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BFA in Art / Fine Art Track

The bachelor of fine arts in art / fine art track is for students especially interested in the study of fine art or commercial art forms. The fine art track offers specialization or emphasis areas in drawing, painting, graphic design, illustration, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The Fine Art program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Students who complete the BFA in Art / Fine Art Track are prepared for entrepreneurial opportunities, associations with practicing artists, production and marketing of fine art or commercial art forms, and further study at the graduate level. Students who complete the bachelor of fine arts in art / fine art track degree will contribute to the established communities of artists and designers throughout the United States.

Note: No grade less than C will be accepted in any art course required within any art major or minor.

The undraped human figure is a significant subject within the studio art and art history curriculum.

Major Requirements

Fine Art Emphasis/Studio Concentrations:
Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture


44 hrs - Core Curriculum
Foreign Language Proficiency must be satisfied

Art Requirements 72 hrs (48 hrs upper level) β€
15 hrs – Studio Prerequisites
ARST 1310 Basic Drawing
ARST 1315 2D Design
ARST 2310 Figure Drawing
ARST 2315 3D Design
ARST 2318 Computer Applications in Art*

15 hrs – Art History
ARHA 2310 Survey of the History of Art I
ARHA 2311 Survey of the History of Art II
ARHA 2312 Survey of Non-Western Art
Two upper level art history electives; ARHA 3309, History of Design, required for Applied Design track

18 hrs – Studio Art Foundations
6 hrs required for 2D students, 12 hrs required for 3D students
ARST 3312 Contemporary Craft*
ARST 3360 Introduction to Sculpture *
ARAD 3310 Introduction to Furniture Design*
ARAD 3320 Introduction Metalsmithing & Jewelry*
ARAD 3330 Introduction to Fiber Design*
ARAD 3340 Introduction to Blacksmithing*
ARAD 3350 Introduction to Ceramics*

12 hrs required for 2D students, 6 hrs required for 3D students
ARST 3310 Drawing: Creative Invention*
ARST 3320 Painting Fundamentals 1*
ARST 3330 Printmaking Basics*
ARST 3340 Introduction to Graphic Design*
ARST 3370 Introduction to Photography*
ARST 3380 Introduction to Illustration*
* See table for course equivalencies for pre-and post-2011-2012 courses.

Advancement to BFA
Advancement to BFA program via portfolio and transcript review, statement of purpose, and interview. Minimum requirements for advancement review: 2.75 overall GPA and 3.0 GPA in all art courses, completion of 15 hours of studio prerequisites, 6 hours of art history, 3 hours of studio foundations, preferably in the student’s intended emphasis or concentration. Click here for more information about the Advancement to BFA process.

12 hrs – Upper level courses in Fine Art or Applied Design emphasis beyond beginning studio art foundations
3 hrs – Upper level studio art elective from ARAD or ARST
3 hrs – ARST 4397 Capstone: Studio Art or internship in selected emphasis area.
6 hrs – ARST 4394 and ARST 4395 BFA Project (1 & 2) Two courses taken in sequence; includes group critiques and senior exhibit. Student completes a total of 21 hrs in chosen studio emphasis, excluding capstone/internship.

8 HRS – ELECTIVES
TOTAL 124 hrs

Advisors

The department has advisors for both undergraduate and graduate students. Incoming freshmen and transfer students should contact the department chair, Professor Win Bruhl, wgbruhl@ualr.edu, for initial advising. Continuing undergraduates should contact Professors Marjorie Williams-Smith (mwsmith@ualr.edu), Jane Brown (jhbrown@ualr.edu), or Floyd Martin (fwmartin@ualr.edu) for assistance with their academic programs.

Students interested in public school teaching should contact Professor Heidi Mullins at (hcmullins@ualr.edu).

Undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 100 academic credits should contact Professor Aj Smith (ajsmith1@ualr.edu).

Prospective or current students may also call the art department at (501) 569-3182 to contact an advisor.

Transfer Students

Students transferring to UALR who intend to major in art should contact the department chairman, Win Bruhl, (wgbruhl@ualr.edu) before enrolling to arrange for advising. Students may be required to take additional hours in areas where deficiencies are noted.

Transfer students must complete at least nine hours of their studio concentration at UALR. For example, a student who has 15 hours accepted in transfer credit for painting must complete an additional nine hours of painting at UALR if painting is the studio concentration.

BFA in Art Questions?

If you have any questions about the BFA in Art Program or its application process, please contact us at:bfaquestions@ualr.edu
Please allow at least 72 hours for a response.

Updated 7.11.2011