Visual Art

Program

To earn a B.A. in Visual Art, you must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including:

• General Education courses
• Art courses (18 credits)
• Studio art electives (12 credits)
• Major electives (6 credits)

For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.

Courses

Art:

• AR111 Drawing I (3)
• AR113 Visual Thinking & Design (3)
• AR118 Western Art History (3)
• AR119 Non-Western Art History (3)
• AR201 Drawing II (3)
• AR499 Senior Exhibition Seminar (3)

Studio Art Electives:

• 200- to 400-level courses (12)

Major Electives:

• Choose from any art, communication, dance, graphic design, or music courses (6). General Education courses can be used to fulfill this requirement.

Teaching Credentials

• Early Childhood Education (P–3) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
• Elementary Education (K–6) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
• Teacher of Art (K–12) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
• Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement

For required professional courses in education, please refer to the School of Education.

Explore the foundations and theories of art as well as principles of visual thinking while enhancing your personal artistic skills. The minor in studio art from GCU inspires students to push artistic boundaries and expand their creative horizons. A minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor in studio art.

Program

To earn a minor in studio art, you must successfully complete:

• AR111 Drawing I (3)
• AR201 Drawing II (3)
• Studio art electives (12)

For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.