Fine Arts: Painting-Drawing
| College: | Arts and Sciences |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Bachelor of Fine Arts |
| Major: | Fine Arts |
| Concentration: | Painting-Drawing |
| Effective Term: | Fall 2024 |
The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.
The BFA Studio Art Program offers a concentration in Painting and Drawing. Our curriculum addresses technical and material means of visual expression while also focusing on issues inherent in each student's work. We encourage research, critical thinking, and a commitment to creativity on the part of the student. Our goal as a faculty is to enable students to reach a higher degree of excellence. Please visit the Painting and Drawing webpage for more information.
Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. UNF offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services and resources. First-Year students should visit the Career Services webpage and Sophomore or higher level students with a declared COAS major should visit the College of Arts and Sciences Career Success Center.
Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.
Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.
- Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc).
- Students must complete 15 credit hours of Major Elective courses with an ART or PGY prefix. One course may be 2000 level and a maximum of two Major Elective courses are permitted in Painting & Drawing.
- Fine Arts students are encouraged to undertake an international educational experience (Study Abroad). Visit the International Center's Study Abroad webpage for additional information.
- Independent study courses in any fine arts area require prior approval of the department chairperson.
- Prerequisite policy: Courses must be taken in prerequisite order. Please check the catalog course descriptions for prerequisites required for each course prior to registering. Prerequisites are strictly enforced by the department and registrar.
- First day attendance rule: Any student who misses the first day without advanced notice to the instructor will be administratively dropped from that course.
- Grades of C or above are required in all major courses.
- Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2010, AMH 2020, or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
- A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. Students may need to complete Free Elective credit at the upper level (3000/4000) to satisfy the minimum 48 semester hours of upper level hours for graduation. For additional information, visit the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office webpage.
Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar OR ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose | 3 | |
| ART1300C Drawing I (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | |
| ART1201C Two-Dimensional Design (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | |
| ARH2050 Art History Survey I (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) ART1300C Drawing I Minimum Grade C |
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Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose OR IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar (Select the course not taken in Term 1) |
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| ART2301C Drawing II (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
| ART2203C Three-Dimensional Design (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
| ARH2051 Art History Survey II (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15 |
| Mile Marker(s) ART2301C Drawing II Minimum Grade C ART1201C Two-Dimensional Design Minimum Grade C |
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Summer 1
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 3 |
Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select a second Gen Ed Written Comm Course (See Degree Eval) | 3 | |
| ART2500C Painting I | 3 | |
| Select two Introduction Media Courses. Select one course from 2 Dimensional and one course from 3 Dimensional. Options for 2D include: ART2400C Intro to Printmaking and PGY2401C Intro to Photography. Options for 3D include: ART3707C Sculpture I and ART3786C Ceramics (Program Prerequisites) | 6 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) ART2500C Painting I Minimum Grade C |
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Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ART2330C Figure Drawing I | 3 | |
| ART3530C Painting II | 3 | |
| Select a Major Elective: (3000/4000 level with ART or PGY prefix) One Major Elective may be 2000 level. A maximum of two Major Electives may be in Painting and Drawing. | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) ART3530C Painting II Minimum Grade C ARH2050 Art History Survey I Minimum Grade C ARH2051 Art History Survey II Minimum Grade C |
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Summer 2
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 3 |
Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ART3504C Painting III | 3 | |
| ART4805 Painting and Drawing Research | 3 | |
| Select a Major Requirement: Art History course (3000/4000 level with ARH prefix) | 3 | |
| Select a Major Elective: (3000/4000 level with ART or PGY prefix) One Major Elective may be 2000 level. A maximum of two Major Electives may be in Painting and Drawing. | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) ART2330C Figure Drawing I Minimum Grade C |
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Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ART3560C Figurative Painting | 3 | |
| ART3317C Drawing Studio | 3 | |
| Select a Major Elective: (3000/4000 level with ART or PGY prefix) One Major Elective may be 2000 level. A maximum of two Major Electives may be in Painting and Drawing. | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (If needed - See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed for 120 total hours) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) ART3504C Painting III Minimum Grade C ART4805 Painting and Drawing Research Minimum Grade C Civic Literacy Requirement |
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Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select one: Contemporary Issues Seminar course (3000/4000 level). Options include: ART3830 Curatorial Practices, OR ART4935 Seminar, OR ARH4800/ PHI3800 Aesthetics of Art | 3 | |
| ART4929C Senior Project | 3 | |
| Select a Major Requirement: Art History course (3000/4000 level with ARH prefix) | 3 | |
| Select a Major Elective: (3000/4000 level with ART or PGY prefix) One Major Elective may be 2000 level. A maximum of two Major Electives may be in Painting and Drawing. | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 12 | |
| Mile Marker(s) ART3560C Figurative Painting Minimum Grade C ART3317C Drawing Studio Minimum Grade C ART4929C Senior Project Minimum Grade C |
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Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ART4965C Professional Practices | 3 |
| ART4929C Senior Project | 3 |
| Select a Major Elective: (3000/4000 level with ART or PGY prefix) One Major Elective may be 2000 level. A maximum of two Major Electives may be in Painting and Drawing. | 3 |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed for 120 total hours) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 12 |
Total Program Hours: |
120 |