Art Major, Studio Concentration, B.F.A.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a major in Art allows students to explore a depth of artistic endeavors as well as a breadth of art historical and theoretical approaches to the discipline. As a professional degree, students can investigate visual and aesthetic discourse in both their own artistic practice as well as in the context of history and contemporary culture. The BFA is comprised of 65% of the total degree in studio courses, art history and supportive courses in art and design. Students choose to focus in one of several media concentrations including graphic design, illustration, interactive media design, photography, and studio art. With the combination of a rigorous curriculum, personal contact with faculty and visiting artists, faculty committed to both teaching and their own creative scholarship, outstanding facilities, and a supportive campus community, USI’s BFA program embraces diverse artistic perspectives that enhance the students’ knowledge, practice, and vision.

Students interested in completing the Art major with either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree instead of a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) should refer to the list of programs on the Art and Design page of the bulletin.

All Art majors (BA, BS, and BFA) in all concentrations take the foundation program to give them a general understanding of all the varied media and disciplines.

Select 33 hours of coursework from ART, ARTD, and ARTP Electives that align with your interests (see approved list below). To ensure that 36 hours of the 78 hour major are upper-level, between 12 and 18 hours must be upper-level.

• If both 2D courses selected are lower-level, complete at least 18 hours of upper-level electives.
• If only one 2D course selected is upper-level, complete at least 15 hours of upper-level electives.
• If both 2D courses selected are upper-level, complete at least 12 hours of upper-level electives.