The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in 2D Studio is a professional undergraduate degree which prepares students for a career in studio art or graduate school.
BFA students may pursue a 2D studio concentration which will allow them to focus their studies in Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and/or Mixed Media.
After Foundations and Core studio classes (first level of painting, photography, graphic design, ceramics, and sculpture), students focus on 2D studio classes in painting, photography and printmaking and/or 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:
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 111R2 |
United States History to 1877 |
3 | |
F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
University Requirement | |||
FALS 101 | 15 FALS-approved events (Temporarily suspended) |
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Total General Education Requirements | 35 |
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R
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 203 | Photography I | 3 |
DES 201 | Typography | 3 |
DES 203 | Graphic and Interactive Design I | 3 |
DES 221 | Typography II | 3 |
DES 223 | Graphic and Interactive Design II | 3 |
DES 330 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
DES 499 | Capstone | 1 |
MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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*only 1 summer travel course may be included |
9 |
MAJOR PROGRAM EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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ART 303 | Photography II | 3 |
ART 305 | Painting II | 3 |
ART 403 | Photography Portfolio Project | 3 |
ART 405 | Painting III | 3 |
Art Studio 2D (select 2) ART 303, ART 305, ART 306, ART 321, ART 322, ART 323, ART 350, ART 403, ART 405 May not include summer travel courses |
6 | |
Art Studio 3D ART 302, ART 307, ART 350, ART 402, ART 407 May not include summer travel courses |
3 | |
Art Studio Elective (select 3) ART 302, ART 303, ART 305, ART 306, ART 307, ART 320, ART 321, ART 322, ART 323, ART 350, ART 352*, ART 402, ART 403, ART 405, ART 406, ART 407, ART 423, ART 425, ART 433, ART 435 *only 1 summer travel course may be included |
9 | |
ART 410 | Senior Studio | 3 |
ART 410 | Senior Studio | 3 |
Total Major Program Requirements | 81 | |
Additional Electives | 4 | |
TOTAL FOR BFA DEGREE | 120 |