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; wish to 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.
Admission to the program requires a portfolio review and interview.
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 : 24 sh
Art History Requirement: 4 sh
Choose one of the following.
| ARH2100 | Art History of the Ancient World | 4 sh |
| ARH2110 | Art History of the Medieval and Premodern World | 4 sh |
| ARH2120 | Art History of the Modern World | 4 sh |
Additional Art History elective: 4 sh
Choose any additional ARH course at the 2000-level or above.
Additional Art Studio (ART) courses: 32 sh
Choose any additional ART course at the 2000-level or above.
Minimum of 16 semester hours at the 3000-4000 level.
Minimum 4 semester hours at the 4000-level.
ART 4985 does not count toward this requirement.
Total Credit Hours: 64