Program: Fine Arts, BA - Oklahoma Baptist University Academic Deans

2022-2023 Academic Catalog

Apr 13, 2025

Common Core for BA - Credits: 35

Core Capstone

GNED 3000 - Core Capstone Credits: 0

Biblical Literacy

Select two courses from the following:

BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3
BIBL 1023 - Christian Theology and Ethics Credits: 3

Composition and Literature

ENGL 1153 - English Composition: Exposition and Argument Credits: 3
ENGL 1163 - English: Composition and Classical Literature Credits: 3

Scientific Literacy and Mathematics

Laboratory Science course - Credits: 4

MATH 1033 - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3
or any MATH course above 1033

Supportive Core - Credits: 9

COMS 1093 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 3

Select Two Courses

Anthropology Course Credits: 3
Economics Course Credits: 3
Philosophy Course Credits: 3
Political Science Course Credits: 3
Psychology Course Credits: 3
Sociology Course Credits: 3

Fine Arts Core - Credits: 15

Communication Arts

Select one course from the following:

COMS 2303 - Group Discussion and Leadership Credits: 3
COMS 2323 - Contemporary Public Relations Credits: 3
COMS 3123 - Social Responsibility Credits: 3
JMAS 1153 - Introduction to Media and Film Technology Credits: 3
JMAS 1203 - Audio Production Credits: 3
JMAS 2053 - News Writing Credits: 3
THEA 1183 - Foundations of Theatre Arts Credits: 3
THEA 2403 - Oral Interpretation Credits: 3
THEA 3573 - Directing I Credits: 3

Art and Design

Select two courses from the following:

ART 1103 - Drawing Basics Credits: 3
ART 1113 - Design Basics Credits: 3
ART 1123 - Color Theory Credits: 3
ART 1133 - Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3

Music

One hour per semester. Students pursuing Music as one of their two Emphasis Areas must take two hours of Ensemble and two hours of Applied Lessons in the Fine Arts Core.

Ensembles and/or Applied Lesson Credits: 5

Capstone

FNAR 4982 - Fine Arts Capstone Credits: 2

Emphasis Areas - Credits: 60 - 61

(Select Two)

Art
Graphic Design
Journalism/Mass Communication
Music
Theatre

Art - Credits: 30

Art Courses

ART 3253 - Printmaking I Credits: 3
ART 3333 - Painting II Credits: 3
ART 3373 - Illustration I Credits: 3
ART 4373 - Illustration II Credits: 3
ART 4503 - Advanced Drawing Credits: 3
Upper-level Studio Class Credits: 3

Select Two Courses from the Following

(in addition to Fine Arts Core)

ART 1103 - Drawing Basics Credits: 3
ART 1113 - Design Basics Credits: 3
ART 1123 - Color Theory Credits: 3
ART 1133 - Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ART 2503 - Figure Drawing Credits: 3

Select One Course from the Following

ART 3073 - Historical Survey of Art I Credits: 3
ART 3083 - Historical Survey of Art II Credits: 3

Select One Course from the Following

ART 2313 - Ceramics I Credits: 3
ART 2333 - Painting I Credits: 3
ART 3373 - Illustration I Credits: 3

Graphic Design - Credits: 30

Graphic Design Courses

ART 2203 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
ART 3163 - Vector Graphics Credits: 3
ART 3173 - Raster Graphics Credits: 3
ART 3183 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 3
ART 3453 - Interactive Design Credits: 3
ART 3793 - Advertising Design 3, Credits: 3
ART 4793 - Package Design Credits: 3
JMAS 2733 - Introduction to Digital Photography Credits: 3

Select Two Courses from the Following

(in addition to Fine Arts Core)

ART 1103 - Drawing Basics Credits: 3
ART 1113 - Design Basics Credits: 3
ART 1123 - Color Theory Credits: 3
ART 1133 - Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ART 2503 - Figure Drawing Credits: 3

Journalism/Mass Communication - Credits: 30

Journalism/Mass Communication Courses

JMAS 1153 - Introduction to Media and Film Technology Credits: 3
JMAS 2053 - News Writing Credits: 3
JMAS 3123 - Multimedia Production Credits: 3
JMAS 4083 - History of Journalism and Media Credits: 3

Select Three Courses from the Following

(may be repeated)

JMAS 2961 - Student Studio Production Credits: 1
JMAS 2971 - Student Newspaper Production Credits: 1
JMAS 2981 - Student Yearbook Production Credits: 1

Select Three Courses from the Following

JMAS 2733 - Introduction to Digital Photography Credits: 3
JMAS 3063 - News Reporting Credits: 3
JMAS 3163 - News Editing and Design Credits: 3
JMAS 3173 - Advanced News Reporting Credits: 3

Writing

Select one course from the following:

COMS 3183 - Public Relations Writing Credits: 3
JMAS 3483 - Screenwriting Credits: 3

Application

Select one course from the following:

JMAS 3063 - News Reporting Credits: 3
JMAS 3959 - Internship: Journalism Emphasis Credits: 1 to 4

Music - Credits: 30

Music Courses

MUCL 1112 - Aural Skills I Credits: 2
MUCL 1122 - Theory I Credits: 2
MUCL 1132 - Aural Skills II Credits: 2
MUCL 1142 - Theory II Credits: 2
MUCL 3362 - Conducting I Credits: 2
MUPR - Applied Lessons Credits: 4 (four semesters)
MUPR - Ensemble Credits: 2 (two semesters)
Upper level Music Electives Credits: 10

Select Two Courses from the Following

MUCL 3312 - Music History I : Ancient through Renaissance Credits: 2
MUCL 3322 - Music History II: Baroque and Classical Credits: 2
MUCL 4312 - Music History III: Romantic to the Present Credits: 2
MUCL 4332 - Music History Seminar Credits: 2

Theatre - Credits: 30-31

Theatre Courses

THEA 1183 - Foundations of Theatre Arts Credits: 3
THEA 1253 - Acting I Credits: 3
THEA 1301 - Theatre Practicum Credits: 1
THEA 1513 - Introduction to Stage Craft Credits: 3
THEA 4703 - Dramatic Theory and Criticism Credits: 3

Select One Course from the Following

THEA 3603 - Theatre History I Credits: 3
THEA 3613 - Theatre History II Credits: 3

Select Five Courses from the Following

(at least one from each area)

Performance

THEA 2253 - Acting II Credits: 3
THEA 3553 - Acting Styles Credits: 3
THEA 3633 - Playwriting Credits: 3
THEA 3753 - Voice for Performance Credits: 3

Design/Technology

THEA 2603 - Costume Design Credits: 3
THEA 2613 - Makeup Design Credits: 3
THEA 3623 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
THEA 3803 - Scene Painting Credits: 3
THEA 3813 - Scene Design Credits: 3

Production

THEA 2413 - Stage Management Credits: 3
THEA 3573 - Directing I Credits: 3
THEA 4553 - Directing II Credits: 3
THEA 4999 - Independent Study in Theatre Credits: 1 to 4

Total Hours Required for Graduation - Credits: 120

All degrees must include at least 39 upper-level hours. No D’s will be accepted in the area of concentration and supportive courses or in courses comprising majors and minors.

Fine Arts, BA

Common Core for BA - Credits: 35

Core Capstone

Biblical Literacy

Composition and Literature

Scientific Literacy and Mathematics

Wellness and Lifelong Fitness

History and Literature

Philosophy and Fine Arts - Select One Course

Supportive Core - Credits: 9

Select Two Courses

Fine Arts Core - Credits: 15

Communication Arts

Art and Design

Music

Capstone

Emphasis Areas - Credits: 60 - 61

Art - Credits: 30

Art Courses

Select Two Courses from the Following

Select One Course from the Following

Select One Course from the Following

Graphic Design - Credits: 30

Graphic Design Courses

Select Two Courses from the Following

Journalism/Mass Communication - Credits: 30

Journalism/Mass Communication Courses

Select Three Courses from the Following

Select Three Courses from the Following

Writing

Application

Music - Credits: 30

Music Courses

Select Two Courses from the Following

Theatre - Credits: 30-31

Theatre Courses

Select One Course from the Following

Select Five Courses from the Following

Performance

Design/Technology

Production

Total Hours Required for Graduation - Credits: 120