Hattiesburg
You have the option of a major or minor in art leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Fine Arts in combined studio on the Hattiesburg campus. All applicants for a four-year art degree must present an acceptable art portfolio prior to enrolling.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Major: Students interested in preparing for careers in studio art and/or graduate study are encouraged to pursue the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in painting, graphic design, or combined studio. Eighty-four hours of art are required for this degree.
Art Core Art Major Concentration
Painting (30 hours - Studio)
Graphic Design (30 hours)
Combined Studio (36 hours - 18 hours in two studio areas: Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design)
Art Electives
Balance of required courses
Senior Exhibition
Graduating B.F.A. students must participate in a B.F.A. exhibition in the gallery during their senior year
Art core, art major concentration, and art electives must combine to total 84 hours in art.
Bachelor of Arts, Art Major: Students interested in pursuing careers which are broader in academic scope are encouraged to pursue the art major within the Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in art.
Art Minor: Requires eighteen hours in art to include: ART 101, 108, 109, 403, plus 6 upper level hours.
University Core for All Bachelor's Degrees
Religion 101-102 (Introduction to the Old Testament & New Testament) (6 hours)
English 101-102 (Composition & Research and Composition (6 hours)
World Literature, American Literature, or Philosophy (3 hours)
HIS 101-102 or HIS 201-202 (Two courses in one area) * (6 hours)
Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, or Religion (3 hours)
Science (BIO, CHE, or PHY) ** (3-4 hours)
MAT 131 (College Algebra or higher math course) (3 hours)
Art, Music, or Theatre Appreciation; Music History or Literature; Musical Theatre; or Theatre History *** (3 hours)
Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, or Oral Interpretation of Literature (3 hours)
Physical Education **** (1-2 hours)
University Core Total (37-39 hours)
Notes
* BA students must take HIS 1010-1020.
** BS students must take a 4-hour lab science course. Students in other degree programs may choose either a 3-hour, non-lab course or a 4-hour lab course to meet the requirement. B.A. students seeking teacher certification must also take a 4-hour lab science course.
*** Students majoring in one of the fine arts must take a course in one of the other two areas.
**** Activity courses (1-2 hours) or Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle (3 hours); minimum for BSN, 1 hour; all other degrees, 2 hours; Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle (3 hours); military science, varsity sports, marching band, and cheerleading may be used to satisfy this requirement.
Art Core
Art History (including Art History I and II) (12 hours)
Drawing (12 hours (B.F.A.), 6 hours (B.A.))
2D/3D Design (ART 1080, 1090) (6 hours)
Computer Graphics (ART 2540) (3 hours)
Painting (ART 1310) (3 hours)
Printmaking (ART 3510 or 3520 or 4510) (3 hours)
Photography (ART 2150) (3 hours)
Senior Seminar (ART 4610) (3 hours)
Art Core Total (45 hours (B.F.A.), 39 hours (B.A.))
Portfolio: All B.F.A. and B.A. art students must maintain a portfolio according to departmental guidelines.
