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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Art, B.F.A.

The B.F.A. in Art prepares students for a professional career in the field of contemporary visual art, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary practice. Graduates will be cultural producers fluent in technical, theoretical and professional components of a twenty-first century artistic practice. Graduates will be prepared to compete in the field of visual art, where they make their contribution as artists, curators, critics, gallerists, teachers or fabricators.

Program Learning Outcomes for B.F.A. in Art.

Students pursuing the B.F.A. in Art are required to:

  • Maintain at least a 2.000 grade point average in the major.
  • Earn a grade of “C” or higher in major courses, unless specifically noted.
  • Complete all courses in the major for a letter grade.
  • Complete 30 credits from upper-division courses in the major.
  • Complete the senior seminar requirement ART 497 .

core requirements (28 credits)

three of the following (9 credits)

advanced requirement ART 384* courses

one of the following (3 credits)

choose an ART 384* course not already taken, or one of the other courses listed below

five of the following medium-specific studio courses (15 credits)

Choose courses in at least two areas: ceramics and sculpture; drawing and painting; photography; transdisciplinary studio.

lower division elective (3 credits)

one of the following

upper division elective (3 credits)

one of the following

junior and senior seminar courses (9 credits)

total credits 70

*only one ART 384 course is offered each semester.

Art, B.F.A. Suggested 4-year Plan

Art, B.F.A., Suggested 4-Year Plan