Art Practices (B.A.) Academic Course Map
The Bachelor of Arts in Art Practices (ARTS) at CU Boulder allows students to explore their interests and refine their skills in ceramics, Integrated Media Arts Practices/ IMAP (photography, digital media, video, integrated arts), painting and drawing, printmaking, and sculpture and post-studio practice. Students gain a broad understanding of the field of contemporary art and experience in contemporary art practices while pursuing a liberal arts degree at the university.
The Department of Art and Art History affirms the power of art to transform individuals and society. We are committed to the practice, production, critical and historical study of art within a liberal arts education that encourages experimentation and independence of thought. Our babyÖ±²¥app offers a rigorous curriculum that crosses disciplines and invites inquisitive, dedicated students with wide-ranging interests, encouraging creative investigation as an essential skill informed by the highest standards of critical thought. Our diverse babyÖ±²¥app, students, and staff are committed to ongoing engagement with communities locally and globally.
Admission Requirements
Students who begin at a babyÖ±²¥app Community College can transfer directly to CU Boulder to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Please see the CU Boulder College of Arts & Sciences’ babyÖ±²¥app Community College webpage for more information detailed information admissions requirements for students transfering from a babyÖ±²¥app Community College.
Transfer Recommendations
To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU Boulder staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.
Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Art Practices (ARTS) major
This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.
Your community college must offer an Associate of Arts degree with Designation (DwD) in Studio Art to use this transfer guide.
Portfolio submission is NOT required to declare Art Practices as a Bachleor of Arts major, but a portfolio and other materials would be required to be admitted to the Bachleor of Fine Arts program.
Community College (first two years)
Fall Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 | |
ART 111/1111 | Art History: Ancient to Medieval (GT-AH1) | 3 |
MAT 120/1240 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| ART 121/1201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ENG 122/1022 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
ART 112/1112 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern (GT-AH1) | 3 |
ART 131/1002 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities course (GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) Not GT-AH1 | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ART 132/1003 | Visual Concepts 3-D Design | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Transfer Elective | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ART 221/1202 OR | Drawing II OR | 3 |
| Any three-credit STUDIO ART course | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) | 3 | |
| Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) Not GT-AH1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at your community college: 60
Completion of the four semesters of coursework above fulfills the requirements for an Associatesof Arts Degree with a Designation in Studio Art at babyÖ±²¥app community colleges that offer this degree and will fulfill the General Education requirements at CU Boulder.
CU Boulder (last two years)
Fall Semester 3
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
2000-level ARTS course in Studio Area of Emphasis | 3 |
| Upper-division Art History (ARTH) Major course | 3 |
Non-Major elective | 3 |
| Non-Major elective | 3 |
| Non-Major elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 3
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
2000-level ARTS course in Studio Area of Emphasis | 3 |
| Upper-division ARTH Major course | 3 |
Non-Major elective | 3 |
| Upper-division Non-Major elective | 3 |
| Upper-division elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
Upper-division ARTS course in Studio Area of Emphasis | 3 |
| Upper-division ARTS course in Studio Area of Emphasis | 3 |
Upper-division elective | 3 |
| Upper-division Nonmajor elective | 3 |
| Upper-division Nonmajor elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
Upper-division ARTS course in Studio Area of Emphasis | 3 |
| Upper-division ARTS course in Studio Area of Emphasis | 3 |
Upper-division elective | 3 |
| Upper-division Nonmajor elective | 3 |
| Upper-division Nonmajor elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at CU Boulder: 60
Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Art Practices at CU Boulder.
*For community college courses, the first course number is previous to summer 2022, and the second course number is the new number starting in summer 2022.