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Department of Art
About the Major
BFA in Studio Art
The BFA is an intensive degree program in studio art, which develops a range of highly creative skills, knowledge and values relating to careers as professional artists. Through their love of a chosen medium, students are prepared to become effective artists ready to engage in the larger art community. Additionally, they are encouraged to become active in exhibiting their own work and to develop a personal commitment to art making. Upon completion of the Foundation level courses students may choose to concentrate in a particular area of their choice such as ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media. Students in the BFA program are a select group chosen through a required portfolio review and application process. Students who wish to apply but do not have a portfolio may enroll in the BA or BS program in studio art, and begin to work on foundation courses to build a portfolio.
This degree requires 81 credits in art, including foundation courses in drawing and design and a minimum of four art history courses. A 21-credit concentration is required upon the completion of foundation core courses, and after taking one course in each of the major studio areas. BFA students must also have a thesis exhibition of their work. BFA candidates will be reviewed each semester and will be expected to maintain a 2.5 GPA minimum in their overall University studies and a 3.0 GPA in their art courses. If advised to discontinue the BFA program, a student may continue as a studio art major in the BA or BS degree program. A minimum grade of "C" or better must be attained in all courses in the BFA major.
| Requirements: | 81 credits |
Foundations:
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15 credits |
Studio:
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30 credits |
Art History:
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6 credits |
Area of concentration: Choice of focused study in: Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics, Sculpture, Drawing |
21 credits |
Art Department Electives: Students can take additional credits in Studio Art, Art History or a discipline related to their area of focus. Accepted Courses include: Native American Art & Culture, Introduction to Dance, Sensation / Perception, Mass Culture, Arts and Humanity, African-American Music & Culture, The Arts in Society, Philosophy of Art, Stagecraft, Stage Lighting I and Costume Construction. |
6 credits |
BA/BS in Studio Art
The studio art major is designed to provide a well-rounded art experience, encompassing two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, art-history courses and a specialization (three levels) in one medium. Studio art majors are encouraged to expand their understanding of art as it relates to other disciplines, cultures, and global concerns.
In addition to meeting all College General Education requirements, studio art majors must complete a total of 36 credits in Art and Art History as listed below. No more than 54 credits in studio art (or any other single discipline) can be used to satisfy the 120-credit requirement for the BA or BS degree. A minimum grade of "C" or better must be attained in all courses in the major.
| Requirements: | 39 credits |
Foundations:
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18 credits |
Any two of the following 2-D courses:
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6 credits |
Any two of the following 3-D courses:
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6 credits |
Departmental electives selected from one of the following areas of specialization: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture. Two additional upper division courses are needed to complete the 36-hour major. Majors must have an Area of Specialization, and take a sequence of three levels in that area. (Example: Painting I, II and III) |
6 credits |
Art History Minor
Art History minors must complete a total of 18 credits, including
- ARH 201 Survey of World Art I
- ARH 202 Survey of World Art II
The remaining 18 credits can be fulfilled with any three Art History electives the student chooses. A minimum grade of "C" must be attained in all courses taken for the minor. It is also advised that Art History minors take at least one course in non-Western Art History.
Studio Art Minor
Minors in Studio Art must complete a total of 18 credits including:
- ARH 201 Survey of World Art I
- ARH 202 Survey of World Art II
- ART 221 Drawing I
The remaining 18 credits can be fulfilled with any Art Studio elective the student chooses. A minimum grade of “C” must be attained in all courses taken for the minor.
