Studio Art B.A.

University Admissions

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

• Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx

• Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx

• International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites

Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.

If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.

Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.

Students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted.

Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.

Note: It is recommended that transfer students complete both Design I and Design II prior to transfer. If a student does not complete Design I and Design II prior to transfer they should wait and enroll in ART 2201C - Concepts and Practices I  and ART 2203C - Concepts and Practices II   at USF.

• ART X201 - 3 credit hours
• Select an option that does not duplicate another course taken:
  • ART X202 Design II, Lower (2-D) - 3 credit hours
  • ART X203 Design II, Lower (3-D) - 3 credit hours
  • ART X710C Sculpture I - 3 credit hours
  • ART X203C - Design II, Lower (3-D)  - 3 credit hours
• ART X300C Drawing I, Lower - 3 credit hours
• Select an option that does not duplicate another course taken:
  • ART X301 Drawing II - 3 credit hours
  • ART X205 Color and Composition, Lower - 3 credit hours
  • ART X310C Drawing, Upper - 3 credit hours
  • ART X305 Drawing II - 3 credit hours
  • ART X330C Life Drawing I Lower - 3 credit hours
  • ART X200C Three Dimensional Design
  • ART X353C Drawing Studio - 3 credit hours
  • ART X301C Drawing II - 3 credit hours
  • ART X312C Drawing II, Upper
  • ART X500 Painting 1, Lower - 3 credit hours
  • ART X500C Painting 1, Lower - 3 credit hours
• ARH X050* - 3 credit hours
• ARH X051* - 3 credit hours
• Select two courses below that do not duplicate others taken:
  • ART XXXX - 3 credit hours
  • ART XXXX - 3 credit hours

*All courses require a ‘C’ or higher.

Total Major Hours: 57

GPA Requirements

Students must earn a C or better in major coursework.

Grading Requirement

All coursework in the School of Art & Art History must have a grade of C or better to satisfy program requirements.

Residency Requirement

A minimum of 50 percent of the total hours required for a degree from the School of Art and Art History must be completed in The School of Art and Art History Tampa campus.

Foreign Language Requirement

Any student seeking a B.A. in Studio Art must satisfy the Foreign Language Exit requirement (FLEX).

Research Opportunities

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914  course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information

Contact Rachel Lynch at hedrick@usf.edu.

4 Year Plan of Study - Studio Art B.A.

NOTES:

• SCIV - Civics Literacy  needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
• Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Titles:

• Professional Artist or Illustrator

Potential Entry Level Salary Range:

$20,000 - $45,000

NOTES:

• ART 2201C - Concepts and Practices I  can count towards TGEC - Creative Thinking  Requirement
• ARH 2050 - History of Visual Arts I  can count towards TGEI - Information and Data Literacy  Requirement
• ARH 2051 - History of Visual Arts II  can count towards TGED - Human & Cultural Diversity  Requirement
• ART 4940 - Art and Art History Internship  counts towards TGEH - High Impact Practice  Requirement

2 Year Plan of Study - Studio Art B.A.

NOTES:

• SCIV - Civics Literacy  needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
• Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.