Bachelor of Arts in Arts

The BA in Art is a liberal arts degree that familiarizes students with the rich tradition of the visual arts, provides them with an understanding of the tools and materials available to the artist as a means of personal expression, shows students that there are fundamental concepts which unify all art yet which allow for infinite variation, and introduces to them alternative ways of looking, seeing, finding, and discovering. While exploring a variety of media, learning the techniques and expressive opportunities unique to each, students have the opportunity to explore other interests throughout the university and are encouraged to incorporate those interest into their artistic production. Primary focus in the program is on students finding their own creative and conceptual voice, and discovering ways to visually communicate their thoughts and ideas.

This program is offered through the Department of Art, Design, and Art History in the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts. Please see the Colleges, Schools, and Departments section of this catalog for further information.

Learning Outcomes
Successful graduates of the BA in Art program will be able to:

Express an individual, creative voice through an artistic practice that engages with contemporary global art and design discourse.
Implement the formal vocabularies of art and design as a foundation for artistic dialogue.
Practice drawing as a means to develop ideas.
Draw upon the history of art and design as a wellspring for ideas, solutions and meaning within one's own artistic practice.
Analyze and discuss art and design through discipline-specific vocabularies and methods.
Display growth and competence in artistry and technical skills across a variety of artistic media and processes.

A completed online application for undergraduate admission. Students may submit the University's institutional application or The Common Application. Equal consideration is given to both during the admission review. An official high school transcript and external exams (if applicable in applicant's home country). All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Proof of English language proficiency. See English Language Proficiency section below for approved methods. A 300- to 500-word essay on a topic of the student's choice, such as a special interest, significant experience or notable achievement. Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (equivalent) or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous academic work. Successful completion of the ELS Language Center's for Academic Purposes or ELS Language Center Level 112 (must have valid ELS 112 Certificate of Completion). Successful completion of the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program (must have valid completion certificate). Successfully meeting the requirements for one of the following tests within the last two years: TOEFL: iBT: 80 TOEFL: pBT: 550 IELTS: Academic: 6.0 Duolingo: 110 Pearson: 53 Cambridge Academic English: 169 Password: 6.0 GTEC: 1201 iTEP: 3.7 SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450 ACT composite score: 23