BFA in Studio Arts
The BFA degree is offered for students who seek focused, undergraduate professional education in studio practice. There are degree concentrations in ceramics, digital art, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The program prepares students to become open, resourceful, critical, and independent thinkers, capable of successfully conceiving, articulating, and resolving their own visual problems, and to be equally capable of successfully viewing, appreciating, and contemplating the work of others. Students will become engaged and active artists producing work that encompasses theoretical and practical knowledge. Students who intend to pursue professional careers in art and design or who plan to pursue graduate study culminating in the MFA degree are encouraged to seek admission to the BFA program.
Courses & Requirements
120 credits - Grades of C- or better must be earned to satisfy a major or minor requirement. (click here to download pdf)
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18 crs |
Art Foundation Sequence Requirements |
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3 |
ART 141 F 2-D Design |
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9 crs |
Upper-Level Art History Requirements (9 credits) |
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3 |
ARH Upper-level Art History: |
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9 crs |
Upper Level Art Studio Requirements (9 credits) Select three courses other than your concentration |
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3 |
ART 220 Introduction to Digital Art |
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24 crs |
Art Studio Concentration Requirements (24 credits) Concentrations: digital art, drawing, ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture |
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3 |
ART 2XX Introduction |
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27 crs |
Studio Courses (27 credits in electives and required courses) |
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10-14 crs |
Basic Competence (10-14 credits) |
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3 |
EYE: Entry-Year Experience: Entering Students (< 24 crs) Course: |
Additional Program Requirements:
- Portfolio Review: Required prior to enrolling in any 200-level or above art or art education courses (ART, AED)
- Senior Thesis Exhibition
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