Art
College of Liberal Arts
Department of Art
(907) 474-7530
www.art.uaf.edu/
Minimum Requirements for Degrees: B.A.: 130 credits; B.F.A.: 130 credits
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The art program encourages independent, original and creative thinking while recognizing the role and responsibility of the fine arts within the humanities.
The B.F.A. degree is professionally oriented and designed to prepare students for careers in art. It is the usual prerequisite for graduate studies in art. Admission requires a portfolio review by the art faculty, generally done in the student’s junior year. Enrollment in the B.F.A. program is recommended only for students who are willing to make the considerable commitment of time and energy necessary to achieve professional competence in their major areas. Career opportunities for B.F.A. graduates include artist, designer, arts administrator, art teacher, gallery and museum administrator, and computer-related fields.
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the B.A. degree requirements.
- Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
- Complete the following:
ART 105—Beginning Drawing 3 credits
ART 205—Intermediate Drawing 3 credits
ART 211—Beginning Sculpture 3 credits
ART 213—Beginning Painting (Acrylic or Oil) 3 credits
ART 261 and 262—History of World Art 6 credits
- Complete 2 of the following:
ART 161—Two-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 162—Color and Design 3 credits
ART 163—Three-Dimensional Design 3 credits
- Complete 1 of the following electives:
ART 201—Beginning Ceramics 3 credits
ART 207—Beginning Printmaking 3 credits
ART 209—Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry 3 credits
ART 268—Beginning Native Art Studio 3 credits
ART 371—Digital Photography and Pixel Painting 3 credits
- Complete 3 upper division courses
from one of these major concentrations:
Ceramics 9 credits
Computer Art 9 credits
Drawing 9 credits
Metalsmithing 9 credits
Native Studio Art 9 credits
Painting 9 credits
Printmaking 9 credits
Sculpture 9 credits
- Upper division art history 3 credits
- Complete the following:
- Minimum art credits required for major 39
- Minimum credits required 130
* Student must earn a C grade or better in each course.
Note: Transfer students who are candidates for the B.A. degree or a B.F.A.
in art must complete a minimum of 18 credits in art while in residence.
Concentrations: Ceramics, Computer Art, Drawing, Metalsmithing, Native Studio Art, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the B.F.A. degree requirements.
- Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
- Complete the following:
ART 105—Beginning Drawing 3 credits
ART 205—Intermediate Drawing 3 credits
ART 211—Beginning Sculpture 3 credits
ART 213—Beginning Painting (Acrylic or Oil) 3 credits
ART 261 and 262—History of World Art 6 credits
- Complete 2 of the following:
ART 161—Two-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 162—Color and Design 3 credits
ART 163—Three-Dimensional Design 3 credits
- Complete 1 of the following: 3 credits
ART 201—Beginning Ceramics 3 credits
ART 207—Beginning Printmaking 3 credits
ART 209—Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry 3 credits
ART 268—Beginning Native Art Studio 3 credits
ART 371—Digital Photography and Pixel Painting 3 credits
- Complete the following:
Upper division art history** 9 credits
Major program approved by B.F.A. thesis committee*** 30 credits
Upper division art electives 6 credits
Thesis project 3 credits
- Complete the following:
- Minimum credits required 130
* Student must earn a C grade or better in each course.
** Any upper-division art history class (ART 360, 363W, 364W, 365, 366, 367),
ANTH/ART 402, 463, 490, 493, HUM 332 or HUM 469W may apply toward this
requirement.
*** Major program must include at least 2, and no more than 3, studio areas.
Minimum requirement for the first area is 15 upper division credits. Minimum
requirement for the second area is 9 upper division credits.
Note: A non-art minor is not required for this degree.
Note: Transfer students who are candidates for the B.A. degree or a B.F.A.
in Art must complete a minimum of 18 credits in art while in residence.
Note: All studio areas in the department are eligible for fulfillment of specialization
requirements: ceramics, computer art, metalsmithing, Native art, painting,
drawing, printmaking and sculpture.
Minor
- Complete the following:*
ART 105—Beginning Drawing 3 credits
ART 262—History of World Art 3 credits
ART 365—Native Art of Alaska 3 credits
- Complete 1 of the following:*
ART 161—Two-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 162—Color and Design 3 credits
ART 163—Three-Dimensional Design 3 credits
- Complete 1 of the following:*
ART 201—Beginning Ceramics 3 credits
ART 211—Beginning Sculpture 3 credits
ART 268—Beginning Native Art Studio 3 credits
- Complete 1 of the following:*
ART 207—Beginning Printmaking 3 credits
ART 209—Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry 3 credits
ART 213—Beginning Painting (Acrylic or Oil) 3 credits
ART 371—Digital Photography and Pixel Painting 3 credits
- Minimum credits required 18
* Student must earn a C grade or better in each course.
Note: A minor in art for the B.A. or B.S. degree is available only to non-art
majors.