Art (B.A.)
College of Arts and SciencesBower School of Music & the Arts
Website: https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/bsma/art/artba/
(239) 590-7196The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art combines rigorous traditional art studio experiences with intellectually demanding academic coursework to educate students and the community in the creation and appreciation of art and design. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of context in art history and contemporary culture; provides students with a clear sense of direction towards a career in the creative industries; and teaches art with a lively awareness of both global perspectives and local responsibilities.
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- Attend an orientation session.
- Sign an Advising Agreement document.
In addition to the program requirements, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 120 credits.
- Complete a minimum of 48 of the 120 credits at the upper division (3000 - 4999 level).
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework attempted at FGCU.
- Satisfy the College-Level Skills and foreign language entrance requirements.
- Satisfy the Service-Learning requirement.
- Satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement.
- Satisfy the residency requirement: 30 of the last 60 credits must be completed at FGCU.
- Complete the summer course enrollment requirement.
- Submit an Application for Graduation by the deadline listed in the FGCU Academic Calendar.