Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Arts 

This is an intensive professional degree pathway that exposes students to a breadth and depth of study in the areas of painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture and printmaking. Students complete the Art Core that includes integrated studies along with a foundation of design. Students complete the Critical Fundamental Skills Review (ARC 310) to move into Upper Division studies. BFA candidates prepare and present showcase portfolio and exhibition in their final Spring term that reflects upper division coursework as well as independent research. Successful student presentations demonstrate viability to function effectively within appropriate creative industries based on pathway emphasis.

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Creative Media 

This is an intensive professional degree pathway that exposes students to a breadth and depth of study in the areas of Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Illustration and Time Based Media . Students complete the Art Core that includes integrated studies along with a foundation of design. Spring semester, sophomore students complete the Critical Fundamental Skills Review (ARC 310) to move into Upper Division studies. Senior BFA candidates prepare and present a showcase portfolio and exhibition in their final Spring term that reflects upper division coursework as well as independent research. Successful student presentations demonstrate viability to function effectively within appropriate creative industries based on pathway emphasis

Department of Art Student Learning Outcomes & Assessment Activities

1. Students will apply discipline-specific competencies for success in their emphasis area.
   • Outcome Assessment Activity: ART 410 Senior Career Orientation (1 c.h.) with exit survey
2. Students will distinguish the role of art in a global society.
   • Outcome Assessment Activity: Senior portfolio with exit survey and art history rubric to measure quality of written expression
3. Students will employ creative skills associated with interdisciplinary learning.
   • Outcome Assessment Activity: ART 410 Senior Career Orientation (1 c.h.) with exit survey
4. Students will make use of intellectual and practical skills for lifelong learning.
   • Outcome Assessment Activity: Internships with employee surveys
5. Students will create original work suitable for entry into a juried exhibition.
   • Outcome Assessment Activity: Annual juried art show and any non-juried student on-campus shows
6. Art education students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills needed to help children learn to create and appreciate art.
   • Outcome Assessment Activity: PLACE test in addition to other BA measurements

Core Requirements for the Art Major

Specific Requirements for the BFA Degree Art Major 

In addition to requirements for the major and general education, students must complete unless otherwise specified by departmental requirements either

1. any minor degree program listed in the catalog other than their major;
2. 18 hours of credit outside their major (courses must have a different prefix than their major).

Music and Social Work majors are exempt from this requirement. Students may not use the same credits to satisfy requirements for both the major and minor degrees. Students may not use credits taken to satisfy general education to count toward their required 18 hours.

General Education

The general education requirement for graduation includes a total of 35 semester credits in two categories: Skills Component and Knowledge Component. Please see the General Education Requirement section under Academic Policies for more information.

Planning Sheet

Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.

Note: In addition to requirements for the major and general education, students must complete either:

1. Any minor degree program listed in the catalog other than their major; or
2. 18 credit hours outside of the major.

Students may not use the same credits to satisfy requirements for both major and minor degrees, or use credits taken to satisfy general education requirements.