(81 credits)
Professional painters, representing varied stylistic approaches, work closely with students in encouraging them to explore the many possibilities for image development offered by different media techniques and conceptual processes. Students work with oils, acrylics, and watercolor as well as a full range of drawing media. Senior BFA students are provided with private studio spaces. The proximity of New York City affords ready access to galleries, museums, and artists' studios.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundation Courses (15 Credits) | ||
| ARS100 | Drawing: Visual Thinking I | 3 |
| ARS101 | Drawing: Visual Thinking II | 3 |
| ARS102 | Design: Color | 3 |
| ARS103 | Design: Form | 3 |
| ARS112 | Art Seminar | 3 |
| Art History Courses (12 Credits) | ||
| ARH201 | Art of the Western World I | 3 |
| ARH202 | Art of the Western World II | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Modern Art, 1900-1970 | ||
| Contemporary Art, 1970 to the Present | ||
ARH3xx/ARH4xx | Art History elective | |
| Required Painting Courses (33 Credits) | ||
| ARS240 | Basic Painting | 3 |
| ARS301 | Thematic Drawing | 3 |
| ARS303 | Figure Drawing | 3 |
| ARS305 | Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| ARS305 | Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| or ARS400 | Drawing Projects | |
| ARS343 | Intermediate Painting | 3 |
| ARS345 | Advanced Painting | 3 |
| ARS403 | Contemporary Ideas in Painting | 3 |
| ARS441 | Senior Studio in Painting I | 3 |
| ARS442 | Senior Studio in Painting II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Painting | ||
| Water Media/Collage | ||
| Advanced Painting | ||
| Required Cognate Courses (6 Credits) | ||
| Select any 200- or 300-level studio course, 2-dimensional (outside of Painting/Drawing) | 3 | |
| Select any 200- or 300-level studio course, 3-dimensional | 3 | |
| Studio Electives (12 Credits) | ||
| Select four ARS and/or DDF courses. | 12 | |
| Required Senior Seminar (3 Credits) | ||
| ARS490 | BFA Seminar (writing intensive) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 81 | |
