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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