Fine Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts (120 credits)
The Fine Arts Program is designed for each student to be immersed in studio disciplines such as drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. Through hands on instruction, students gain traditional skillsets and tools while integrating and applying this knowledge to theory, philosophy, conceptual development and contemporary practice. Students can create breadth in their curriculum through interdisciplinary media, photography, video, installation and performance courses.
The Fine Arts curriculum is grounded in drawing while supporting and promoting interdisciplinary thinking and studio practice across fine art disciplines – from concrete observation through the interpretation of personal life experiences and observations, through the abstract imagination, and formal exploration or materials and processes. Each of the other disciplines assist in building from this knowledge base, and expanding the use of mediums and processes in both 2D, 3D, and interdisciplinary modes of thinking and making including installation and projects that may include time-based mediums while integrating a traditional liberal arts education into possibilities and ideation for potential content and subject matter.
Through experimentation, iteration and production, students hone their craft, while developing a more sophisticated lexicon and range of abilities to better articulate their ideas and interests. Historical and contemporary contexts are critical towards supporting well-prepared and informed research, practice and career. Artistic goals and intellectual growth are supported by exposure to a diverse array of art history and contemporary visual culture offerings.
Interactive critiques and juries appropriately prepare students to present their art as professionals, contributing to Visual Culture. With dynamic interdisciplinary studios, students create in a professional studio environment, which broadens their perspective and personal practice while fostering personal insights, networking and collaboration. Students establish professional levels of research and practice that take their work to unanticipated levels as they advance towards being an active contributor to Visual Culture as a working professional artist.
Degree Requirements
For a complete list of the core General Education curriculum please navigate to: College of Art & Design General Education
Required Foundation Courses (9 credits)
It is recommended that first time freshman take INTGR 1650 and transfer students take INTGR 1637
Required Core Fine Art Courses (33 credits)
Students are recommended to take INTDS 3300 Fabrication for Exhibition (or a 2000, 3000 or 4000 level course with the INTDS prefix) to fulfill the Interdisciplinary Studio Elective requirement in the fall semester prior to taking IFINE 3810 Junior Studio in the spring semester.
Fine Arts Professional Development - Choose One (3 credits)
Select one 3-credit course from the following list*:
*If you select IFINE 4885 - Internship Seminar (1 credit) you must also take IFINE 4882 - Internship (2 credits).
If you select a course with the INTDS prefix, it must be different from the course you choose as your INTDS Interdisciplinary Studio Elective under the Required Core Fine Arts course list.
3D Requirement (3 credits)
Choose ONE:
Fine Arts Major Electives (12 credits)
IFINE
| Fine Arts Major Course (2000/3000 level) | 3 |
IFINE
| Fine Arts Major Course (3000/4000) | 3 |
IFINE
| Fine Arts Major Course (3000/4000) | 3 |
IFINE
| Fine Arts Major Course (3000/4000) | 3 |
Art History Requirements (15 credits)
| IAHIS 1800 | Art Across Borders | 3 |
| IAHIS 3600 | Art Since 1945 | 3 |
IAHIS
| Art History Elective | 3 |
IAHIS
| Advanced Art History Elective 3000/4000 Level | 3 |
IAHIS
| Advanced Art History Elective (3000/4000 Level) | 3 |
Choose 4 Studio Electives (12 credits)
Any LA+D studio course from prefixes: IANIM, IDESN, IDFLM, IFINE, IGAME, IILLU, INTDS and IPHOT for which you meet the prerequisites
| Studio Elective | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 |
Choose 1 Free Elective (3 credits)
Choose any course in the University that you are qualified for