B.F.A. in Art + Design - Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Concentration
This is a screened program. Please see the admission requirements for additional information.
Requirements for All Art + Design Majors
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| First-Level Foundation | ||
| ART 101 | DIGITAL TOOLS AND CONCEPTS | 3 |
| ART 103 | 2D PROCESS | 3 |
| ART 104 | 3D PROCESS | 3 |
| ART 211 | DRAWING: OBSERVATION AND INVENTION | 3 |
| ART 212 | VISUAL CONCEPTS | 3 |
| ARTH 221 | SURVEY OF GLOBAL ART I | 3 |
| ARTH 222 | SURVEY OF GLOBAL ART II | 3 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
Painting, Drawing & Printmaking Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ART 229 | PAINTING I | 3 |
| ART 241 | SCULPTURE I | 3 |
| or ART 242 | SCULPTURE: CONCEPT AND PROCESS | |
| or ART 311 | WOOD: CONCEPT AND PROCESS | |
| or ART 339 | METAL: CONCEPT & PROCESS | |
| or ART 342 | CARVING: CONCEPT AND PROCESS | |
| ART 324 | ABSTRACT PAINTING | 3 |
| ART 348 | ARTIST PRINT | 3 |
| ART 372 | ADVANCED DRAWING I | 3 |
| ART 402 | LIFE DRAWING AND ANATOMY I | 3 |
| ART 498 | BFA PROJECT | 3 |
| Required Painting Options | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| PERCEPTUAL PAINTING | ||
| PAINTING MEANING: EXPRESSION, NARRATIVE, AND PERSONAL CONTENT | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING AND PAINTING | ||
| Required Printmaking Options | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING 1 | ||
| NEW DIRECTIONS IN PRINT | ||
| SCREEN PROCESS I | ||
| ARTIST PRINT 2 | ||
| RELIEF PROCESS I | ||
| ETCHING AND INTAGLIO PROCESSES | ||
| PAINTERLY PRINTMAKING | ||
| LITHOGRAPHIC PROCESS I | ||
| ARTIST BOOKS | ||
| SCREEN PROCESS II | ||
| RELIEF PROCESS II | ||
| INTAGLIO PROCESS II | ||
| LITHOGRAPHY PROCESS II | ||
| Concentration Electives | ||
| Art History Electives, Select any two 300- or 400-level ARTH courses 3 | 6 | |
| Studio Electives, Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| PHOTO IMAGING - FILM | ||
| PHOTO IMAGING - CREATIVE WORKFLOW | ||
ART 3xx/4xx | Any 300- or 400-level studio art courses 4 | |
| Painting, Drawing or Printmaking Specialization | ||
| Students in the Painting, Drawing and Printmaking concentration must select a specialization and complete five additional courses in painting, drawing or printmaking. See specialization courses below. | 15 | |
| Painting Specialization | ||
| PERSONAL DIRECTION IN PAINTING (6 units) 5 | ||
Painting Specialization Electives, Select three courses from the following (9 units): | ||
| PERCEPTUAL PAINTING | ||
| PAINTING MEANING: EXPRESSION, NARRATIVE, AND PERSONAL CONTENT | ||
| WATERCOLOR I | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING AND PAINTING | ||
| NEW DIRECTIONS IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDIA I | ||
| ARTIST BOOKS | ||
| WATERCOLOR II | ||
| PERSONAL DIRECTION IN PAINTING 5 | ||
| INSTALLATION AND EXPERIMENTATION | ||
| PERSONAL DIRECTION IN DRAWING | ||
| Drawing Specialization | ||
| PERSONAL DIRECTION IN DRAWING (6 units) | ||
Drawing Specialization Electives, Select three courses from the following (9 units): | ||
| PERCEPTUAL PAINTING | ||
| PAINTING MEANING: EXPRESSION, NARRATIVE, AND PERSONAL CONTENT | ||
| WATERCOLOR I | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING AND PAINTING | ||
| NEW DIRECTIONS IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDIA I | ||
| ARTIST BOOKS | ||
| PERSONAL DIRECTION IN PAINTING 5 | ||
| INSTALLATION AND EXPERIMENTATION | ||
| Printmaking Specialization | ||
Printmaking Specialization Electives, Select five courses from the following (15 units): | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING 1 | ||
| NEW DIRECTIONS IN PRINT | ||
| SCREEN PROCESS I | ||
| ARTIST BOOKS | ||
| ARTIST PRINT 2 | ||
| RELIEF PROCESS I | ||
| ETCHING AND INTAGLIO PROCESSES | ||
| PAINTERLY PRINTMAKING | ||
| LITHOGRAPHIC PROCESS I | ||
| ARTIST BOOKS | ||
| SCREEN PROCESS II | ||
| RELIEF PROCESS II | ||
| INTAGLIO PROCESS II | ||
| LITHOGRAPHY PROCESS II | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
- 1
ART 245 is recommended.
- 2
ART 348 is required for all students and may be repeated once toward fulfillment of the Printmaking Electives or the Printmaking Specialization Electives.
- 3
ARTH 324, ARTH 328, ARTH 338, ARTH 339, and ARTH 350 are recommended.
- 4
ART 351 may not count toward Studio Electives.
- 5
ART 436 (taken twice, for 6 units) is required for students who choose the Painting Specialization and may be repeated for an additional 3 units toward the Painting Specialization Electives.
Sample Four-Year Plan
The selected course sequence below is an example of the simplest path to degree completion. Based on course schedules, student needs, and student choice, individual plans may vary. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices and to ensure that they have completed the required number of units (120) to graduate.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| ART 101 | 3 | ART 211 | 3 |
| ART 103 (Core 4) | 3 | ART 212 | 3 |
| ART 104 | 3 | ART 229 | 3 |
| ARTH 221 (Core 5) | 3 | ARTH 222 | 3 |
| Core 1 (or Core 2) | 3 | Core 2 (or Core 1) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| ART 241, 242, 311, 339, or 342 | 3 | ART 323, 325, or 344 | 3 |
| ART 324 | 3 | ART 372 | 3 |
| Printmaking Elective | 3 | Printmaking Elective | 3 |
| Core 3 | 3 | Core 8 | 4 |
| Core 6 | 3 | Core 9 (Suggested: ART 351 or ENGL 317) | 3 |
| Screening occurs at the end of this term. | |||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| ART 2xx/3xx/4xx Studio Elective | 3 | ART 323, 325, or 344 | 3 |
| ART 348 | 3 | ART 3xx/4xx Specialization Course | 3 |
| ART 3xx/4xx Specialization Course | 3 | ART 402 | 3 |
| Core 7 | 4 | ARTH 3xx/4xx Elective | 3 |
| Core 10 | 3 | Core 11 | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| ART 3xx/4xx Specialization Course | 3 | ART 2xx/3xx/4xx Studio Elective | 3 |
| ART 3xx/4xx Specialization Course | 3 | ART 3xx/4xx Specialization Course | 3 |
| ARTH 3xx/4xx Elective | 3 | ART 498 | 3 |
| Core 12 | 3 | Core 14 | 3 |
| Core 13 | 3 | Elective | 1 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total Units 120 | |||