Founded in 1944, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 363 accredited institutional members.
Visual Arts (BFA)
Follow your artistic dreams — and at the same time — make a living out of it.
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Chair of the Department of Art and Art History, Professor
“The professional undergraduate degree in a visual art specialization is structured to provide in-depth, formal education that will prepare students for entry into professional practice or advanced professionally oriented study upon graduation.” — National Association of Schools of Art and Design
A Bachelor of Fine Arts prepares you for:
- A masters degree in art therapy
- A masters degree in information technology
- A Master of Fine Arts degree (terminal degree for teaching at a college level)
This degree offers eight areas of concentration — each supervised by a specific faculty member.
- Art History
- Drawing
- Fabric Design
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
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Courses and Curriculum
- 2 Dimensional Media
- 3 Dimensional Media
- Art History
- Graphic Design
- Studio Concentrations: Ceramics, Drawing, Fabric Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture
*Please see the CU degree requirements effective Fall 2023. All enrolled students can also review their degree program requirements and track progress to degree completion in Degree Works.
Total Credits required for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Foundations Requirements (6 credits)
- ARTSTDIO 153 Foundation Design 3 credits
- ARTSTDIO 111 Introductory Drawing 3 credits
Interdisciplinary Studio Requirements (18 credits)
Students must take one 200 level course in each of the following disciplines:
- Painting 3 credits
- Photography 3 credits
- Sculpture 3 credits
- Printmaking 3 credits
- Fabric Design 3 credits
- Graphic Design 3 credits
BFA Concentration Requirements (12 credits)
During required advising sessions, students will ensure that concentration requirements are satisfied. Students must take four course in ONE of the following concentrations: Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Printmaking, Fabric Design or Graphic Design
- Second course in discipline 3 credits
- Third course in discipline 3 credits
- Fourth course or Advanced in discipline 3 credits
- BFA Portfolio in discipline 3 credits
Portfolio Requirements (0 credit requirement of the major)
- Sophomore Review
- Junior Review
- Senior Review
BFA Seminar (3 credits)
- ARTSTDIO 498 BFA Seminar (senior year) 3 credits
Art Studio Electives (21 credits)
- Any 7 (200 level or above) ARTSTDIO Prefix Courses 21 credits
Art History Requirements (15 Credits)
- ARTHIST 235 Art History Survey I Ancient – Early Ren 3 credits
- ARTHIST 236 Art History Survey II Ren – Late Modern 3 credits
- Any 2 (200 level of higher) ARTHIST Prefix Course * 6 credits
*Graphic Design Students must take ARTHIST 370 History of Graphic Design
- ARTHIST 460 OR other 300/400 level Art History 3 credits
BFA - TOTAL 75 credits
PLUS - Free Elective and General Education Studies (45 Credits)
*Required General Education Non-Visual Art Elective (Music, Theater, or Dance prefix) 3 Credits
- Additional Gen Ed studies 42 Credits
Complete Degree TOTAL 120 Credits
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Careers
A fine arts degree gives you skills that will set you up in a wide range of creative careers. As a fine arts grad, the world is yours!
Potential Job Opportunities
- Commercial Art Gallery Manager
- Exhibition Designer
- Illustrator
- Printmaker
- Art Studio Technician
- Fashion/Textile Designer
- Photo Journalist
- Graphic Designer
- Web Developer
- Interior Design
- Museum/Gallery Curator
- Costume Designer
- Multimedia Programmer
Top Skills Employers are Looking For
- artistic talent and creativity
- determination and commitment
- good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- technical ability
- good visual communication skills
Fine Arts Contact
Meredith Grimsley, MFA
- Chair of the Department of Art and Art History, Professor
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