Studio Majors

The B.F.A. degree program with a major in one studio area provides extensive study in a single discipline. Studio majors find success as professional artists or graphic designers, enter graduate schools, or work in related art and design fields.

All art students enter the program as General Art majors and share common requirements in general academics, studio foundations, and Art History. To become a major in ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture, a portfolio of studio work must be submitted for review at the end of the sophomore year. Students may apply to more than one area, but are encouraged to dedicate their studies to only one, after passing review. Some major areas have portfolio reviews only in the spring, while others have them each quarter. Consult area faculty for specific dates and criteria for review.

General Academics

Studio Foundations

Art History

Select three courses from:

• A H 211 - History of Art Credit Hours: 4
• A H 212 - History of Art Credit Hours: 4
• A H 213 - History of Art Credit Hours: 4
• A H 214 - History of Non-Western Art Credit Hours: 4

Studio Requirements

• Five 200-level Studio Courses are required to apply for major, three of which must be ART 250, ART 251, and ART 255.
  Some of these credits will apply toward the 35 hours of required studio electives.

Portfolio Review for Admission to Major occurs during the sophomore year. Students must submit portfolios for review after the completion of the Studio Foundations Program and five 200-level studio courses. Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum GPA in all graphic design courses and a minimum of 3.0 GPA overall. These averages must be maintained to retain major standards. Consult the area chair for details on the portfolio requirements in your area of interest.

Graphic Design Studio Courses