Art & Visual Culture Studies, VCS, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Art and Visual Culture Studies with Visual Culture Studies Concentration
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in Major: 60
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | AVCS 1100 Intro to 2D & 3D (5) | AVCS 1200 Intro to 4D (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 2 | AVCS 1300 Foundations in VCS (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | AVCS 3770 Art & Place in West US (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | AVCS 3710 Modermism & Wider World (5) | AVCS 3720 Contemporary Art World (5) | AVCS 37XX (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II (5) | HIST 1200, 1200 OR 2310 (5) |
| Course 3 | Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250 (5) | Language 1350 (5) |
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | AVCS 3750 Trauma, Image, Text (5) | AVCS 3730 Histories of Photog (5) | AVCS 2XXX elective (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR Module III (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | UCOR Module III (5) |
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | AVCS 4100 Capstone (5) | AVCS 4200 Capstone (5) | AVCS 3XXX elective (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module III (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective(5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
University Core Requirements
Module I: Academic Writing, Quantitative Thinking, Creative Expression, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
Module II: Theological Explorations, Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethical Reasoning
Module III: Religion in a Global Context, Humanities & Global Challenges, Social Sciences & Global Challenges, or Natural Sciences & Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- No more than 15 credits from this major may count toward any minor.
- 10 credits of Modern Themes of Asian Studies electives in Area II, options include: AIST 3250/ANTH 3320, AIST/PLSC 4650, ECON 3750, PSYC 4830, and select special topics approved by the department.
- 30 credits of department-approved electives in Area III from at least three disciplines, including AIST 4900 and approved courses such as AIST 4800, ANTH 3510, ENGL 3720, HIST 3810, PHIL 3410, PLSC 3340, THRS 3313, and select special topics. A maximum of 10 credits may be chosen from select major electives including courses in CISS, ECON, PHIL, and PLSC.
- Cross-listed courses with University Core may not double-count with Core requirements.
Resources for Success
Soar during your time here:
- Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
- Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
- Find the perfect spot to study at the Lemieux Library.
- Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.
Excel in every class:
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
- Level up your skills at the Math Lab.
Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
- Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.
Graduate on time:
- Map out your degre plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.