Oct 27, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Fine Arts, B.F.A.


(no minor required)
(120 minimum credit hours required)

Acceptance to this program is competitive and the applicant is expected to demonstrate creative ability with potential in the visual arts. If denied admittance into the program, the student may reapply the following semester.

Eligibility for B.F.A. Admissions:

  • Successful completion of three semesters of course work (minimum 24 credit hours in Art) with a 3.0 G.P.A. in all art courses taken.
  • Successful completion of the following core art courses: 1240, 1250, and 1610.
  • Applicants must obtain sponsorship from a full-time faculty member.
  • Students must submit their portfolio, B.F.A. statement, unofficial transcripts, and application form to the Expressive Arts Office by the semester deadline.
    Portfolio: (20) images on a CD, DVD, USB flash drive and a corresponding list identifying the art work.
    B.F.A. Letter of Intent Statement: (one page) B.F.A. goals and art philosophy
    Application Form: with specific application instructions - available through the Expressive Arts Office

University Requirements


  • General Education  Credit Hours: 31
  • Service Learning Credit Hours: 3
  • Upper Division Credit Hours: 42
  • Writing Intensive Credit Hours: 9

Fine Arts Core Requirements


Art & Design Core Requirements


Art & Design Credit Hours 24


ART Studio Courses


Art Studio Credit Hours 36


Art History


(select 12 credit hours minimum from the following courses:)

Art History Credit Hours 12


B.F.A. Specific Requirements


B.F.A. Specific Credit Hours 7


Total B.F.A. Core Requirements 79