Program Overview

Program Overview

The Art (Option in Printmaking) B.F.A. program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in printmaking. To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following requirements.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the B.F.A. Options must also receive a positive recommendation from the faculty following review of a portfolio submitted by the applicant. The minimum cumulative GPA required for admission is 2.5.

Major Preparation Courses

The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5:

• ART HISTORY 111A: Foundation Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe
• ART HISTORY 111B: Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States
• ART 130: Foundation Two - Dimensional
• ART 131: Foundation Three - Dimensional

General Education Courses

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses include:

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics

Additional Recommendations for Transfer Applicants

Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) includes:

• ART 181: Foundation Drawing
• ART 184: Foundation Life Drawing
• ART 241 or 287: Intro Studio: Photography - Digital or Intro Studio: Painting
• ART 270: Intro Studio: Printmaking