Program Overview

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Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Concentration in Fiber Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art with a Concentration in Fiber Arts is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to foster artistic excellence, technical proficiency, and intellectual curiosity. This program is tailored for students who aspire to careers in fine arts, education, or related fields, with a special focus on fiber arts.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Critical Thinking: Art majors will locate, analyze, and synthesize art historical information and context within their own work.
• Degree Program Writing Competency: Students will be able to effectively communicate in writing for purposes of the discipline.
• Direction: Art majors develop a personal direction through their choice of medium, idea, and/or style. Students will demonstrate intellectual and artistic curiosity while committing to improvement.
• Professional Proficiency: Art majors will perceive, discuss, and demonstrate professional proficiency upon graduation by applying their knowledge and skills of fine art.
• Technique: Art majors will demonstrate technical aptitude. The department assesses the technical quality of student production. Each medium varies with its technical demands.

Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

• Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
• Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher

Summary

The program requires a minimum of 120 credits, including:

• Rock Studies 2 Requirements: 42 credits
• Other Basic Requirements: 0-3 credits
• Major/Concentration Requirements: 78 credits

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

• Foundations of Academic Discovery
• Critical Writing
• Critical Reading
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice, Ethics and Civil Discourse, or Civil Discourse and Democracy
• Integrated Inquiry
• Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
• Humanities Inquiry
• Social Science Inquiry
• Natural Science Inquiry
• Physical Science Inquiry
• Thematic Thread

Basic Math Requirement

Students must complete a basic math requirement, which may be fulfilled by meeting required minimum SAT or ACT math scores or by completing Beginning Algebra.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Requirement

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.

Major Requirements

• 39 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
• 39 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
• Required Courses:
  • 2-D Design
  • 3-D Design
  • Basic Studio Drawing
  • Overview of Western Art
  • Overview of World Art
  • Art Seminar
• Art History Electives: Select two from North American Art History, The Renaissance Tradition, Foundations of Modern Art, Early Modern Art, Art Since 1945, Art History Seminar
• Fiber Art Concentration (15 credits): Basic Studio Fiber Art, Intermediate Studio Fiber Art, Advanced Studio Fiber Art, Senior Studio Fiber Art, Senior Project Fiber Art
• Additional Studio Requirements: 100 Level Electives, 200 Level Electives, 300 Level Electives, 400 Level Electives, Art Electives

Co-curricular and Experiential Learning

Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities, including international study programs, High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes, student-faculty creative projects, student leadership development, service opportunities, career education and development, internships, student exhibitions, and field experiences.

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in-progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories.

Recommended Four-Year Plan

A detailed four-year plan is provided to guide students through their undergraduate studies, ensuring they meet all requirements for graduation. This plan includes courses such as Overview of Western Art, 2-D Design, Basic Studio Drawing, Critical Writing, and Foundations of Academic Discovery in the first year, progressing through intermediate and advanced levels of art and fiber arts courses, and culminating in a senior project.

Program Details

• Program Code: ART - BFA (5305)
• Concentration: Fiber Art (FIBA)
• Effective Date: Fall 2020
• Revision Date: 07.12.2023
• UCC Approval: 12.3.2019

This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in art, emphasizing fiber arts, and preparing them for careers in the arts or for further graduate study.