Fine Arts/Studio Major (B.F.A.) - Undergraduate - 2012 University Catalog
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Program Overview
The Fine Arts/Studio Major is designed for students seeking preparation as professional artists, with studio courses comprising two-thirds of the curriculum. The program is especially recommended for those wishing to continue their education in the visual arts at the graduate level.
For further information: Art & Design webpage.
Curriculum Requirements
All university students must fulfill the set of General Education requirements applicable to their degree (for further information, click here.) In addition, students pursuing Fine Arts, Studio (B.F.A.) must complete the requirements below.
FINE ARTS/STUDIO
Complete 97 semester hours including the following 6 requirement(s):
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CORE
Complete 9 courses for 27 semester hours:
ARDW 200 Drawing, Beginning I 3 ARFD 121 Foundations I: Concept, Process and Application 3 ARFD 122 Foundations II: 2D Design 3 ARFD 123 Foundations III: Visual Organization - 3D Design 3 ARFD 124 Foundations IV: Figure Drawing 3 ARFD 125 Foundations V: Color, Light and Time 3 ARHS 105 Art in Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval 3 ARHS 106 Art in Western Civilization: Renaissance to Modern 3 ARHS 451 Contemporary Art 3 -
SPECIALIZATION
Complete 1 of the following 7 specializations in consultation with BFA Coordinator
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CERAMICS SPECIALIZATION
Complete the following 2 requirement(s) for a total of 45 semester hours:
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MAJOR STUDIO for CERAMICS
Complete 15 semester hours from the following:
ARCE 200 Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture, Beginning I 3 ARCE 210 Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture, Beginning II 3 ARCE 300 Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture, Intermediate 3 ARCE 400 Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture, Advanced 3 ARCE 450 Independent Study in Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture 3 ARSC 221 Sculpture: Clay, Introduction A 3 ARSC 231 Sculpture: Clay, Introduction B 3 ARSC 321 Sculpture: Clay, Intermediate 3 ARSC 421 Sculpture: Clay, Advanced 3 -
ELECTIVE STUDIO for CERAMICS
Complete 27 semester hours to 30 semester hours from the following:
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DRAWING SPECIALIZATION
Complete the following 2 requirement(s) for a total of 45 semester hours:
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MAJOR STUDIO for DRAWING
Complete 15 hours from the following:
ARDW 210 Drawing, Beginning II 3 ARDW 211 Life Drawing, Beginning II 3 ARDW 300 Drawing, Intermediate 3 ARDW 301 Life Drawing, Intermediate 3 ARDW 400 Drawing, Advanced 3 ARDW 401 Life Drawing, Advanced 3 ARDW 451 Independent Study in Life Drawing 3 -
ELECTIVE STUDIO for DRAWING
Complete 30 hours from the following:
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ARSC 323 Sculpture: Welding/Brazing, Intermediate 3 ARSC 324 Sculpture: Carving Intermediate 3 ARSC 325 Metals: Intermediate 3 ARSC 326 Sculpture: Modeling/Casting Intermediate 3 ARSC 400 Sculpture, Advanced 3 ARSC 420 Sculpture: Fabrication, Advanced 3 ARSC 421 Sculpture: Clay, Advanced 3 ARSC 422 Sculpture: Metal Casting, Advanced 3 ARSC 423 Sculpture: Welding/Brazing, Advanced 3 ARSC 424 Sculpture: Carving, Advanced 3 ARSC 425 Metals: Advanced 3 ARSC 426 Sculpture: Modeling/Casting, Advanced 3
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JEWELRY SPECIALIZATION
Complete the following 2 requirement(s) for a totoal of 45 hours:
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MAJOR STUDIO for JEWELRY
Complete 15 semester hours from the following:
ARMJ 200 Metalwork and Jewelry, Beginning I 3 ARMJ 210 Metalwork and Jewelry, Beginning II 3 ARMJ 300 Metalwork and Jewelry, Intermediate 3 ARMJ 400 Metalwork and Jewelry, Advanced 3 ARMJ 450 Independent Study in Metalwork and Jewelry 3 -
ELECTIVE STUDIO for JEWELRY
Complete 30 semester hours from the following:
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PAINTING SPECIALIZATION
Complete the following 2 requirement(s) for a total of 45 semester hours:
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MAJOR STUDIO for PAINTING
Complete 15 semester hours from the following:
ARPA 200 Painting, Beginning I 3 ARPA 210 Painting, Beginning II 3 ARPA 260 Figurative Painting 3 ARPA 300 Painting, Intermediate 3 ARPA 400 Painting, Advanced 3 ARPA 450 Independent Study in Painting 3 ARPA 461 Painting the Environment 3 -
ELECTIVE STUDIO for PAINTING
Complete 30 semester hours from the following:
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PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIALIZATION
Complete the following 2 requirement(s) for a total of 45 semester hours:
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MAJOR STUDIO for PHOTOGRAPHY
Complete 15 semester hours from the following:
ARHS 477 History of Photography 3 ARPH 200 Photography Beginning I: Contemporary Art Form 3 ARPH 260 Photography Transparency Materials 3 ARPH 300 Photography Intermediate: Contemporary Art Form 3 ARPH 361 Special Process in Photography 4 ARPH 451 Independent Study in Photography: Contemporary Art Form 3 ARPH 462 The Color Print, A Contemporary Aesthetic Approach 4 ARPH 463 Commercial Photography 4 -
ELECTIVE STUDIO for PHOTOGRAPHY
Complete 30 semester hours from the following:
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PRINTMAKING SPECIALIZATION
Complete the following 2 requirement(s) for a total of 45 hours:
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MAJOR STUDIO for PRINTMAKING
Complete 15 semester hours from the following:
ARPM 200 Printmaking, Beginning I 3 ARPM 210 Printmaking, Beginning II 3 ARPM 260 Etching and Relief Printing 3 ARPM 261 Lithography 3 ARPM 262 Screen Printing 3 ARPM 300 Printmaking, Intermediate 3 ARPM 400 Printmaking, Advanced 3 ARPM 450 Independent Study in Printmaking 3 -
ELECTIVE STUDIO for PRINTMAKING
Complete 30 semester hours from the following:
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SCULPTURE SPECIALIZATION
Complete the following 2 requirement(s) for a total of 45 hours:
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MAJOR STUDIO for SCULPTURE
Complete 15 semester hours from the following:
ARSC 200 Sculpture, Beginning I 3 ARSC 210 Sculpture, Beginning II 3 ARSC 235 Metals: Introduction B 3 ARSC 300 Sculpture, Intermediate 3 ARSC 400 Sculpture, Advanced 3 ARSC 420 Sculpture: Fabrication, Advanced 3 ARSC 421 Sculpture: Clay, Advanced 3 ARSC 422 Sculpture: Metal Casting, Advanced 3 ARSC 423 Sculpture: Welding/Brazing, Advanced 3 ARSC 424 Sculpture: Carving, Advanced 3 ARSC 425 Metals: Advanced 3 ARSC 426 Sculpture: Modeling/Casting, Advanced 3 ARSC 450 Independent Study: Sculpture 3 -
ELECTIVE STUDIO for SCULPTURE
Complete 30 semester hours from the following:
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ART HISTORY
Complete 2 course for 6 semester hours from the following:
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ART FORUM
Complete 1 course for 3 semester hours:
ARGS 280 Art Forum 3 -
SENIOR SEMINAR
Complete 1 course for 3 hours:
ARHS 462 Senior Seminar 3 -
MAJOR STUDIO PROJECT
Complete the following 2 requirement(s) for a total of 13 hours:
Complete 1 course for 6 hours:
ARST 400 Major Studio Project I 6 Complete 1 course for 7 hours:
ARST 410 Major Studio Project II 7