Jun 07, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Art BFA, Studio Art Specialization


The Bachelor of Fine Arts, studio art specialization is a comprehensive studio art degree for students desiring to pursue studio art-related careers or seeking artistic enrichment. The degree can be directed toward either a discipline-specific studio art practice or a cross-disciplinary and/or cross-media studio art practice.

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze works of art and design in various global contexts from the prehistoric era to the present.
  • Effectively use a wide range of technical skills in the production of work contextualized within historical and contemporary visual arts.
  • Participate in collaborative and team-led projects and activities.
  • Create artwork at an advanced level of expertise.
  • Organize student-led exhibitions of work both on campus and in the community.
  • Produce a professional packet that includes a resume, artist statement, and professional documentation of artistic work.
  • Establish professional networks and contacts at the local level or above.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Core


Admission Requirements
All new Art and Design majors can select from any of the degree programs, BA in Art, BA in Art Education, BFA Studio Art or BFA Graphic Design.

To continue in the BFA degree programs students must:

  • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in all art and design classes.
  • Present to the faculty a portfolio of work during a junior year review.

Program Requirements
Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in all art and design classes.

Studio Art Specialization


Lower-division Required Studio Art Courses Credits: 24


Upper-division Department-approved Studio Art Courses Credits: 50-52


Select a total of 50 to 52 credits from the following upper-division courses. Please note that a maximum of 20 credits may be taken from a single media area (Photography, Wood Design, Jewelry/Metals, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics and Sculpture).

Total Credits: 107-109


College and Department Information


Art and Design Department  
College of Arts and Humanities  

Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.

Program Codes
Major plan codes: ARTBFA, ARTBFAP
Specialization plan code: STAR, STARP