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After first year, students may choose either the Studio Concentration or the Developmental Art Concentration, or follow the general BFA Visual Studies program without selecting a concentration (requirements shown below). The BFA with a Studio Concentration is an advanced undergraduate program for students seeking a more focused studio experience, aspiring to careers as practicing and professional artists, or considering further graduate level study in an MFA program.

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS AND NORMAL SEQUENCE

The BFA in Visual Studies requires the successful completion of the following program of study, which includes 10.0 to 17.0 full-course equivalents in the Field of Art:

First Year

• Art 231, 233, 241, 243, 251, and 253
• Art History 209
• One of Art History 201 or 203
• 0.5 full-course equivalent in junior English
• 0.5 full-course equivalent in non-Art options

Second Year

• 1.0 full-course equivalent from the Field of Art or Art History at the 300 level or above
• 1.0 full-course equivalent from the Field of Art History at the 300 or 400 level
• 0.5 full-course equivalent from the Field of the Fine Arts
• 1.0 full-course equivalent in non-Art options
• 1.5 full-course equivalents in open options

Third Year

• 2.0 full-course equivalents from the Field of Art or Art History at the 300 level or above
• 1.0 full-course equivalent from the Field of the Fine Arts at the 300 level or above
• 1.0 full-course equivalent in non-Art options at the 300 level or above
• 1.0 full-course equivalent in open options at the 300 level or above
• Art 103

Fourth Year

• 2.0 full-course equivalents from the Field of Art or Art History at the 300 level or above
• 3.0 full-course equivalents in open options at the 300 level or above
• Art 104