Overview

The BFA degree options are Art Education, Graphic Design, and Studio Art (two-dimensional emphasis and three-dimensional emphasis).

• The Art Education option provides professional training and art studio experiences leading to teacher licensure in art for grades K-12.
• The Graphic Design option allows students to develop creative and technical skills in visual communication concepts and time-based media. The option has a selective admissions program for advancement to the junior and senior years.
• The Studio Art option with two-dimensional emphasis offers students the opportunity to study various 2D studio media. Studio classes are offered in drawing, painting, printmaking and digital art. Instruction in the studio processes is done with an emphasis on creativity, craftsmanship, application and understanding of design principles, and safety.
• The Studio Art option with three-dimensional emphasis offers the student the opportunity to study various 3D studio media. Studio classes are offered in ceramics, metalsmithing/jewelry and sculpture. Instruction in the studio processes is done with an emphasis on creativity, craftsmanship, application and understanding of design principles, and safety.

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Completion time: Graphic Design & Studio Options 120-128 semester hours depending on Foreign Language graduation requirement, Art Education option 132-152 semester hours depending on Professional Education courses and Foreign Language graduation requirement Credit Hours

Accreditation: National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

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