Visual Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Concentration in Studio Arts (B.F.A.)
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Credit Hours | |
| ARTS 101 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 103 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTS 199 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Basic Mathematics I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| ARTS 102 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTS 104 | 2 Dimenl Design;Color Theor | 3 |
| ARTS 108 | Computers for Artists | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 113 | Basic Mathematics II | 3 |
| HPER 170 | Health And Wellness | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| ARTS 202 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 208 | Perspective Drawing | 3 |
| ARTS 209 | Cognitive Develop for Artist | 3 |
| ARTS 217 | 3D Methods & Materials | 3 |
| GE Science Electives | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| ARTS 212 | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTS 207 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTS 216 | 2D Methods & Materials | 3 |
| GE Literature Electives | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| ARTS 301 | World Art Survey I | 3 |
| Restricted Elective ARTS Paint/Sculpture/Ceramics Course | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective 1 ARTS Course | 3 | |
| HIST 114 or HIST 122 | World History to 1500 or U.S. History to 1865 | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| HIST 115 or HIST 123 | World History Since 1500 or U.S. History After 1865 | 3 |
| ARTS 302 | World Art Survey II | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective ARTS Paint/Sculpture/Ceramics Course | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective 1 ARTS Course | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| Restricted Elective ARTS Paint/Sculpture/Ceramics Course | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective Art History Elective | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective 1 ARTS Course | 3 | |
| VCAD 430 | Portfolio (SP) | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| Restricted Elective ARTS Paint/Sculpture/Ceramics Course | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective Art History Course | 3 | |
| VCAD 451 | Senior Thesis Project | 3 |
| GE Social Science Electives SOCI 101/PSYC 101 | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
All classes within the major (ARTS/VCAD) must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
*Major Requirements
*NASAD accreditation requires a minimum of 72 credit hours in Art & Design courses for a BFA degree.
Studio: 78 credit hours*
Electives (free):
Studio: 12 credit hours
General Education Requirements for the B.S. Degree
Total Requirements Semester Hours: 33
A single course may simultaneously fulfill a general education requirement and a departmental or major/minor requirement. A single course cannot be used to fulfill more than one general education requirement. Department or major/minor areas may opt to exceed the minimum credit hour requirements above.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 101 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 102 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTS 103 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTS 104 | 2 Dimenl Design;Color Theor | 3 |
| ARTS 108 | Computers for Artists | 3 |
| ARTS 131 | World Art Survey I | 3 |
| ARTS 132 | World Art Survey II | 3 |
| ARTS 202 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 208 | Perspective Drawing | 3 |
| ARTS 209 | Cognitive Develop for Artist | 3 |
| ARTS 212 | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 217 | 3D Methods & Materials | 3 |
| ARTS 207 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTS 216 | 2D Methods & Materials | 3 |
| VCAD 430 | Portfolio (SP) | 3 |
| VCAD 450 | Internship | 3-6 |
| VCAD 451 | Senior Thesis Project | 3-6 |
| ARTS History Course | 3 | |
| ARTS History Course | 3 | |
| Students are required to take 12 credits from paint, sculpture or ceramics as restricted electives. (See Electives tab) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 24-30 | |
Electives
Studio Arts Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted Electives | 12 | |
| Restricted Electives Choose 3 courses from the following list. | 21 | |
| Printmaking I | ||
| Printmaking II | ||
| Sculpture - Wood | ||
| Sculpture - Mold MakingI | ||
| Painting - Still Life | ||
| Painting - Landscape | ||
| Ceramics - Hand Building | ||
| Ceramics - Wheel Throwing | ||
| Advanced Drawing | ||
| Black & White Photography I | ||
| Black & White Photography II | ||
| Ceramics - Mold Making | ||
| Ceramics - Mixed Media | ||
| Experimental Drawing | ||
| Sculpture - Metal | ||
| Sculpture - Mixed Media | ||
| Painting - Figure | ||
| Painting - Mixed Media | ||
| Students are required to take 12 credits from paint, sculpture or ceramics from the following list: | ||
| Sculpture - Wood | ||
| Sculpture - Mold MakingI | ||
| Painting - Still Life | ||
| Painting - Landscape | ||
| Ceramics - Hand Building | ||
| Ceramics - Wheel Throwing | ||
| Ceramics - Mold Making | ||
| Ceramics - Mixed Media | ||
| Sculpture - Metal | ||
| Sculpture - Mixed Media | ||
| Painting - Figure | ||
| Painting - Mixed Media | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
