
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in 3D Studio is a professional undergraduate degree which prepares students for a career in studio art or graduate school.
- Standard Undergraduate Degree. This is the standard art degree in visual art in the US and Canada.
- Professional Degree. The focus of the degree is studio, so there is a larger number of studio classes in relation to general education and liberal art elective requirements
- Concentration. BFA students declare an area of interest (2D or 3D), so that they have maximum opportunity to work with materials and techniques specific to this studio direction. Students will create a body of work and have a BFA exhibition.
BFA students may pursue a 3D studio concentration which will allow them to focus their studies in Ceramics, Sculpture, and/or Mixed Media.
After Foundations and Core studio classes (first level of painting, photography, graphic design, ceramics, and sculpture), students focus on 3D studio classes in Ceramics, Sculpture, and Mixed Media. This includes special topics and independent study opportunities. (36 hours of upper level studio classes after foundation and core classes.)
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Students graduating from Lander University with a degree in Fine Art will demonstrate a competency in an area of specialization and demonstrate the potential for continued growth as an art/design professional. Specific standards, outlined by the National Association of School of Art and Design, include:
- Functional competence with principles of visual organization, including the ability to work with visual elements in two and three dimensions; color theory and its applications; and drawing.
- Presentation of original artwork that demonstrates advanced conceptual understanding, and technical facility.
- Familiarity with the historical achievements, current major issues, processes, and directions in an emphasis area.
- Experience to prepare and exhibit a cohesive body of original artwork and to participate in critiques of one’s own artwork and the work of others.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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A. Core Skills |
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ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
Approved Mathematics |
3 | ||
B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 | ||
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
6 | ||
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
Approved Science or Mathematics | 3 | ||
Approved Lab Science | 4 | ||
E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
HIST 111 |
United States History to 1877 |
3 | |
F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
University Requirement | |||
FALS 101 | 15 FALS-approved events |
0 |
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Total General Education Requirements | 35 |
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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ART 103 | Drawing I | 3 |
ART 104 | Drawing II | 3 |
ART 105 | Basic Design I | 3 |
ART 106 | Basic Design II | 3 |
ART 111 | Art History I | 3 |
ART 112 | Art History II | 3 |
ART 202 | Sculpture I | 3 |
ART 203 | Photography I | 3 |
ART 204 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
ART 205 | Painting I | 3 |
ART 207 | Ceramics I | 3 |
ART 499 | Art Issues | 1 |
MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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ART 320 | Investigation of Line | 3 |
Art History (select 3) ART 311, ART 312, ART 314, ART 315, ART 316, ART 317, ART 371, ART 372* *only 1 summer travel course may be included |
9 |
MAJOR PROGRAM EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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ART 302 | Sculpture II | 3 |
ART 307 | Ceramics II | 3 |
ART 402 | Sculpture III | 3 |
ART 407 | Ceramics III | 3 |
Art Studio 3D (select 2) ART 302, ART 307, ART 320, ART 350, ART 402, ART 407 May not include summer travel courses |
6 | |
Art Studio 2D ART 303, ART 305, ART 320, ART 321, ART 322, ART 323, ART 350, ART 403, ART 405 May not include summer travel courses |
3 | |
Art Studio Elective (select 2) ART 302, ART 303, ART 304, ART 305, ART 306, ART 307, ART 308, ART 320, ART 321, ART 322, ART 323, ART 350, ART 352*, ART 402, ART 403, ART 404, ART 405, ART 406, ART 407, ART 408 *only 1 summer travel course may be included |
3 | |
ART 410 | Senior Studio | 3 |
ART 410 | Senior Studio | 3 |
Total Major Program Requirements | 79 | |
Additional Electives | 6 | |
TOTAL FOR BFA DEGREE | 120 |
- Students must earn a “C” or better in 100-level art courses before proceeding to the sophomore studio courses.
- Students will complete a BFA Candidacy Review at the end of the sophomore year and a BFA Review at the end of their final semester.
- Students must earn a “C” or better in all program requirement courses.
- Students may not take more than 3 studio courses per semester without permission from department chair.
- Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
- See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses