Art B.F.A.
The B.F.A. in Studio Art builds on the foundation of liberal studies and offers students significant time for focused research and rigorous studio practice. This studio-intensive program is designed for student artists who have an exceptionally strong commitment to their work; seek to become independent artists, creative problem-solvers and critical thinkers; are passionate about creating artwork that purposefully combines complex ideas with an advanced understanding of media and the context for art making; develop an appreciation for the relationship between the liberal arts and the study of art/art history; and are considering further study at the graduate level and/or a career as a professional artist. As an inherently interdisciplinary endeavor, art making is enhanced by exposure to the liberal arts and sciences. Students will use this rich and diverse resource for developing relevant contemporary art. The B.F.A. in art requires 64 semester hours. Admission to the program requires a portfolio review.
A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Art requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements:
Required Courses:
One Drawing course selected from the following: 4 sh
One Art History course selected from the following: 4 sh
| ARH 2100 | ART HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD | 4 sh |
| ARH 2110 | ART HISTORY OF THE MEDIEVAL AND PREMODERN WORLD | 4 sh |
One course selected from the following: 4 sh
Twenty-eight semester hours of Art Studio courses with at least 16 semester hours at the 3000-4000 level and 4 semester hours at the 4000-level. ART 4985 does not count toward this requirement: 28 sh
Total Credit Hours: 64
Program Outcomes
1. Advanced critical viewing skills through formal analysis:
a. The student can effectively discuss the formal elements as well as the strengths and weaknesses of their work.
2. Advanced critical thinking skills through contextual analysis:
a. The student can articulate at a sophisticated level the formal and conceptual contexts for a work of art via the Artist Statement.
b. The student can articulate at a sophisticated level the formal and conceptual contexts for a work of art via a Critical Annotated Bibliography.
3. Advanced communicating skills through intentional manipulation of media:
a. The student demonstrates a high level of competency with key artistic materials and processes.
b. The student can effectively use art to convey a compelling thesis.
4. Advanced communicating skills through discussion of the work:
a. The student can effectively discuss the context of the thesis.
b. The student can effectively discuss how the student’s art conveys the thesis.