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Bachelor of Arts in Art/ Bachelor of Fine Arts
There are two degree tracks for students wishing to pursue a major in fine arts: the Bachelor of Arts in Art and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art.
The B. A. in Art
This degree program provides you with a solid foundation of art instruction in a variety of disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, digital media and ceramics. You will also be exposed to critical and historical perspectives on art that will help you assess your own art. To this end, you will be required to participate in a monthly, department-wide critique.
Required Foundation Courses Credits
ARH-2011 |
Survey of Western Traditions in Art |
3 |
ARH-2012 |
Survey of Non-Western Art |
3 |
ART-1011 |
Drawing I |
3 |
ART-1140 |
Design |
3 |
| ART-2211 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART-2251 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART-2110 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 |
Introductory Studio Electives (select two courses) Credits
ART-1231 |
Ceramics I |
3 |
ART-2150 |
Jewelry & Metalsmithing |
3 |
ART-2301 |
Photography I |
3 |
ART-2311 |
Printmaking I |
3 |
Advanced Art History and Studio * Electives Credits
(Select five courses, including at least one from ARH and one from ART)
ARH-3015 |
Greek and Roman Art |
3 |
ARH-3020 |
Art of the Renaissance |
3 |
ARH-3060 |
20th Century Art |
3 |
| ARH-3110 | The Spiritual in Non-Western Art | 3 |
| ARH-3130 | History of Photography | 3 |
| ARH-3210 | Women in Art | 3 |
| ARH-4710 | Special Topics in Art History | 3 |
| ART-3031 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART-3032 | Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| ART-3040 | Landscape Painting | 3 |
| ART-3222 | Advanced Ceramics | 3 |
| ART-3314 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ART-3320 | Monoprints | 3 |
| ART-4020 | Advanced Digital Media | 3 |
| ART-4040 | Advanced Painting | 3 |
| ART-4060 | Advanced Digital: Page Layout & Design | 3 |
| ART-4070 | Advanced Digital: Web Design for Artists | 3 |
| ART-4110 | Visual Art and Performance | 3 |
| ART-4130 | Advanced Sculpture | 3 |
| ART-4710 | Special Topics in Studio Arts | 3 |
Subtotal |
15 |
Coming Soon: African Art, Asian Art, Art of the Body
*Students may take the same Advanced Studio course more than once, but no more than twice with the same professor.
Required Capstone Course
ARH-4720 |
Seminar in Contemporary Art Issues | 3 |
Total 45
The B.F.A. in Art
Admission to the program (generally in the sophomore or junior year) must be followed by a minimum of three semesters of studio work before the thesis exhibition. A student is admitted into the program only upon recommendation by the studio arts faculty and approval by the chair, following a successful portfolio review. All majors must participate in the monthly BFA critiques held in the Visual Arts Center gallery. Each candidate for the BFA must present an exhibition and gallery talk during the final year of study. This exhibit is prepared under the guidance and supervision of the art faculty and must demonstrate proficiency in a chosen area of concentration.
Required Foundation Courses Credits
ARH-2011 |
Survey of Western Traditions in Art |
3 |
ARH-2012 |
Survey of Non-Western Art |
3 |
ART-1011 |
Drawing I |
3 |
ART-1140 |
Design |
3 |
| ART-2211 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART-2251 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART-2110 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 |
Introductory Studio Electives (select two courses) Credits
ART-1231 |
Ceramics I |
3 |
ART-2150 |
Jewelry & Metalsmithing |
3 |
ART-2301 |
Photography I |
3 |
ART-2311 |
Printmaking I |
3 |
Advanced Art History Electives (select two courses) Credits
ARH-3015 |
Greek and Roman Art |
3 |
ARH-3020 |
Art of the Renaissance |
3 |
ARH-3060 |
20th Century Art |
3 |
| ARH-3110 | The Spiritual in Non-Western Art | 3 |
| ARH-3130 | History of Photography | 3 |
| ARH-3210 | Women in Art | 3 |
| ARH-4710 | Special Topics in Art History | 3 |
Subtotal |
6 |
Advanced Studio Electives (select six courses)
| ART-3031 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART-3032 | Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| ART-3040 | Landscape Painting | 3 |
| ART-3222 | Advanced Ceramics | 3 |
| ART-3314 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ART-3320 | Monoprints | 3 |
| ART-4020 | Advanced Digital Media | 3 |
| ART-4040 | Advanced Painting | 3 |
| ART-4060 | Advanced Digital: Page Layout & Design | 3 |
| ART-4070 | Advanced Digital: Web Design for Artists | 3 |
| ART-4110 | Visual Art and Performance | 3 |
| ART-4130 | Advanced Sculpture | 3 |
| ART-4710 | Special Topics in Studio Arts | 3 |
Required Capstone Courses
ART-4120 |
B.F.A. Exhibit |
3 |
ARH-4720 |
Seminar in Contemporary Art Issues |
3 |
ART-4730 |
B.F.A. Seminar |
3 |
Subtotal |
9 |
Total 60
Course Descriptions and Program Details
For more information, see the Undergraduate Catalogue.
