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Program checklist · BFA

Fine Arts, BFA

University of the Arts · Philadelphia, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
BFA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
50.0799
Catalog edition
2023-2024
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
215105
CourseShelf checklist
CK_215105_44604232
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Major Requirements (61.5 Credits)

15 items
  1. As published: “Drawing: Objects and Space 3 credits”
    3
  2. As published: “Drawing: Natural Forms and the Human Figure or DRAW 112 Drawing: Ideation 3 credits”
    3
  3. As published: “Expanded Materials 3 credits”
    3
  4. As published: “Fine Arts Thesis Groundwork 3 credits”
    3
  5. As published: “The Artists’ Manifesto 3 credits”
    3
  6. As published: “Professional Practices 3 credits”
    3
  7. As published: “Fine Arts Thesis Studio 3 credits”
    3
  8. As published: “Fine Arts Internship 1 - 3 credits Complete 1.5 credits”
    1-3
  9. As published: “Image/Time 3 credits”
    3
  10. As published: “Color 3 credits”
    3
  11. As published: “Object/Environment 3 credits”
    3
  12. As published: “Body As Form or OBJT 104 Found & Fabricated 3 credits”
    3
  13. As published: “Sophomore Projects 3 credits”
    3
  14. As published: “Junior Projects/Discourse I 3 credits”
    3
  15. As published: “Junior Projects/Discourse II 3 credits”
    3

Digital Requirement

16 items
  1. As published: “Principles of Animation 1.5 credits”
    1.5
  2. As published: “Intro to Stop Motion Animation 1.5 credits”
    1.5
  3. As published: “Introduction to 2D Computer Animation 3 credits”
    3
  4. As published: “Experimental Animation 1.5 credits”
    1.5
  5. As published: “Introduction to 3D Animation 3 credits”
    3
  6. As published: “Computers for Object Makers 3 credits”
    3
  7. As published: “Video Production 3 credits”
    3
  8. As published: “Sound Design 3 credits”
    3
  9. As published: “Virtual 3D Environments I 3 credits”
    3
  10. As published: “Digital Imaging 1.5”
    1.5
  11. As published: “Markup and Scripting I 1.5 credits”
    1.5
  12. As published: “Markup and Scripting II 1.5 credits”
    1.5
  13. As published: “Lens Based Media Workshop 3 credits”
    3
  14. As published: “Audio Electronics I 3 credits”
    3
  15. As published: “Digital Printmaking 3 credits”
    3
  16. As published: “Vectorworks Drafting 2 credits”
    2

Program Emphasis

0 items

    Expanded Drawing + Print Media

    5 items
    1. As published: “Drawing/Works on Paper 3 credits”
      3
    2. As published: “The Printed Multiple 3 credits”
      3
    3. PRNT 310
      Installation/Public Intervention 3 credits
      Not resolved to a course
    4. As published: “Word & Image in Visual Culture 3 credits”
      3
    5. As published: “Advanced Drawing & Print Media 3 credits”
      3

    Painting

    5 items
    1. As published: “Painting Materials and Processes 3 credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Drawing Into Painting 3 credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Concepts in Painting 3 credits”
      3
    4. As published: “Painting Strategies 3 credits”
      3
    5. As published: “Advanced Studio Practice 3 credits”
      3

    Sculpture

    5 items
    1. As published: “Sculpture - Fabrication and Mixed Media 3 credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Sculpture - Modeling and Carving 3 credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Sculpture Body Lab 3 credits”
      3
    4. As published: “Installation -Immersive Environments 3 credits”
      3
    5. As published: “Advanced Sculpture 3 credits”
      3

    Discipline History (12 Credits)

    4 items
    1. As published: “Art, Design & Moving Image I 3 credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Art, Design & Moving Image II 3 credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Contemporary Issues 3 credits”
      3
    4. Select 1 course from subject: AHST or from course type : Discipline History 3 credits
      Not resolved to a course

    Critical Studies (30 credits)

    0 items

      Writing (6-12 credits)

      0 items

        Standard

        2 items
        1. As published: “Writing 1 3 credits”
          3
        2. As published: “Writing 2 3 credits”
          3

        Increased Support

        2 items
        1. As published: “Writing 1 and WRIT 101L 4.5 credits”
          3
        2. As published: “Writing 2 and WRIT 102L Writing 2 Lab 4.5 credits”
          3

        Honors

        2 items
        1. As published: “Writing 1 3 credits”
          3
        2. As published: “Writing 2: Honors 3 credits”
          3

        ESL

        2 items
        1. As published: “Writing 1 and WRIT 101E Writing 1 Lab: ESL 6 credits”
          3
        2. As published: “Writing 2 and WRIT 102E Writing 2 Lab: ESL 6 credits”
          3

        CRIT Choice (9 credits)

        1 item
        1. Select 3 courses from subject CRIT
          Not resolved to a course

        Critical Studies Electives (12-15 credits)

        7 items
        1. Though not representative of all options, students can select from the following subjects:
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ​AHST (Art History), HIST (History)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. AMSL (American Sign Language), FRCH (French), LITT (Literature)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. PHIL (Philosophy), RELI (Religion)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. SCIE (Science)
          Not resolved to a course
        6. ANTH (Anthropology), PSYC (Psychology), SOCI (Sociology)
          Not resolved to a course
        7. Course Types : Critical Studies Elective.
          Not resolved to a course

        General Electives (16.5 credits)

        1 item
        1. Complete 16.5 credits. This requirement is satisfied by any undergraduate course that isn’t required by the program.
          Not resolved to a course
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