Program Overview

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

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a concentration in Sculpture is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles and techniques of sculpture. The program aims to develop students' critical thinking, technical skills, and artistic expression.

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 1: 3 credits
• Critical Writing: 3 credits
• Critical Reading: 3 credits
• Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits
• Civil Discourse: 3 credits
• Integrated Inquiry: 15 credits
• Thematic Thread: 12 credits

Basic Math Requirement

Students must complete one of the following:

• Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score
• Beginning Algebra: 0-3 credits

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 1: 3 credits
  • 3-D Design 1: 3 credits
  • Basic Studio Drawing 1: 3 credits
  • Overview of Western Art 1: 3 credits
  • Overview of World Art 1: 3 credits
  • Art Seminar 1: 3 credits
• Art History Electives: 6 credits
• Sculpture Concentration: 15 credits
• Additional Studio Requirements: 30 credits
• Art Electives: 9 credits

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
• 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

The recommended four-year plan outlines the suggested course sequence for each year of the program:

First Year

• Fall: 16 credits
  • Overview of Western Art: 3 credits
  • 2-D Design: 3 credits
  • Basic Studio Drawing: 3 credits
  • FYRST Seminar: 1 credit
  • Critical Writing: 3 credits
  • Foundations of Academic Discovery 1: 3 credits
• Spring: 15 credits
  • 3-D Design: 3 credits
  • Basic Studio (Sculpture Concentration): 3 credits
  • Basic Studio: 3 credits
  • Critical Reading: 3 credits
  • Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits

Second Year

• Fall: 15 credits
  • Basic Studio: 3 credits
  • Intermediate Studio: 3 credits
  • Civil Discourse and Democracy: 3 credits
  • Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry: 3 credits
  • Humanities Inquiry: 3 credits
• Spring: 15 credits
  • Overview of World Art: 3 credits
  • Intermediate Studio: 3 credits
  • Intermediate Studio: 3 credits
  • Intermediate Studio (Sculpture Concentration): 3 credits
  • Understanding the Physical World: 3 credits

Third Year

• Fall: 15 credits
  • Art History: 3 credits
  • Advanced Studio: 3 credits
  • Advanced Studio: 3 credits
  • ART Elective: 3 credits
  • Science of Life: 3 credits
• Spring: 15 credits
  • Art Seminar: 3 credits
  • Advanced Studio: 3 credits
  • Advanced Studio (Sculpture Concentration): 3 credits
  • Thematic Thread Requirement: 3 credits
  • Social Science Inquiry: 3 credits

Fourth Year

• Fall: 15 credits
  • Thematic Thread Requirement: 3 credits
  • Thematic Thread Requirement: 3 credits
  • Senior Studio: 3 credits
  • Senior Studio (Sculpture Concentration): 3 credits
  • ART Elective: 3 credits
• Spring: 15 credits
  • Art History: 3 credits
  • ART Elective: 3 credits
  • Senior Studio: 3 credits
  • Senior Project (Sculpture Concentration): 3 credits
  • Thematic Thread Requirement: 3 credits

This document serves as a guide, and earning a degree requires at least 120 credits. Before registering for courses, consult your academic adviser and review your curriculum guide. Be sure to review and confirm your plan with your adviser at least once each academic year.