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The Bachelor in Fine Arts is a professional degree with a studio specialization that prepares students to enter the competitive art world. The studio specializations available include digital art, graphic design, printmaking, painting, sculpture, and ceramics.
BFA in Studio Art
81 Hour Fine Art Major
Foundation Requirements (15 credits)
- AR 100 Drawing I (3)
- AR 104 2D Design (3)
- AR 106 3D Design (3)
- AR 201 Color Comp (3)
- AR 202 Drawing II (3)
- AR 001 Foundation Review (0)
Core Requirements (21 credits)
- AR 302 Printmaking (3)
OR AR 303 Screenprinting, AR 501 Intaglio, AR 502 Lithography - AR 319 Intro to Graphic Design (3)
OR AR 314 Drawing III - AR 325 Painting I (3)
- AR 330 Fibers I (3)
- AR 332 Sculptures I (3)
- AR 342 Ceramics I (3)
- AR 323 Art & New Technology (3)
Art History Requirements (12 credits)
- AH 110 Art History Survey I (3)
- AH 210 Art History Survey II (3)
- AH ___ Art History Elective (3)
- AH ___ Art History Elective (3)
OR UI 337 Modern Architecture
OR UI 461 Issues in Modern Art
In One Studio Area (12-18 credits)
- AR ___ Specialization (3)
- AR ___ Specialization (3)
- AR ___ Specialization (3)
- AR ___ Specialization (3)
- AR ___ Specialization (3)
- AR ___ Specialization (3)
Open Art Electives (12-18 credits)
- AR ___ Art Elective (3)
- AR ___ Art Elective (3)
- AR ___ Art Elective (3)
- AR ___ Art Elective (3)
Additional Graduation Specialization Requirement (3 credits)
AR 490 BFA Capstone
Contact
573.651.2143
npalmeri@semo.edu
River Campus Seminary 104
Department of Art and Design
One University Plaza, MS 7825
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701
One University Plaza, MS 7825
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701