Program Overview
The Honors Tutorial College B.F.A. in Studio Art program fosters highly motivated artists through individualized curriculums, intensive practical training, and scholarly research. Emphasizing contemporary art and critical thinking, the program prepares students for graduate study and careers in the art field. With one-on-one tutorials and experienced faculty, students explore their interests and develop a comprehensive understanding of art.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Honors Tutorial College B.F.A. program in studio art balances breadth and rigor with the opportunity for highly motivated students to explore contemporary and fundamental issues creatively. The program is designed to train skilled artists with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary art, emphasizing critical skill development and a solid intellectual framework. Individualized curriculums provide intensive practical training, scholarly research in art history, critical theory, and other relevant fields, as well as professional experience. Graduates are well-prepared for graduate study and related careers in the field of art.
Outline:
First Year:
- Tutorials complementing and enhancing foundations-level classes
- Practical training
- Scholarly research in School of Art, College of Fine Arts, or the University
- Professional experience
Second and Third Years:
- Tutorials complimenting studio coursework
- Tutorials addressing topics relevant to the student's concentration
- Exploration of creative and scholarly research areas
- Research on studio topic for the thesis exhibition
- Thesis proposal submission
Fourth Year:
- Specialization in depth
- Development of a body of work for exhibition
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- One-on-one tutorials with faculty members
- Focus on individualized curriculums
- Intensive practical training
- Scholarly research opportunities
Faculty:
- Experienced and knowledgeable faculty members
- Commitment to close collaboration with students
Unique Approaches:
- Emphasis on self-disciplined and highly motivated students
- Opportunities for in-depth exploration of contemporary and fundamental issues in art
- Balance between breadth and rigor in the program's structure
- Individualization of curriculums to reflect each student's interests and goals
Careers:
Graduates of the HTC program in studio art B.F.A. are well-prepared for graduate study, including MFA and PhD programs. They also pursue careers in related fields within the art world.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants are selected on the basis of superior academic ability, artistic talent as evidenced by the portfolio, and the potential for self-motivated study and research. Applicants typically are required to submit additional essays, and an interview with the director of studies is required for admission. More information, including materials and deadlines, is available at www.ohio.edu/honors/tutorial-college/apply(opens in a new window). Applicants should also submit two letters of recommenadation from teachers. Portfolios must include documentation of 15-20 works that ideally represent an area of focus as well as examples of broad-based talent. At least three mediums should be included in the portfolio and may encompass drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, and media-based work. Applicants must submit an initial portfolio in electronic format for review with their HTC application: 20 jpegs sized at 72 dpi, no bigger than 8.5″ x 11″ each (612 pixels by 792 pixels). Each jpeg should be labeled with the applicant's name and number that corresponds to a document that lists the works with information about medium and dimensions. For example: Jane_Smith_01, Jane_Smith_02, etc. If selected for an interview, applicants are required to bring a portfolio that includes the work represented in the application.
