Studio Art - BA/BS - First-Year Guide
Paired with their studio courses, students in the B.A./B.S. degrees integrate other areas of study at GVSU through foreign language or science courses, and a robust General Education program that prepares students for informed citizenship, leading to responsible participation in local, national, and global communities.
BA/BS in Studio Art - First-Year Sample Plan
Fall Semester
|
Fall |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
ART 150 - Foundations: 2-D Design and Color |
3 |
|
ART 151 - Foundations: 3-D Design |
3 |
|
ART 155 - Foundations: Introduction to Drawing I |
3 |
|
General Education Course |
3 |
|
General Education OR WRT 120 (self-placement) |
3 |
|
Total Credits |
15 |
Winter Semester
|
Course |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
ART 157 - Foundations: Intro to Drawing II |
3 |
|
WRT 130 OR WRT 150 - Strategies in Writing (self-placement) |
3 |
|
MTH 110 |
4 |
|
General Education Course (Several Studio Art courses fulfill Foundations: Art Courses) |
3 |
|
Elective(s) (depending on WRT placement) |
2 |
|
Total Credits |
15 |
Notes
- Students who self-place into WRT 120 should take this course in the fall semester and then take WRT 130 in the winter semester of their first year. WRT 150 can take it in either semester during their first year. Students will not need to take WRT 150 if they have earned credit for the course through AP/Dual Enrollment. A grade of C or better (NOT A C-) is required in WRT 130 or 150 to satisfy the WRT requirement.
- The number of 1 - credit electives is dependent on Writing placement.
General Education Courses
The Grand Valley State University General Education Program provides a broad-based liberal education experience that fosters lifelong learning and informed citizenship. The Program prepares students for intelligent participation in public dialogues that consider the issues of humane living and responsible action in local, national, and global communities.
Students must refer to the General Education Handbook for information on General Education Course Offerings.
Declaring your BFA Degree
If you want to pursue a BFA in Studio Art declare your major and emphasis right away so you can get full advising. You can change your major at any time.
Questions?
If you have questions, please reach out to any of the three people in your Advisor Network.
- Your faculty advisor (see Who's My Advisor?)
- Doris Penn, CLAS Academic Advisor, [email protected]
- Sonja Wall, CLAS Academic Advisor, [email protected]