Bachelor of Arts in Art

Candidates must complete general education requirements as well as the specific program requirements listed below. Courses may not be used to fulfill more than one requirement in the B.A. program. Students must earn a C or higher in all ART classes, and complete 42 credits of upper-division courses (24 of these must be UAS credits). A maximum of 12 credits of independent study may be applied toward the B.A. in Art.

To view details of the program, visit the Humanities Website.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2009-2010 catalog)

Minimum Credit Hours 120
General Education Requirements (View) 37
Written Communications Skills
ENGL S111 Methods of Written Communication 3
ENGL S211 Intermediate Composition 3
Humanities
ART S261 History of World Art I 3
ART S262 History of World Art II 3
*Must include 6 credits in two separate disciplines within the social sciences
Major Requirements 48
ART S162 Color and Design 3
ART S205 Intermediate Drawing* 3
ART S211 Beginning Sculpture 3
ART S213 Beginning Painting 3
ART S363 History of Modern Art 3
ENGL S311 Advanced Composition ** 3
HUM S499 Humanities Capstone 3
Select two from the following (6 credits):
ART S201 Beginning Ceramics 3
ART S207 Beginning Screen Printing 3
ART S208 Beginning Relief Printing 3
ART S210 Beginning Intaglio (Etching) 3
ART S222 Digital Photography 3
ART S240 Introductory Batik 3
* ART S105 must be taken as a prerequisite to ART S205
** Grade C or higher
Emphasis 18
Select two different emphasis areas from the following (9 credits each):
Batik
ART S340 Intermediate Batik 3
ART S440 Advanced Batik* 3
Ceramics
ART S301 Intermediate Ceramics 3
ART S401 Advanced Ceramics* 3
Drawing
ART S305 Advanced Drawing 3
ART S405 Senior Drawing* 3
Intaglio (Etching)
ART S310 Intermediate Intaglio 3
ART S410 Advanced Intaglio* 3
Painting
ART S313 Intermediate Painting 3
ART S413 Advanced Painting* 3
Relief Printing
ART S308 Intermediate Printmaking 3
ART S408 Advanced Printmaking* 3
Screen Printing
ART S307 Intermediate Printmaking 3
ART S407 Advanced Printmaking* 3
Sculpture
ART S311 Intermediate Sculpture 3
ART S411 Advanced Sculpture* 3
*400-level ART courses may be repeated for credit

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The UAS Career Services Office provides a current listing of internship opportunities available to UAS students. These internships are funded by Alaskan, federal, national and international organizations and businesses. Changes occur frequently. If you have an interest in internships please contact Career Services for assistance. If admitted to a degree program you can also speak with a faculty member if you are interested in an internship for academic credit.

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6350 (toll free)
Program Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/humanities
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu