Bachelor of Arts with a major in Studio Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Studio Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Art Education

For students attending classes at Maricopa County Community Colleges and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. Refer to The UA General Catalog or contact the College of Fine Arts (621-1301) for additional information. A maximum of 64 credits of community college course work may be applied to a bachelor’s degree program at The University of Arizona.   If you will not be completing this transfer guide, see the "Acceptance of Transfer Course Work to meet UA General Education Requirements."

SECOND LANGUAGE -- This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the fourth semester level. Refer to Examination Policies in The UA General Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at the Maricopa County Community Colleges includes the following. For Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese or Sign Language sequences, a placement test may be required to appropriately place students or to satisfy fourth semester proficiency.

• ARB 101, 102
• CHI 101, 102
• FRE 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA, 201 or 201AA, 202 or 202AA
• GER 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA, 201 or 201AA, 202 or 202AA
• GRK 101, 102
• HEB 101, 102, 201, 202
• ITA 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA, 201 or 201AA, 202 or 202AA
• JPN 101, 102, 201, 202
• LAT 101, 102, 201, 202
• NAV 115, 116
• POR 101, 102
• RUS 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA, 201, 202
• SLG 101, 102, 201, 202
• SPA 101 or 101AA or 103, 102 or 102AA or 104, 201 or 201AA, 202 or 202AA or 203 or 204

Note: If students select Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Navajo, or Portuguese, the intermediate level of study may be completed upon transfer to the UA.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS -- Graphic Design and Illustration majors require portfolio review and acceptance by the Portfolio Committee at The University of Arizona. Contact an art faculty advisor at your Maricopa County Community College campus for assistance in portfolio preparation and presentation. A minimum of 18 credits of art courses must be completed in residence at The University of Arizona for the major in Studio Art.

Art--57 credits

• ARH 101*, 102*
• ART 111*, 112*, 113, 115*, 116, 117, 131, 132, 151, 152, 161, 165, 167, 172, 241, 242, 253

SCHOOL OF ART REQUIREMENTS -- Consult an academic advisor at The University of Arizona for assistance in selecting the required course work; refer to the listing of Undergraduate Majors and Contact Information.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, which offers specialization in Two-Dimensional, Three-Dimensional, Visual Communication, Photography or Combined Media and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education are available by portfolio only through the University of Arizona School of Art.  To be eligible students must:

1. Have successfully completed foundations (courses in common)
2. Have completed or be registered for 24 units in Art, Art History or Art Education
3. Have at least a GPA of 3.0 in Studio, Art History, and Art Education coursework.
4. Apply through the School Art Advising Center after completing University of Arizona admissions.

* Common courses

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Last updated June 06, 2003