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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Studio Art B.A.


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TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120
Plans of Study

This degree is designed to develop the student’s consciousness of aesthetic and ideological aspects of art and its relationship to life. The degree also assists students in the realization of personal ideas, art making skills and imagery. The BA is oriented toward a general and broad immersion in the field. Studio courses are supplemented with studies in art history, foreign language, and an abundance of electives both within the School of Art and Art History and throughout the campus. While the BA in Studio Art is not usually the preferred preparation for moving on to the Master of Fine Arts degree, it is quite appropriate for seeking other advanced degrees, especially in the Liberal Arts or other similar programs.

University Admissions - College of Design, Art, and Performance


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

Required Courses: (64 credit hours)


State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Studio Art B.A. (24 Credit Hours)


Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program.

Transfer 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. Successful completion of common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program.

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 Design I - 3 credit hours
  • Select an option that does not duplicate another course taken:
    • ART X202C Design II, Lower (2-D) - 3 credit hours
    • ART X203 Design II, Lower (3-D) - 3 credit hours
    • ART X701C Beginning Sculpture - 3 credit hours
    • ART X203C - Concepts and Practices II  - 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 Art - 3 credit hours
    • ART X310C Intermediate Drawing, Upper - 3 credit hours
    • ART X305C Perceptual Drawing - 3 credit hours
    • ART X330C Life Drawing I, Lower - 3 credit hours
    • ART X200C Three Dimensional Design - 1-3 credit hours
    • ART X353C Drawing Studio - 3 credit hours
    • ART X301C Drawing I - 3 credit hours
    • ART X312C Drawing III, Upper
    • ART X500 Painting 1, Lower - 3 credit hours
    • ART X500C Beginning Painting - 3 credit hours
  • ARH X050 History of the Visual Arts I - 3 credit hours
  • ARH X051 History of the Visual Arts II - 3 credit hours
  • Select two courses below that do not duplicate others taken:
    • ART X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
    • ART X000-X999 - 3 credit hours

Do not duplicate courses as you make choices. When given the option for alternative course selection, pick a course that you have not previously taken.

State Mathematics Pathway - Studio Art B.A. (6 Credit Hours)


The Studio Art B.A. uses the Mathematical Thinking in Context Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:

Major Core Courses: 20 courses; 58 credit hours


2000 Level Studio: 4 courses; 12 credit hours


  • ART, FIL, GRA, or PGY 2000-level classes taught within the School of Art and Art History.

These courses may not be repeated. These courses are prerequisites to the intermediate-level Studio Courses. 

Intermediate or Advanced Level Major Elective: 1 course; 3 credit hours


  • ART, DIG, GRA, FIL, or PGY 3000-level or 4000-level course taught within the School of Art and Art History.

Art History: 3 courses; 9 credit hours


  • Credit(s): 3 *
  • ARH 4000-level courses taught within the School of Art and Art History Credit(s): 6
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    ARH 4450 is required of all majors.

    NOTE: ARH 4930  Art History: Selected Topics & ARH 4890  Paris Art History may be taken for degree credit only by approval of the academic advisor for the School of Art and Art History.

Internship: 1 course; 3 credit hours


Professional Practices: 1 course; 1 credit hour


Additional Information - Studio Art B.A.


Foreign Language Requirement


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

GPA Requirements


Major GPA (All USF courses which are applied to major requirements): 2.0

General Education GPA (All USF courses which are applied to General Education requirements): 2.0

USF GPA: 2.0

Overall GPA: 2.0

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


Department and College of Design, Art, and Performance Major Academic Residency Requirement - 50% of major must be completed at USF

USF Academic Residency Requirement - 30 of the last 60 hours earned must be from USF

Other Information


Students are encouraged to take additional credits in the Studio Workshops and Theme Studio Courses to fulfill art electives.

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 High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR) is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information


USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform.  Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss course planning, degree progression, and career preparation. 

For questions, Art-Advise@usf.edu

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