Academics: BS in Visual Arts Plan of Study
The BS in Visual Arts plan of study includes:
- The Foundation Year: a deep dive into a range of media, skills and concepts in art, craft, and design.
- Studies in Art History to contextualize your emerging creative practice.
- A combination of hands-on courses from our studio areas: Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting & Drawing, Metal, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. You may choose to concentrate in one or a combination of these areas.
- Two required Progress Reviews.
- Capstone course where you'll engage in synthetic and critical thinking about art, including your own creative projects.
- A required academic minor of your choice.
Switching between the BFA, BSVA and BA
If a student is accepted into a BFA program from the BSVA, they must follow the plan of study for that specific program.
If a student switches or otherwise leaves a BFA program, they must follow the plan of study for that program. For example, if a BFA student switches back to the BSVA, said student is still responsible to complete all requirements of the BSVA (including the required minor).
The difference between the three degrees offered by the Department of Art as defined in terms of the required minimum number of credits completed in liberal arts courses:
- 90 LA credits for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree
- 60 LA credits for the Bachelor of Science (BSVA) degree
- 30 LA credits for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree
For more information on the BS and BA in Visual Arts plans of study, please visit the Undergraduate Catalog.
