BARTF - Fine Arts (BFA)

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 visual communication (graphic) designers. Greater emphasis is placed on hands-on practice in the creative arts disciplines.

The BFA in Art is a 4-year, 120-credit hour program with concentrations possible in Studio Art or Visual Communication Design. Areas of practice within the Studio Art BFA include Ceramics, Drawing, DX Media, 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 Visual Communication Design. The BA and BFA degrees can also be used as preparation for:

• Master of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Arts or Visual Communication Design

• A career as a Professional Artist, Professional Photographer, or Professional Visual Communication Designer

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy (requirements for admission may include other preliminary coursework as defined by individual graduate programs. Potential candidates should contact programs directly for admission requirements.)

• Master’s degree in Artistic and Historic Conservation (many graduate programs require preliminary coursework including but not limited to General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, courses in Studio Art, Art History, Anthropology, Architecture, and Archeology. 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.