»Studio Art Courses

The BFA in Studio Art immerses you in a rigorous studio education grounded in both traditional and contemporary practices. You build strong technical skills and visual literacy through foundational courses, then move into interdisciplinary studio work that encourages experimentation, exploration, and critical thinking. Along the way, you study art history and theory, develop professional practices, and participate in exhibitions—experiences that help you grow as an artist and prepare you for a professional career or graduate study.

• Full Degree Requirements
• 25-26 Studio Art Major Tracking Sheets
• 25-26 Studio Art Minor Tracking Sheets

You’ll have the opportunity to earn both your BFA and a minor in four years.

First Year
ART 116 Ceramics: Form and Surface
ART 120 Photographic Imaging
ART 121 Intro to Digital Media
ART 122 Objects and Space
ART 124 Drawing and Planning
ART 195 Art and Text

Sophomore
ART 123 Painting and Mark Making
ART 125 Intro to Trans-disciplinary Studio
ART 296 Contemporary Gallery Practice
200 Level Art History Course
Advanced Medium Specific Course
Study Abroad Recommended for fall or spring 

Junior
AH 335 Theories of Modernism
384 Series Course (#1)
384 Series Course (#2)
300 Level Art History Course
(2) Advanced Medium Specific Course
ART 397 Junior Exhibition Prep
Junior Group Exhibition in Guggenheim Gallery
*Internship Recommended in fall or spring

Senior
(2) Advanced Medium Specific Course
ART 384 Series Course (#3)
Elective Studio Art Course; Additional 384, advanced medium-specific course, or independent study 
ART 497A Developing a Studio Practice for the Senior Exhibition
ART 497 Advanced Art: Critique and Exhibition
Senior Exhibition in Guggenheim Gallery
*Internship Recommended in fall or spring

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