Art
Bachelor of ARTS
B.A. in Art
Where It Can Take You
You can become a multimedia artist,
illustrator, photographer, art educator,
or critic. Uncover your passion, refine
your skills, and define your brand as
a creative professional. Visual artists
work across all industries, and the
digital revolution has elevated and
incorporated design into daily life.
The world is your canvas.
Become a Leader
advertising designer
animator
art critic
art director
art teacher
artist-in-residence
Art is essential, and you want to create it. Find your path into professional studio art or graphic design
with a bachelor’s degree in art at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Develop your understanding of
various art forms and movements, and discover your signature style or technique. Your vision could
change the way people see the world.
What You’ll Study
Gain solid grounding in the fundamentals of color, art history, photography, and other core courses in our
art major. Then focus your work with the graphic design or studio art concentration. You’ll also sample
courses in the performing arts and humanities and attain foreign language competency for a well-rounded
cultural arts education.
How You’ll Learn More
Our on-campus studios (printmaking, graphic design, and pottery), gallery, and museum-quality
installations and traveling exhibitions let you connect with visual art every day. As an art major at NSU,
you’re a free member of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, where you can visit the latest international
exhibit, attend an art talk or show opening, or serve as a volunteer or intern.
Unique Opportunities
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h ome for the arts: on-campus gallery, studios, ceramics equipment, scene shop,
printmaking studio, Mac design lab
cartoonist
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grant: apply for the talent-based grant for qualifying performing and visual arts students
curator
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internships: gain hands-on experience with local galleries, museums, or arts organizations
exhibition designer
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Digressions Literary Magazine: annual publication involves student editors, writers, and artists
graphic designer
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performance ensembles: explore your musical, theatrical, and dance talents in these groups
Illustrator
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interactive media designer
multimedia artist
mural artist
museum educator
photographer
scenic artist
web designer
Learn More
www.cahss.nova.edu
s tudent symposium and film festival: present your research, analysis, or creative work;
awards presented
Art
Bachelor of ARTS
Art Major Curriculum 2015–2016
Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program.
Art Major requirements (46 credits)
Studio Art Concentration (21 credits)Credits
Core Courses (22 credits)Credits
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
1200
1700
1800
2200
2800
3800
3850
4995
Introduction to Drawing
Fundamentals of Color
Two-Dimensional Design
Digital Photography
Three-Dimensional Design
Art History I
Art History II
Senior Project
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1250
2100
3100
3200
3500
3550
3700
Life Drawing
Painting I
Painting II
Digital Photographic Design Sculpture I
Ceramics I
Methods and Materials
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Major Electives (3 credits)Credits
Select 3 credits from the following courses:
Concentrations (21 credits)
Select one of the following Concentrations:
Graphic Design Concentration (21 credits)Credits
ARTS 2410
ARTS 2450
ARTS 3200
ARTS 3450
ARTS3650
ARTS 4250
ARTS 4500
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Digital Photographic Design
Graphic Design III
Typography
Multimedia & Web Design Professional Print Design
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
2600
3020
3040
4950
Introduction to Arts Administration
Women in the Arts
Museum Studies and Gallery Practices
Internship in the Arts
3
3
3
3
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 24 credits of coursework
from the following disciplines: ARTS, DANC, FILM, HIST, HUMN,
LITR, MUSC, PHIL, and THEA, as well as an intermediate degree of
competency in a foreign language generally, a minimum of 6 credits or
another demonstration of competency.
This publication should not be viewed as a substitution for official program requirements and outcomes. A student is responsible for meeting the curriculum and program
requirements in the Undergraduate Student Catalog that are in effect when the student enters the program.
Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin. n Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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