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.
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:
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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Art History (select 3) ART 312, ART 314, ART 315, ART 316, ART 317, ART 318, ART 319, ART 324, 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 350, ART 402, ART 407 May not include summer travel courses |
6 | |
Art Studio 2D ART 303, ART 305, ART 321, ART 322, ART 323, ART 350, ART 403, ART 405 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 422, ART 427, ART 432, ART 437 *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 |