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.
| 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: | 12 | |
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| ART 120 | History of Photography | 3 |
| or ART 232 | History of Communication Design | |
| Art History Elective (200-400 level) | 3 | |
| Required Art Studio Courses: | 21 | |
| ART 307 | Relief Printing | 3 |
| ART 308 | Intaglio Printing | 3 |
| ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
| ART 311 | Lithography | 3 |
| ART 357 | Digital Imaging Photography | 3 |
| ART 412 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 416 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| Recommended Studio Courses: | 15 | |
| ART 104 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| or ART 216 | Sculpture I | |
| ART 207 | Painting Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 214 | Drawing & Composition II | 3 |
| ART 230 | Photography I | 3 |
| or ART 283 | Introduction to Graphic Design | |
| ART 233 | Preparation of Art For Printing | 3 |
| or ART 237 | Typography | |
| Art/Co-Op Electives: | 15 | |
| Select 5 Art courses in consultation with a faculty advisor | ||
| Required BFA Courses: | 6 | |
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| ART 465 | Bachelor Fine Arts Seminar | 1 |
| Total Art Credits: | 81 | |
| ART 398 | Studio Research I | 2 |
| ART 399 | Studio Research II | 2 |
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | English Composition I or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| MATH 114 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| General Education Tier 1 | 3 | |
| INTD 101 | Orientation to College * first time freshmen only | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 or ESL 102 | English Composition II or English Composition 2 ESL | 4 |
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| General Education Tier 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
| Recommended Studio | ||
| ART 230 | Photography I | 3 |
| or Communication Design Techniques ART283 | ||
| Recommended Studio | ||
| ART 214 | Drawing & Composition II | 3 |
| General Education Tier 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 307 | Relief Printing | 3 |
| Recommended Studio | ||
| ART 207 | Painting Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 308 | Intaglio Printing | 3 |
| ART 120 | History of Photography | 3 |
| or History of Communication Design ART232 | ||
| General Education Tier 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 311 | Lithography | 3 |
| or Photographics ART354 | ||
| Recommended Studio | ||
| ART 357 | Digital Imaging Photography | 3 |
| ART 412 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 104 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| Or Sculpture 1 ART216 | ||
| General Education Tier 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 416 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 233 | Preparation of Art For Printing | 3 |
| Or Typography ART237 | ||
| Art History Elective (200 level or higher) | 3 | |
| Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Tier 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 490 | Honors in Art I | 3 |
| Art Elective | 3 | |
| Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Tier 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Tier 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 491 | Honors in Art II | 3 |
| Art Elective | 3 | |
| Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| ART 465 | Bachelor Fine Arts Seminar | 1 |
| General Education Tier 3 Capstone | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 122 | |
**BFA Students are Exempt from the Creative Process and Production Mode of Inquiry Course Requirements within General Education Tier I and Tier II.
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.