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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin
Studio Art, B.F.A.
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Studio Art, B.F.A.: 4-year sequence
Introduction
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art prepares students to become successful studio artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the visual arts world. Students participate in applied learning in the studio, in traditional classrooms, and in professional and gallery settings.
Students pursue their degree across eight studio art disciplines: ceramics, comics, contemporary sculptural practices, drawing, metals and contemporary art jewelry, painting, photography, and printmaking.
Through the creation of original artwork and the study of liberal arts, art history, and contemporary art theory and practice, students develop the skills and knowledge needed to serve society with inquisitive attitudes and professional-level problem-solving capabilities.
Experienced faculty members teach the art and design courses and serve as student advisers. A required mid-program portfolio review offers students an overview of their progress in the major. A variety of international and domestic travel/study opportunities allow students to experience other cultures and places. Field experiences supplement educational theory and practice in a setting with working professionals. Extensive library resources and the School of Art and Design’s Visual Resource Center are significant assets.
A 2.0 overall grade point average and a 2.5 or better in Art and Design department courses is required to complete this Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Students must present an exhibition of their work during their senior year.
General Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
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120 credits |
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| Stout Core: |
40 credits |
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| Major Studies: |
80 credits |
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Communication Skills ( 9 credits)
Analytical Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)
Courses must be from the areas of analytic reasoning and natural sciences. At least one mathematics or statistics course and a natural science course with a lab are required. Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses. Electives to reach 40 Stout Core credits
Students must also take courses with the following designations:
*Students can choose courses that meet more than one requirement (one Stout Core category and either a RES or GLP designation) Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)
Global Perspective (2 courses)
Major Studies (80 credits)
Foundation Requirements (19 credits)
Studio Art Requirements (19 credits)
Intro Studio Selectives (15 credits)
At least 3 credits from either ART-211, ART-213, ART-215 required. Core Studio Selectives (12 credits)
Choose any 12 credits from 300-level ART* and 400-level ART courses, noting that pre-reqs apply and that 3-6 credits of ART-333 (Special Topics Studio) required. *ART-300, ART-301, ART-307, ART-398 excluded ** ART-447, ART-444 excluded Art History Requirements (12 credits)
Expanded Practice Requirement (3 credits)
Choose 1 course (3 credits) from any of the following prefix areas: DES, PHOTO, VID, GDD, MUSIC, AAE, LIT, APRL, THEA, SOAD |
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