Dec 21, 2024

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art, BFA

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Concentrations are offered in animation and interactive design, ceramics, film and video production, graphic design, illustration, metal design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and textile design.

Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

1. Foundations curriculum requirements including the following - 42 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry foundations curriculum credit see Liberal Arts Foundations Curriculum )

PHIL 2271 - Introduction to Philosophy of Art

2. Common core - 36 s.h.

Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) in common core courses.

Choose 6 s.h. from

Choose 9 s.h. art surveys outside the concentration.

Choose 6 s.h. of art history electives.

3. Areas of Concentration - 30 s.h.

(Choose one area.)

Animation and interactive design

Ceramics

Film and video production

Graphic design

Choose two courses from the following:

Illustration

Choose three courses from the following:

Metal design

Painting

ART 2560 - Painting Survey: Materials and Methods

Choose 3 courses from the following:

Choose five courses from the following:

Choose one course from the following:

Note: Courses cannot count in more than one category.

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

Textile design

Choose five courses from the following:

4. Electives - 18 s.h.

Electives may be in any ART prefix, including art history. Choose a minimum of 6 s.h. outside the area of concentration; the 6 s.h. must be from two different areas.

5. Acceptance into the concentration by portfolio review

Individual concentrations require a portfolio review for acceptance into the area. Entrance is competitive and space may be limited. Students not accepted into their preferred program or area of concentration should be prepared to seek alternative areas of concentration and/or degree programs. Students should speak with faculty in their desired concentration to receive detailed instructions regarding the portfolio review process and requirements.

Students apply to concentrations after successfully completing the following courses:

Animation and interactive design - ART 2070  and/or ART 2470
Ceramics - ART 2105  and ART 2115
Film and video production - ART 2205  (with a minimum 2.6 GPA in both courses)
Graphic design - ART 2200  and ART 2210  (with a minimum 2.6 GPA in both courses)
Illustration - ART 2230  (with a minimum 2.6 GPA in course and in any concentration courses taken)
Metal design - ART 2300
Painting - ART 2560  and ART 2561 ; or ART 3561
Photography - ART 2220  and ART 2225  (with a minimum 2.6 GPA in both courses)
Printmaking - ART 2010 , ART 2600 , ART 2610 , and ART 3600
Sculpture - ART 2705
Textile design - ART 2303

Art, BFA

1. Foundations curriculum requirements including the following - 42 s.h.

2. Common core - 36 s.h.

Choose 6 s.h. from

Choose 9 s.h. art surveys outside the concentration.

Choose 6 s.h. of art history electives.

3. Areas of Concentration - 30 s.h.

Animation and interactive design

Ceramics

Film and video production

Graphic design

Choose two courses from the following:

Illustration

Choose three courses from the following:

Metal design

Painting

Choose 3 courses from the following:

Drawing:

Printmaking:

Choose five courses from the following:

Choose one course from the following:

Note: Courses cannot count in more than one category.

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

Textile design

Choose five courses from the following:

4. Electives - 18 s.h.

5. Acceptance into the concentration by portfolio review

6. An approved senior show and digital documentation of work exhibited are requirements for graduation.