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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
CANDIDACY TO THE BFA PROGRAM
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts who have completed Survey of Art History I & II, Studio Core I & II, and 6 cr/hours in their studio concentration, may pursue the option of entering the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program.
Students must complete an (1) Authorization for Registration Form (obtain from Independent Study coordinator or Department Secretary); (2) Provide a portfolio of studio work in chosen concentration; (3) Prepare a written statement addressing technical and historical influences, aesthetic and critical concerns of your work, why you are pursuing the BFA degree and complete mailing address. Minimum hours in General Education courses may also be required.
ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS(66-71 hours):
English/writing (9 hours)
6 hours of English Compositon
3 hours of Creative Writing (may be counted toward Fine Arts elective)
Humanities (including Public Speaking) (12 hours)
(Humanities 1010 and 1020 not applicable)Fine Arts (6 hours)
(courses in College of Fine Arts other than Art & Art History)Social Sciences (12 hours)
Natural Sciences (9 hours)
(may include biology; chemistry; physical geography; geology; computer science;
upper division math with no more than 6 hours in one area.)Intermediate Algebra or equivelant (3 hours)
Cultural Diversity (6 hours)
(Cultural Diversity requirement may be fulfilled through courses in the major, humanities or social sciences.)ART DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS (minimum 66 hours):
Art History (18 hours)
Art 2050 Survey of Western Art I
Art 2060 Survey of Western Art II
Art 4090 Modern Art History or
Art 4900 Contemporary Art History
Art 4920 Art in Theory and Practice Since 1900
Art History Electives (6 hours)ART STUDIO REQUIREMENTS (39 hours)
Studio Core I
Art 1100 Drawing and Design I
Art 1110 Drawing and Design II
Art 1210 Theory and Practice: Alternative Media
Art 1220 Theory and Practice: Intermedia
Art 2100 LifedrawingStudio Core II
Art 3310 Elementary Sculpture
Art 3410 Elementary Painting
Art 3510 Elementary Printmaking or
Art 3520 Photographic/Digital Printmaking
Art 3610 Elementary CeramicsART STUDIO CONCENTRATION (12-15 hours)
The studio concentration requires a total of six hours through the advanced level,
three to six hours of Independent Study and a Thesis.
Students may concentrate in:
Ceramics:
Art 3620 Intermediate Ceramics
Art 4610 Advanced Ceramics
Art 4620 Independent Study Ceramics
Art 4630 Independent Study Ceramics
Art 4640 Thesis CeramicsIntermedia:
Art 3105 Advanced Digital Media I
Art 3110 Advanced Digital Media II
Art 4105 Independent Study Media
Art 4115 Independent Study Media
Art 4125 Thesis MediaDrawing:
Art 3100 Advanced Drawing I
Art 3110 Advanced Drawing II
Art 4100 Independent Study Drawing
Art 4110 Independent Study Drawing
Art 4120 Thesis DrawingHand Produced Book:
Art 3200 Hand Produced Book I
Art 3220 Hand Produced Book II
Art 3230 Book Structures
Art 4520 Independent Study Printmaking
Art 4530 Independent Study Printmaking
Art 4540 Thesis PrintmakingPainting:
Art 3420 Intermediate Painting
Art 4410 Advanced Painting
Art 4420 Independent Study Painting
Art 4430 Independent Study Painting
Art 4440 Thesis PaintingPrintmaking:
Art 3510 Elementary Printmaking
Art 3520 Photographic/Digital Printmaking
Art 4510 Advanced Techn iques
Art 4520 Independent Study Printmaking
Art 4530 Independent Study Printmaking
Art 4540 Thesis PrintmakingSculpture:
Art 3320 Intermediate Sculpture
Art 4310 Advanced Sculpture
Art 4320 Independent Study Sculpture
Art 4430 Independent Study Sculpture
Art 4340 Thesis SculptureStudents must exhibit in Thesis Exhibition. Transfer credit for thesis is not allowed.
STUDIO ELECTIVES (12-30 hours)
OTHER ELECTIVES (1-24 hours)