Degree Seeking: Bachelor of Fine Arts
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The BFA in Studio Art is a 120 credit degree that is the initial professional degree in
the field. As such, it has a concentrated focus on the development of artmaking skills
combined with conceptual and critical thinking. The degree is designed to develop the
student's consciousness of aesthetic and ideological aspects of art and its relationship
to life. Studio studies and experiences are of prime importance in the preparation of
BFA students for professional lives in the visual arts.
The BFA at USF requires a commitment to the program of study and an intensity of
focus on personal artmaking.
The BFA is the usual degree acknowledged for applications to the higher level Master
of Fine Arts degree. It can also be useful preparation for graduate studies in design,
architecture, etc.
Professional or career opportunities include working as an artist, designer, consultant,
media specialist, teacher, fabricator, imagist or most any job that entails the use of
imagination, critical thinking and the production of visual materials.
Disciplines of exceptional strength for BFA Studio students that we offer include:
Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Installation, Performance,
Photography, Electronic and Digital Media and Video. Check out the respective
webpages for these areas in our School.
Requirements for the B.F.A. Degree in Studio Art
x = completed
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1. Art Foundations
[x]
[x]
[x]
[x]
[x]
[x] | ARH-2050 History of Visual Arts I (3)
ARH-2051 History of Visual Arts II (3)
ART-2201C Concepts and Practices I (4)
ART-2203C Concepts and Practices II (4)
ART-2301C Beginning Drawing (3)
ART-3310C Intermediate Drawing (3) |
Total 20 hours
2. 2000 Level Studio
[x]
[x]
[x]
[x] |
2000 Level 2-D Studio (3)
2000 Level 3-D Studio (3)
2000 Level Specialization (3)
2000 Level Elective Studio (3)
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Painting I
Sculpture I
Beginning Electronic Media
Printmaking I
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Total 12 hours
3. 3000 Level Studio
[x]
[x]
[x]
[x]
[x]
[x] |
3000 Level Specialization (12)
3000 Level Non-Specialization (3)
3000 Elective Studio (3) |
Intermediate Electronic Media - Anat
Directed Study EM Studio Credit
Site, Sound, Installation
Intermediate Electronic Media - Lawrence
Printmaking II
Sculpture II |
*Total 18 hours
4. 4000 Level Studio
[x]
[x]
[x] |
4000 Level Specialization (6)
3000 or 4000 Level Elective (3) |
Drawing As Printmaking |
Total 9 hours
5. Expanded Context Courses
[x] A minimum of 3 hours of your Studio work must be from selected expanded context courses. Expanded context courses include ART 4806 Theme Studio, cross-media classes and/or ART 4930 special topics studio classes.
Venice +1 Credit
Total 3 hours
6. Art History
[x]
[x]
[x] |
ARH-4450 20th Century (4)
ARH-3454 Contemp. Art Issues (4)
4000 Level Period Art History (4) |
Video + Proj Arts, 1060 - Pres
Directed Reading [x] & [x] Kitsch Forever
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Total 12 hours
7. Additional Requirements
[x] ART 3939 Real World (3)
[x] ART 4940 Extended Studies.
Paris Credit (3)
[E] ART 4970 Senior Thesis (4)
Total 10 hours
Total Art 84 hours
*Paris Program, Public Art, Museum Internships, Community Art, Artists Internships/Apprenticeships, London Middlesex Program, Johannesburg Program.
Total Semester Hours for the B.F.A. degree in Art Studio:
General Education* (27)
Exit Requirements (9) - [x]Literature & Occult, [x] Contemp. Art Issues, [x] Cultural Studies & Pop Arts
Art Requirements (84)
Total 120 hours
Completed Art Courses
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ART-1203C
Three Dimensional Design
3 Credits
The visual elements: unity, balance, color, etc., used in both two and three
dimensional design remain the same but their application to three
dimensions changes radically because of the unique effects created by light
and shadow. The student will be subjected to many lectures and projects
concerning these effects. The lectures are intended to cover those elements
that occur in every three dimensional discipline. Projects will be assigned
individually in order to satisfy all interests. Students will then be able to
develop aesthetic values in all disciplines.
ART-1300C
Drawing I
3 Credits
Covers the basic principles of drawing tangible objects such as still life,
landscape and the nude figure. The course deals with black and white media
such as pencil and charcoal. The class topics include composition, line, value,
volume, negative space, directional forces, perspective and proportion.
Drawing I is recommended before taking upper level courses: painting,
computer graphics, photography, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking.
ART-1301C
Drawing II
3 Credits
Covers advanced problems in color media and the exploration of a variety
of media and formats. Topics include investigation of contemporary
personal direction and the development of a portfolio.
ART-1400C
Printmaking I
3 Credits
Provides an introduction to printmaking, including the basic techniques of
lithography, etching and silk-screen. A special fee will be charged for this
course.
ART-1401C
Printmaking II
3 Credits
Covers advanced printmaking techniques, such as multiple printing,
registration and chemical reversals, with an emphasis on creativity and the
development of a personal style. A special fee will be charged for this
course.
Prerequisite: ART-1400C
ART-1500C
Painting I
3 Credits
Covers basic painting techniques, with an emphasis on classic and
contemporary applications of oil and acrylic media. Topics include the use
of composition, color, texture, form and value through still life, landscape,
portrait, figure and old masters reproduction.
ART-1201C
Design Foundations
3 Credits
An introduction to basic visual art studio concepts. This course includes
fundamentals of art making, the elements of two and three dimensional
forms, modes of representation and visual art theory. Studio assignments
are supplemented by class critique, discussion and hands-on experimentation
with various media. Emphasis is placed on creative expression and
examination of visual elements.
ART-2701C
Sculpture I
3 Credits
Covers the problems and techniques of applied three-dimensional
design, with an emphasis on the use of materials and tools. Topics
include clay, plaster, stone, wood, metal and wax. A special fee will be
charged for this course.
ART-2702C
Sculpture II
3 Credits
Provides continued experience with expression in three dimensional
form. This course will require students to conduct independent
investigations in the design and creation of several sculpture projects.
Techniques may include metal fabrication, glass casting, stone carving,
woodworking, installations, wax and metal casting. A special fee will be
charged for this course.
Prerequisite: ART-2701C or instructor permission
ARH-1050
Art History I
3 Credits
Presents a historical review of Western art from the prehistoric period through the Renaissance, with an examination of representative works in paint, sculpture, architcture and the minor arts.
ARH-1051
Art History II
3 Credits
Covers the major representative works of art from the baroque through the 20th century, with an examination of painting, sculpture, and actiecture.
ARH-3475C
Contemporary Issues in Art
4 Credits
Contemporary Issues in Art is a course that focuses upon the productions, themes and processes of artists working in the present time. This course will investigate the relationship of materials and media used by contemporary artists to the subject and content of artists' productions/products as well as conceptual processes.
ARH-4450
Twentieth Century Art
4 Credits
A comprehensive study of painting, sculpture and architecture from Cezanne to the present in Europe and the United States. Required of all art majors.
ART-3461C
Drawing As Printmaking
3 Credits
Selected Topics in Printmaking is an intermediate course providing focused exploration on content specific to the discipline. It furthers the development of skills and critical discourse in the field. Majors only. Repeatable up to 15 hours.
ART-3612C
Beginning Electronic Media
3 Credits
An introductory exploration of the issues and practices involved in the creation of experimental computer art. The course focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to electronic media. Available to majors and non-majors.
ART-3939
Real World
3 Credits
Offers studio students the opportunity to analyze their experiences as art majors and explore options available to visual artists upon completion of their degree.
ART-3613C
Intermediate Electronic Media
3 Credits
An intermediate exploration of the issues and practices involved in the creation of experimental computer art. The course focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to electronic media while developing individual creative growth.
ART-3310C
Intermediate Drawing
3 Credits
An extension of the skills and concepts introduced in Beginning Drawing with an emphasis on individual experimentation and the development of advance critical and technical skills in the dicipline.
ARH4800
Video+Proj Arts, 1960-Pres.
4 Credits
Specialized intensive studies in Video and Projection Arts, 1960-Present.
ART-3843C
Site, Installation, Performance
3 Credits
Continued studies and projects in sculpture with an emphasis on site-specific sculpture, installation and performance. A critical and cultural awareness of contemporary issues and media in sculpture will be developed through studio projects assigned readings, discussions, critiques and demonstrations.
ART-4900
Directed Reading
4 Credits
A course of reading and study in an area of special concerned governed by student demand, instructor interest and/or department requirements.
ART-4905
Directed Study
3 Credits
Independent studies in the various areas of Visual Arts.
ART-4814
Paris: Symbols, Signs & Behavior
3 credits
As foreigners in one of the world's cultural hubs, students will explore their roles as citizens of the world and not of one country. This exploration will manifest itself through a series of visual projects (which may include drawings, watercolors, photography, video, collage and three-dimensional works) and writings. Working on a small and consistent scale, students will aim to develop and express their awareness of the cultural iconography that surrounds them in Paris and the ambiguities of visual and verbal communication. For inspiration, we will take advantage of the contemporary art resources of the city, including the Jeu de Paume, the Palais de Tokyo and contemporary art galleries as well as writers such as Roland Barthes and Dave Hickey. Some of the course content will be dictated by current exhibitions and cultural events in Paris during the month of June.
ART-4940
Venice: Optional excursion to the Biennale de Venezia (Venice Biennale)
2 credits
The Biennale di Venezia is one of the world's most influential exhibitions of contemporary art and a showcase for artists selected from nations around the world. Students who choose to participate in this excursion will experience some of the most challenging and innovative art currently being produced while also exploring the streets and architecture of this fascinating and unusual city. In addition to the venues of the Biennale, students will also visit the Academia, the Peggy Guggenheim Museum and the Doge's Palace.