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Curriculum in Art and Design-B.F.A.
Leading to the degree bachelor of fine arts degree. Total credits required: 120.5.

This curriculum offers two concentrations for the student: visual communications and studio research.

Admission into the art and design B.F.A. curriculum is subject to completion of a minimum of 24.5 credits including Art 108,109, 110, 130, Art H 181, Engl 104 and 105, Lib 160, 6 credits in general education coursework, and 15 credits in recommended studio coursework. A portfolio review will take place at the end of the second year to guide the student into the appropriate BFA concentration.

Transfer students with studio credits from other colleges and universities must present for departmental review a portfolio of work done in those courses in order to have the credits apply toward studio requirements. Students are advised to present this portfolio of work upon admission and prior to registration for classes.

Cr. Degree Requirements
36.5 General education
6 min. Biological and physical sciences and mathematics
Select from Astro 120, 150, Biol 109, 123, 201, 202, Bot 102, 202,
Chem 160, 163, 163L, Com S 103, 107, Geol 100, 101, Gen 260, Math 104 or 150, 105, 140, 141, 151, Mteor 206, Phys 101, 106, Stat 101, 104, Zool 155, 258, or any higher level course in these disciplines for which these courses are prerequisite
9.5 min. Communications
6 Engl 104 and 105
3 Select from CmDis 286, ComSt 101, 102, Sp Cm 212
0.5 Lib 160
6 min. Humanities
Select from Af Am 201, 252,
Am In 310, Cl St-all courses, Dance 270, 360, Engl 201, 230, 231, 237, 335, 340, 346, 347, 348, 353, 354, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 384, 389, F Lng 101, 102, 110, 201, 202, 301, 302, Hist-all courses, Music 102, 103, 104, 383, 384, 472, Phil-all courses,
Relig- all courses, T C 354, 355, Thtre 106, 110, 252, 465, 466, W S 336, 340, 345, 377, 422
6 min. Social sciences
Select from Anthr 201, 202, 306, Econ 101, 102, Pol S 215, 230, 241, 251, Psych 101, 230, Soc 130 or 134, or any higher level course in these disciplines for which these courses are prerequisite, or select from
Am In 210, Env S 201, 223,
HD FS 102, 239, 276, 283, 349, 367, 370, 373, 377, 378, 380, 395, Jl MC 101, 205, 320, 453, 474, 476, W S 201, 301, 321, 323, 327, 346, 350, 385, 386, 401
9 min. Selected from the above areas and/or from CmDis 275, 286, ComSt 101, 102, 214, 310, 311, 314, 317, 318, Engl 205, 219, 220, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 309, 310, 314, 315, 316, Fin 351, 357,
Mgmt 370, Mkt 340, Sp Cm 212, 305, 312, 321, 322, 323, 325, 327. Six credits must be at the 300 level or above.
6 min. General design education*
3 History of Design-Art H 181**
3 Select from Dsn S 129, or other approved course from Arch, Art H, C R P or L A.
24 Art and design core
6 Visual Foundations I and II-
Art 108, 109
R Orientation to Art and Design-Art 110
6 Drawing I and II-Art 130, 230
6 History of Art I and II-Art H 280, 281
6 Art history selections (300 level or above)

*The general design education requirement of 6 credits will be fulfilled within the studio requirement of the individual concentration.

**Transfer students with more than 60 credits must substitute another design studies course to meet this requirement.

Visual Communications Concentration
(Note: Portfolio review at end of second year)
   
6 Visual Communications Foundation
ArtIS 301-Foundations of Visual Literacy
ArtIS 310-Sources of Visual Design
9 ISA Studio Exploratory
Select three (3) courses from the following ArtIS offerings:
ArtIS 202-Calligraphy, ArtIS 220- Wood Design, ArtIS 222- Ceramics I, ArtIS 229-Design Through Photography I, ArtIS 233- Watercolor Painting, ArtIS 238- Painting I, ArtIS 304-Papermaking, ArtIS 305-Mixed Media,
ArtIS 308-Computer Aided Art and Design, ArtIS 326-Introduction to Illustration, ArtIS 330-Life Drawing, ArtIS 343-Fiber Forms, ArtIS 344-Weaving, ArtIS 345- Fiber and Fabric Design, ArtIS 346- Resist and Dyes Fabric Design, ArtIS 347-Printed Fabric Design, ArtIS 356-Relief Printmaking, ArtIS 357-Monotype, ArtIS 358- Lithography, ArtIS 359-Intaglio
18 Visual Communications Career Focus Approved program of study. At least 6 credits must be at or above 300 level.
3 Art 497-Internship
3 Select from Art History or Studio
2 Art 499 FBA Seminar and Exhibition
13 Electives
120.5 Total credits
   
Studio Research Concentration
(Note: Portfolio review at end of second year)
   
15 Introduction to Studio
Concentration
Select five (5) courses from the following ArtIS offerings: ArtIS 202- Calligraphy, ArtIS 220-Wood Design, ArtIS 222-Ceramics I, ArtIS 227- Jewelry & Decorative Metalsmithing I, ArtIS 229-Design Through Photography I, ArtIS 233- Watercolor Painting, ArtIS 238- Painting I, ArtIS 304-Papermaking, ArtIS 305-Mixed Media,
ArtIS 308-Computer Aided Art and Design, Art IS 326-
Introduction to Illustration,
ArtIS 330-Life Drawing,
ArtIS 343-Fiber Forms, ArtIS 344-Weaving, ArtIS 345- Fiber and Fabric Design, ArtI 346- Resist and Dyes Fabric Design, ArtIS 347-Printed Fabric Design, ArtIS 356-Relief Printmaking, ArtIS 357-Monotype, ArtIS 358- Lithography, ArtIS 359-Intaglio
24 Studio options
Select from a combination of two and three dimensional studio courses, ArtIS 300-400 level. Recommended: Art 497 Internship.
3 Art History
Select from Art H 300-400 level courses
2 Art 499 BFA Seminar and Exhibition
10 Electives
120.5 Total credits

 

 

 

 

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