The BFA Studio Art degree program prepares graduates to be professional artists. It provides for in-depth specialization in a selected studio area and is based upon the breadth of knowledge provided through a liberal arts background combined with a studio arts and art history foundation. This program of study emphasizes personal growth in the critical, creative, technical and professional aspects of the field and also aims to develop student’s skills in critical thinking, oral, and written communication. In addition, the BFA Studio Art serves as preparation for graduate study and for related careers in the arts.
General Education 32
Foundation Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
ENG 1030: Requires a grade of C or better.
Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements 19
Humanities 6
ENG 2403: GE Distribution course required of all students
Select One GE Approved course from one area below:
| FA 2950 | CREATIVE CONCEPTS IN ARTS AND CRAFTS | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Foreign Languages (Must take I and II for credit) | 3 |
| Music or Theatre | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Foreign Languages: Credit granted only upon completion of two semesters.
Social Sciences 6
| HIST 1062 | WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS | 3 |
HIST 1062: GE Distribution course required by all students.
Select One GE Approved course from one area below:
| Psychology | 3 |
| Economics or ES 1010 World Geography | 3 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Science and Mathematics 7
Math or Computer Science 3
Select One GE Approved Lab Science course from areas below:
| Biology | 4 |
| Chemistry or Physics | 4 |
| Environmental Sciences | 4 |
| Earth Science 4 | 4 |
Additional Required Courses 6
| AH 1700 | ART FROM PREHISTORY THROUGH MIDDLE AGE | 3 |
| AH 1701 | HISTORY OF ART FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO THE MODERN WORLD | 3 |
Academic Major 75
All major courses require a grade of C or better.
Foundation Requirements 21
Additional Major Requirements 33
FA 4800: Writing Emphasis (WE) course.
Area of Studio Art Specialization: 18
Select one Are of Studio Art Specialization from selections below:
Painting/Drawing
Select 6 courses from below:
| FA 2210 | WATERCOLOR | 3 |
| FA 3230 | LIFE DRAWING | 3 |
| FA 3202 | PAINTING WORKSHOP | 3 |
| FA 3261 | INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING | 3 |
| FA 4262 | ADVANCED PRINTMAKING | 3 |
| FA 4000 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FINE ARTS I & II | 3 |
| FA 4001 | IND STUDY IN FINE ARTS II | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3171-3173 Optional Fine Arts Internship(s) | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 3380 | BUSINESS PRACTICES IN THE VISUAL ARTS | 3 |
Printmaking/Papermaking/Book Arts
Select 6 courses from below:
| FA 3261 | INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING | 3 |
| FA 4262 | ADVANCED PRINTMAKING | 3 |
| FA 3230 | LIFE DRAWING | 3 |
| FA 2259 | PAPER MAKING AND BOOK ARTS | 3 |
| FA 4000 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FINE ARTS I & II | 3 |
| FA 4001 | IND STUDY IN FINE ARTS II | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3171-3173 Optional Fine Arts Internship(s) | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 3380 | BUSINESS PRACTICES IN THE VISUAL ARTS | 3 |
FA 4262: may be repeated for credit
Illustration
Select 6 courses from below:
| FA 2240 | ILLUSTRATION I Illustration I | 3 |
| FA 3342 | Illustration II | 3 |
| FA 3230 | LIFE DRAWING | 3 |
| FA 3111 | COMPUTER ART II:DRAWING AND PAINTING | 3 |
| FA 2210 | WATERCOLOR | 3 |
| FA 3202 | PAINTING WORKSHOP | 3 |
| FA 4000 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FINE ARTS I & II | 3 |
| FA 4001 | IND STUDY IN FINE ARTS II | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3171-3173 Optional Fine Arts Internship(s) | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 3380 | BUSINESS PRACTICES IN THE VISUAL ARTS | 3 |
FA 3202: may be repeated for credit
Wood
Select 6 courses from below:
| FA 3289 | FURNITURE-MAKING II | 3 |
| FA 2290 | THE WOODWORKER'S ART | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3251 | INTERMEDIATE METALWORK AND JEWELRY | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 4283 | ADVANCED METAL WORK AND JEWELRY | 3 |
| | |
| FA 4000 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FINE ARTS I & II | 3 |
| FA 4001 | IND STUDY IN FINE ARTS II | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3171-3173 Optional Fine Arts Internship(s) | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 3380 | BUSINESS PRACTICES IN THE VISUAL ARTS | 3 |
Metals
Select 6 courses from below:
| FA 3251 | INTERMEDIATE METALWORK AND JEWELRY | 3 |
| FA 4283 | ADVANCED METAL WORK AND JEWELRY | 3 |
| FA 4000 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FINE ARTS I & II | 3 |
| FA 4001 | IND STUDY IN FINE ARTS II | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3289 | FURNITURE-MAKING II | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 3281 | CERAMICS II | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3171-3173 Optional Fine Arts Internship(s) | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 3380 | BUSINESS PRACTICES IN THE VISUAL ARTS | 3 |
FA 4283: may be repeated for credit
Ceramics
Select 6 courses from below:
| FA 3281 | CERAMICS II | 3 |
| FA 4280 | CERAMICS III | 3 |
| FA 4281 | CERAMICS 4 | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3289 | FURNITURE-MAKING II | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 4283 | ADVANCED METAL WORK AND JEWELRY | 3 |
| | |
| FA 4000 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FINE ARTS I & II | 3 |
| FA 4001 | IND STUDY IN FINE ARTS II | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3171-3173 Optional Fine Arts Internship(s) | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 3380 | BUSINESS PRACTICES IN THE VISUAL ARTS | 3 |
Digital Media/Video
Select 6 courses from below:
| FA 3672 | EXPERMENTAL VIDEO | 3 |
| FA 3111 | COMPUTER ART II:DRAWING AND PAINTING | 3 |
| FA 2275 | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I | 3 |
| FA 3275 | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II | 3 |
| FA 4000 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FINE ARTS I & II | 3 |
| FA 4001 | IND STUDY IN FINE ARTS II | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3171-3173 Optional Fine Arts Internship(s) | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 3380 | BUSINESS PRACTICES IN THE VISUAL ARTS | 3 |
FA 2275: Can be selected if not used within the additional major requirements.
Photography
FA 2270 or FA 2275: Can be selected if not used with the additional major requirements.
| FA 2270 | Photography Photography Photography | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 2275 | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3271 | INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 |
| FA 3370 | COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| FA 3273 | PHOTOJOURNALISM AND DOCUMENTARY PHOTO | 3 |
| FA 3275 | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II | 3 |
| FA 4000 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FINE ARTS I & II | 3 |
| FA 4001 | IND STUDY IN FINE ARTS II | 3 |
| | |
| FA 3171-3173 Optional Fine Arts Internship(s) | 3 |
| OR | |
| FA 3380 | BUSINESS PRACTICES IN THE VISUAL ARTS | 3 |
Mixed Media
Combinations between areas of studio specializations will be accepted with Department approval.
FA 3171, FA 3172 or FA 3173 Optional Fine Arts internship(s): Students can take a maximum of three credits of internship(s) to fulfill specialization requirements.
Major Capstone Courses 3
FA 4795, FA 4796 and FA 4797: Required by major and requires a grade of C or better.
Required Major Capstone Courses:
Free Electives 7
Selected with advisement. At least 50% must be at 3000 level or above.
- FA 1996 (Optional) Freshmen may partner with faculty in research and earn 1 credit; may be taken up to 2 times