Art, Studio Option, B.A.

Core Requirement

Studio Option

Total: 120 Hours

Reserved studio space will be available both during the day and evening in order that students have access to a minimum of three clock hours per credit hour of class per week.

Application for Acceptance as an Art Major BA in Art (Studio)

Admission to the Department of Art for both the BA and BFA programs is selective. First-year students and transfer students intending to major in Art are required to submit an application for acceptance as an art major, upon acceptance to UWG. Application/portfolio reviews for acceptance will be held on announced dates during the Fall and Spring semesters. (See Department of Art website at http://www.westga.edu/~artdept for complete application description and dates). All applicants who are accepted will be approved for the BA in Art (Studio) degree.

The application/portfolio review is based on a consideration of artwork and a written effectiveness. Students who pass the application for admission review process are approved to register for ART 1006 , ART 1007 , ART 1008 , ART 1009  and ART 2201  and ART 2202 , as well as introductory studio art courses at the 3000 level. Students who do not pass the application/portfolio review are allowed to register for 9 credit hours of ART 1006 , ART 1007 , ART 1008 , ART 1009  and ART 2201  and ART 2202 . After the completion of the allotted 9 hours, the applicant must submit an updated application/portfolio for consideration in order to continue as an art major.

Junior Portfolio Review

During the second semester of the junior year and with permission of student’s Art advisor, all BA and BFA candidates must enroll and successfully complete ART 4078 , while maintaining good standing. (See department website for specific requirements for ART 4078 ). The department will review juniors based on their portfolio, writings, and transcript progress. The faculty will assess the candidate’s progress, skill base and knowledge gained. Successful candidates will be allowed to enroll into ART 4998  and ART 4999  Senior Capstone Experience sequence. Unsuccessful candidates can repeat ART 4078  up to two additional times. If a candidate receives an unsuccessful review on their third attempt, their degree status will be moved to the BA (Studio) or be subject for removal from the art program. (Be mindful of the minor and foreign language requirements FORL 2001, FORL 2002). ART 4078  must be taken during a semester where the student is enrolled in 12 credit hours.

GPA and Grade Requirements for all Art Majors

Art students are required to maintain a 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 Art GPA. A grade of C or better will fulfill Art requirements. No Art major may receive a D or lower in an Art course and have it fulfill the course requirement in any Art degree program.