Bachelor of Fine Arts
General Education Requirements
See Bachelor of Fine Arts for general education requirements.
- Required Units (crs.): 82 minimum
- Completion of a Studio Emphasis in one of four areas
Portfolio Review
All fine arts majors (BFA) will be required to take a Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. The review will take place after completion of the studio foundations courses (Art 111, 112, 114.) Passing the portfolio review is required for entry into the BFA program.
Areas of Emphasis
2D Studio Art Emphasis
Required Units (crs.): 82 minimum
Required Core Courses:
- Art Studio Foundation Courses: Art 111, 112, and 114
- Art History Foundation Courses: Art 209 and 210
- Required Courses: Art 142, 234, three upper level Art History courses (310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 317, 320, 321, 322, 323, 482), and 490
Required 2D Emphasis Courses: 30 credits required, with 12 credits from one of the following 2D areas and 3 credits from each of the other areas, and 9 credits electives
- Drawing: 204, 304, 334, 404, 434
- Painting: 241, 275, 341, 375, 441, 475
- Photography: 245, 345, 445
- Printmaking: 259, 260, 261, 262, 359, 360, 361, 362, 459, 460, 461, 462
3D Contrast Courses: Select 12 cr. from at least three of the following 3D areas
- Art Metals: 263, 363
- Ceramics: 271, 371
- Fibers: 231, 247, 331, 347, 431, 447
- Functional Design: 252, 352
- Sculpture: 267, 367
Advanced Electives: Select 9 cr. from any 300-level or above studio art courses, may include up to 6 cr. of Art History (Art 300, 329, 354, 355, 356 do not apply)
NOTE: All 400-level studio courses may be repeated.
3D Studio Art Emphasis
Required Units (crs.): 82 minimum
Required Core Courses:
- Art Studio Foundation Courses: Art 111, 112, and 114
- Art History Foundation Courses: Art 209 and 210
- Required Courses: Art 142, 234, three upper level Art History courses (310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 317, 320, 321, 322, 323, 482), and 490
Required 3D Emphasis Courses: 30 cr. required, with 12 cr. from one of the following 3D areas and 3 cr. from each of the other areas, and 9 cr. electives
- Art Metals: 263, 363, 463
- Ceramics: 271, 371, 471
- Fibers: 231, 247, 331, 347, 431, 447
- Functional Design: 252, 352, 452
- Sculpture: 267, 367, 467
2D Contrast Courses: Select 12 credits from at least three of the following 2D areas
- Drawing: 204, 304, 334
- Painting: 241, 275, 341, 375
- Photography: 245, 345
- Printmaking: 259, 260, 261, 262, 359, 360, 361, 362
Advanced Electives: Select 9 credits from any 300-level or above studio art courses, may include up to 6 credits of Art History (Art 300, 329, 354, 355, 356 do not apply)
NOTE: All 400-level studio courses may be repeated.
Design Emphasis
Required Units (crs.): 82 minimum
Required Core Courses:
- Art Studio Foundation Courses: Art 111, 112, and 114
- Art History Foundation Courses: 209 and 210
- Required Courses: Art 142 (pre-requisite to Design emphasis courses), 234, Three upper level Art History courses (310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 317, 320, 321, 322, 323, 482), and 490
Required Emphasis Courses: Art 238, 239, 252, 336, 338, and 438
2D Studio Courses: 12 cr. to be selected from three of the following four areas with 3 cr. from the 300-level
- Drawing: 204, 304, 334
- Painting: 241, 275, 341, 375
- Photography: 245, 345
- Printmaking: 259, 260, 261, 262, 359, 360, 361, 362
3D Courses: 6 cr. to be selected from
- Art 263, 267, or 271
Advanced Studio Electives (15 cr.): Art 342, 352, 436, 437, 438, 439, 442*, 452, 481, 491.
NOTE: All 400-level studio courses may be repeated with the exception of Art 442.
Art Education Emphasis
See College of Education - Secondary Education planning sheets at UARC for additional requirements and general education:
Required Units from Art (crs.): 66 minimum
Required Core Courses:
- Art Studio Foundation Courses: Art 111, 112, and 114
- Art History Foundation Courses: Art 209 and 210
- Required Courses: Art 142, 234, and three upper level Art History courses (310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 317, 320, 321, 322, 323, 482)
Art Education Courses: 253*, 354*, and 356*
- Clinical in Teaching: Secondary Education (14) 366 is taken for 1 credit concurrently with Art 253, 354, and 356
2D Studio Courses: 12 cr. required, 6 cr. from one area and 6 cr. from two other areas
- Drawing: 204, 304, 334
- Painting: 241, 275, 341, 375
- Photography: 245, 345
- Printmaking: 259, 260, 261, 262, 359, 360, 361, 362
3D Studio Courses: 12 cr. required, 6 cr. from one area and 6 cr. from two other areas
- Art Metals: 263, 363, 463
- Ceramics: 271, 371, 471
- Fibers: 231, 247, 331, 347, 431, 447
- Functional Design: 252, 352m 452
- Sculpture: 267, 367, 467
Art Electives: 3 cr. All but 105, 203, 355
NOTE: All 400-level studio courses may be repeated with the exception of Art 442.
