Curriculum: 2012–2013

BFA Fine Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded for completion of 134 credits, as designated by the program. A maximum of 67 credits may be transferred. Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner.

Prospective students seeking admission for fall 2013 or later should refer to the 2013–2014 curriculum.

First Year F S
PUFN 1440 2D Integrated Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1450 2D Integrated Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1000 3D Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1010 3D Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1040 Drawing Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1050 Drawing Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1505 Laboratory 1 3 -
PUFN 1510 Laboratory 2 - 3
PLEN 1020 Critical Reading & Writing 1 3 -
PLEN 1021 Critical Reading & Writing 2 - 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
  18 18
Sophomore Year F S
PUFA 2200 Core Studio 1: Sign & System 3 -
PUFA 2220 Labs: 2D or PUFA 2230 Labs: 3D or PUFA 2240 Labs: 4D 6 -
PUFA 2210 Core Studio 2: Form & Innovation - 3
PUFA 3220 Topics: 2D or PUFA 3230 Topics: 3D or PUFA 3240 Topics: 4D - 3
Studio Electives
3 6
PLVS 2500 Intro to Visual Culture: Lecture 0 -
PLVS 2501 Intro to Visual Culture: Recitation 3 -
PLAH 2305 History of Modern and Postmodern Art - 3
Art History/Design Studies Elective (2000 level)
- 3
ULEC University Lecture Elective
3 -
  18 18
Junior Year F S
PUFA 3200 Core Studio 3: Site & Context 3 -
PUFA 3220 Topics: 2D or PUFA 3230 Topics: 3D or PUFA 3240 Topics: 4D 3 -
PUFA 3210 Core Studio 4: Professional Practicum - 3
PUFA 3520 Advanced Projects: 2D or PUFA 3530 Advanced Projects: 3D or PUFA 3540 Advanced Projects: 4D - 3
Studio Electives
6 6
PLDS 3500 Global Issues in Design: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 3501 Global Issues in Design: Recitation 3 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective (3000 level)
- 3
Liberal Arts Elective
3 -
ULEC University Lecture Elective
- 3
  18 18
Senior Year F S
PUFA 4200 Core Studio 5: Artist & Studio 3 -
PUFA 4210 Core Studio 6: Expanded Fields - 3
PUFA 4300 Core Lab: Independent Studio 3 3
PUFA 4032 Senior Thesis - 3
Studio Electives
3 2
Senior Seminar
3 -
Liberal Arts Elective
- 3
  12 14
TOTAL CREDITS 134

BA/BFA Fine Arts

First Year F S
PUFN 1440 2D Integrated Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1450 2D Integrated Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1000 3D Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1010 3D Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1040 Drawing Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1050 Drawing Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1505 Laboratory 1 3 -
PUFN 1510 Laboratory 2 - 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
LFYW 1000 Lang First Year Writing 4 -
LFYW 1500 Lang First Year Writing - 4
  19 19
Second Year F S
PUFA 2200 Core Studio 1: Sign & System 3 -
PUFA 2220 Labs: 2D or PUFA 2230 Labs: 3D or PUFA 2240 Labs: 4D 3 3
PUFA 2210 Core Studio 2: Form & Innovation - 3
Studio Electives
3 3
Lang Seminars 8 8
  17 17
Third Year F S
PUFA 3200 Core Studio 3: Sight & Context 3 -
PUFA 3220 Topics: 2D or PUFA 3230 Topics: 3D or PUFA 3240 Topics: 4D 3 3
PUFA 3210 Core Studio 4: Professional Practices - 3
Studio Electives
3 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective (2000 level)
3 -
Lang Seminars 8 12
  20 18
Fourth Year F S
PUFA 3520 Advanced Projects: 2D or PUFA 3530 Advanced Projects: 3D or PUFA 3540 Advanced Projects: 4D - 3
Studio Electives
6 3
Art History/Design Studies Elective (3000 level)
- 3
Lang Seminars 8 12
  18 17
Fifth Year F S
PUFA 4200 Core Studio 5: Artist & Studio 3 -
PUFA 4210 Core Studio 6: Expanded Fields - 3
PUFA 4300 Core Lab: Independent Studio 3 3
PUFA 4032 Senior Thesis - 3
Studio Electives
3 3
Lang Seminars 8 6
  17 18
TOTAL CREDITS 180

Please note: Students are advised to refer to the current applicable program catalog for degree completion requirements and to confirm their progress in satisfying those requirements with their advisors.


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