BFA in Studio Art - Concentration in Experimental Studies

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art is a 125 credit hour limited access program that provides an intensive background in theoretical knowledge and professional skills. BFA students will develop a personal vision, a high level of competence in technique, and the ability to make sound artistic decisions. The BFA in Studio Art is a proficiency-based program, characterized by continuous assessment. Graduating BFA seniors exhibit their work in the East Texas A&M University University Gallery in their last semester.

To receive a degree in BFA Studio Art, students must successfully complete a minimum of one hundred twenty-five (125) credit hours. Students admitted to the BFA program are exempt from any foreign language requirement. Students in the BFA major are not required to select a minor. A departmental advisor can provide additional guidance with regard to entrance and degree requirements.

Students admitted to the BFA program are exempt from any foreign language requirement. Students in the BFA major are not required to select a minor. The BFA Advisor can provide additional guidance with regard to entrance and degree requirements.

Academic Performance and Retention

Students are required to have a C or above in all foundation courses to maintain good standing in the Department of Art.  The work and progress of students pursuing baccalaureate degrees will be evaluated both within the classes they take and by the departmental standards established for each major programmatic area (BA in Art, BFA in Photography, BFA in Studio Art, BFA in Visual Communication).   

The Department of Art reserves the right to discontinue enrollment of art majors at any time if satisfactory academic progress is not being made.  Students who have accumulated three unsatisfactory grades (U, D or F) in studio art or visual communication courses at East Texas A&M University or elsewhere may not be permitted to continue, be readmitted, or graduate with a degree in art.  Courses with grades of D or F may be repeated for a grade of C or higher only once.  

BFA in Studio Art - Concentration in Experimental Studies

Core Curriculum Courses
See the Core Curriculum Requirements42
Foundations Art courses required
ART 1316Drawing I 3
ART 1311Two-Dimensional Design and Color Theory 3
ART 1317Drawing II 3
ART 1312Three-Dimensional Design & Color Theory 3
History of Art I *
History of Art II **
ART 2323Figure Drawing 3
PHO 2356Introduction to Digital Media3
Required Sophomore Courses
ART 2316Painting I3
ART 2326Sculpture I3
ART 2346Ceramics I3
3 semester hours from the following:3
Introduction to Video
Visual Communication I
Required Advanced Support Courses
ART 316Advanced Drawing3
ART 380Experimental Concepts3
ART 403Practicum in Art3
ART 404History of Contemporary Art3
Advanced Art History Courses9
Concentration Courses15
1 course from:
Sculpture II
Sculpture III
2 courses from:
Airbrush Painting
Painting II
Painting III
1 course from:
Ceramics II
Ceramics III
1 course from:
Advanced Digital Photography
B&W Darkroom Techniques
Alternative Print Making
Printmaking
Advanced Elective Courses in Art or Photography 12
Total Hours120
*

This course satisfies the Creative Arts requirement in the Core Curriculum.

**

This course satisfies the Degree Pathway requirement in the Core Curriculum.

A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major.

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First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CORE CID 090 3CORE Poli Sci 070 3
CORE Eng 010 3CORE Eng 010 3
CORE Phys Sci 030 3CORE Math 020 3
ART 13113ART 13123
ART 13163ART 13173
 15 15
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
ART 13033ART 13043
CORE Phys Sci 030 3CORE Lang/Phil/Cult 040 3
Intermediate Art Course 13Intermediate Art Course 13
PHO 23563Req Concentration Course 23
ART 23233ART 3803
 Submission to the Portfolio Review  
 15 15
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CORE Hist 060 3CORE Hist 060 3
Intermediate Art Course 13Intermediate Art Course 13
Req Concentration Course 23Req Concentration Course 23
ART 3163Advanced Elective ART/PHO 33
Advanced Art History 33ART 4043
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CORE Poli Sci 070 3CORE Soc Sci 080 3
Req Concentration Course 23Advanced Elective ART/PHO 33
Req Concentration Course 23Advanced Elective ART/PHO 33
Advanced Elective ART/PHO 33ART 4033
Advanced Art History 33Advanced Art History 33
 Participate in the Capstone Exhibition  
 15 15
Total Hours: 120
1

Intermediate Art Courses

  • ART 2316 Painting I
  • ART 2326 Sculpt I
  • ART 2346 Ceram I

Plus one elective additional of the following

  • ART 2313 VisCom I
  • PHO 209 Intro Video
2
REQUIRED Concentraton Courses
  • ART 316 Advanced Drawing
  • ART 380 Experimental Concenpts
  • ART 403 Practicum in Art
  • ART 404 History of Contemporary Art
  • ART 340/440 Sculpture II or III
  • ART 326/420 Painting II AND III
  • ART 350/450 Ceramics II or III
  • PHO 350/360/369 Advanced Digital Photo OR B&W Darkroom OR Alt Print Making
3

Advanced Elective Art/Art History/Pho

  • ART any 300+ 
  • PHO any 300+