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Nov 26, 2024
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2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Art Studio, BFA
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Program Code: ARSTAH-BFA
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art prepares students for careers as visual artists and creative practitioners. It is also a platform from which to go on to graduate study. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Studio will elect a concentration in one of the department’s studio areas including drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry and metals, sculpture, and wood. The BFA major must successfully complete the BFA Sophomore Review where studio faculty members assess student progress within the program. During the final semester of their studies, BFA students publicly present their art in a culminating Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition.
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Liberal Studies Elective: 3
Beginning Studio Electives: 15
Five of the following nine courses: Intermediate/Advanced Studio Required: 27
Art Studio:
Studio areas of study include ceramics, painting, woodworking, drawing, fibers, sculpture, print media, jewelry and metals, and internship. Select from:
Primary Studio Emphasis: 18
- Select any 300-400 level courses from one studio area listed in track options above. (2, 3)
Synthesis Studio: 9
- Art Studio majors select 300-400 level courses listed within track options above that are outside students’ primary studio area. These studio courses must relate to one’s primary studio area emphasis conceptually and/or technically. Graphic Design Track majors may select 300-400 level graphic design courses or 300-400 level courses from the Art Studio Track if they relate conceptually and/or technically.
(2, 3, 4)
Intermediate/Advanced Studio Electives: 9
- Select any 300-400 level art studio courses. (1, 2)
Senior Thesis and Professional Practicum: 3
Total Degree Requirements: 120
See advisory paragraph “Timely Completion of Degree Requirements ” in the section on Requirements for Graduation
(1) Student must achieve a cumulative 2.5 GPA and earn a “C” or better in all ART and ARHI courses to graduate.
(2) Students must complete 3cr within an advanced studio before permission will be granted to enroll in the 6cr component of the advanced level. Permission of the instructor is a prerequisite to all 6cr advanced courses.
(3) Inclusion of internship credits toward any portion of fulfillment of degree requirements must be approved by the departmental chair and student’s major advisor. Approval must be obtained in writing before enrollment.
(4) Synthesis studio courses must be approved by academic advisor.
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