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Undergraduate programs in the College of the Arts are described in detail in this chapter. See subsections for specific program information as well as policies and procedures.
At the undergraduate level, the College of the Arts offers the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Music, and the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degrees. The requirements for these degrees build directly upon the broad educational foundation provided by the core curriculum.
Within the framework of the various degree offerings, specific programs have been designed for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching. In collaboration with the College of Education & Human Development, these teacher education programs provide for a major concentration within a special field of knowledge suitable for teaching at the various school levels. The programs prepare a student to meet the certification requirements of the Professional Standards Commission of the State of Georgia.
The College of the Arts offers graduate degrees and programs in art and design, music, film studies and production. The university publishes a graduate catalog that includes complete descriptions of all of the graduate programs offered at Georgia State University (available online at catalog.gsu.edu).
In the College of the Arts, the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the School of Music by the National Association of Schools of Music, and the programs in secondary education by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Undergraduate degrees are offered through the Schools of Art & Design, Music, and Film Media, & Theatre. In addition, undergraduate degree programs in secondary education for teachers of preschool through twelfth grade in art and music are offered through the College of the Arts. For application procedures and eligibility requirements, please refer to “Educator Preparation,” chapter 1600 of this catalog.
Arts Administration–Speech/Theatre, Theatre, Student-Planned. See section 10200 below.
The requirements for entrance into Georgia State University are found in section 1100 of this catalog, which is devoted to undergraduate admissions. A transfer student must comply with all academic regulations of the university. The College of the Arts reserves the right to validate by examination any credits accepted by transfer. This provision in no way affects the acceptance of courses used to satisfy core curriculum requirements at another unit of the University System of Georgia.
Students holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university who wish to complete another undergraduate degree are urged to clear all requirements with an advisor in the Office of Academic Assistance or the University Advisement Center.
Courses in the major require a grade of C- or higher. Courses in the minor chosen within or outside the college, require a grade of C- or higher. Some prerequisite courses for both the major and minor require a grade of C or higher to progress through the program.
A maximum of 18 semester hours of degree credit may be granted before or after matriculation to a student who receives satisfactory scores on certain subject examinations of the College Level Examination Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. The student should consult the appropriate school, the Office of Academic Assistance, or the University Advisement Center for further information.
The College of the Arts follows university guidelines for the acceptance of credit by examination. See section 1320.40 Credit by Examination for specific course equivalencies. Credit by examination awarded by the academic schools within the College of the Arts does not apply toward the academic residence requirement.
College of the Arts’ students who wish to take course work at another institution, whether as a full-time or as a part-time student, must have prior written approval from the school, Office of Academic Assistance, or the University Advisement Center if they wish to apply the credit hours to a degree program. Failure to obtain the required prior approval will prevent the acceptance of such credits. Approval will be granted for no more than two terms of work and only if the student is in good academic standing at Georgia State University. No approval of requests to take courses in Atlanta-area colleges will be granted if the course is readily available from Georgia State University offerings. During the term in which the student is scheduled to graduate, all courses must be taken at Georgia State University unless prior written approval has been obtained from the school, Office of Academic Assistance, or the University Advisement Center. The acceptance and application of all course work taken as a transient student is subject to any limitations imposed by the student’s major school or program of study.
Please consult the “Academic Regulations” section of this catalog for further clarification in regard to transient credit.
Course 4999, Directed Readings, is offered in various schools within the College of the Arts and is designed to assist seniors who are within two terms of graduation and who have curriculum difficulties in fulfilling the requirements necessary for graduation. One to four credit hours may be earned. The supervising professor and the school director must approve registration for the course. Forms for Course 4999 must be completed at the time of regular registration for the term in which the credit is to be earned and can be obtained through school offices or the college’s Office of Academic Assistance.
The College of the Arts requires the completion of a world language above the 1002 or 1101 level for all students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree. This requirement can be met by one of the following options: 1) Taking a course numbered 1002, 1101, or higher, 2) Taking the CLEP exam in French, German, or Spanish for credit at the 2001 and 2002 level, or 3) Taking the SAT II exam in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean and receiving at least the equivalent of a grade of “C” (73% of the highest possible exam score). For more information about the exams please contact the Counseling and Testing Center at 404-413-1740.
The world language requirement for students enrolled in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies programs is most commonly included in the core curriculum or Area F (Courses Appropriate to the Major); however, programs may also require students to complete world language courses in Area G, (60 semester hours in the major). Students transferring to Georgia State University with a completed Area F, yet without sufficient course work to meet a program’s world language requirement, will be required to fulfill the necessary courses in the remaining 60 semester hours. Students who take a language course in Area C and subsequently declare a major in a program leading to a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies will find that the language course no longer counts in Area C but in Area F. For this reason, the college recommends that students in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies programs not include a world language course in core curriculum Area C (Fine Arts and Humanities).
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree provides educational opportunities not available through the existing, traditional degree programs. The purpose of the program is to offer students an avenue by which they may take advantage of the rich offerings available in several colleges, schools, departments, and institutes at the university. An individual student, in consultation with a faculty advisor, may tailor a program of study that meets his or her particular educational needs, desires, and interests.
A student can pursue either a college-planned or a student-planned interdisciplinary program. The established college-planned programs address the needs of many students interested in a multidisciplinary, non-traditional education. Existing areas of concentration within the College of the Arts are Arts Administration-Speech/Theatre, and Theatre. Information about the B.I.S. program, including program options and the application process, is available from the college’s Office of Academic Assistance or the University Advisement Center.
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree provides educational opportunities not readily available through traditional departmental degree programs. Students have flexibility in developing a course of study appropriate to their goals by selecting courses from several schools in the College of the Arts. Students may also include courses from other colleges of this university in their interdisciplinary program.
It is not the function of the interdisciplinary program to pull together an assortment of course work as a last-minute effort to facilitate a student’s graduation. A proposal should be planned by the time a student has earned 42 credit hours and should reflect a logical, consistent course of study that is based on acceptable and germane student objectives.
There are two options in the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program, the student-planned option and the college-planned option. Descriptions are listed below.
Courses in the area of concentration (Area G) and allied field (Area H) must be at the 3000-4000 level. Also, a grade of C- or higher is required in all courses in the area of concentration (Area G) and allied field (Area H). Electives are used to build the hours in Areas G-J to 60 hours, to ensure 39 hours are taken at Georgia State University at the 3000-4000 level to fulfill residency, and complete 120 hours required for graduation. The last 27 semester hours prior to graduation must be completed while formally enrolled in the program.
Students may choose the option to propose their own program of study for approval by the Associate Dean. Students may select their proposed courses from any college in the university, as long as at least 50 percent of the hours in the program are chosen from courses in the College of the Arts. Students should have their proposed student-planned programs reviewed by the Associate Dean by the time they have earned 42 hours.
To gain approval into the program, students must articulate a reasonable and educationally justifiable course of study. Proposed interdisciplinary degree programs cannot resemble current programs offered at the university. Students interested in initiating the application process must first schedule an appointment with an academic advisor in the college’s Office of Academic Assistance or the University Advisement Center. Students must also select an appropriate faculty advisor to provide guidance in developing the interdisciplinary program.
All undergraduate students satisfy a common core curriculum. These requirements are printed in the “University Academic Regulations” section 1300 of this catalog.
Courses in this area should be included in the program proposal. The courses selected for this area must be at the lower-division level and judged to be programmatically appropriate to the intent of the proposed program. A world language at the 1002 level must be included in Area F of all student-planned programs.
Area of Concentration (3000-4000-level courses similar to a traditional major area, except interdisciplinary in content).
Allied Field (3000-4000-level courses similar to a minor, except interdisciplinary in content).
An area of concentration (27-33 semester hours) with an allied field (15-21 semester hours) and electives (6-18 semester hours).
An area of concentration (27-33 semester hours) with two allied fields (15-21 semester hours each).
Two areas of concentration (27-33 semester hours each).
Students may choose a program designed by the College of the Arts as follows, as well as select an appropriate faculty advisor.
The interdisciplinary minor provides educational opportunities not otherwise available and allows students the flexibility to select courses for the minor from several colleges, schools, departments, and institutes at the university. Students must submit their student-planned interdisciplinary minor of 15-18 hours for approval to the Associate Dean. A proposal must identify the way in which the minor fits into the context of the student’s entire degree program. To gain approval, students must articulate a reasonable and educationally justifiable course of study and must keep in mind that this course of study may not duplicate what is currently available.
The student must have a Georgia State University cumulative grade-point average of 2.0.
All courses included must be at the 3000 level or above.
No more than six hours may be taken in any one department or school, and courses cannot be from the major area.
A grade of C- or better is required in all minor courses.
At least 50 percent of the minor must be completed after the semester in which the Associate Dean approves the minor program plan.
Students should contact the college’s Office of Academic Assistance or the University Advisement Center for information on the application procedure.
The appeals procedure for students in the College of the Arts will follow different courses depending on the nature of the student’s appeal. Please refer to University Information Section 1050.80 under Polices and Disclosures in this catalog or visit enrollment.gsu.edu/assistance for details.
The Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design offers degree programs in studio, art education, and art history. The Bachelor of Fine Arts professional degree is available in studio and art education. Within the studio degree, students may choose from these concentrations: drawing and painting or printmaking, graphic design, interior design, photography, textiles, or three-dimensional studies (ceramics or sculpture).
The School of Art & Design offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree for students who wish to pursue a liberal arts education. They may select a concentration in studio or in art history. The B.A. program in Studio covers a range of art courses and a studio concentration. Art history is an academic liberal arts program devoted to preparing future scholars and curators.
The School of Art & Design seeks to provide an educational environment that encourages the creation and presentation of the visual arts, the study of visual culture, the creation and enhancement of our interior environments, and the promotion of the visual arts to the larger community. Graduates of the school carry their knowledge forward and contribute to the cultural conscience of the community. A strong corps of the school’s graduates is found in prominent art centers and schools. Others hold positions with regional, national, and international design firms. Faculty, student artists, and alumni frequently exhibit in national and international galleries and competitions. Their works are in numerous private and corporate collections.
The School of Art & Design is professionally accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design.
Students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree must apply to seek this degree. Students may pursue the B.F.A. by being accepted either into studio or into art education. The studio program requires a concentration in one of the following areas: drawing, painting, or printmaking, graphic design, interior design, photography, textiles, or three-dimensional studies (ceramics or sculpture). Acceptance to a concentration is determined by application and portfolio review following completion of the art core sequence. Students should consult with the undergraduate area coordinator in their area of interest for details.
Portfolios and applications are reviewed fall and spring semesters on Portfolio Review Day. Students should check with the School of Art & Design office for information about Portfolio Review Day.
Admission to Art Education B.F.A.
The Art Education program offers two tracks for students to develop their teaching skills. One track is the traditional model of art teacher preparation with a focus on students meeting the certification requirements for K-12 teaching in the state of Georgia. Another option for study in Art Education has a focus on preparing students to teach in a community-based arts organization or museum. The primary difference in the student’s experience will be the setting in which they complete most of their observation hours, practicum, and internship. Otherwise, developing effective methods for teaching art is the goal for both programs.
Application to the B.F.A. program in Art Education should occur upon completion of the 18 semester hours required in Area F as well as the introductory art education course (AE 4200). Admission to the major takes place at the mid point of the second semester in the program during which students are taking AE 4400 Media, Technology, and Visual Presentation.
Guidelines for the Entry-to-the-Major Review will be distributed during Art Education courses and posted in the Art Education area. Art Education faculty will assist students in preparing their pre-teaching certification and portfolio requirements for admission. In the event that a student is not accepted into the Art Education certification track, or is accepted with pending status, the student will not be allowed to take any further Art Education courses until the issue for admission to the major is resolved. If the issue cannot be resolved within the second semester of the program students may elect to complete a degree in Art Education with a focus on community-based art education settings or museums, which does not lead to a teaching certification, or consider other degree options. In the community-based track, students complete the last ten hours of the Art Education program in an alternative teaching setting rather than in public schools.
Upon completion of the 18 semester hours required in Area F and prior to completion of 15 additional semester hours, each student who wishes to seek a B.F.A. in Studio must submit an application and pass a portfolio review for acceptance into a major concentration. Applications to concentrate in a discipline are available in the School of Art & Design office and are reviewed fall and spring semesters on Portfolio Review Day scheduled prior to Phase I registration (Graphic Design Portfolio Review is held at the end of Spring Semester only and Interior Design Portfolio Review is held at the end of the Fall semester only). Students should meet with the area coordinator in the concentration they are considering one semester before they apply for the concentration. In the event that a student is not accepted into the concentration, the student should see the Office of Academic Assistance to explore other options.
Evaluation of transfer credits should be completed during the first semester of attendance at the university by the School of Art and Design.
Art students should seek regular advisement from the Office of Academic Assistance or the University Advisement Center. Once accepted into a Bachelor of Fine Arts concentration, students should seek advisement from the Area Coordinator for that concentration. Students in the B.F.A. degree program should declare their intention to pursue a B.F.A. degree to the Office of Academic Assistance in the College of the Arts or the University Advisement Center when they initiate their Area F requirements. Students intending to pursue the B.F.A. should enroll in two Area F courses during their first semester and should continue taking two Area F courses each semester until those courses are completed. Upon completion of the Area F requirements and prior to completion of 15 additional hours in art, students who intend to pursue the B.F.A. degree program must submit an application and portfolio to the concentration faculty for review and approval. In order to facilitate advisement, students in the Bachelor of Arts degree program should declare their major and area of concentration (studio or art history) prior to completion of their Area F courses.
A grade of C- or higher is required for all Studio and Art History courses in Area G. Bachelor of Art Studio majors must satisfy the world language requirement to the 1002 level with a passing grade of D or higher. For Art Education a grade of B and a GPA of 3.0 or higher is required in all art content courses.
In addition to the Program Degree Requirements, students must fulfill the College of the Arts Degree Requirements (see section 10030) and the University Degree Requirements (see section 1400).
This Welch School of Art and Design offers undergraduate students with the opportunity to earn the designation of graduation with distinction in the major. Please contact the School of Art & Design for the specific criteria for this honor.
Lab fees will be assessed automatically for students who register for certain courses. For more information, please feel free to contact the school or review GoSolar or catalog course listings to determine if a course includes a lab fee.
Area B: Recommended courses: Cross-cultural Art History courses may be offered in this area as sections of PERS 2001 Perspectives in Comparative Culture (2), or PERS 2003 Perspectives on Human Expression (2).
Area C: Recommended courses: Either AH 1700 Survey of Art I, AH 1750 Survey of Art II, or AH 1850 Survey of Art III to maximize the opportunity to take elective courses in Art History.
All Art History students are required to meet with the area coordinator for assignment of a faculty advisor.
Cross-disciplinary Art History Seminars (PHOT 3910, TEXT 3910, and GRD 3910). No more than two cross-disciplinary seminars may count towards degree requirements.
Select additional courses to complete a minimum of 120 hours.
Students in art history are not required to take a minor, although they may complete one if they so choose.
The department offers a dual Bachelor of Arts with an Art History concentration and Master of Arts in Art History. The dual degree opportunity enables qualified students to enroll in graduate courses late in their undergraduate program and apply the coursework toward both the bachelor’s and master’s programs.
Students must be formally accepted into the dual degree program by the school and College of the Arts to be able to take graduate courses as an undergraduate. Additionally, acceptance into the dual program does not constitute admission to the master’s program. Students must fulfill regular graduate admissions requirements and apply for the master’s program following the college’s processes, though GRE scores are not required for admission into the M.A. in Art History if applying through the dual degree program. All students accepted into the master’s program via the Dual Degree program are only allowed to pursue the non-thesis track.
Information about the dual program, including application instructions and program requirements, can be found at http://artdesign.gsu.edu.
Students may select one art history survey in Area C.
In order to graduate, students must have taken the one CTW course required for this concentration (ART 3910These courses should be taken at the appropriate time, as described below.
Complete 19-21 hours in 2000/4000-level courses from among four different studio disciplines. Note: 3000/4000-level studio courses vary from three to four credit hours. Only one 2000-level course is allowed.
Students seeking the B.A. in Studio Art are not required to take a minor, although they may complete one if they so choose.
Area B: Cross-cultural Art History courses may be offered in this area as sections of PERS 2001 Perspectives in Comparative Culture (2) or PERS 2003 Perspectives on Human Expression (2).
Area C: Students may select one Art History survey in Area C.
See “Admission to Art Education B.F.A.” above for complete admission requirements. Once admitted to the Art Education program, students should maintain continual contact with the school and should submit an “Intent to Student Teach” form for the following year. Failure to submit the “Intent to Student Teach” form may result in a delay in student teaching placement and graduation.
A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all required courses, a grade of B- or higher is required in all Art Education courses, and a GPA of 3.0 is required for all art content courses.
In order to graduate, students must have taken one CTW courses required for this concentration (AE 4200). This course should be taken at the appropriate time, as described below.
Select additional courses to complete a minimum of 127 hours. ART 4980 Special Problems (1-6), may be used in order to meet the specified requirements. Consent of Art Education Area Coordinator and instructor required.
Select additional courses to complete a minimum of 123 hours. ART 4980 Special Problems (1-6), may be used in order to meet the specified requirements. Consent of Art Education Area Coordinator and instructor required.
Students seeking the B.F.A. in Art Education may not seek a minor.
Prior to being approved for entry into the program, art education students must meet professional requirements and standards, including but not limited to displaying professional dispositions and attitudes, the ability to speak in public, professional ethics, and strong content knowledge, as listed in the “Teacher Preparation” chapter of this catalog. Students are evaluated throughout the Art Education program, and their progress is noted during the Entry-to-the-Art-Education-Major and Pre-Student-Teaching Reviews. If students fail to pass benchmark reviews, they may not be allowed to progress to the next course until they demonstrate the competencies in question. Students are also required to have a 2.5 overall cumulative GPA and to have passed the GACE Program Admission Assessment exam. See “Admission to Art Education B.F.A.” above for complete admission requirements.
Upon admission to a teacher education program, students will be contacted by the Office of Academic Assistance Office with instructions to claim enrollment in their program and submit a GaPSC Pre-Service Certificate Application. The pre-service certificate is required for placement in required field experiences or clinical practice. Due to the sequence of course offerings, the student’s program of study will be delayed for another year if the candidate does not have a pre-service certification by the mid-point of the second semester of art education coursework in AE 4400.
One semester prior to student teaching, all student teaching applicants will practice their teaching at a local community school art class before their official student-teaching semester, regardless of whether the applicants have previous teaching experiences or not. Prior to being approved for student teaching, all Art Education students must have met all criteria for entry to the major, and have earned a grade of B- or higher in all art education courses, with a 3.0 GPA for all art courses. Art Education faculty members will review applications according to the teacher certification standards. Students must submit a form declaring their “Intent to Student Teach” immediately upon admission to the Art Education Teacher Education program. Failure to submit the “Intent to Student Teach” form may result in a delay in student teaching placement and graduation. For details about the Pre-Student-Teaching Review, students should contact their Art Education advisor.
Program Admission Assessment [Combined Test I, II, and III (700)] is an admission requirement (unless candidate meets qualifications for exemption – scroll down to “Options to Satisfy the Program Admission Assessment Requirement”). When registering for the assessment, program entry candidates must add their program provider (Georgia State University – school code 5090) as a score recipient when registering or we will not receive notification of completion of the assessment.
Georgia Educator Ethics – Program Entry (350) Assessment is an admission requirement. Completion of this assessment is required for admission, although there is no “Pass/Fail” grade assigned. Program entry candidates must add their program provider (Georgia State University) as a score recipient when registering or we will not receive notification that you have completed the assessment.
Georgia Educator Ethics – Program Exit (360) Assessment is taken after enrollment and prior to program completion. You will receive specific information regarding this test as you near completion of your program (required for certification).
The Art Education program and the Office of Field Placements (housed in the College of Education and Human Development) will place each student with two placements—elementary and secondary—during the semester of student teaching. Student teaching involves full participation by the students for at least one full academic term. Because student teaching constitutes a full load of academic credit, it is recommended that the students attempt neither regular employment nor other courses during the term of student teaching.
Students electing to complete their Art Education degree in the community-art teaching track will complete a practicum and internship experience at an approved arts organization.
edTPA is a preservice assessment process designed by educators to answer the essential question: “Is a new teacher ready for the job?” edTPA includes a review of a teacher candidate’s authentic teaching materials as the culmination of a teaching and learning process that documents and demonstrates each candidate’s ability to effectively teach their subject matter to all students. edTPA is a program completion and teacher certification requirement. Students may graduate from the Art Education program while continuing to complete teacher certification requirements for edTPA.
See the Program Admission requirements at the beginning of this section.
The following courses are required in Area G for students who are accepted into the Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking (DPP) concentration. Prospective students should attend the DPP orientation/group advisement offered once each fall. ART 4980, Special Problems (1-6), may be used to adjust program in order to meet the 60-hour requirement. Consent of the Area Coordinator and instructor are required. Acceptance to the DPP concentration is determined by application and portfolio review following completion of at least two DPP 3000-level courses from the art core sequence listed below.
In order to graduate, students must have taken the CTW course required for this concentration (ART 3910). These courses should be taken at the appropriate time, as described below.
Students must elect to follow the Drawing and Painting emphasis or the Printmaking emphasis. Each program of study is described below.
The following courses are required in Area G for students who are accepted into the Drawing and Painting emphasis (16).
The following courses are required in Area G for students who wish to pursue the Graphic Design concentration. Graphic Design courses must be taken in the order listed below. Prospective students should attend a Graphic Design orientation/group advisement offered once each fall. Graphic design course work should begin fall semester of the sophomore year. Additional information about the Graphic Design program is available on the School of Art & Design website at http://artdesign.gsu.edu/undergraduate/bfa-in-studio-concentration/graphic-design/. Students who are not enrolled in Graphic Design courses for more than one semester, during the junior or senior sequences, are required to resubmit an entrance portfolio for review and acceptance.
In order to graduate, students must have taken the CTW course required for this concentration (GRD 3910). This course should be taken at the appropriate time, as described below.
The following courses are required in Area G for students who wish to pursue the Interior Design concentration. Interior Design courses should be taken in the order listed below. Interior Design course work should begin fall semester of the sophomore year. Additional information about the Interior Design program is available in the School of Art & Design. Prospective students should also attend an Interior Design orientation/group advisement offered once each Fall. ART 4980, Special Problems (1-6), may be used to adjust program in order to meet the 60-hour requirement. Consent of the Area Coordinator and instructor required. Students who are not enrolled in Interior Design courses for more than one semester, during the junior or senior sequences, are required to resubmit an entrance portfolio for review and acceptance.
Students pursuing a degree in Interior Design are advised that the educational requirements vary in each state regarding the profession of interior designer.
In order to graduate, students must have taken the CTW course required for this concentration (ID 3910). This course should be taken at the appropriate time, as described below.
Interior Design studios listed below are recommended and may be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
ID 4930 Interior Design Internship (3-6) Recommended for summer between junior/senior level and continuing into fall of senior year.
The following courses are required in Area G for students who are accepted into the Photography Concentration. Prospective students should attend the Photography orientation/group advisement offered once each fall. ART 4980 Special Problems (1-6) may be used to adjust program in order to meet the 60-hour requirement. Consent of faculty advisor and instructor required.
In order to graduate, students must have taken the CTW course required for this concentration (ART 3910). This course should be taken at the appropriate time, as described below.
Select four studio courses at the 3000/4000 level (consult Area Coordinator) (9-16).
The following courses are required in Area G for students who are accepted into the Textiles Concentration. Prospective students should attend the Textiles orientation/group advisement offered once each fall. ART 4980 Special Problems (1-6) may be used to adjust program in order to meet the 60-hour requirement. Consent of Area Coordinator and instructor required.
In order to graduate, students must have taken the CTW courses required for this concentration (ART 3910). This course should be taken at the appropriate time, as described below.
The following courses are required in Area G for students who are accepted into the Three-Dimensional Studies Concentration, which includes an emphasis in Ceramics or Sculpture. Prospective students should attend the Three-Dimensional Studies orientation/group advisement offered once each fall.
Students must elect to follow an emphasis in Ceramics or Sculpture. Each program of study is described below. ART 4980, Special Problems (1-6), may be used to adjust program in order to meet the 60-hour requirement. Consent of Area Coordinator and instructor required.
Students seeking a B.F.A. may not seek a minor due to the focused nature of the B.F.A. degree.
Recommendation for graduation with a B.F.A. degree in a studio concentration requires the presentation of a body of work. This includes work completed as part of portfolio courses. B.F.A. candidates who successfully complete portfolio courses 4950 are required to participate in the B.F.A. Senior Group Exhibition.
As an additional condition of graduation for Graphic Design and Interior Design students, a final portfolio of student work includes portfolio course 4950 projects(s), is to be submitted for review and approval by a Senior Exit Review Committee comprised of area faculty.
Art Education students may participate in the B.F.A. Senior Group Exhibition. Artwork from a student’s final portfolio will be recommended by faculty for submission to the exhibition.
Students pursuing non-art degrees may take a minor in Art or Art History. The Art Minor is an 18 credit hour program consisting of two 1000-level studio courses, one 1000-level Art History course, two 3000- or 4000-level studio courses, and either one 3000- or 4000-level Art History course or one cross-disciplinary Art History course (3DS 3920, GRD 3910, ID 3910, ID 3920, PHOT 3910, TEXT 3910).
The Art History Minor is an 18 credit hour program consisting of three 1000-level Art History courses and three 3000- or 4000-level Art History courses. A grade of C- or higher is required in all courses counting toward the minor.
A 2.0 Georgia State University GPA is required in order to apply to the program. Application materials can be obtained from the Office of Academic Assistance. Students should apply to the program by the time they have earned 42 credit hours to avoid a delay in graduation.
Please refer to the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies section 10030.20 of this catalog for academic regulations for this program.
Courses used to fulfill the two Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) courses for each B.I.S. program will not count towards the rules of Area G — no more than three to four 3-4 credit hour courses (12 hours) from a single discipline — nor of Area H — no more than two 3-4 credit hour courses (6-8 hours) can be taken within a single discipline.
No more than three to four 3-4 credit hour courses (12 hours) can be taken within a single discipline.
Select one Art History course at the 4000 level.
Select two additional courses at the 3000/4000 level in Speech and two additional courses at the 3000/4000 level in Theatre for which the prerequisite has been met. No more than 12 hours from one discipline.
No more than two 3-4 credit hour courses (6-8 hours) can be taken within a single discipline.
Electives are used to build the hours in Areas G-J to 60 hours, have 39 hours at Georgia State University taken at the 3000-4000 level for residency, and complete 120 hours required for graduation.
This program offers undergraduate students with the opportunity to earn the designation of graduation with distinction in the major. Please contact the program director for the specific criteria for this honor.
The Film and Media major is devoted to the interdisciplinary study of film, television, and new media. Courses focus on the histories and theories of cinematic, electronic, and digital media in addition to providing the opportunity for hands-on experience in film/media production. Students work closely with faculty members to devise an optimum program of study integrating creative and collaborative thinking, critical analysis, primary research, and media production.
The curriculum invites students to discover how meanings circulate through the conventions and alternative practices specific to various media and their institutions. Courses in the major also pay close attention to the broader cultural, social, industrial, and aesthetic contexts out of which media representations emerge. This liberal arts approach to film, television, and new media provides the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to the changing media environment of the 21st century. The major equips students for active and critical participation in contemporary visual culture.
Internships are available in the Atlanta metro area and beyond. A flexible curriculum has been configured to enable students to pursue interests in production, historical and critical studies, industries and contemporary culture, and screenwriting. Students graduating with a Film and Media major are prepared to succeed in film/media production, in media industries, or in graduate study.
Complete [FLME 1010] and FLME 2700 with a minimum grade of C, but a combined grade-point average of 2.5 or better for these two classes.
This GPA will be calculated based on the first attempt at these FLME courses at Georgia State University. The University’s Repeat to Replace Policy may not be used to fulfill this requirement. WFs counts as an attempt. Transfer students who transfer these course(s) into Georgia State, may use the grades in the transferred course(s) to calculate the GPA or they may attempt them once at Georgia State.
Once a student is eligible to take 3000- and 4000-level Film and Media courses, they remain eligible to take them as long as they are eligible to enroll at Georgia State University.
A grade of C- or higher is required in all major courses.
Select a sufficient number of the following courses to bring the course total to the 24 credit hours which complete the major.
*Students must obtain consent of instructor for FLME 4125, 4130, 4150, 4165, 4780, 4870, 4880, 4890 and 4915.
** Students must apply in the school before obtaining an internship for credit.
Students majoring in Film and Media must select a minor consisting of at least 15 hours of courses in an academic department/school/institute that offers a baccalaureate degree. At least nine semester hours of minor courses must be at the 3000 level or above, unless otherwise specified by the minor-granting department/school/institute. A grade of C- or higher is required in all minor courses. Students who are double majoring in Film and Media and another area are still required to have a minor.
Students who wish to minor in Film and Media must take 15-18 hours in the specific area, including at least nine semester hours at the 3000 level or above. Students taking more than 15 hours in courses in the specific area may count the additional hours toward their electives or may consider completing a double major. A grade of C- or higher is required in all courses counting toward the minor. Students wishing to take 3000- and 4000-level Film and Media (i.e., FLME) courses as part of a minor must first request school registration approval.
The school offers a dual B.A. in Film and Media / M.A. in Communication with a concentration in Film and Media. The dual degree opportunity enables qualified students to enroll in graduate courses late in their undergraduate program and count the coursework toward both the bachelor’s and master’s programs.
Students must be formally accepted into the Dual Degree program by the school and the College of the Arts to be able to take graduate courses as an undergraduate. Additionally, acceptance into the Dual Degree program does not constitute admission to the master’s program. Students must fulfill regular graduate admissions requirements and apply for the master’s program following college processes.
As of summer 2015, all students are required to complete one Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) course as part of the major. The university formerly required two CTW courses. Students following previous catalog requirements who have passed one CTW course in the major should consult with their senior academic advisor to determine which courses may be used as a substitution for the other formerly required CTW course.
This school offers undergraduate students with the opportunity to earn the designation of graduation with distinction in the major. Please contact the School of Film, Media & Theatre for the specific criteria for this honor.
The mission of the Georgia State University School of Music is to preserve, promote, and advance humanity’s rich and expanding tradition of artistic music-making through performance, composition, education, and research in accordance with the urban and global initiatives of the University.
The School of Music is located in the historic Fairlie-Poplar District in downtown Atlanta. Four buildings comprise the Music Complex: the Haas-Howell Building at 75 Poplar Street, the Rialto Center for the Performing Arts at 80 Forsyth Street, the Standard Building at 92 Luckie Street, and the Aderhold Learning Center at 60 Luckie Street, which houses instrumental and choral rehearsal halls. Some classes are held in the Arts and Humanities Building at 10 Peachtree Center Avenue. Chamber music, faculty, and student recitals are presented in the Kopleff Recital Hall in the Art and Humanities Building. Large ensembles perform throughout the academic year in the Rialto Theater, a 850-seat, state-of-the-art performance venue. The administrative offices are on the fifth floor of the Haas-Howell Building.
Individuals who wish to apply for admission to the School of Music should complete the School of Music application.
Prospective students applying for any Bachelor of Music degree program in any concentration (Performance, Composition, Jazz Studies, Music Education, or Music Technology) must perform a live audition before beginning first-year coursework in music. Audition requirements are explained below.
You may submit a digital portfolio as described below.
Equal consideration will be given to either option; students need only complete one of these admissions processes.
Admission to the School of Music is based on (1) the level of musical skill demonstrated in the audition, (2) the availability of openings in the various performing areas.
The Georgia State University School of Music recognizes that many musicians today have career aspirations beyond performance, including music management, promotion, arts administration and similar fields. Nevertheless, as a NASM-accredited institution, the School of Music requires every music major to engage in active music making at some level. For those students who engage in musical activities outside the traditional genres of classical vocal, classical instrumental, contemporary classical music composition or jazz idioms, the School of Music is interested in learning how you engage in the musical arts. The audition portfolio provides a way for students to demonstrate their musical fluency outside traditional genres.
The digital portfolio should contain a minimum of three and a maximum of five audio and/or video recordings (not to exceed five minutes each) that show evidence of the applicant’s significant engagement in music. The successful portfolio will clearly demonstrate facility in non-traditional music making areas including (but not limited to) computer-based music creation/performance, D.J. turntable mixing, and popular musical performance (such as pop/rock band performance videos). Evaluators will base decision on the overall musical quality and recording quality of the submitted electronic selections.
Recorded materials will be uploaded via a web link provided at the time of application and evaluated by faculty of the School of Music.
All applicants to the School of Music are automatically considered for talent-based scholarships. Program fees include locker, laboratory, and recital expenses associated with certain programs, classes, and degree requirements. Every student registering for an Applied Music course will be charged an Applied Music fee. For each 1000-level Applied Music course, a $200.00 fee will be charged. For all other Applied Music courses, a $350.00 fee will be charged.
1001/1002 level: Freshman level. One credit hour per semester; one-hour lesson per week.
2001/2002 level: Sophomore level. One or two credit hours per semester; one-hour lesson per week.
3001/3002 level: Junior level. One to three credit hours per semester; one-hour lesson per week.
4001/4002 level: Senior level. One to three credit hours per semester; one-hour lesson per week.
Every student who is registered for applied music is required to enroll concurrently in a conducted ensemble. Factors considered in making assignments will include the specific needs and abilities of the student and the requirements of the various ensembles.
All Bachelor of Music students (with the exception of music education) are required to complete a minimum of eight credit hours of ensemble. Only one credit hour of ensemble per semester may be applied to the total. Assignments to specific ensembles are made each fall semester through pool auditions. Students are required to perform in those ensembles to which they are assigned. Students in the jazz studies concentration may count four credit hours of jazz band toward the eight required credit hours of large ensemble.
In addition to the Program Degree Requirements, students must fulfill the College of the Arts Degree Requirements and the University Degree Requirements, sections 10030.20 and 1400 of this catalog.
Music Education faculty evaluate each Music Education student prior to enrollment in upper level methods courses in order to determine their qualifications. These qualifications include 1) an overall gpa of 2.5 or above, 2) a gpa of at least 2.5 in all music courses, 3) grades of C- or higher in all of the courses in the concentration, and 4) a grade of B or higher in MUS 3310 Introduction to Music Education. Music Education students must also demonstrate teaching competence as determined by the Music Education faculty and must demonstrate a record of professional attributes and personal behaviors suitable for placement in a school with children.
Application for Entry to Music Education/Teacher Education occurs at the end of MUS 3310 Introduction to Music Education using the form supplied by the Music Education faculty. Some of the requirements include completion of 60 credit hours of coursework, including courses required in Areas A through D, and EDUC 2110. Students are also required to have passed or been exempted from the GACE Program Admission Exams (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators, standardized test of basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills), and the Georgia Educators Ethics Assessment. Other exams, including the GACE content exams in music and the edTPA will be completed during the final semester of enrollment at GSU.
See complete requirements for entry to Teacher Education in the Georgia State University College of Education and Human Development section of the catalog 1600.
Note: All B.Mu. students must take a mixture of courses from Area F and Area G during all 8 semesters of undergraduate study. First-year and second-year students must enroll in required MUS coursework to avoid a delayed graduation date.
All B.Mu. students take at least one of the following, as prescribed in concentration Area G requirements.
Recommended course: It is recommended that Bachelor of Music students complete three hours of Fine Arts with a lower-division music appreciation course.
* Ensembles: please not that students are assigned to appropriate ensembles by pool auditions at the beginning of every fall and spring semester.
Electives (2-5) to complete a minimum of 120 hours.
Electives (6-7) credit hours to complete a minimum of 120 hours.
Electives (6-7) to complete a minimum of 120 hours.
*Note: MUS 3071 Collaborative Piano (1) may be substituted for one semester of large ensemble.
Electives (0-3) to complete a minimum of 120 hours.
Electives (7) to complete a minimum of 120 hours.
Electives (5-9) to complete a minimum of 120 hours.
Electives (3) to complete a minimum of 120 hours.
Students in the B.S. program are advised to take a combination of courses from Area F and Area G during their first and second year of study.
* Ensembles: please note that students are assigned to appropriate ensembles by pool audition at the beginning of every fall and spring semester.
Choose 14-15 credit hours to complete a minimum of 120 hours.
The School of Music offers a minor in music with either an emphasis in general music studies or in music management. A background in music is helpful but not necessary. The minor requires 18 semester hours of course work in music, 9 of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. Required courses include music theory, music history, performance, and electives. Certain prerequisites may not count toward the requirements for the minor. Interested students should contact the School of Music for further information.
Students must be formally accepted into the dual degree program by the school and College of the Arts to be able to take graduate courses as an undergraduate. Additionally, acceptance into the dual program does not constitute admission to the master’s program. Students must fulfill regular graduate admissions requirements and apply for the master’s program following school and college processes.
This school offers undergraduate students the opportunity to earn the designation of graduation with distinction in the major. Please contact the School of Music for the specific criteria for this honor.
The B.I.S. in Theatre program focuses on the history, theory, and practice of creating live theatrical performance. Theatre courses are designed to promote the artistic development of students whose interests and talents will lead them to careers in theatre or allied arts, and to help students with other vocational interests to understand and appreciate the cultural heritage represented in drama and to improve their oral communication skills. The University Theatre and the Georgia State University Players afford majors practical experience through participation in productions. Credit for special projects and internships is available so students can take advantage of the expertise in the professional sector of the metropolitan area and to tailor programs to their specific career goals.
A 2.0 Georgia State University GPA is required in order to apply to the program. Application materials can be obtained from the Office of Academic Assistance. Students should apply to the program by the time they have earned 42 credit hours to avoid a delay in graduation. Theatre faculty in the School of Film, Media & Theatre are available to advise for the B.I.S. in Theatre degree.
THEA 1701 or THEA 1702 may each be taken two times for credit or once each if both courses are taken for credit.
*Courses currently only offered at Perimeter College.
**To be eligible to take 3000-4000 level Film courses FLME 1010 and FLME 2700 Require grades of C or higher and 2.5 combined grade-point average on the first attempt.
Many of the courses listed above are required prerequisites for Theatre B.I.S. courses in Area G and H. Students should select Area F courses in consultation with a B.I.S. faculty advisor.
In consultation with B.I.S. faculty advisor, choose one of the course clusters below, and then choose four courses within that cluster. Students can also create a four-course, student-planned cluster that must be approved by a B.I.S. faculty advisor.
Theatre is both a respected art form whose roots reach back 4,000 years and a field of academic study whose practitioners have made major contributions to our understandings of art, culture, the social sciences, political activism, multicultural awareness, and gender diversity. The minor in theatre can prepare students to incorporate theatre studies and production within a wide variety of career paths in such fields as education, filmmaking, journalism, literary studies, and community service. In addition, Georgia State’s theatre minors have gone on to advanced studies in theatre on the graduate level and professional careers as actors, directors, writers, designers, and technicians.
Students who wish to minor in Theatre must take 15-18 hours in Theatre, including at least nine semester hours at the 3000 level or above. Theatre minors are held to the same course prerequisite requirements as majors. Students taking more than 15 hours of courses in the field may count the additional hours toward their electives. A grade of C- or higher is required in all courses counting toward the minor.
This program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to earn the designation of graduation with distinction in the major. Please contact the School of Film, Media & Theatre for the specific criteria for this honor.

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