Art - Studio Art (B.F.A)
The B.F.A. in Studio Art aims to prepare students for graduate study in the field of art or design, or career opportunities as professional artists and designers. This level of preparation is achieved through a rigorous studio practice, in which the skills and knowledge gained at the introductory level are deepened, and often challenged, in intermediate and advanced level courses. In introductory level art courses, B.F.A. students develop an understanding of historical and social context, and critical inquiry as they gain experience with a range of visual media. This serves as the foundation for more focused intellectual and cultural study in the intermediate and advanced art courses.
B.F.A. Application and Review
Current students interested in pursuing the B.F.A. in Studio Art must complete the following requirements prior to being accepted into the program. Students should also have a 3.0 GPA in Coker art courses upon application and are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA in art courses to remain in the B.F.A program. Students can apply to the B.F.A. program at the end of their freshman year. Students have 2 chances to pass this review. Students not accepted into the B.F.A. program may continue to pursue the B.A. in Art degree (Note: Sophomore Review is required for the B.A. in Art)
- B.F.A. Application Form
- Portfolio of 15 works of art and/or design
- Sketchbooks and process/research documentation
- Statement of intent (1-2 pages)
- Statement of degree/career plan (1 page)
- 2 recommendations (at least 1 on-campus)
- Art Fundamentals and Artist Quiz
Requirements
Art Major/Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art (B.F. A.)
Total Credit Hours: 78
All courses counting toward the B.F.A. in studio art must be completed with a minimum grade of C. B.F.A. students are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA in the Art/Studio Art major.