Note: Although the School maintains a computer lab for student use, students must have continual access to a laptop computer. Contact the School for the minimum hardware and software specifications. The School affirms that a theoretical and working understanding of the historical meanings and studio applications of the human image are critical in the education of Visual Art and Art History students. To develop such an understanding, Art courses often utilize images of clothed and unclothed human figures and, in certain studio classes, live nude models.
Admission Requirements
- All students in this program must satisfactorily complete the mandatory Studio Art Portfolio Review before enrolling in portfolio restricted Studio Art courses.
- Students who do not pass the Studio Art Portfolio review should meet with CAHSA to discuss their options.
- Note: One-on-one portfolio reviews are not possible due to the large number of received portfolios.
Degree Requirements
- Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
- Departmental Residency Requirement consists of at least 18 semester hours of regularly scheduled 3000- 4000 level courses taken from the School of Visual Arts and Design.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in each course used to satisfy major requirements.
- Co-op credit cannot be used in the major.
- Students should consult with their CAHSA Coach each semester.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Basic Level
6 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- ARH2500 - History of Non-Western Art (3)
- ART2823 - Art as Interface (3)
- ART3950 - Studio Art Portfolio
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
0 Total Credits
Restricted Electives
27 Total Credits
- Complete 3 of the following
- A list of approved restricted elective courses is found in the myKnight audit
- Select nine upper division courses representative from at least three different areas.
- At least three courses must be 4000-level courses.
Art History- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: Any Upper Level ARH course(s)
Book Arts- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- ART3170C - Book Binding (3)
- ART3171C - Materials for Artist Books (3)
- ART3175C - Advanced Issues in Contemporary Book Arts (3)
- ART3176C - The Illuminated Book (3)
- ART3737C - Narrative Sculpture (3)
- ART4174C - The Printed Book (3)
- ART4177C - Commercial Book Design and Publishing (3)
- ART4644C - Books Without Books (3)
- ART4173C - Advanced Artist Book (3)
- May be repeated for credit : ART 4173C
Ceramics- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- ART3761C - Intermediate Ceramics (3)
- ART3764C - Ceramic Handbuilding I (3)
- ART4765C - Ceramic Handbuilding II (3)
- ART4780C - Kiln Design and Building (3)
- ART4783C - Advanced Ceramics (3)
- ART4786C - Ceramic Raw Material (3)
- May be repeated for credit : ART 4783C
Drawing- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- ART3332C - Intermediate Drawing (3)
- ART4320C - Advanced Drawing (3)
- May be repeated for credit : ART 4320C
Illustration- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- GRA3747C - Intermediate Illustration I (3)
- GRA4154C - Advanced Illustration (3)
- May be repeated for credit : GRA 4154C
Painting- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- ART3504C - Intermediate Painting (3)
- ART3562C - Observational Painting (3)
- ART3561C - Experimental Painting (3)
- ART4505C - Advanced Painting (3)
- May be repeated for credit : ART 4505C
Photography- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- PGY3002 - Contemporary Photography (3)
- PGY3204C - Experimental Studio Lighting in Photography (3)
- PGY3407C - Film and Darkroom (3)
- PGY3410C - Intermediate Photography (3)
- PGY3412C - Photography in the Expanded Field (3)
- PGY3933C - The Photo-book (3)
- PGY4106C - Photography Theory and Practice (3)
- PGY4420C - Advanced Photography (3)
- PGY4440C - Special Problems in Photography (3)
- May be repeated for credit : PGY 4106C, PGY 4440C
Sculpture- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- ART3709C - Intermediate Sculpture (3)
- ART3713C - Figure Sculpture (3)
- ART3734C - Metal Sculpture (3)
- ART3768C - Clay Sculpture (3)
- ART3738C - Mold Making and Casting (3)
- ART4710C - Advanced Sculpture (3)
- May be repeated for credit : ART 4710C
Printmaking- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- ART3403C - Intermediate Printmaking (3)
- ART4402C - Advanced Printmaking (3)
- ART3433C - Screen Printing (3)
- May be repeated for credit : ART 4402C
Time Arts- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- ART3161C - Mixed Media (3)
- ART3833C - Processes and Ideas in Art (3)
Grand Total Credits: 33
Capstone Requirements
Electives
- Select primarily from upper level courses, with school advisor's approval. May be outside of the school. (A maximum of six hours of Independent Study, Directed Research, 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 3950 - Studio Art Portfolio Credit Hours: 0
Required Minors
Departmental Exit Requirements
- Maintain 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 advisor. 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 SVAD restricted electives, the hours must be completed through SVAD.
Related Programs
Certificates
Related Minors
Advising Notes
Equipment Fees
- Part-Time Student: $31.50 per term
- Full-Time Student: $63 per term
Transfer Notes
- 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 all supporting information.
Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses
For common program prerequisites if taken:
- GRA 2101C - Introduction to Computer Art Credit Hours: 3 may substitute 3 hours of any digital art course
Plan of Study
Freshman Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- ART 2201C - Design Fundamentals-Two Dimensional Credit Hours: 3
- ARH 2050 - History of Western Art I 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)
- ART 2203C - Design Fundamentals-Three Dimensional Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2301C - Drawing Fundamentals II Credit Hours: 3
- ARH 2051 - History of Western Art II Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2823 - Art as Interface Credit Hours: 3
- ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Fall (16 Credit Hours)
- GRA 2101C - Introduction to Computer Art Credit Hours: 3
- Studio Art Restricted Elective Area 1 Credit Hours: 3
- Foreign Language Elementary I Credit Hours: 4
- Any 2000-4000 Level Studio Art Elective* Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
* Recommend taking a 3XXX or 4XXX level course.
Sophomore Year - Spring (16 Credit Hours)
- ART 3950 - Studio Art Portfolio Credit Hours: 0
- Studio Art Restricted Elective Area 1 Credit Hours: 3
- Foreign Language Elementary II Credit Hours: 4
- ARH 2500 - History of Non-Western Art Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- Studio Art Restricted Elective Area 1 Credit Hours: 3
- Studio Art Restricted Elective Area 2 Credit Hours: 3
- Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- Studio Art Restricted Elective Area 1 Credit Hours: 3
- Studio Art Restricted Elective Area 2 Credit Hours: 3
- Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- Studio Art Restricted Elective Area 3 Credit Hours: 3
- Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Spring (13 Credit Hours)
- Studio Art Restricted Elective Area 3 Credit Hours: 3
- Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 4
