Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art (120 Hours)

Program Outcomes

Advanced Studio Mastery & Technical Proficiency: Students will demonstrate advanced skill, craftsmanship, and fluency in their chosen studio discipline(s), applying a sophisticated understanding of materials, processes, and techniques to create professional-quality artworks.

Conceptual Development & Research-Driven Practice: Students will integrate critical inquiry, historical and contemporary research, experimentation, and reflective practice to develop a cohesive artistic vision and produce conceptually rich, personally expressive bodies of work.

Professional Critique, Communication & Articulation of Ideas: Students will participate effectively in critiques, using advanced art vocabulary and critical frameworks to analyze artworks, articulate intent, justify formal and conceptual decisions, and engage in meaningful discourse with peers and faculty.

Exhibition Design, Presentation & Professional Practices: Students will demonstrate competency in preparing, documenting, presenting, and installing artworks for public exhibition, while also developing professional materials including portfolios, statements, and résumés aligned with contemporary art-world standards.

Creative Independence, Collaboration & Lifelong Artistic Growth: Students will exhibit the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage long-term creative projects, and demonstrate a sustained commitment to artistic inquiry, adaptability, and continued professional growth within the field.

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

 

MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4

Or

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

 

XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4

XXXX
Experiential Learning

2

Great Conversation Series

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3

GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3

GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3

GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3

GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Art and Design Major Core (12 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART100Three-dimensional Design

3

ART101Two-dimensional Design

3

ART102Digital Foundations

3

ART103Drawing from Life

3

Art and Design Major Electives (24 hours)

Choose 12 hours required from the following 200 level:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART201Painting Foundations

3

ART202Painting Traditions

3

ART203Non-Acid Intaglio

3

ART204Relief Printmaking

3

ART205Ceramics - Hand Building

3

ART206Ceramics- Wheel Throwing

3

ART222Photo 1: Digital Cameras, Field Trips, Creative Editing, & Photo Sharing

3

ART219Typography

3

ART220Sculpture I

3

ART228Introduction to Graphic Design

3

Choose 12 hours required from the following 300 level:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART301Advanced Painting

3

ART305Advanced Ceramics- Vessels

3

ART306Advanced Ceramics-Sculpture

3

ART309Advanced Ceramics-Wheel Throwing

3

ART316Beyond Photography: Digital Photos, Social Media, Business, AI, & Short Videos

3

ART317Photo Explorations: B&W Film, The Darkroom, Digital Photos, & Light Painting

3

ART319Front End Web Design

3

ART320Sculpture II

3

ART328Graphic Design II

3

ART329Video Art

3

ART338Graphic Design- Digital Media

3

Senior Sequence and Capstone (11 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART390Capstone: Senior Art and Design Studio

3

ART391Capstone: Senior Art and Design Studio II

3

ART400Professional Practices in Art and Design

3

ART402Capstone: Senior Exhibition II

2

Art History Cognates (9 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AHIS201Western Art History I: Prehistory through Medieval

3

AHIS202Western Art History II: Renaissance through Contemporary

3

 

AHIS336History of Modern Art

3

Or

AHIS337Contemporary Art History

3

Art and Design BFA Electives (5-7 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART303Figure Studies

3

ART399Professional Internship

1-12

Four Year Plan

Fall - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART100Three-dimensional Design

3

ART101Two-dimensional Design

3

CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

MATH100-BBasic College Mathematics with Applications

4

Spring - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART102Digital Foundations

3

ART103Drawing from Life

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Fall - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART/ELEC
200 Level Art Elective

3

ART/ELEC
200 Level Art Elective

3

AHIS201Western Art History I: Prehistory through Medieval

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

SCI INQ
Scientific Inquiry

4

Spring - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART/ELEC
200 Level Art Elective

3

ART/ELEC
200 Level Art Elective

3

AHIS202Western Art History II: Renaissance through Contemporary

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Fall - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART/ELEC
300-400 Level Art Elective

3

ART/ELEC
300-400 Level Art Elective

3

AHIS/ELEC
300-400 Level Art History Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Spring - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART/ELEC
300 Level Art Elective

3

ART/ELEC
300 Level Art Elective

3

ART303Figure Studies

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Fall - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART400Professional Practices in Art and Design

3

ART390Capstone: Senior Art and Design Studio

3

ART399Professional Internship

1-12

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ART400: WID.

Spring - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART391Capstone: Senior Art and Design Studio II

3

ART402Capstone: Senior Exhibition II

2

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Note:

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.