BFA Art - TUG
Program Description
The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a pre-professional degree designed for students committed to a career in the visual arts. With intensive studio coursework in a concentration area, the BFA emphasizes advanced artistic practice, portfolio development, and critical engagement with contemporary art. The program culminates in a senior exhibition and thesis.
This degree plan is an example of student progression through the program. Academic departments reserve the right to alter the term in which a course is offered.
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Freshman Year: Spring Semester (15 hours)
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| ENGL 102 |
3 |
Composition II |
| ARTS 125 |
3 |
Art History II |
| ARTS 220 |
3 |
Three-Dimensional Design |
| ARTS 250 |
3 |
Ceramics I |
| Elective/Minor Course |
3 |
Elective or Minor Course |
| DIMS 112 |
0 |
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As a student in this program, you will:
- Students will demonstrate through formal and verbal critiques, research papers, and theses of their work and the work of classmates that they have knowledge and understanding of art history and contemporary studio practice and that they can build upon the foundation of artwork and ideas of earlier generations of art practice;
- Students will be able to use the elements and principles of design as tools for creating and understanding artwork;
- Students will understand the underlying meaning of the art that they create. They will be able to address issues of content, materials, and design;
- Students will be able to work safely in studio practice.
- Students will advocate and share their knowledge about art and will understand how art practice can fit into the world. Students will learn how to exhibit, promote, and manage their production of art; and
- Students will be able to create a cohesive exhibit of work.