Bachelor of Fine Arts


The B.F.A. in Art degree with emphases in the studio areas of ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography and printmaking, and sculpture (66 hours, which includes 15 hours in required Art History minor) enables students to enter professional careers in art and to find their place in contemporary artistic practice. It is the degree most often required for admission to graduate programs offering the M.F.A. degree, the most accepted terminal degree in art and the degree required for college-level teaching.

 

Required Courses  Credit Hours
Core 12 
Upper Division Drawing 6
Intermediary Level Courses*
     Painting or Printmaking  3 
     Ceramics or Sculpture  3 
     Photography or Graphics Com I 3
Upper Division Courses
     Emphasis (3000-4000 Level) 15
     Electives (3000-4000 Level) 9
Total Hours in Studio Art 51

Required Minor Credit Hours
Core   6 
Electives in Art History** 9 
   
Total Hours in Minor 15
Total Hours Required for Major 66

**Take 3 of the 6 courses,1 in the area of emphasis
**6 Hours must be in upper division.

BFA Art Balance Sheet 

Students should refer to the University Bulletin for a complete program description.

 Current students should see their Department Advisor or the College Advising Office for a copy of their Program Balance Sheet for complete program requirements.