B.F.A. in Art - Studio Arts Specialization
The B.F.A. in Art - Studio Arts Specialization cultivates a distinct visual point of view as students prepare for careers as creative professionals. The program begins with a strong foundation in Drawing, 2D, and 3D Design, Color Theory, and Art History, and introduces students to a wide range of skills. Our students learn the value of continued experimentation and dedication to process and craft to ultimately create their best work. Upper-level courses are offered in a variety of disciplines including Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Ceramics where students advance their techniques, increase cultural awareness, and are encouraged to pursue their unique artistic visions.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Foundation Requirements 1 | ||
| ART 106 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 111 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 112 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 120 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 206 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 216 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 113 | Digital Media | 3 |
| ARH 103 | Art History I: Paleolithic-Middle Ages | 3 |
| ARH 104 | Art History II: Renaissance through Modern Day | 3 |
| Select two art history electives at the 200-level or above | 6 | |
| Specialization Requirements 1 | ||
| Students may select studio art (ART) courses within these disciplines: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics. Studio art electives should be selected under advisement. | 36 | |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| ART 492 | Senior Seminar 1,2 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
Minimum grade of C required in ART and ARH courses.
- 2
This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| ART 106 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 111 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ARH 103 | Art History I: Paleolithic-Middle Ages | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| ART 112 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 206 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 120 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ARH 104 | Art History II: Renaissance through Modern Day | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Critical Writing and Research | ||
| Critical Writing: Approaches to Popular Culture | ||
| Critical Writing: Investigating Experience | ||
| Critical Writing: Multidisciplinary Imagination | ||
| Critical Writing: Entering Public Sphere | ||
| Critical Writing: Special Topics | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| ART 113 | Digital Media | 3 |
| ART 216 | Painting I | 3 |
| MAT 103 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| ARH XXX elective | 3 | |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| ARH XXX elective | 3 | |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| ART 492 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| ART elective - Professional concentration (see tables below) | 3 | |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| General Education elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
One ARH elective must be at the 300 level or above. Students must maintain a minimum grade of C in ART and ARH courses.
Focus Areas - Selected Under Advisement
Drawing/Painting
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 217 | Painting II | 3 |
| ART 226 | Water Color | 3 |
| ART 241 | Printmaking: Graphic Forms | 3 |
| ART 242 | Printmaking as Narrative Form | 3 |
| ART 306 | Drawing III | 3 |
| ART 307 | Drawing IV | 3 |
| ART 317 | Painting III | 3 |
| ART 318 | Painting IV | 3 |
| ART 319 | Painting V | 3 |
| ART 320 | Painting: Independent Projects | 3 |
| ART 345 | Printmaking: Independent Projects | 3 |
Sculpture/Crafts
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 221 | Woodworking, Welding, and Casting | 3 |
| ART 222 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 230 | Digital Object Design-3D Printing | 3 |
| ART 231 | Ceramics: Handbuilding | 3 |
| ART 232 | Ceramics: Potter's Wheel | 3 |
| ART 321 | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ART 322 | Sculpture III | 3 |
| ART 324 | Life Modeling | 3 |
| ART 325 | Sculpture: Independent Projects | 3 |
| ART 331 | Ceramics: Unconventional Methods | 3 |
| ART 332 | Ceramics: Raw Materials | 3 |
| ART 335 | Ceramics: Independent Projects | 3 |
General Studio
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 12 ART electives | 36 | |
Photography Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 228 | Digital Photography | 3 |
