Art Major (BFA)

As an art and art history student you must first meet the academic entrance requirements of the university. Since individual development is an expectation, you should be prepared to present a portfolio of artwork for review and evaluation periodically throughout the program as requested.

BFA Requirement

To complete the BFA program, you must satisfy the art foundation requirements, pass the BFA Portfolio Review, and maintain a 2.67 or higher GPA in all art courses. This includes transfer credits and applies regardless of any declaration of academic forgiveness. For graduation, you must also successfully pass ART 491.

Credits in Residence

Any student transferring into art and art history from another institution must complete a minimum of 21 credits within the department for the BFA degree and 15 credits within the department for the BA degree.

Art Foundation Requirement

You need a 2.67 or higher GPA in the art foundation (Studio Art Foundation and Art History Foundation combined), including transfer credits and regardless of any declaration of academic forgiveness, to maintain your status as an art major and to qualify for the BFA Portfolio Review. The foundation consists of DSN 101, DSN 102, DSN 103, ART 201, and 6 credits of Art History ART 111 & ART 112.

Probation for Art Major

If your GPA is below the minimum requirement, you will receive a warning that your academic status is unsatisfactory. If your GPA falls below the minimum requirement for two consecutive semesters, you will be dismissed as a major. The School of Design & Communication’s policy on repeating courses and academic forgiveness requires prior School authorization, but is otherwise the same as general university policy, except where higher School GPA requirements apply.