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Program checklist · BFA

Studio Art, BFA

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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Program
Award
BFA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Department of Art and Design provides a creative environment for academic excellence in the areas of drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and graphic design. Students receive rigorous training and individualized attention by faculty who are committed to teaching excellence in traditional practices, expanded media and transdisciplinary approaches to art. Our curriculum emphasizes experimentation, problem solving and collaboration, and provides creative learning experiences for liberal arts students who wish to explore studio practices through elective courses. Students can choose to major in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and graphic design.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_44b6329c
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

0 items

    University General Education Requirements

    0 items

      Harpur College Requirements

      0 items

        Restrictions on Double Majors

        0 items

          Major Requirements

          0 items

            Media-Specific Track Requirements

            6 items
            1. Four introductory courses, by advisement
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Five elective courses from the intermediate level (300 level or higher), by advisement
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Five studio courses in one specialization track, by advisement (no more than three transfer courses allowed)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Three art history courses, by advisement
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Seminar in Studio Art (ARTS 496)
              Not resolved to a course
            6. Senior Exhibition Seminar (ARTS 499) critique and exhibition
              Not resolved to a course

            Intermedia Track Requirements

            24 items
            1. Five introductory ARTS courses decided in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies or faculty advisor, such as:
              Not resolved to a course
            2. ARTS 171
              Drawing I
              Not resolved to a course
            3. ARTS 210
              Graphic Design I
              Not resolved to a course
            4. ARTS 230
              Sculpture I
              Not resolved to a course
            5. ARTS 240
              Painting I
              Not resolved to a course
            6. ARTS 251
              Printmaking I
              Not resolved to a course
            7. ARTS 260
              Beginning Photography I
              Not resolved to a course
            8. OR ARTS 265 Digital Photography
              Not resolved to a course
            9. Six ARTS courses from the intermediate level (300-level or higher), such as:
              Not resolved to a course
            10. ARTS 305
              Intro to Graphic Design and Software
              Not resolved to a course
            11. ARTS 330
              Sculpture II
              Not resolved to a course
            12. ARTS 333
              Site-Installation
              Not resolved to a course
            13. ARTS 340
              Painting II
              Not resolved to a course
            14. ARTS 341
              Figure Painting
              Not resolved to a course
            15. ARTS 351
              Print II: Etching
              Not resolved to a course
            16. ARTS 373
              Mixed Media
              Not resolved to a course
            17. ARTS 397
              Independent Study
              Not resolved to a course
            18. Three studio courses from the advanced level (400-level) decided in consultatation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies or faculty advisor
              Not resolved to a course
            19. Three art history courses decided in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies or faculty advisor, such as:
              Not resolved to a course
            20. ARTH 110
              Art History I
              Not resolved to a course
            21. ARTH 254
              Modern Art
              Not resolved to a course
            22. ARTH 360
              Contemporary Art, 1989-Present
              Not resolved to a course
            23. ARTS 496
              Seminar in Studio Art
              Not resolved to a course
            24. ARTS 499
              Senior Exhibition Seminar
              Not resolved to a course

            Additional Information About the Program

            4 items
            1. A maximum of six transferred courses may count toward the BFA.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. The department requires a grade of C or better in courses counted toward the major.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. No courses for the major may be taken Pass/Fail.
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Advanced courses may be repeated for further development, with the approval of the chair. Certain courses can be repeated for credit and may count toward the major.
              Not resolved to a course
            Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2237&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0209.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.