
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 203A | Intro to Ceramics and Clay Processes | 4 |
| LASC Goal 1A or 1B | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 2 or 4 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 14 | |||
Second Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (2nd Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 30X | Intermediate Studio in Ceramics (303A, 304A, 305A) | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 203X | Intro Studio (203C, D, E, F, H) | 4 |
| Core Requirement: LASC Goal 8 | ART 233/233M | Global History I and Methods | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 260 | Professional Practices I | 1 |
| LASC Goal 3 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Spring (2nd Spring) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 30X | Intermediate Studio in Ceramics (303A, 304A, 305A) | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 203X | Intro Studio (203C, D, E, F, H) | 4 |
| Core Requirement: LASC Goal 8 | ART 234/234M | Global History II and Methods | 4 |
| LASC Goal/WI 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Third Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (3rd Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 30X | Intermediate Studio in Ceramics (303A, 304A, 305A) | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 203X | Intro Studio (203C, D, E, F, H) | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 4XX | Upper Level Art History | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 360 | Professional Practices II | 1 |
| Writing Intensive: LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Spring (3rd Spring) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 306A | 4 | |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 30X | Intermediate Studio outside emphasis | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 4XX | Upper Level Art History | 4 |
| LASC Goal 3 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Fourth
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (4th Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 404A | Advanced Ceramics Studio | 4 |
| Core Requirement: WI for major | ART 450 | Contemporary Art, Design and Theory | 4 |
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 14 | |||
| Spring (4th Spring) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 405A | Advanced Ceramics Studio | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 460 | Professional Practices III | 2 |
| LASC Goal/WI 5-10 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
*Official degree requirements can only be found in the MSUM Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.
The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your BFA in Studio Art Drawing and Illustration emphasis degree in a timely manner. The plan below is one of several possible ways for you to complete the Studio Art Drawing and Illustration degree. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. Check your Financial Aid as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree (GPA, 120 credits, LASC, WI, residency).
- Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Art Drawing & Illustration Emphasis
- Total Credits: 120
- Catalog: 2024-2025
First Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (1st Fall) | |||
| Core Requirement: | ART 101 | Foundation Drawing I | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 125 | Foundation Design | 4 |
| First-Year Experience Course | FYE 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| LASC Goal 1A or 1B | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 2 or 4 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
| Spring (1st Spring) | |||
| Core Requirement: | ART 102 | Foundation Drawing II | 4 |
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 203X | Intro to Studio (203A, D, E, F) | 4 |
| LASC Goal 1A or 1B | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 2 or 4 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 14 | |||
Second Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (2nd Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 203H | Intro to Drawing Concepts and Methodologies | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 203X | Intro Studio (203A, D, E, F) | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 260 | Professional Practices I | 1 |
| LASC Goal 8 | ART 233/233M | Global History I and Methods | 4 |
| LASC Goal 3 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Spring (2nd Spring) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 303H | Perceptual Drawing | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 203X | Intro Studio (203A, D, E, F) | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 234/234M | Global History II and Methods | 4 |
| LASC Goal/WI 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Third Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (3rd Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 305L | Digital Illustration | 4 |
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 305H | Sequential Art | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 4XX | Upper Level Art History | 4 |
| ART 360 | Professional Practices II | 1 | |
| Writing Intensive: LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Spring (3rd Spring) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 304H | Contemporary Drawing | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 30X | Intermediate Studio outside emphasis | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 4XX | Upper Level Art History | 4 |
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Fourth
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (4th Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 404C | Figure Drawing and Painting | 4 |
| Core Requirement: WI for major | ART 450 | Contemporary Art, Design and Theory | 4 |
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 14 | |||
| Spring (4th Spring) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 405H | Advanced Studies in Drawing and Illustration | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 460 | Professional Practices III | 2 |
| LASC Goal/WI 5-10 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
*Official degree requirements can only be found in the MSUM Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.
The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your BFA in Studio Art Painting emphasis degree in a timely manner. The plan below is one of several possible ways for you to complete the Studio Art Painting degree. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. Check your Financial Aid as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree (GPA, 120 credits, LASC, WI, residency).
- Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Art Painting Emphasis
- Total Credits: 120
- Catalog: 2024-2025
First Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (1st Fall) | |||
| Core Requirement: | ART 101 | Foundation Drawing I | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 125 | Foundation Design | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 260 | Professional Practices I | 1 |
| First-Year Experience Course | FYE 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| LASC Goal 1A | COMM 100 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| Total Credits: 13 | |||
| Spring (1st Spring) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 203C | Intro to Painting | 4 |
| Emphasis Restricted Elective: | ART 203X** | Studio Intro Course (one must be 3D) (203D E, H, L, N)** | 4 |
| LASC Goal 1B | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 2 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Portfolio Review 1 | |||
| Total Credits: 14 | |||
Second Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (2nd Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 304C OR ART 306C |
Figure Painting (even years) Watercolor (odd years) |
4 |
| Emphasis Restricted Elective: | ART 203A | Studio Intro | 4 |
| Core Requirement: LASC Goal 8 | ART 233/233M OR ART 234/234M OR ART 235/235M |
Global History I and Methods Global History II and Methods Global History III and Methods |
4 |
| LASC Goal 3 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
| Spring (2nd Spring) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 303C | Painting: Technique, Color and Composition | 4 |
| Emphasis Restricted Elective: | ART 203X** | Studio Intro (203D, E, H, L, N)** | 4 |
| Core Requirement: LASC Goal 8 | ART 233/233M OR ART 234/234M OR ART 235/235M |
Global History I and Methods Global History II and Methods Global History III and Methods |
4 |
| LASC Goal/WI 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Third Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (3rd Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Restricted Elective: | ART 300X | 300 level studio outside emphasis | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | 4 | ||
| Free Elective: | 2 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Portfolio Review 2 | |||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Spring (3rd Spring) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 405C* | Advanced Painting Studio* | 4 |
| Emphasis Restricted Elective: | ART 4XX | Upper Level Art History | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 360 | Professional Practices II | 1 |
| LASC Goal 3 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Fourth
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (4th Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 405C* | Advanced Painting Studio* | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 445 | Interdisciplinary Critique | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 460 | Professional Practices 3 | 2 |
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Spring (4th Spring) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 405C* | Advanced Painting Studio | 4 |
| Core Requirement: WI | ART 450 | Contemporary Art, Design & Theory | 4 |
| Core Restricted Elective: | Restricted Elective | 4 | |
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Senior Gallery Exhibit | |||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
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*Official degree requirements can only be found in the MSUM Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.
The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your BFA in Studio Art Sculpture emphasis degree in a timely manner. The plan below is one of several possible ways for you to complete the Studio Art Sculpture degree. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. Check your Financial Aid as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree (GPA, 120 credits, LASC, WI, residency).
- Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Art Sculpture Emphasis
- Total Credits: 120
- Catalog: 2024-2025
First Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (1st Fall) | |||
| Core Requirement: | ART 101 | Foundation Drawing I | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 125 | Foundation Design | 4 |
| First-Year Experience Course | FYE 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| LASC Goal 1A or 1B | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 2 or 4 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
| Spring (1st Spring) | |||
| Core Requirement: | ART 102 | Foundation Drawing II | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 203E | Intro to Sculpture | 4 |
| LASC Goal 1A or 1B | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 2 or 4 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 14 | |||
Second Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (2nd Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 30X | Intermediate Studio (303E, 304E, 305E, 306E) | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 203X | Intro Studio (203A, C, D, F, H) | 4 |
| Core Requirement: LASC Goal 8 | ART 233/233M | Global History I and Methods | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 260 | Professional Practices I | 1 |
| LASC Goal 3 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Spring (2nd Spring) | |||
| Core Requirement: | ART 30X | Intermediate Studio (303E, 304E, 305E, 306E) | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 203X | Intro Studio (203A, C, D, F, H) | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 234/234M | Global History II and Methods | 4 |
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Third Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (3rd Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 30X | Intermediate Studio (303E, 304E, 305E) | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 20X | Intro Studio (203A, C, D, F, H) | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 4XX | Upper Level Art History | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 360 | Professional Practices II | 1 |
| LASC/WI Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Spring (3rd Spring) | |||
| Restricted Elective: | ART 30X | Intermediate Studio (303E, 304E, 305E, 306E) | 4 |
| Emphasis Course: | ART 30X | Intermediate Studio outside emphasis | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: | ART 4XX | Upper Level Art History | 4 |
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Fourth
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (4th Fall) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 404E | Advanced Studies in Figure Drawing and Painting | 4 |
| Core Requirement: WI for major | ART 450 | Contemporary Art, Design and Theory | 4 |
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 17 | |||
| Spring (4th Spring) | |||
| Emphasis Requirement: | ART 405E | Advanced Painting Studio | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | ART 460 | Professional Practices III | 2 |
| LASC Goal 3 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5-10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 12 | |||
*Official degree requirements can only be found in the MSUM Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.