Art, B.F.A.

Core Curriculum Requirements:

See Undergraduate Core Curriculum  

Major Requirements:

73 credit hours, as follows

• 10 credit hours in foundation requirements
• 15 credit hours in 100 level courses
• 9 elective credit hours
• 12 credit hours in Art History
• 3 credit hour exit seminar
• 18 credit hours (6 courses) in one area of study leading to the senior concentration
• 6 credit hours in senior concentration and exhibition are required.

Note(s):

• Concentrations must be arranged with the approval of the concentration advisor.
• In the spring semester of the sophomore year, at the time of the sophomore portfolio evaluation, students will express their intention of pursuing a BFA degree by delivery of a signed declaration form to the department chair, endorsed by the proposed concentration instructor.
• a minimum grade of “C-” must be attained in all art courses to count toward an art major degree.
• It should be noted that in order to complete a degree in the regular four-year sequence, a student would need to carry approximately 18 credit hours per semester. Most students seeking this degree, however, are very competent and would probably have some advanced standing in regard to the core. It is also usual for these students to take courses during the summer sessions.
• A recommended program sequence is available. Please direct requests to the department chair.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year