Art & Design (Undergraduate)

Faculty

Scott R. Fisk, Chair, Professor
Joseph A. Cory, Professor
Larry D. Thompson, Professor
Haelim Allen, Associate Professor
Lauren F. Evans, Associate Professor
Geoff S. Sciacca, Associate Professor
Mary E. White, Assistant Professor
William E. Winkler, Assistant Professor
René J. Zimny, Assistant Professor

Undergraduate Programs and Requirements

Majors
Art Major (BA)
Game Design Major (BS)
Graphic Design Major (BFA)
Studio Art Major (BFA) with a required concentration in Painting and Drawing or Sculpture

Minor
Studio Art Minor
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The Department of Art and Design offers a bachelor of arts (BA) in art, a bachelor of science (BA) in game design, and a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) in both graphic design and studio art. The BFA in studio art requires a concentration in either painting and drawing or sculpture. The department also offers a minor in studio art; however, with the exception of game design, no department majors are allowed to add the studio art minor to their program.

Portfolio Review and GPA Requirement for BFA in Graphic Design and Studio Art Majors

Once accepted, students majoring in graphic design must maintain an overall minimum GPA of 2.50 and a minimum GPA of 2.50 in the major to remain in the program. Students majoring in studio art (BFA) must maintain an overall minimum GPA of 2.75 and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major to remain in the program.

These programs also require a portfolio review for all majors at the end of the third semester or the completion of at least five of the following courses:

Graphic Design

Studio Art

The review will require a portfolio of work examples from the courses listed above. If a student has transferred or changed majors into the BFA program, then the student is expected to participate in Portfolio Review after at least five listed courses are completed. The completion of the Portfolio Review Application will be the responsibility of the student and will be due at a designated date. Students are required to pass the Portfolio Review to remain in the BFA program.

Students in the BA in art program who are considering declaring for the BFA in studio art program may also request a portfolio review and must meet the same conditions listed above.

General Education: University Core Curriculum and Distribution Requirements

General Education Distribution Requirements are noted in the individual degree tables. In those cases where a requirement is not specified, see General Education Overview in the Howard College of Arts and Sciences introductory section for a list of required and applicable courses.

Programs

Major

Minor

Studio Art Minor

Courses

Art