B.F.A./ B.A.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
The B.F.A. program in studio art is appropriate for the student who desires a professional degree. This degree allows the student to specialize in a particular area of art in order to prepare for a professional career as a practicing artist or to prepare the student for advanced study at the graduate level.
Our students work with their area advisor in conjunction with the following checklists (pdfs) to successfully complete all the required classes for a B.F.A. in Studio Arts.
Checklists: Ceramics, Drawing, Fibers, Graphic Design, Jewelry/ Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture
Our B.F.A. students are required to complete a Works in Progress review after 36-45 credits (about 7-10 studio classes). Please visit our WIP page here.
During the final semester of studies, B.F.A. students are required to mount an exhibition. ARTA4916 Portfolio and Exhbition
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
The Department of Art and Design recommends this degree for those students interested in specializing in art history. Selections of specific art courses and choice of minor may determine appropriate preparations for a number of careers in art and art-related fields, including museum studies, gallery work, and teaching. The student may continue toward the M.A. or Ph.D. in art history after earning a B.A. degree in art history.
B.A. degree students in art history are encouraged to discuss career options carefully with an advisor, chosen from the art history faculty. It is essential that all students work closely with their advisor in selecting classes and the minor.
Students studying for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree shall be required to complete a foreign language course numbered 2020 or above with a grade of C- or better. Students must also complete one 3-credit Non-United States History course. French or German is recommended for art history students.
Checklist: Art History
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a Minor in Art Education
One of our most popular degrees, the department offers a studio art major with a minor in teacher education to prepare a student for teaching K-12. In addition to completing requirements for the degree, teacher licensure requires successful completion of PRAXIS exams and 12 credit hours of student teaching.
Checklist: Art Education Minor
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
The Department of Art and Design recommends this degree for those students interested in specializing in studio art while pursuing the B.A. The B.A. in studio art is a liberal arts degree appropriate for the student who wishes to develop studio foundation skills, but desires the flexibility to take courses and minor (required) in another academic area. This degree prepares the student for a broad range of pursuits, including personal creativity, as a foundation for a related field of work, or for further study. Additionally, students who wish to pursue Art Education receive the BA in studio art, with a minor in Education.
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in studio are encouraged to meet with an advisor or the chair of the department early in their program of study; advisors for B. A. students will be posted each semester. B.A. students are required to complete a foreign language course numbered 2020 or above with a grade of C- or better. B.A. studio students must select ARTH 4067 or 4077 as one of the three 400-level art history courses required.
Checklists: BA Studio Arts with Art Minor, BA Studio Arts with Non-Art Minor
To join our exciting department, fill out the Change of Major Form (all areas).
Graduation
Graduation Forms
