Art B.F.A.
Major Check Sheet
The B.F.A. in Studio Art builds on the foundation of liberal studies and offers students significant time for focused research and rigorous studio practice. This studio-intensive program is designed for student artists who have an exceptionally strong commitment to their work; seek to become independent artists, creative problem-solvers and critical thinkers; are passionate about creating artwork that purposefully combines complex ideas with an advanced understanding of media and the context for art making; develop an appreciation for the relationship between the liberal arts and the study of art/art history; and are considering further study at the graduate level and/or a career as a professional artist. As an inherently interdisciplinary endeavor, art making is enhanced by exposure to the liberal arts and sciences. Students will use this rich and diverse resource for developing relevant contemporary art. The B.F.A. in art requires 64 semester hours. Admission to the program requires a portfolio review.
A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Art requires the following courses:
One Drawing course selected from the following: 4 sh
Additional Requirements
| ARH 212 | ART HISTORY III: REVOLT, REFORM, CRITIQUE | 4 sh |
| ARH 320 | ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY ART | 4 sh |
| ART 380 | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN ART | 2 sh |
| ART 495 | THESIS SEMINAR | 1 sh |
| ART 496 | THESIS SEMINAR | 1 sh |
One Art History course selected from the following: 4 sh
| ARH 210 | ART HISTORY I: GODS AND EMPERORS | 4 sh |
| ARH 211 | ART HISTORY II: CATHEDRALS TO CONQUEST | 4 sh |
One course selected from the following: 4 sh
Twenty-eight semester hours of Art Studio courses with at least 16 semester hours at the 300-400 level and 4 semester hours at the 400-level.
ART 481 does not count toward this requirement. 28 sh
Total Credit Hours: 64