Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Art + Design offers 4 undergraduate degrees, each unique and requiring different hours, credits, and electives. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is designed to provide professional development at the undergraduate level in the visual arts, through in-depth study in studio art.

Program Details

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree requires a minimum of 75 semester hours in art, at least 36 of which must be in upper-division coursework. The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including:

• 42 - Core Curriculum Program
• 2 - First-Years Seminars (when applicable)
• 75 - Major Requirements
• 3 - University Electives

Course Requirements

Full-time, first-time in college students are required to take the first-year seminars, which include:

• UNIV 1101 First-Year Seminar I 1 sem. hr.
• UNIV 1102 First-Year Seminar II 1 sem. hr.

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students will have the skills to take on careers that include:

• Art Teacher
• Artist
• Art Director
• Illustrator
• Fashion Designer
• Interior Designer
• Architect
• Designer
• Photographer

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is structured to provide a broad understanding of visual art, as well as preparation for specific careers. The program includes theories and concepts, which are applied in the senior exhibition.