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Nov 24, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Art (B.F.A.)
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The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is a professionally oriented undergraduate degree in art or design. It is designed primarily for those planning to become professional artists, artist-teachers, or graphic designers. Greater emphasis is placed on actual practice in the creative art disciplines.
The BFA in Art is a 4-year, 120-credit hour program with concentrations possible in Studio Art or Graphic Design. Areas of focus within the Studio Art BFA include Ceramics, Drawing, Metalsmithing and Jewelry, Painting, Photography and Printmaking. The BFA degree is considered the appropriate preparation for the Master of Fine Arts degree, which is recognized as the terminal degree in Studio Arts and Graphic Design. The BA and BFA can also be used as preparation for:
- A Master’s degree in Art Therapy when a portfolio of artwork is presented and additional coursework, generally consisting of 12-credit hours in Psychology is completed. Required Psychology credits commonly include Developmental and Abnormal Psychology. Requirements for admission may include other preliminary coursework as defined by individual graduate programs. Potential candidates should contact programs directly for admission requirements.
- A Master’s degree in Artistic and Historic Conservation. North American Education programs offer a Master’s degree in Conservation or Historic Preservation as well as Master’s degrees in related disciplines, along with a certificate or diploma in Conservation. Many graduate programs in Conservation of Cultural Property require preliminary coursework that commonly includes one year of General Chemistry and one year of Organic Chemistry, courses in the humanities such as Art History, Anthropology, Architecture, and Archeology, and coursework in Studio Art. Many programs also require a portfolio of art. Potential candidates should contact programs directly for Admission requirements.
NOTE: Students interested in teaching art in elementary or secondary schools should complete the Bachelor of Science in Education degree offered through the College of Education. This degree includes the Art (EDART) Teacher Licensure Program and 42-credit hours of studio art courses.
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B.F.A. Area Concentrations
Basic Requirements for all BFA Majors (42 credit hours)
Communications Credits: 8
Social Sciences – Credits: 6
Humanities – Credits: 9 (excludes ART Courses)
Philosophy OR Mathematics – Credits: 3
Science – Credits: 7 (Two courses, one including a lab)
General Electives – Credits: 9-11
Art History Requirement (15 credit hours)
Foundation Core (13 credit hours)
These courses must be taken prior to the required Portfolio Review for the BFA degree.
Studio Art Concentration Requirements (50 credit hours)
- Area of Focus: At least 12 credit hours in ONE Studio Art area + 3 credit hours of the area capstone course.
- Breadth Requirement: 9 credit hours in a second Studio Art area.
- ART 410 BFA Exhibition and Portfolio Presentation Credits: 2
- Art Electives Credits: 24 (excludes 100-level courses).
Graphic Design Concentration Requirements (48 credit hours)
GPA Requirement
Students must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA in order to graduate with a BFA degree.
Portfolio Review for admission to the BFA degree:
Formal evaluation of student work prior to admission to a chosen area of concentration is required upon completion of the Department of Art Foundation Core. A presentation of completed foundation coursework will occur during the spring semester when the foundation courses (13-credit hours) are completed. Visual course work must meet faculty approval, and upon passing the review, students may begin BFA study in the area of concentration they have selected. Students must pass ART 298: Portfolio Review to continue with a BFA degree.
An additional review opportunity is allowed after an unsuccessful attempt to pass the Portfolio Review. The second attempt must be made during the subsequent summer session. The second attempt may, if so requested, occur in an area different from the first unsuccessful attempt.
Students not successful in a second attempt to pass the Portfolio Review will be advised to consider the BA degree in Art, or discuss other options with their advisor. For complete details on the Portfolio Review, students may get a copy of the requirements from the Department of Art advisor.
Art Electives
Art electives include any ART course of 200-level or above.
Notes
Studios, laboratories, and equipment for creative work are provided and adequate to the needs of the art areas. Students work may be retained at the discretion of the faculty for an indefinite period for instructional and exhibition purposes.
Total credit hours required for graduation: (120)
Transfer Students
Art hours transferred to K-State will be reviewed by the Department of Art. A syllabus must be supplied.
For students transferring from Colleges within K-State, Certain courses may be accepted with permission of the Art Department.
Technology Requirements for BFA Students:
Common Software Requirement:
The Department of Art, in order to help prepare students for their professional activities through the documentation of their work and the development of their portfolios, requires that students within the department to subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Use “Students and Teachers” pricing).
Specific Area of Focus Requirements:
Area of Focus in Photography - Required Hardware/Software:
- Mac (Preferred) OR PC Laptop
- Screen Size: 15” or above
- Processor: Minimum 2.7 GHz
- RAM: 8 GB
- Memory: Minimum 256 GB
- Minimum 1 Portable Hgard Drive: 500 GB to 1 TB for Backup and File Storage
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Use “Students and Teachers” pricing)
- DSLR (Ideally Nikon or Canon)
- Minimum 1 Lens
- Minimum 16 Megapixels with RAW file and HD Video Capabitlity
- Durable Tripod (Aluminum or Carbon Fiber)
Graphic Design Concentration
Required Hardware/Software:
- Mac Laptop (Industry Standard is Mac)
- Screen Size: 15” or above
- Laptop Specifications: Latest or within previous 18 months.
- Cloud-Based Backup Service and/or Backup Drive
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Use “Students and Teachers” pricing)
Courses Regularly offered for the BFA Major
Additional ART Courses regularly offered:
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