B.F.A. Major in Art with an Emphasis in Studio Art
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126 hours
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Program Coordinator: Mr. Brian Bundren
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For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation.
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I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements:
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34 hours
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Listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core
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II. Major Requirements:
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58-61 hours
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ART 120
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Drawing I
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3
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ART 130
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2-D Design
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3
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ART 220
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Drawing II
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3
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ART 240
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Painting I
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3
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ART 260
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Black and White Photography
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3
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ART 314
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Modern Art (W)
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3
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ART 332
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3-D Design and Sculptural Techniques
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3
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ART 340
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Painting II
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3
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ART 380
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Printmaking I
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3
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ART 390
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Studio Research Drawing I
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3
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ART 391
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Studio Research Drawing II
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3
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ART 410
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Readings in Art History (W)
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3
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ART 381
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Printmaking II OR
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3
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ART 440
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Painting III
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(3)
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ART 460A-D*
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Senior Exhibit and Seminar (W)
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1-4
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ART 490
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Studio Research 2-D Medium I (W)
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3
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ART 491
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Studio Research 2-D Medium II (W)
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3
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ART 492
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Studio Research 2-D Medium III (W)
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3
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ART 493
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Studio Research 2-D Medium IV (W)
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3
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Choose six (6) hours from the following courses:
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6 hours
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ART 311
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Ancient Art (W)
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(3)
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ART 312
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Medieval and Asian Art (W)
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(3)
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ART 313
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Renaissance Art
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(3)
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IV. Electives (including additional Bible):
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31-34 hours
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*Students certifying to teach should take this course for 1 hour credit.
Which one is right for me?
For those seeking a career as a fine artist, the BFA is the standard. To begin a studio-based practice, compete for exhibitions in the art market and make work of high quality, the experience offered by the BFA program will put one on a road to greater opportunity.
Students seeking to further their education in graduate programs and earn a Master’s degree in fine art (MFA) will benefit from earning the BFA. Graduate programs are competitive with limited availability. Those with BFA degrees have earned the credit hours and created the portfolios to gain consideration for higher education.
The BA degree is best suited for those seeking to major in art education at the primary or secondary levels. The courses of the BA program dovetail into the education program at FHU allowing students to complete the requirements of both programs in four years.