BFA in Studio Arts (66.5 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the department office for information regarding requirements for admission to this major.
Program Requirements |
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- Complete the following courses before applying to the BFA program:
Freshman Core courses:
VA 111 : Freshman Seminar.
(1:1:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Acceptance into visual arts program. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Conceptual and philosophical preparation for visual arts majors. Lecture and guided discussion seminar. Nature and value of visual arts and visual culture. |
VA 115 : Two-Dimensional Design.
(3:2:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Acceptance into visual arts program. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Formal and conceptual elements of design, color, and composition, using a variety of media. |
VA 131 : Figure Drawing.
(3:2:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | W on block, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | VA 111, 114, 115. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Figure study using a variety of media and methods. Readings, writings, and participation in course work exhibitions required. |
VA 133 : Three-Dimensional Design.
(1.5:1:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | W on block, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | VA 111, 114, 115. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Three-dimensional concepts, theories, and issues using a variety of media and processes. Readings, writings, and participation in course work exhibitions required. |
| NOTE: | Fee. |
Sophomore Foundations courses:
- Be admitted to the BFA program.
- Complete a combined minimum of 25 hours from the following 300-level courses and VAStu 480R.
- Complete at least nine hours from the following courses.
Students may select courses from both 2-D and 3-D offerings:
VASTU 321 : Drawing.
(3:2:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | Visual arts core. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Drawing as a graphic form of self-expression, emphasizing personal statement in response to various experiences and concepts. |
VASTU 333 : Aqueous Media.
(3:2:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | Visual arts core and VAStu 214. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Exploring multiple aqueous media on paper: transparent water color, acrylic, gouache, casein, egg tempera. |
- Complete a minimum of one hour of the following every semester in the BFA program (four hours minimum):
- Complete six enrollments (three hours) of the following:
- Complete the following:
VASTU 497 : BFA Final Project and Exit Portfolio.
(3:0:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | Studio BFA acceptance. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Final exhibition and project report; completed travel requirement account; submit all required materials for BFA exit portfolio. |
- Complete the following art history and criticism requirements:
And complete one course from the following: