Curriculum

The 128-credit BFA in Studio Art is an interdisciplinary program that combines intensive training in a range of studio art techniques with a progression of courses in art history, critical theory, and liberal arts. Throughout the program, you will develop technical and creative skills, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the role of art in society, empowering you to thrive in meaningful careers in the arts.

Core Course Sequence

In the BFA in Studio Art major, you will take a wide range of studio courses that provide a solid grounding in different techniques and theories and lay the groundwork for experimentation and expression. These progress from fundamental courses to intermediate and advanced project-based courses in painting, drawing, sculpture and installation, photography, video art, digital art, metals, ceramics, glass, and design. 

The first-year Foundation Program, a focused progression of studio and critical art theory courses, enables students to explore many forms and philosophies of art making, giving them an unusually wide array of skills and visual languages with which to express their ideas. Students develop technical and analytical skills, as well as creative discipline, and a clearer understanding of the relationship between art and society. You will also complete Liberal Arts Core courses and choose departmental electives that match your interests and broaden your artistic skills. 

You will have the chance to exhibit work, participate in shows, explore internships, and study abroad. 

Culminating Experience: Senior Studio

In your final year, the year-long Senior Studio course offers the opportunity to develop your own artistic practice in a dedicated studio space while receiving rigorous feedback from faculty, visiting artists, and fellow students through individual and group critiques. This course culminates in a final thesis exhibition that showcases your final work and personal creative growth.