Art BFA
Art (BFA) - 61 Credits (Core - 28 Credits and Selected Media Area - 33)
B.F.A. art majors have the opportunity to gain a solid foundation in traditional art processes and techniques. They learn to appreciate, produce, and understand the arts in historical and cultural contexts. Art majors choose from one of three concentrations: Graphic Design, Photography or Studio Art.
Major Requirements
Core Credits: 28.00 (including 6 Professional Development credits and 6 Art History credits)
| ART 103 | Art Foundations | 3 |
| ART 140 | Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud | 3 |
| ART 230 | Art History: Prehistory to Renaissance | 3 |
| ART 231 | Art History: Renaissance to Today-U | 3 |
| ART 350 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| ART 470 | Senior Practicum | 1 |
Professional Development Elective - 6 Credits
(choose from the following options)
Art History Elective - 6 Credits
(choose from the following options)
Concentrations
Media Area: Graphic Design - 33 Credits
Required Credits: 33.00
| ART 110 | Drawing I -X | 3 |
| ART 202 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 332 | Publication Design | 3 |
| ART 346 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| ART 416 | Packaging Design | 3 |
| ART 430 | Animation | 3 |
ART Elective
| Any ART course not currently applied towards major requirements | 15 |
Media Area: Art Photography - 33 Credits
Required Credits: 33.00
| ART 202 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 256 | Introduction to Photography -X | 3 |
| ART 326 | Photographic Lighting and Editing | 3 |
| ART 327 | Experimental Photography | 3 |
| ART 450 | Narrative Photography | 3 |
| ART 453 | Photographic Portfolio | 3 |
ART Elective
| Any ART course not currently applied towards major requirements | 15 |
Media Area: Studio Art - 33 Credits
Required Credits: 33.00
| ART 109 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 110 | Drawing I -X | 3 |
| ART 117 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 123 | Ceramics I -X | 3 |
| ART 256 | Introduction to Photography -X | 3 |
| ART 301 | Drawing II | 3 |
ART Elective
| Any ART course not currently applied towards major requirements | 15 |