University General Course Catalog 2024-2025
Art, B.F.A. (WNC)
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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Art by following the course of study described below.
WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts
- A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 128 units, at least 42 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
- Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
- To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
- See the Art, B.F.A program description for more information on degree requirements.
NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.
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Academic Advising Information
University of Nevada, Reno
College of Liberal Arts Student Center (transfer advising)
(775) 682-8745
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/academic-advising
Lincoln Hall 314
WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103
To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.
Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.
The Silver State Transfer program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.
Recommended Schedule
For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog. Associate’s First Semester (15 units)
- ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
- Mathematics (3 units) CO2
- Social Science (3 units) CO6
- ART 100 - Visual Foundations (3 units) CO7 *
- ART 260 - Survey Art History I (3 units) CO7 *
Associate’s Second Semester (15-16 units)
- ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
- ART 101 - Drawing I (3 units) CO7 *
- ART 261 - Survey of Art History II (3 units) CO7, CO11 *
- Science (3-4 units) CO4L
- ART Major Emphasis I (3 units) ***
Associate’s Third Semester (15-16 units)
- Humanities (3 units) CO5 Recommended:
- PHIL 210 - World Religions (3 units) CO10, CO11
- Science (3-4 units) CO4, CO4L
- Art Major Emphasis II (3 units) ***
- Additional Art Studio (3 units) ****
- Minor (3 units) **
Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)
- U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO5, CO8
- Art Major Emphasis III (3 units) ***
- Additional Art Studio (3 units) ****
- Minor (3 units) **
- General Elective (3 units)
Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (18 units)
Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15-17 units)
Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (18 units)
Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)
Legend
* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
** For information about the Minor, please go the Undergraduate Minors page in the catalog. *** To be taken at WNC if available for student’s chosen emphasis; otherwise, co-enrollment at UNR or reverse transfer is required. Studio art courses listed in WNC catalog, by UNR BFA, Art Emphasis: - Drawing: ART 102 and 201
- Photography: ART 141, 235, and 237
- Sculpture: ART 211
- Ceramics: ART 211 and 212
- Printmaking: ART 124 and 225 (225 may substitute for UNR ART 221)
- Painting: ART 102 (or 201), 231, and 232
- Digital Media: none
**** The “Additional Studio Art” requirement may be met with any studio art course listed above that is not applied to the student’s chosen Emphasis. Other studio art courses offered at WNC & UNR may also be eligible. Please check with an advisor.
Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online. |
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