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2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Visual Arts Studio Major (VAST), BFA


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Bachelor of Fine Arts Program


Students must pass ART 2900 - Sophomore Portfolio Review (see explanation below).

A minimum GPA of 2.75 within the major is required for graduation.

Requirements


Liberal Arts: 41 hours


All majors at Harding are required to complete the 47-hour Liberal Arts  program. The following Liberal Arts requirements are met within the content of the major:

  • 3 hours of Aesthetics and the Creative Spirit are satisfied in the major.
  • ART 3800  satisfies 3 hours of Self and Society.

Major: 80 Hours


This major includes an embedded minor in art history. Students must declare the minor for it to be reflected on the academic transcript.

Studio Concentration: 15 hours


Studio concentration courses are advisor-approved electives based on recommended concentration course listings. Alternatives may be proposed by the student for approval by the Visual Arts Studio academic advisor.

Remaining Bible/Electives: 7 hours


ART 3750  listed above in the major satisfies the Bible Enrollment requirement in the semester it is taken.

See Bible Class Enrollment policy here 

Total Hours: 128


Note(s): Sophomore Portfolio Review


The sophomore portfolio review, ART 2900 , is for the Art & Design student who has completed (including current classes) 12-15 credit hours of selected core Art & Design coursework. The review is intended to provide feedback on the student’s artistic growth progress. At the review we will be assessing drawing and compositional skills, presentation skills, ability to discuss and exhibit work and the student’s level of knowledge about current professional activity in his or her program area.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in Art & Design courses is required to be eligible for participating in sophomore portfolio review. Passing the sophomore portfolio review is a prerequisite to enrolling in junior-level courses in the major.

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