Nov 23, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Art and Design BFA Major


Art and Design Major - Bachelor of Fine Arts

This degree is for students who wish to be fully prepared professionals in the visual arts with the appropriate credentials for participation in professional associations in various fields of art and design. The program combines the advantages of professional art school experience with the university’s concern for intellectual support of professional action. It prepares students to participate more broadly in the arts beyond the limits of studio skills.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Art and Design  department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Required Credits for Art and Design B.F.A.* 82 Credits


Art History 8 Credits


Art and Design Concentration 24 Credits


Students must select a concentration from Ceramics, Computer Art, Digital Cinema, Drawing/Painting, Graphic Design, Human Centered Design, Illustration, Metalsmithing/Sculpture, Photography, or Woodworking/Furniture Design.

  • 100 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4
  • The 100 Level course in a concentration will also count for the appropriate Foundations requirement in 2D Studio, 3D Studio, or Digital Studio.
  • 200 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4
  • 300 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4
  • 300 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4
  • 400 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4
  • 400 Level Course in Concentration Credits: 4

Art and Design Electives*** 12 Credits


Notes:


*AD 181  may not be used for art and design electives or art history credit.

**Students may substitute GR/HS 311X for an art history elective with advisor approval.

***Electives chosen with adviser consultation. Students may substitute EN 125 , EN 225 , MF 134 , WD 140 , and/or DD 100  with advisor approval.

This major does not require a minor