Art Major, Graphic Design 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 department 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 24 hours of coursework from ART, ARTD, and ARTP Electives that align with your interests (see approved list below). At least 9 hours must be upper-level.