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Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Art
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Arts Administration
Bachelor of Science in Education With a Major in Art
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Multimedia Studies
Art Minor
Art Concentration

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Art (128 cr)
General Education (38 cr)

Required Foundation (34 cr)

• ART 110 Introduction to Art (3)
• ART 112 Computer Graphics (3)
• ART 113 Digital Tools: Imaging and Print (3)
• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• ART 191 Visual Arts Seminar I (1)
• ART 210 Art History I (3)
• ART 211 Art History II (3)
• ART 231 Figure Drawing I (3)
• ART 280 Photography I (3)
• ART 291 Visual Arts Seminar II (1)
• ART 391 Visual Arts Seminar III (1)
• ART 491 Visual Arts Seminar IV (1)

Areas of Specialization (Elect one specialization)

Ceramics (18 cr)

• ART 124 Three-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 250 Ceramics I (3)
• ART 351 Ceramics II (3)
• ART 352 Ceramics III (3)
• ART 412 Advanced Independent Ceramics (3)
• Elect three credits from the following:
• ART 140 Crafts I (3)
• ART 204 Jewelry I (3)
• ART 265 Sculpture I (3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)
• ART 413 Advanced Independent Sculpture (1-3)

Crafts (18 cr)

• ART 124 Three-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 140 Crafts I (3)
• ART 204 Jewelry I (3)
• ART 250 Ceramics I (3)
• ART 416 Advanced Independent Crafts (3)
• Elect three credits from the following:
• ART 219 Native American Art (3)
• ART 265 Sculpture I (3)
• ART 351 Ceramics II (3)
• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 415 Advanced Independent Jewelry (1-3)

Graphic Design (18 cr)

• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 214 Graphic Design II (3)
• ART 322 Graphic Design III (3)
• ART 497 Art Internship (2)
• Elect four credits from the following sequences:
• ART 208 Digital Tools: Interactive Web (1) and
  ART 422 Digital Design: Interactive Web (3)
  OR
• ART 209 Digital Tools: Motion (1) and
  ART 423 Digital Design Motion (3)
• Elect three credits from the following:
• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 323 Illustration Techniques (3)
• ART 270 Printmaking I (3)
• ART 220 Painting I (3)
• ART 414 Advanced Independent Graphic Design (1-3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Painting (18 cr)

• ART 220 Painting I (3)
• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 333 Painting II (3)
• ART 334 Painting III (3)
• ART 411 Advanced Independent Painting (3)
• Elect three credits from the following:
• ART 323 Illustration Techniques (3)
• ART 331 Drawing III (3)
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 361 Printmaking II (3)
• ART 362 Printmaking III (3)
• ART 380 Watermedia II (3)
• ART 370 Photography II (3)
• ART 410 Advanced Independent Drawing (1-3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Photography (18 cr)

• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 370 Photography II (3)
• ART 371 Photography III (3)
• ART 497 Art Internship (2)
• Elect four credits from the following sequences:
• ART 208 Digital Tools: Interactive Web (1) and
  ART 422 Digital Design: Interactive Web (3)
  or
• ART 209 Digital Tools: Motion (1) and
  ART 423 Digital Design Motion (3)
• Elect three credits from the following:
• ART 214 Graphic Design II (3)
• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 323 Illustration Techniques (3)
• ART 270 Printmaking I (3)
• ART 220 Painting I (3)
• ART 417 Advanced Independent Photography (1-3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Printmaking and Drawing (18 cr)

• ART 270 Printmaking I (3)
• ART 331 Drawing III (3)
• ART 361 Printmaking II (3)
• ART 362 Printmaking III (3)
• ART 410 Advanced Independent Drawing (1-3) and/or
• ART 418 Advanced Independent Printmaking (1-3)
• Elect three credits from the following:
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 323 Illustration Techniques (3)
• ART 333 Painting II (3)
• ART 370 Photography II (3)
• ART 380 Watermedia II (3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Sculpture (18 cr)

• ART 124 Three-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 250 Ceramics I (3)
• ART 265 Sculpture I (3)
• ART 341 Sculpture II (3)
• ART 413 Advanced Independent Sculpture (3)
• Elect three credits from the following:
• ART 140 Crafts I (3)
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 333 Painting II (3)
• ART 352 Ceramics III (3)
• ART 204 Jewelry I (3)
• ART 331 Drawing III (3)
• ART 351 Ceramics II (3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Second Major or Minor and/or Concentration(s) (32 cr)

General Electives (12 cr)

Bachelor of Fine Artswith a Major in Art (128 cr)
General Education Requirements (38 cr)

Bachelor of Fine Arts Required Core (48 cr)

• ART 110 Introduction to Art (3)
• ART 112 Computer Graphics (3)
• ART 113 Digital Tools: Imaging & Print (3)
• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 124 Three-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• ART 191 Visual Arts Seminar I (1)
• ART 210 Art History I (3)
• ART 211 Art History II (3)
• ART 231 Figure Drawing (3)
• ART 280 Photography I (3)
• ART 291 Visual Arts Seminar II (1)
• ART 310 Modernism (3)
• ART 391 Visual Arts Seminar III (1)
• ART 311 Post-Modernism (3)
• ART 397 Internship (2)
• ART 426 BFA Thesis (3)
• ART 491 Visual Arts Seminar IV (1)

Bachelor of Fine Arts Core (6 cr)
Elect two of the following relative to chosen specialization.

• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 220 Painting I (3)
• ART 250 Ceramics I (3)
• ART 270 Printmaking I (3)
• ART 331 Drawing III (3)
• ART 265 Sculpture I (3)

Areas of Specialization (elect one specialization):

Ceramics (31 cr)

• ART 351 Ceramics II (3)
• ART 341 Sculpture II (3)
• ART 352 Ceramics III (3)
• ART 412 Advanced Independent Ceramics (8)
• ART 413 Advanced Independent Sculpture (6)
• ART 497 Art Internship (2)
• Elect six credits from following:
• ART 140 Crafts I (3)
• ART 204 Jewelry I (3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Crafts (31 cr)

• ART 140 Crafts I (3)
• ART 204 Jewelry I (3)
• ART 219 Native American Art (3)
• ART 341 Sculpture II (3)
• ART 351 Ceramics II (3)
• ART 416 Advanced Independent Crafts (7)
• Elect nine credits from following:
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 415 Advanced Independent Jewelry (1-3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Graphic Design (31 cr)

• ART 208 Digital Tools: Interactive Web (1)
• ART 209 Digital Tools: Motion (1)
• ART 214 Graphic Design II (3)
• ART 322 Graphic Design III (3)
• ART 414 Advanced Independent Graphic Design (3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (3)
• ART 422 Digital Design: Interactive Web (3)
• ART 423 Digital Design: Motion (3)
• ART 497 Art Internship (2)
• Elect nine credits from following:
• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 323 Illustration Techniques (3)
• ART 361 Printmaking II (3)
• ART 370 Photography II (3)
• ART 380 Watermedia II (3)
• ART 333 Painting II (3)
• ART 414 Advanced Independent Graphic Design (1-3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Painting (31 cr)

• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 323 Illustration Techniques (3)
• ART 331 Drawing III (3)
• ART 333 Painting II (3)
• ART 334 Painting III (3)
• ART 380 Watermedia II (3)
• ART 411 Advanced Independent Painting (4)
• Elect nine credits from following:
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 361 Printmaking II (3)
• ART 362 Printmaking III (3)
• ART 370 Photography II (3)
• ART 410 Advanced Independent Drawing (1-3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Photography (31 cr)

• ART 208 Digital Tools: Interactive Web (1)
• or ART 209 Digital Tools: Motion (1)
• ART 361 Printmaking II (3)
• ART 370 Photography II (3)
• ART 371 Photography III (3)
• ART 417 Advanced Independent Photography (7)
• ART 422 Digital Design: Interactive Web (3)
  or ART 423 Digital Design: Motion (3)
• ART 497 Art Internship (2)
• Elect nine credits from following:
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 214 Graphic Design II (3)
• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 333 Painting II (3)
• ART 362 Printmaking III (3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Printmaking and Drawing (31 cr)

• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 331 Drawing III (3)
• ART 361 Printmaking II (3)
• ART 362 Printmaking III (3)
• ART 410 Advanced Independent Drawing (5)
• ART 418 Advanced Independent Printmaking (5)
• Elect nine credits from following:
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 214 Graphic Design II (3)
• ART 323 Illustration Techniques (3)
• ART 333 Painting II (3)
• ART 370 Photography II (3)
• ART 380 Watermedia II (3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Sculpture (31 cr)

• ART 140 Crafts I (3)
• ART 204 Jewelry I (3)
• ART 331 Drawing III (3)
• ART 341 Sculpture II (3)
• ART 351 Ceramics II (3)
• ART 413 Advanced Independent Sculpture (7)
• Elect nine credits from following:
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 333 Painting II (3)
• ART 352 Ceramics III (3)
• ART 419 Advanced Independent Computer Graphics (1-3)

Elect any five credits of the following:

• ART 199 Special Topics (1-3)
• ART 299 Special Topics (1-3)
• ART 399 Special Topics (1-3)
• ART 296 Study Tour (1-3)
• ART 496 Study Tour (1-3)
• ENG 211 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
• ENG 225 Introduction to Film (3)
• ENG 240 World Literature Masterpieces (3)
• HUM 251 Humanities (3)
• HUM 252 Humanities (3)
• HUM 253 Humanities (3)
• HUM 254 Non-Western Humanities (3)
• HUM 299 Special Topics (3)
• MUSC 100 Music Appreciation (3)
• MUSC 205 History of the U.S. Through Music (3)
• THEA 110 Introduction to Theater Arts (3)
• THEA 161 Acting I (3)

Bachelor of science with a Major in Arts Administration (128 cr)
Arts administration majors are required to attend three Northwest Art Center exhibition receptions and all student/ faculty communication arts recitals each semester. All arts administration majors are required to enroll in ART 491 (Professional Practices and Exhibition) the fall semester prior to the date they wish their senior exhibition to take place.

General Education (38 cr)

Required Art Core (33-43 cr)

• ART 110 Introduction to Art (3)
• ART 112 Computer Graphics (3)
• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color and Design (3)
• ART 191 Visual Arts Seminar I (1)
• ART 210 Art History I (3)
• ART 211 Art History II (3)
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 214 Graphic Design II (3)
• ART 280 Photography I (3)
• ART 291 Visual Arts Seminar II (1)
• ART 391 Visual Arts Seminar III (1)
• ART 420 Internship (2-12)
• ART 491 Visual Arts Seminar IV (1)

Required Administration Foundation (27 cr)

• ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I (3)
• ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II (3)
• ACCT 300 Legal Environment of Business (3)
• BADM 301 Fundamentals of Management (3)
• BADM 303 Human Resource Management (3)
• BADM 321 Marketing (3)
• BADM 436 Organizational Behavior (3)
• BADM 465 Strategic Management (3)
• FIN 353 Corporation Finance (3)

Required Communication Arts Foundation (15 cr)

• COMM 212 Interpersonal Communication (3)
• COMM 220 Broadcast Advertising and Applications (3)
• COMM 244 Reporting and Feature Writing (3)
• COMM 320 Public Relations Principles (3)
• COMM 325 Campaigns and Strategies (3)

Required English Foundation (3 cr)

• ENGL 315 Professional and Technical Writing (3)

Highly Recommended Electives (2-12 cr)

• ACCT 315 Government/Non-Profit Accounting (3)
• ART 101 Introduction to Studio Art (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• BADM 205 Supervisory Management (3)
• BADM 324 Advertising and Sales Promotion (3)
• BADM 401 Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management (3)
• BADM 422 Consumer Behavior (3)
• BADM 427 International Marketing (3)
• BADM 437 International Management (3)
• BOTE 247 Spreadsheet Applications (3)
• COMM 210 Advanced Public Speaking (3)
• COMM 315 Persuasion and Argumentation (3)
• ENGL 411 Advanced Creative Writing (3)
• HIST 201 Modernization of Early America (3)
• HIST 203 American Social--Cultural History to 1865 (3)
• HIST 204 American Social--Cultural History from 1865 (3)
• HIST 220 North Dakota History (3)
• HIST 261 American Indian History (3)
• HIST 280 Practice and Method (2)
• HUM 254 Non-Western Humanities (3)
• MUSC 100 Music Appreciation (3)
• MUSC 201 World Music (3)
• MUSC 205 History of the US through its Music (3)
• SS 283 Ethnic and Cultural Experience in America (3)
• THEA 250 Creative Drama (3)
• THEA 251 Puppetry (3)
• THEA 270 Stagecraft (3)
• THEA 353 Plays for the Young (3)
• THEA 372 Stage Lighting (2)
• THEA 414 Theater Management (3)

Minimum Total Credits for Graduation (128)

Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Art (128 cr )
General Education (38 cr)

Required Core (46 cr)

• ART 110 Introduction to Art (3)
• ART 112 Computer Graphics (3)
• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 124 Three-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• ART 140 Crafts I (3)
• ART 191 Visual Arts Seminar I (1)
• ART 201 Art Methods for Elementary (3)
• ART 210 Art History I (3)
• ART 211 Art History II (3)
• ART 220 Painting I (3)
• ART 250 Ceramics I (3)
• ART 270 Printmaking I (3)
• ART 225 Watermedia I (3)
• ART 291 Visual Arts Seminar II (1)
• ART 391 Visual Arts Seminar III (1)
• ART 491 Visual Arts Seminar IV (1)
• Recommended Electives:
• ART 225 Watermedia (3)
• ART 231 Figure Drawing I (3)
• ART 265 Sculpture I (3)
• ART 280 Photography I (3)
• ART 331 Drawing III (3)
• ART 361 Printmaking II (3)

K-12 Certification (38 cr)

• ART 390 Art Methods (4)
• ED 250 Introduction to Teaching (2)
• ED 260 Foundations of Education (2)
• ED 320 Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment (3)*
• ED 380 Technology in Teaching (2)*
• ED 460 Managing the Learning Environment (2)*
• ED 470 Teaching Diverse Learners (2)*
• ED 494 Student Teaching (12)
• SS 283 Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in America (3)
• SPED 110 Intro to Exceptional Children (3)
• PSY 255 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3)

* Required admission to Teacher Education.

General Electives (6 cr)

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Multimedia Studies (128 cr)
Multimedia Studies majors are required to attend three Northwest Art Center exhibition receptions and all student/ faculty communication arts recitals each semester. All Multimedia Studies majors are required to enroll in ART 491 (Professional Practices and Exhibition) the fall semester prior to the date they wish their senior exhibition to take place. (COMM 492 Senior Project may substitute for ART 491 with the consent of COMM 492 instructor.)

General Education (38 cr)

Required Core--ART (31-33 cr)

• ART 112 Computer Graphics (3)
• ART 113 Digital Tools: Imaging & Print (3)
• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 191 Visual Arts Seminar I (1)
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 280 Photography I (3)
• ART 208 Digital Tools: Interactive Web (1)
• ART 209 Digital Tools: Motion (1)
• ART 291 Visual Arts Seminar II (1)
• ART 391 Visual Arts Seminar III (1)
• ART 422 Digital Design: Interactive Web (3)
• ART 423 Digital Design: Motion (3)
• ART 491 Visual Arts Seminar IV (1)
• ART 497 Internship (1-3)

Required Foundation--Business Administration (15 cr)

• BADM 321 Marketing (3)
• BADM 324 Advertising and Sales Promotion (3)
• BADM 422 Consumer Behavior (3)
• BADM 427 International Marketing (3)
• BADM 434 Cultural Environment of International (3)

Required Foundation--communication arts (27 cr)

• COMM 120 Introduction to Broadcasting (3)
• COMM 225 Audio Production I (3)
• COMM 244 Reporting and Feature Writing (3)
• COMM 283 TV Activities (1)
• COMM 284 Radio Activities (1)
• COMM 320 Public Relations Principles (3)
• COMM 323 Journalism History (3)
• COMM 325 Campaigns and Strategies (3)
• COMM 360 Video Production I (3)
• COMM 412 Communication Law (3)
• COMM 475 Broadcast Production (1)

Required Foundation--English (9 cr)

• ENGL 310 Advanced Composition (3)
• ENGL 315 Professional and Technical Writing (3)
• ENGL 411 Creative Writing (3)

Required Foundation--MUSIC (6 cr)

• MUSC 100 Music Appreciation (3)
• MUSC 205 History of the U.S. Through its Music (3)
• Electives (0-2 cr)

Art Minor (21 cr)

• ART 110 Introduction to Art (3)
• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 124 Three-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• Elect two of the following:
• ART 140 Crafts I (3)
• ART 204 Jewelry I (3)
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)
• ART 280 Photography I (3)
• ART 220 Painting I (3)
• ART 250 Ceramics I (3)
• ART 341 Sculpture I (3)
• ART 270 Printmaking I (3)
• ART 210 Art History I (3)
• ART 211 Art History II (3)

Art Concentration (15 cr)
From the required coursework of any BA specialization:

Ceramics Concentration (15 cr)

• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 124 Three-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• ART 250 Ceramics I (3)

Crafts Concentration(15 cr)

• ART 122 Two Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 124 Three-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• ART 140 Crafts I (3)

Graphic Design Concentration (15 cr)

• ART 112 Computer Graphics(3)
• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• ART 213 Graphic Design I (3)

Painting Concentration (15 cr)

• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• ART 220 Painting I (3)
• ART 380 Watermedia I (3)

Photography Concentration (15 cr)

• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• ART 280 Photography I (3)
• ART 380 Photography II (3)

Printmaking and Drawing Concentration (15 cr)

• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• ART 270 Printmaking I (3)
• Elect one of the following:
• ART 231 Figure Drawing (3)
• ART 331 Drawing II (3)

Sculpture Concentration (15 cr)

• ART 122 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 123 Color Theory (3)
• ART 124 Three-dimensional Design (3)
• ART 130 Drawing I (3)
• ART 265 Sculpture I (3)