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
- B.F.A.
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 50.0701
- Total credits (published)
- 42
- Credits (computed from items)
- 285-303
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 232423
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_232423_922c8482
- 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
major core · 0 items
Foundation Courses
7 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course18
Core Art Courses
major core · 4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course9
Introductory Studio Courses
8 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course21
Studio Concentrations
concentration · 1 item
- Students must take 12 credits at the 300- and 400-level in a single medium from the following concentration options. See below for a list of courses in each concentration.Not resolved to a course12
Ceramics
0 items
Fibers
0 items
Metals
0 items
Painting
0 items
Photography
0 items
Printmaking
0 items
Sculpture
1 item
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course12
Art History Electives (300-400 Level)
electives · 2 items
- Student must take 6 credits of art history electives at the 300-400 level. 1Not resolved to a course6
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course6
Art and Art-Related Electives
electives · 2 items
- Art and art-related electives may include courses from art, graphic design, architectural design, art education independent study, industrial design, internships and study abroad studio courses but excludes courses taken to fulfill the studio concentration.Not resolved to a course15
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course15
Ceramics Concentration
concentration · 5 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Advanced Ceramics (repeatable to 9 credits)”1-3
- 3
Fibers Concentration
concentration · 7 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Metals Concentration
concentration · 6 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-3
- 3
Painting Concentration
concentration · 3 items
- As published: “Intermediate Painting (repeatable for credit)”3
- As published: “Advanced Painting (repeatable for credit)”1-3
- 3
Photography Concentration
concentration · 10 items
- 3
- Choose three of the following:Not resolved to a course3-9
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-3
Printmaking Concentration
concentration · 5 items
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Advanced Printmaking (repeatable to 6 credits)”1-3
- 3
- 3
Sculpture Concentration
concentration · 3 items
- 3
- As published: “Expanded Field: Sculpture (repeatable to 9 credits)”1-3
- 3
Art Education Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Art Education Concentration Requirements
concentration · 9 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Student Teaching 1”16
- As published: “Field Experiences in Art Education 2”6
- 3
- 3
- 2
- 3
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