2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 28, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Fine Arts (BFA.ART)


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Program Description 

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine Arts degree offers a solid background in traditional studio media as well as the latest in experimental arts technology. Students receive a firm foundation in drawing, sculpture, digital media and art history, with additional electives in painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics and more. The BFA program requires 60 credits of art-related courses, while the BA degree requires 45 credits. This additional, intensive work prepares students in the BFA program to go on to graduate study in a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program and a career as a professional artist. 

Students apply for formal acceptance into the BFA program by submitting a portfolio of art work during their third semester of study. Students must earn formal acceptance prior to the completion of 60 credits. If this requirement is not complete, students may remain in the Fine Arts BA program.

Program Outcomes 

  1. Conceptualize personal or group vision into creative works of art
  2. Use elements of art and principles of design to create visually expressive artwork
  3. Utilize either a specific or a variety of mediums to present realized artist vision
  4. Critically analyze artwork by intent and execution
  5. Develop an effective studio practice and effectively present artwork. 

Credits Required for Program: 60


Graduation Requirements


To obtain a degree, students must fulfill the major-specific requirements as well as satisfy all other Degree Requirements  including the Connections General Education Program Requirements .

Sample Degree Map


Degree Map (Sample) - BFA.ART   

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