Undergraduate

Program Description

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is designed to provide professional development at the undergraduate level in the visual arts, through in-depth study in studio art. The degree requires a minimum of 75 semester hours in art, at least 36 of which must be in upper-division coursework.

Admission to the BFA is by special application. Such application can be made upon completion of 30 semester hours of art coursework, and must be made before completion of 48 semester hours of art coursework. A portfolio consisting of ten to fifteen works representing a variety of media must be submitted in addition to the application form. Copies of specific BFA admission policies and instructions for submitting an application to the BFA program are available below. Completed BFA applications should be submitted to the office of the Department Chair.

The purposes of the art curriculum are:

1. To provide a general program that allows students access to a variety of art media, studio techniques, and instruction;
2. To provide students with opportunities to study past and present forms of art and to understand the function of art in society;
3. To provide courses that will help expand the knowledge and interest of non-majors in the area of art; and
4. To contribute to the cultural life of the University and the community by presenting quality art exhibitions in the Weil Gallery.

Students can major in art in either the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree programs. Students in the BFA have the option through electives to develop an emphasis beyond the general degree program in Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Drawing, or Art History.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts leading to all-level Teacher Certification is available.

Two minors are also available. The minor in Studio Art is 21 semester hours and will allow a student to concentrate in one studio area. The minor in Art History is 18 semester hours. Interested students should contact the department academic advisor.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will have:

• A comprehensive level of professional development in the visual arts in preparation for specific careers;
• proficiency in studio processes and the understanding of conceptual theories and histories as evidenced in their graduating senior exhibitions;
• demonstrated expertise in their specific area of concentration.

BFA graduates will be able to demonstrate:

• comprehensive level of professional development in the visual arts in preparation for specific careers;
• proficiency in studio processes and the understanding of conceptual theories and histories as evidenced in their graduating senior exhibitions;
• demonstrated expertise in their specific area of concentration.

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Downloadable Documents:
Click here for BFA Application 
Click here for BFA Interim Critique Guidelines 
Click here for BFA Requirements
Click here for Senior Project Guidelines
Click here for BFA  Application Presentation 

Program Description

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree leading to teacher certification is also designed to provide professional development at the undergraduate level for the prospective teacher in the visual arts, through in-depth study in studio art. The degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours in art, at least 30 of which must be in upper-division coursework.

Admission to the BFA leading to teacher certification is by special application. Such application can be made upon completion of 30 semester hours of Art coursework, and must be made before completion of 48 semester hours of Art coursework. A portfolio consisting of ten to fifteen works representing a variety of media must be submitted in addition to the application form. Copies of specific admission policies and instructions for submitting an application to the program are available below. Completed applications should be submitted to the office of the Department Chair.

The purposes of the art curriculum are:

1. To provide a general program that allows students access to a variety of art media, studio techniques, and instruction;
2. To provide students with opportunities to study past and present forms of art and to understand the function of art in society;
3. To provide courses that will help expand the knowledge and interest of non-majors in the area of art; and
4. To contribute to the cultural life of the University and the community by presenting quality art exhibitions in the Weil Gallery.

Two minors are also available. The minor in Studio Art is 21 semester hours and will allow a student to concentrate in one studio area. The minor in Art History is 18 semester hours. Interested students should contact the department academic advisor.

Student Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate competencies in studio art;
• be able to successfully pass the test for State Board for Educator Certification, enabling them to teach K-12 within the State of Texas;
• have the ability to articulate principles and theories of contemporary art as they apply to the teaching/learning environment.

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Downloadable Documents:
Click here for BFA-TC Application
Click here for BFA TC Requirements
Click here for BFA-TC  Application Presentation 

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree with major study in art is a general program in art. The degree requires a minimum of 51 semester hours of art coursework. Course selections include two- and three-dimensional art, art history, design, and art electives.

The College of Liberal Arts also requires at least 6 semester hours of a second language for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Art.

The purposes of the art curriculum are:

1. To provide a general program that allows students access to a variety of art media, studio techniques, and instruction;
2. To provide students with opportunities to study past and present forms of art and to understand the function of art in society;
3. To provide courses that will help expand the knowledge and interest of non-majors in the area of art; and
4. To contribute to the cultural life of the University and the community by presenting quality art exhibitions in the Weil Gallery.

Students can major in art in either the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree programs. Students in the BFA have the option through electives to develop an emphasis beyond the general degree program in Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Drawing, or Art History.

Two minors are also available. The minor in Studio Art is 21 semester hours and will allow a student to concentrate in one studio area. The minor in Art History is 18 semester hours. Interested students should contact the department academic advisor.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will have:

• knowledge in a variety of art media, studio techniques, and art history;
• the ability to clearly articulate the principles and theories of contemporary art as it applies to their creative interests;
• a working knowledge of visual problem solving and critical thinking.

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Program Description

Graphic Design is a creative and inspiring process that combines art and technology to communicate ideas and information visually from client to audience.  Rooted in traditional art and design foundations, the focus of the Graphic Design curriculum is to educate and inform students of the impact design can make through the exploration of diverse problem-solving methodologies, innovative investigations, and creative research in all forms of visual communication.  Through their studio work, Graphic Design majors will address issues stressing social and cultural awareness, integration of new technology, and sustainable practices while being prepared to enter into the evolving creative industry.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Demonstrate mastery of client-focused, visual communication and problem-solving methodologies;
• Demonstrate proficiency in professional skills and use of technology in preparation for professional practice;
• Demonstrate advanced critical thinking in analyzing discipline history, theory, criticism and practices;
• Be prepared for professional positions in the field of visual communications or for graduate school.

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