Art, B.F.A.

Course Requirements for Major

1. Minimum of 18 credit hours (6 courses) must be in studio art courses at the 100 or Introductory level

2. Completion of at least one ART studio concentration a. Minimum of 6 credit hours in a concentration must be at the 300 – 400 level

3. All BFA students must successfully complete the Sophomore Critique process beginning in the sophomore year, when admission to the BFA program is determined.

4. All BFA students must complete the Junior Critique process beginning in the junior year.

5. All BFA students must complete a one-person exhibition with an oral defense.

6. Art majors must earn a grade of “C-” or better in all ART, ARG (graphic design) and ARH (art history courses).

7. Any student wishing to continue in sequential art courses must have earned a grade of “C-” or better in all designated prerequisites.

Liberal Arts: 19-20 Credit Hours

General Electives: 9-10 Credit Hours

Total for Degree: 120 Credit Hours

Other Requirements

1. All BFA students must successfully complete the Sophomore Critique process beginning in the sophomore year, when admission to the BFA program is determined.

2. All BFA students must complete the Junior Critique process beginning in the junior year.

3. All BFA students must complete a one-person exhibition with an oral defense.

4. Art majors must earn a grade of “C-” or better in all art and art history courses.

5. Any student wishing to continue in sequential art courses must have earned a grade of “C-” or better in all designated prerequisites.

Transfer Student Requirements:

Residency requirements for transfer students in Art:

1. Transfer students for the BA degree must: a. Take a minimum of twelve credit hours in studio ART courses at Siena Heights University.

2. Transfer students for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree must:

    a. Take ART 495 Senior Exhibition and have a one-person show.

    b. Take a minimum of fifteen credit hours in studio ART and/or ARG courses at Siena Heights University.

    c. Have a faculty critique before the senior project exhibition.

3. Transfer student portfolios

    a. Transfer students should present a portfolio of studio work to the Art Department Chair for placement into the correct studio level.

Concentrations

• Completion of 5 courses (15 credit hours) in a designated area (6 hours of which must be at the 300 - 400 level) are required to complete a concentration in the area.