
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
Courses and Curriculum
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
The Husky Difference
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
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