Apr 02, 2023

2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Art (B.A. or B.S.)

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The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art is a comprehensive degree that focuses on the study of art, design, and art history in the context of a broader program of general study.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Art is a comprehensive degree that focuses on the study of art, design, and art history in the context of a broader program of general study including the sciences, mathematics, and/or a technology field.

The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

Requirements in School (54)

ART 100 - Drawing Foundation I Credits: 3
ART 101 - Drawing Foundation II Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
ART 102 - 2-D Foundation Credits: 3
ART 103 - 3-D Foundation Credits: 3
ARTS 200 - Beginning Life Drawing Credits: 4
ARTH 282 - Introduction to World Art Credits: 3 A. On-campus.
Available for general education credit.
ARTH 292 - Art and Design since 1900 Credits: 3 A. On-campus.
Available for general education credit.
ART 499 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 4
Other art courses (28)

Requirements outside School (0-12)

For the B.A. degree
Fulfillment of B.A. foreign language requirement (0-12). (See “Foreign Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.)

For the B.S. degree
Two adviser-approved courses in Science, Mathematics, and/or Technology taken in addition to General Education requirements (6-8)

University electives (15)

Students must take 15 semester hours in any NIU course.

Art (B.A. or B.S.)

Requirements in School (54)

Requirements outside School (0-12)

University electives (15)

Total Hours for a Major in Art (B.A. or B.S.): 69-81