BACHELOR of ART in ART  

In addition to the University's General Education Requirements, you must complete the Core Courses, pass the Department's Portfolio Review,  and, in consultation with your advisor, develop a Individual Planned Program of Study.  A minimum of 45 credits must be taken at CCSU to meet the residency requirements, 24 of which must be in your major. Total program credits: 122 - 130 including electives.

Summary of the B.A. in Art Program

 Core Courses (21 Credits)
 You must take 21 credits in core art courses. The core includes:  Art112, Art 113, Art 120, Art 124, Art 130, Art 216, Art 230

Portfolio Review and Essay (Pass/Fail)
You are required to submit a portfolio of works for consideration by the Art faculty.  Students whose portfolios do not meet standards will be required to take supplemental courses.  No student will be allowed to proceed on to a 300-level (or higher) studio course without a successful portfolio review.  Portfolio due dates are the first Friday in October for the Fall and the first Friday in March for the Spring. 

Individual Planned Program of Study (18 credits) 
You will meet with your advisor each semester.  Together, you and your advisor will develop an Individual Planned Program of Study. This group of courses will be chosen based on your individual aesthetic interest. The Planned Program must include a minimum of nine (9) sequential credits in one area and the Planned Program Form must be signed by your advisor.  Additionally, any changes made to your Planned Program must be submitted in writing on a “Planned Program Revision Form” and signed by your advisor. Note: Students wishing to focus on Art History should contact the Art Department for specific requirements.

Directed Electives of Minor (18 credits)
You are required to complete 18 credits of major-related electives. These courses will be selected in consultation with your advisor OR you can choose to complete a minor (18 cr.) in another department.

Advanced Level Coursework (15 credits)
During your program for the B.A. in Art, you must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) credits in advanced level Art courses at the 300-level or above. 

General Electives
You must complete addition coursework, either within or outside of the Art department, to earn a minimum of 122 credits required for graduation.

 Capstone (3 credits)
 You are required to successfully complete Art 499 Capstone during your last semester.

Graduation Application and Final Planned Program

·        You must to apply for graduation in the Office of the Registrar ONE year prior to graduation.

·        At that time, you should inform your advisor that you are applying for graduation.

Your advisor will then submit a signed copy of your Planned Program Form to the Art Office to be included in your degree evaluation for graduation.

For more information, click here to download the Advisement  Form or you can come to the Art Office, first floor, Maloney Hall, CCSU, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT.  To make an appointment with an advisor, call (860) 832-2620 or email the Department by clicking here.

Undergraduate Links

·         Undergraduate Catalog

·         Undergraduate Admissions

·         General Education Requirements (Undergraduate)

·         Bachelor of Art Advisement Form (Studio and Art History)

·         Art Courses