B.A. in Art

The B.A. in Art is designed to offer students a degree in art that allows for double majors or extensive study in other degree programs. The B.A. gives students with varied interests in university study a sound footing in visual, tactile and conceptual capabilities; knowledge of the history, theory and criticism of art; and a range of skills that can be applied to a number of professions within the arts. To earn a B.A. the student is required to take a minimum of 48 hours in the Division of Art.

Declaring your major:

Students who are dually admitted to SMU and the Division of Art [see Art Admission Page for application guidelines] must enroll in ASAG 1300,1304, and 1308 or 1312 in the first year and then meet with their pre-major advisor in order to declare their B.A. in Art major by September 1 of their second year.

Students who were not dually admitted must complete three 1300-level courses in Art and then meet with their pre-major advisor in order to declare their B.A. in Art major.

Transfer students with 45 or more hours and have completed DISC 1312 should declare their B.A. in Art major soon after enrolling at SMU.

Advising

Once students have declared their B.A. in Art major they should set meetings with both the Division of Art Advisor and a Meadows Degree Counselor to review their degree progress.

See List of Art Courses & their Description

Note: All courses in studio art, except lectures and seminars, have a laboratory fee of $30 per credit hour, which is collected by the cashier at the time of enrollment.