About
The B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Art) is a professional degree. It is designed to facilitate the development of artists, and their art, for those who desire to enter the field of fine art professionally or to further develop their abilities, and their work, at the graduate level. We desire to discover the creative strengths and interests of each individual and guide students' optimal development. A broad knowledge base comprised of Christianity, philosophy, media, culture, art history, and world history is encouraged for developing understanding and self-awareness as it pertains to the artist's personal content and form. An art history background, covering four major art periods, is necessary in preparation for entrance into a graduate program. Individuals working toward the B.F.A. are required to have a high level of commitment and integrity toward the creative process and the production of their body of work (portfolio). Students learn, in a studio setting, about the materials and methods of art making. Traditional media is the primary focus, but experimentation with non-traditional and new media is encouraged. All fine art majors are expected to have a Solo Senior Exhibit prior to graduation. This is conditional; they must have demonstrated a commitment to their own growth as artists and consistent/contiguous focus on the production of their artwork resulting in no less than twenty (20) original works.
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (79 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- ART104 - Drawing I (3)
- ART105 - Drawing II (3)
- ART109 - 2D Foundations-Plane and Color (3)
- ART110 - 3D Foundations-Form and Time (3)
- ART175 - Introduction to Studio Practices (3)
- ART275 - Studio Practices (3)
- ART375 - Advanced Studio Practices (3)
- ART440 - Thesis Project (6)
- ARTG115 - Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
- TECH122 - Woodworking for Artists (1)
- ARTH346 - Art Theory, Criticism and the Christian Worldview (W) (3)
- Select 1 course(s):
- ART107 - Drawing in Motion (3)
- ART205 - Figure Drawing (3)
- Select 1 course(s):
- BMKT326 - Principles of Marketing (3)
- MGNT371 - Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
- Select 12 credit(s):
- ARTH218 - Art Appreciation (IN-10) (3)
- ARTH318 - Art Appreciation (IN-10) (W) (3)
- ARTH225 - Ancient Through Early Christian Art History (IN-10) (3)
- ARTH325 - Ancient Through Early Christian Art History (IN-10) (W) (3)
- ARTH235 - Medieval, Renaissance, and Late Baroque Art History (IN-10) (3)
- ARTH335 - Medieval, Renaissance, and Late Baroque Art History (IN-10) (W) (3)
- ARTH245 - Contemporary Art (IN-10) (3)
- ARTH345 - Contemporary Art (IN-10) (W) (3)
- ARTH255 - Museum Studies (3)
- ARTH455 - Museum Studies (3)
- Only 1 course from each title may be selected
- Select 27 credits from AART (Animation), ART (Studio Art), ARTF (Film Production), ARTG (Graphic & Web Design), ARTH (Art History), ARTI (Interactive Media) - or from the following courses:
- HMNT205 - Stories, Structures and Song (IN-10) (3)
- PHTO125 - Introduction to Photography (3)
- PHTO320 - Digital Photography (3)
- TECH115 - Arc Welding (SERV-2) (2)
- TECH128 - Beginning Blacksmithing (1)
- TECH151 - Introduction to Architectural Drafting and CADD (SERV-2) (3)
- TECH154 - Woodworking (SERV-2) (3)
- TECH348 - 3D CAD Drafting (3)
- * Three (3) of the 30 elective hours may come from schools/departments not listed, with permission of adviser
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (3 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 124
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1- NOTE: Students must select 27 elective credits from the following subjects and courses: Any AART, ART, ARTF, ARTG, ARTH, or ARTI courses not listed in the major, or HMNT 205, PHTO 320, TECH 115, 128, 151, 154, and 348. Students must select 3 additional elective credits either from the list above or from schools/departments not listed with permission of their advisor.
SUMMER- Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
WINTER- Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
- Select 3 credits from AART (Animation), ART (Studio Art), ARTF (Film Production), ARTG (Graphic & Web Design), ARTH (Art History), ARTI (Interactive Media) - or from the following courses:
YEAR 2FALL- Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
WINTER- Course(s): ERSC105 - Earth Science (IN-7) (3)
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
- Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
- Select 3 credits from AART (Animation), ART (Studio Art), ARTF (Film Production), ARTG (Graphic & Web Design), ARTH (Art History), ARTI (Interactive Media) - or from the following courses:
YEAR 3FALL- Course(s): ART375 - Advanced Studio Practices (3)
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
- Select 6 credits from AART (Animation), ART (Studio Art), ARTF (Film Production), ARTG (Graphic & Web Design), ARTH (Art History), ARTI (Interactive Media) - or from the following courses:
WINTER- Course(s): BUAD126 - Introduction to Business (IN-9) (3)
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
- Select 3 credits from AART (Animation), ART (Studio Art), ARTF (Film Production), ARTG (Graphic & Web Design), ARTH (Art History), ARTI (Interactive Media) 300-499 or from the following courses:
- Select 3 credits from AART (Animation), ART (Studio Art), ARTF (Film Production), ARTG (Graphic & Web Design), ARTH (Art History), ARTI (Interactive Media) - or from the following courses:
YEAR 4FALL- Course(s): ART440 - Thesis Project (6)
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from AART (Animation), ART (Studio Art), ARTF (Film Production), ARTG (Graphic & Web Design), ARTH (Art History), ARTI (Interactive Media) 300-499 or from the following courses:
WINTER- Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses (advisor approval required)
- Select 3 credits from AART (Animation), ART (Studio Art), ARTF (Film Production), ARTG (Graphic & Web Design), ARTH (Art History), ARTI (Interactive Media) 300-499 or from the following courses:
- Select 6 credits from AART (Animation), ART (Studio Art), ARTF (Film Production), ARTG (Graphic & Web Design), ARTH (Art History), ARTI (Interactive Media) - or from the following courses:
Grand Total Credits: 124