Art—B.F.A., Concentration in Printmaking
In Printmaking, students create multiples using a variety of methods and technologies. This course of study allows them to combine traditional and digital graphic art and design technology in order to expand both their personal vision and professional skills. They prepare for careers in the creative arts and the professional production of graphics. This concentration leads to the development of a cohesive body of work, a professional portfolio, and BFA exhibition.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRESS AND DEGREE COMPLETION
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) in Art Courses of 3.0.
- BFA students are required to pass a Senior Review and Exhibition in order to complete the program.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students may have up to 30 credits from an Associates in Fine Arts Degree applied to major course requirements in the BFA program if approved by a faculty advisor or the department chair.
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundation Courses: | 12 | |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| Required Art History Courses: | 6 | |
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| Required Art History Electives (select 2 courses): | 6 | |
| ART 170 | Time Travel: Introduction to Time-Based Art | 3 |
| ART 200 | Art Now | 3 |
| ART 232 | History of Communication Design | 3 |
| ART 263 | Acts of resistance: Activists, Interlopers and Pranksters | 3 |
| ART 266 | Women Artists | 3 |
| ART 275 | Japanese Popular Culture and Art | 3 |
| Studio Art Courses: | 30 | |
| ART 214 | Drawing & Composition II | 3 |
| ART 230 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 233 | Preparation of Art For Printing | 3 |
| ART 243 | Rendering Techniques | 3 |
| ART 283 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 307 | Relief Printing | 3 |
| ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
| ART 357 | Digital Imaging Photography | 3 |
| ART 412 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 416 | Advanced Printmaking II | 3 |
| Studio Art Electives (select 7 courses): | 21 | |
| ART 104 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 207 | Painting Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 219 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 222 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART 238 | Drawing for Designers & Illustrators | 3 |
| ART 245 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 300 | Portrait Painting | 3 |
| ART 303 | Ceramics III | 3 |
| ART 304 | Ceramic Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 305 | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 310 | Digital Illustration I | 3 |
| ART 315 | Book & Magazine Design | 3 |
| ART 334 | Packaging Design | 3 |
| ART 343 | Branding Design | 3 |
| ART 344 | Advanced Advertising Design | 3 |
| ART 350 | Photography II | 3 |
| ART 352 | Studio Lighting | 3 |
| ART 353 | Documentary Photo | 3 |
| ART 354 | Photographics | 3 |
| ART 358 | Advanced Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART 404 | Figure Painting | 3 |
| ART 405 | Experimental Painting | 3 |
| ART 406 | Advanced Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 415 | Studio Painting | 3 |
| ART 425 | Digital Illustration II | 3 |
| ART 444 | Photo as a Fine Art | 3 |
| ART 448 | Information Design | 3 |
| SPFD 421 | Cooperative Education and Internship - College of Arts & Sciences (4 credits) | 4 |
| Required BFA Courses: | 6 | |
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| ART 465 | Bachelor Fine Arts Seminar | 1 |
| ART 398 | Studio Research I | 2 |
| ART 399 | Studio Research II | 2 |
| Total Art Credits: | 81 | |
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 100 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| MATH 114 or MATH 140 | Contemporary Mathematics or Statistics I | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 or ENGL 101 | Critical Writing and Research or Critical Writing and Analysis | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 243 | Rendering Techniques | 3 |
| ART 230 | Photography I | 3 |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course Or ENGL 102 if ENGL 101 was taken | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 233 | Preparation of Art For Printing | 3 |
| ART 243 | Rendering Techniques | 3 |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Art History Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 214 | Drawing & Composition II | 3 |
| ART 307 | Relief Printing | 3 |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Art History Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 308 or ART 412 | Intaglio Printing or Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
| ART 398 | Studio Research I | 2 |
| Studio Art Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 311 or ART 416 | Lithography or Advanced Printmaking II | 3 |
| ART 399 | Studio Research II | 2 |
| ART 412 or ART 490 | Advanced Printmaking or Honors in Art I | 3 |
| Studio Art Elective or Co-op | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Capstone Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 357 | Digital Imaging Photography | 3 |
| ART 416 or ART 491 | Advanced Printmaking II or Honors in Art II | 3 |
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| ART 465 | Bachelor Fine Arts Seminar | 1 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Civic Capstone | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the B.F.A., concentration in Printmaking, students will be able to:
- Compose artworks in a range of visual art studio practices with technical proficiency.
- Analyze formal elements of works of art, craft, and design or other items of material culture.
- Interpret works of art in light of the social and historic context in which they were produced.
- Develop a professional art/design portfolio.
- Produce an art/design exhibition thesis.