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Studio Art, B.F.A.

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Introduction

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art will prepare students to apply knowledge, techniques and methods necessary to become a successful studio artist. Students can pursue a concentration in one of six studio art disciplines: art metals, ceramics, contemporary sculptural practices, drawing, painting and printmaking. The curriculum provides students with experiences in studio work, art history, professional studies and general education. An understanding of liberal studies, art history, the present status of art and design, and an inquisitive attitude toward experimentation in problem-solving will elevate students to a professional level in studio art or in their selected concentration.

Experienced art and design faculty ensure current course content and serve as advisers to the students in respective areas. A required mid-program portfolio review offers students an overview of their progress in the major. Extensive library resources and the art and design department visual resource center are significant assets. A variety of international study abroad opportunities allow students experience with other cultures. Internship and cooperative education opportunities supplement educational theory and practice in a setting with working professionals. A 2.5 grade point average and a 2.0 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

Total for graduation 120 credits  
General Education 40 credits  
Major Studies 65 credits  
Concentration Studio Requirements 15 credits  

Program Requirements

General Education

40 credits required

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Analytic 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.

  • BIO-XXX Human Biology (for Drawing concentration) (4.00 cr.)

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Note(s):

* for Painting concentration

** for Contemporary Sculptural Practices, Art Metals, and Drawing concentrations.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Courses must be from two or more areas including anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.

Contemporary Issues (3 credits)

Courses must be selected from the list of approved contemporary issues courses.

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.

Selectives (3 credits)

Courses/credits may be selected from any category to meet the 40-credit requirement.

Major Studies

65 credits required

Studio and Related Requirements (41 credits)

Art Studio Selectives (9-12 credits)

Select additional studio experience from ART or DES courses. Six credits must be from outside the studio emphasis.

Art History Requirements (12-15 credits)

Additional Courses:

Select remaining Art History courses with at least 3 credits from Modern Art History.

Concentration Studio Requirements

15 credits required

Art Metals Concentration (15 credits)

Art Studio Selectives

Take one color-based course and one drawing-based course.

Ceramics Concentration (15 credits)

Contemporary Sculptural Practices Concentration (15 credits)

Drawing Concentration (15 credits)

Painting Emphasis (15 credits)

Printmaking Concentration (15 credits)

Additional Courses:

Students take ART 417  (topics may rotate) and one course in each of the following printmaking techniques, plus two additional courses, for a total of 15 credits.

  • Lithography (3.00 cr.)
  • Serigraphy (3.00 cr.)
  • Relief Printmaking (3.00 cr.)

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