The Art BA, Visual Arts Management track enable students to explore the management side of the Visual Arts environment while providing a solid foundation in techniques and theory. A minor or approved area of emphasis is required to compliment the degree or explore a different area of interest. As part of the program, some courses study the form and proportion of the human figure nude models are used as reference.
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements
- Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
- Students are required to complete a minor or an area of concentration to graduate. Examples of minors are listed below under "Additional Information," Students may choose another minor, not on the list, after consulting with their CAHSA Coach.
- Students who complete a double major fulfill the minor or area of concentration requirement automatically.
- Departmental Residency Requirement consists of at least 18 semester hours of regularly scheduled 3000-4000 level courses taken from the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design.
- The Studio Art Portfolio is NOT required for this track. However, if a student wishes to enroll in upper level portfolio restricted Studio Art courses, they will need to successfully complete the Studio Art Portfolio.
- Students must earn at least a "C" (2.0) in each course required for the major.
- Co-op internship credits are not permitted in this major without prior written permission.
- Students should consult with CAHSA each semester.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Basic Level
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- ART2823 - Art as Interface (3)
- ARH2500 - History of Non-Western Art (3)
- CGS2100C - Computer Fundamentals for Business (3)
- CGS 2100C - GEP
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
21 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- ARH3471 - Art in the Last 25 Years (3)
- Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
- ART3161C - Mixed Media (3)
- ART3170C - Book Binding (3)
- ART3171C - Materials for Artist Books (3)
- ART3403C - Intermediate Printmaking (3)
- ART3504C - Intermediate Painting (3)
- ART3562C - Observational Painting (3)
- ART3709C - Intermediate Sculpture (3)
- ART3761C - Intermediate Ceramics (3)
- ART3764C - Ceramic Handbuilding I (3)
- ART4945C - Advanced Design Lab (3)
- PGY3204C - Experimental Studio Lighting in Photography (3)
- PGY3410C - Intermediate Photography (3)
- PGY3412C - Photography in the Expanded Field (3)
- ART3950 - Studio Art Portfolio
- Any other ART/GRA*/PGY (3XXX-4XXX level course)
- *Does not include Graphic Design track specialization courses.
- ART 3950 - Only required if the student intends to enroll in courses that require this as a pre-requisite
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- ARH3820 - Visual Arts Administration Vitas (3)
- ARH4800 - Theory and Criticism of the Visual Arts (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- ENC3250 - Professional Writing (3)
- ENC4312 - Theory & Practice Persuasive Writing (3)
- ENC4416 - Writing in Digital Environments (3)
Restricted Electives
6 Total Credits
- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- ADV3008 - Principles of Advertising (3)
- MAN3025 - Management of Organizations (3)
- MAR3023 - Marketing (3)
- PAD4144 - Nonprofit Organizations (3)
- PUR4000 - Public Relations (3)
Capstone Requirements
3 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- ART4859C - Art BA Capstone (3)
Grand Total Credits: 36
Electives
- Select primarily from upper level courses, with school approval. May be outside of the school. (A maximum of six hours of Independent Study, Practicum, or Internship permitted)
Foreign Language Requirements
Admissions
- Met by graduation requirement
Graduation
- Proficiency equivalent to one year of college instruction in a single foreign language taught by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures or the Department of History (Hebrew). Standardized examinations for foreign languages may be used to meet the requirement.
Additional Requirements
- Signature Experience requirement is met by successful completion of the following course(s): ART 4859C - Art BA Capstone Credit Hours: 3
Required Minor or Area of Concentration (18 Credit Hours)
- Students must complete a minor of at least 18 hours. See selected discipline for Minor requirements, information, and changes. University upper division credit hour requirements must be met. Students are discouraged from taking excess hours and should consider total credit hours required when selecting a minor. When no official minor is offered, students may complete an 18-credit-hour area of concentration when pre-approved by the program Area Coordinator.
Departmental Exit Requirements
- Achieve at least a 2.0 GPA in all courses used to satisfy major requirements.
University Minimum Exit Requirements
- A 2.0 UCF GPA
- 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
- 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
- 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
- A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
- Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120
Additional Information
Honors In Major
- Students interested in completing Honors in the Major should contact their program. More information about Honors in the Major can be found at https://honors.ucf.edu/university-honors-advising/requirements/. Up to 6 hours can be used toward elective, hours must be complete through SVAD.
Related Programs
Certificates
Related Minors
- Art History Minor
- Business Minor
- Digital Humanities Minor
- Digital Media Minor
- Entrepreneurship Minor
- Event Management Minor
- Film, Cinema Studies Minor
- Magazine Journalism Minor
- Marketing Minor
- Public Administration Minor
- Technological Entrepreneurship Minor
- Theatre Minor
Advising Notes
Transfer Notes
- Grades less than a "C" (2.0) are not accepted.
- Lower division courses do not substitute for upper division courses.
- Courses transferred from private and out-of-state schools must be evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide supporting information.
Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses
Acceptable Substitutes for common program prerequisites if taken prior to transferring to UCF:
- GRA 2101C may substitute for 3 hours of any digital art course.
Equipment Fees
- Part-Time Student: $31.50 per term
- Full-Time Student: $63 per term
Plan of Study
Freshman Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- ARH 2050 - History of Western Art I Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2201C - Design Fundamentals-Two Dimensional Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2300C - Drawing Fundamentals I Credit Hours: 3
- ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
Freshman Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- ARH 2051 - History of Western Art II Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2823 - Art as Interface Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2301C - Drawing Fundamentals II Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2203C - Design Fundamentals-Three Dimensional Credit Hours: 3
- ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- GRA 2101C - Introduction to Computer Art Credit Hours: 3
- Minor/Area of Concentration course Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
- Any 2000-4000 Level Studio Art Elective* Credit Hours: 3
*Recommend taking 3XXX or 4XXX to satisfy this requirement.
Sophomore Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- ARH 2500 - History of Non-Western Art Credit Hours: 3
- CGS 2100C - Computer Fundamentals for Business Credit Hours: 3
- Any 3XXX-4XXX Upper Level Studio Art Course Credit Hours: 3
- Minor/Area of Concentration course Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Fall (16 Credit Hours)
- ARH 3471 - Art in the Last 25 Years Credit Hours: 3
- Any 3XXX-4XXX Upper Level Studio Art Course Credit Hours: 3
- Minor/Area of Concentration course Credit Hours: 3
- Foreign Language Elementary I Credit Hours: 4
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Spring (16 Credit Hours)
- ARH 3820 - Visual Arts Administration Vitas Credit Hours: 3
- Any 3XXX-4XXX Upper Level Studio Art Course Credit Hours: 3
- Minor/Area of Concentration course Credit Hours: 3
- Foreign Language Elementary II Credit Hours: 4
Select One:
- ENC 3250 - Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3
- ENC 4312 - Theory & Practice Persuasive Writing Credit Hours: 3
- ENC 4416 - Writing in Digital Environments Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- ARH 4800 - Theory and Criticism of the Visual Arts Credit Hours: 3
- Any 3XXX-4XXX Upper Level Studio Art Course Credit Hours: 3
- Minor/Area of Concentration course Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
- Restricted Elective Credit Hour: 3
Senior Year - Spring (13 Credit Hours)
- ART 4859C - Art BA Capstone Credit Hours: 3
- Minor/Area of Concentration course Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
- Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Credit Hour: 1
