The B.F.A. is a professional art degree program that provides a more intensive course of study than the traditional B.A. in Art, with a specialization in Studio Art. The degree prepares students for entry into the professional art world and/or graduate school. In the B.F.A. program, students can concentrate in a number of studio areas, including Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, and Ceramics, as well as New and Mixed Media. There is a separate specialization program for B.F.A. students studying Digital Art.
Program Requirements
After acceptance into the program, all students must complete the minimum of 18 semester hours of studio and/or art history courses. Students must participate in two group critiques and two individual critiques each semester of their junior and senior years, observing on the first group review only. The group reviews are scheduled by the faculty in or around the 6th and 11th weeks of the semester; individual reviews are arranged by students with their faculty committees. Students must participate in a B.F.A. Exit Show in their final semester.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses that are identified as common prerequisites, major, or major-related. Transfer students may satisfy deficiencies in art requirements through course work at UWF. However, none of the art courses in the General Studies curriculum may be used to satisfy junior/senior requirements. All course choices must have art faculty approval.
In addition to the University’s general requirements, students seeking the B.F.A. must meet the requirements listed below.
General Studies
In addition to the general studies requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Studies curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "Graduation and General Degree Requirements" section of this catalog.
General Physics is non-calculus based and is usually recommended for non-science majors. University Physics is calculus based and is usually recommended for science majors.
Total Semester Hours:
36-37
Common Prerequisites
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement.
3000/4000 level Art, Humanities, or advisor-approved electives*
0-9
Total Hours
3-12
*
Number of hours range depends on the completion of recommended courses at the lower level.
Upper Division Electives
The remainder of the program will be comprised of electives that students can select without limitation. However, students will be advised to select additional 3000/4000 level courses to total at least 48sh at the 3000/4000 level if necessary. If students do not require additional 3000/4000 level courses, they may take 1000/2000 level courses.
0-9
Total Hours
0-9
Digital Art Specialization
Common Prerequisites
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. Courses in brackets indicate substitutes from Florida public community/junior colleges and universities.
*ARH2050 and ARH2051 are common prerequisites which can also be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.
Lower Division Electives (0-6 hours)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement. Recommend students take ART2500C, ART2701C, and/or ART2600C.
3000/4000 (ARH) Art History and/or (FIL) Film History electives.
9
Total Hours
67-69
Major-Related Courses (12 hours)
ADV3000 Introduction to Advertising and/or one 2000 level foundational programming course from the Department of Computer Science. Students will chose three additional courses from Computer Science and/or Communication Arts based on advisor conference and approval. Several recommendations are below:
The remainder of the program will be comprised of electives that students can select without limitation. However, students will be advised to select additional 3000/4000 level courses to total at least 48sh at the 3000/4000 level if necessary. If students do not require additional 3000/4000 level courses, they may take 1000/2000 level courses.
