Studio Arts - Painting/Drawing/Printmaking Emphasis (BFA)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the minor.
Transfer students must complete at least 50% of their art credits at SUU.

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

Studio Arts - Painting/Drawing/Printmaking Curriculum (82 Credits)

Free Electives and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

A minimum of 120 total credits;
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
30 credits completed through SUU.

Total Credits, BFA Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a proficient level of skill in the techniques, processes, and technologies used in creating drawings, paintings, and prints from rough concept to finished art. Developed competencies will include: drawing, painting, photography, intaglio, relief printing, lithography, screenprinting, and current digital applications.
Effectively use the design elements and principles in drawing, painting, and printmaking as well as thoughtfully evaluate works of art perceptively and critically.
Gain functional knowledge of the history of art specifically relating to the origins of drawing, painting, and printmaking and become familiar with the commercial applications and business practices of the art industry.
Synthesize design, drawing, painting, and printmaking skills to create solutions to aesthetic and design problems and exhibit a portfolio of artwork that demonstrates perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, advanced technical facility, and unique artistic expression at a professional entry level.

Studio Arts - Painting/Drawing/Printmaking Emphasis (BFA)

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