The B.A. in Art is awarded to students in two areas of specialization: Studio Art and Art History. Within the Studio Art Specialization, students can elect concentrations in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, and Ceramics, as well as New and Mixed Media. For students in Art History, the capstone is Theory and Methods in Art History (ARH 4930). Students planning to teach art in public schools should elect the Studio Art Specialization and must also declare a minor in Professional Education.
Program Requirements
In addition to the University’s general requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Art must meet the requirements listed below.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses that are identified as common prerequisites, major, or major-related.
Studio Art Specialization
General Education
In addition to the General Education requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "University Requirements" section of this catalog.
Algebra-Based Physics is usually recommended for non-science majors, while Calculus-Based Physics is recommended for science majors
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Although students receive 5 semester hours credit for PHY 2048C, an additional 3 semester science course will be needed to meet General Education requirements.
Choose an additional course from two of the three areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences
Multicultural Requirement
An important component of a liberal education is the study of cultures other than one's own. As such, multiculturalism encompasses the appreciation of the values, expressions, and modes of organization of diverse cultural communities. To further such study, the University of West Florida requires all students pursuing a bachelor's degree to complete at least one course that explores one or more of the dimensions of another culture (language, religion, socio-economic structures, etc.). Students are exempt from this requirement if they have completed an A.A. degree, the general education program at a Florida public institution, or a baccalaureate degree.
The requirement is satisfied by the successful completion of a multicultural course designated on the following list. Several of the selections are General Education courses, and students may enroll in these to meet both the General Education and the multicultural requirements.
**Passed by UWF Faculty Senate on 11/08/2002
This list is continually updated and students are encouraged to check with their advisors for alternative options.
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy. The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. As a result, there are three cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions subject to varying requirements. As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
Simply Text
Column 1
Column 2
Students Included in Cohort
Civic Literacy Competency Requirement
Cohort 1: Students first entering the SUS or FCS prior to fall 2018
None
Cohort 2: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2018 – summer A 2021
Complete a course or exam
Cohort 3: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in summer B 2021 (on or after July 1, 2021) and thereafter
Complete both a course and exam
Additionally, the 2021 Legislature made two additional exceptions: approving the use of accelerated mechanisms for meeting the course competency requirement and exempting high school students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam in high school from the postsecondary exam requirement. These two changes are in effect for Cohort 3.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website.
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.
Lower Division Electives
Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement.
3000/4000 Level Art, Humanities, or Advisor Approved Elective Courses
30
Total Hours
30
+
Courses included in the major GPA
Art History Specialization
General Education
In addition to the General Education requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "University Requirements" section of this catalog.
Algebra-Based Physics is usually recommended for non-science majors, while Calculus-Based Physics is recommended for science majors
***
Although students receive 5 semester hours credit for PHY 2048C, an additional 3 semester science course will be needed to meet General Education requirements.
Choose an additional course from two of the three areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences
Multicultural Requirement:
An important component of a liberal education is the study of cultures other than one's own. As such, multiculturalism encompasses the appreciation of the values, expressions, and modes of organization of diverse cultural communities. To further such study, the University of West Florida requires all students pursuing a bachelor's degree to complete at least one course that explores one or more of the dimensions of another culture (language, religion, socio-economic structures, etc.). Students are exempt from this requirement if they have completed an A.A. degree, the general education program at a Florida public institution, or a baccalaureate degree.
The requirement is satisfied by the successful completion of a multicultural course designated on the following list. Several of the selections are General Education courses, and students may enroll in these to meet both the General Education and the multicultural requirements.
**Passed by UWF Faculty Senate on 11/08/2002
This list is continually updated and students are encouraged to check with their advisors for alternative options.
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy. The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. As a result, there are three cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions subject to varying requirements. As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
Simply Text
Column 1
Column 2
Students Included in Cohort
Civic Literacy Competency Requirement
Cohort 1: Students first entering the SUS or FCS prior to fall 2018
None
Cohort 2: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2018 – summer A 2021
Complete a course or exam
Cohort 3: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in summer B 2021 (on or after July 1, 2021) and thereafter
Complete both a course and exam
Additionally, the 2021 Legislature made two additional exceptions: approving the use of accelerated mechanisms for meeting the course competency requirement and exempting high school students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam in high school from the postsecondary exam requirement. These two changes are in effect for Cohort 3.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website.
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.
Lower Division Electives
Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement.
Choose one course from Diversity/World, one from Ancient to Baroque, one from Modern to Contemporary, and one additional course from any of the three areas. +
The remainder of the program will be comprised of electives that students can select without limitation. However, students must select additional 3000/4000 level courses to total at least 48ch at the 3000/4000 level if necessary. If students do not require additional 3000/4000 level courses, they may take 1000/2000 level courses at UWF. Students are strongly encouraged to use electives to complete foreign language through intermediate level.
33
Total Hours
33
Art
Students may earn a Minor in Art by completing art and/or art history courses (with the exclusion of ARH 1000 Art Appreciation) with permission of an assigned art advisor (see Art Department advisor for details). Of the 18 semester hours required for this minor, at least 12 sh must be taken at UWF and at least 12 sh must be at the 3000/4000 level. Art majors may not earn this minor.