Upon completion of the art foundation core and basic studio classes in a particular medium, students in the BA or BS Visual Arts program may choose to apply to one of the Art Department's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree programs. Entrance into these BFA programs is by portfolio and interview; students apply directly to the specific program of interest. BFA reviews are held in each of the following studio options near the conclusion of each semester.

The above BFA programs require a grade of C or better for all major courses and transfer courses. A minimum grade of C- is required for Art History courses.

Please see the Department of Design for information about the BFA program in Graphic Design.

Fine Arts (BFA) Program Learning Outcomes

By the time they graduate, Fine Arts majors will be able to:

  • Expand knowledge of diverse histories and contemporary practices in studio art, design, and art education.  

  • Demonstrate—in written, visual, and oral forms—an understanding of a work of art or design, in terms of its social, political, cultural, aesthetic and historical context.  

  • Develop and articulate self-reflective practices as artists, designers, teachers, and citizens.  

  • Create collaboration and engagement with local and global art, design, and learning communities.  

  • Build professional networks to support lifelong learning and sustainable practices.