Fine, Digital & Performing Arts

Majors

Minors

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is recognized as the professional degree in the arts. The BFA, and the professional portfolios developed through the program, may lead students to career opportunities in teaching; digital and interactive design; studio work; museum, gallery, or corporate curatorship. The BFA may also offer students the opportunity to pursue advanced degrees to develop their creative and academic abilities.

BFA Degree Requirements

General Education Program
All bachelor’s degree students must complete the 34 semester hour General Education Program. The GEP allow students to receive a broad education outside of the major.

Internships
ARTS 4159 may be available for certain BFA concentrations upon approval from the Fine, Digital, and Performing Arts department chair. Information is available from the department secretary or chair.

Sophomore Review
All sophomores are required to submit a disk with a minimum of eight art works of their own creation before beginning their first Junior semester at SSU for our student assessment program.

Senior Show
All students applying for an art major must participate in a senior gallery exhibit. Information is available from the department secretary or chair.

Art Core Requirements

30 Semester Hours - Required of all BFA students

ARTH 2211	Art History Survey 1	3
ARTH 2212	Art History Survey 2	3
ARTH 3XXX	ARTH Electives*	6
ARTS 1101	Two-Dimensional Foundations	3
ARTS 1102	Color Theory	3
ARTS 1103	Three-Dimensional Foundations	3
ARTS 1104	Creative Process	3
ARTS 4180	Senior Studio 1	3
ARTS 4181	Senior Studio 2	3

* Choose from any ARTH prefix except 101.

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