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Art, B.F.A.

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Art is a professional degree program. The BFA prepares students for a variety of art and art-related careers or graduate school by providing a thorough grounding in fundamental principles and techniques with opportunities for emphasis in one or more arts areas. This degree focuses on intensive work in art or design supported by a program of general studies. The BFA degree offers concentrations in art education, art history, ceramics, drawing and painting, graphic communications, illustration, photography and video, printmaking, sculpture, sequential art, and textile and surface design.

 This program is part of the College of The Arts .

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies

Admission Requirements

The following requirements are in addition to the general Admissions  requirements for Kennesaw State University. 

Each program of study is a sequentially based curriculum beginning the first semester of freshman year.  Students who delay entering the major until completion of the General Education Core Curriculum may prolong their academic careers. All prospective art majors are required to complete an application form and submit a portfolio of their artwork.

Study in visual arts studio courses may not be initiated until the student has been fully accepted by Kennesaw State University and the School of Art and Design as an art major.

Admission to the School of Art and Design is contingent upon portfolio review and acceptance by the school.  Applications and portfolios will be reviewed by the School of Art and Design Portfolio Review Committee.

Students may only apply twice for admission into any degree program in the School of Art and Design.  If the student fails to gain acceptance after two attempts, they will be advised by SOAAD or supporting university advising services on how to proceed in a new degree program outside of the School of Art and Design.

Transfer Admissions Requirements

Students who wish to transfer into the School of Art and Design from another institution follow the same admission procedures as all new students. Transfer credits for courses in studio art are evaluated by portfolio review.  Certain courses that are equivalent to those in the foundation core with a grade of “C” or higher are accepted for transfer students from a USG accredited art program.  Beyond these courses, other credits will be reviewed by area concentration faculty.

Admission for Second Bachelor Degree, Change of Major or Dual-Degree Students

These applicants are also required to submit an entry portfolio. Direct any additional questions about admission requirements by calling the SOAAD Main office at 470-578-6139.

Change of Degree Program

Students who wish to change degree programs in art must reapply and gain admission status to the new degree program.

Placement

The School of Art and Design holds the exclusive authority to determine appropriate admission level placement, credit evaluation of art courses in studio, art history, and art education.

Enrollment Requirements 

Continuation in Program

All students must maintain the minimum GPA requirement for the University to continue in the School of Art and Design. Art Education concentration students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in alignment with requirements of the Teacher Education Program.  Any students in Academic Dismissal with the University are also dismissed from the School of Art and Design. All students must make timely and reasonable progress toward the degree.  Non-enrollment or withdrawal from all classes for two or more consecutive semesters will require reapplication to the School of Art and Design.

Art Education Concentration Additional Admission, Retention and Graduation Requirements

Admission to teacher education is separate from admission to Kennesaw State University. Students must meet the admission requirements outlined in the Teacher Education Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Requirements  catalog page to pursue this degree program.

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policies 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION  .

 

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Program Course Requirements

General Education Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) (42 Credit Hours)

KSU’s General Education Core Curriculum Program  

Lower-Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)

Entrance Portfolio

All prospective art majors are required to complete an application form and submit a portfolio of their artwork. Admission to degree programs in the School of Art and Design is contingent upon portfolio review and acceptance by the school. Portfolio submission and review must take place before a student can enroll in courses.

Major Requirements (24 Credit Hours)

2D & 3D Elective Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

Select 12 credit hours from the following outside the concentration area. At least one 2-D and one 3-D area must be represented.

2-D Courses

3-D Courses

Art History (12 Credit Hours)

Both courses required for all art majors.

Select 6 credit hours from the following courses:

Fine Arts Concentrations (36 Credit Hours)

 Select one of the concentration options below:

Art Education Concentration

Required Courses:

Art History Concentration

Required Courses:

ART Electives

Select 9 credit hours of 3000-4000 level ART coursework.

Art History Electives

Select 18 credit hours from the lists below, including at least one from each area.
Ancient-Medieval Art and Architecture
Global/Non-Western Art and Architecture
Renaissance-Contemporary Art and Architecture

Free Elective

Select 3 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation policy students must earn a “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at least an overall 2.0 GPA.

Ceramics Concentration

 Required courses:

Concentration Electives

Select 3 credit hours from the following courses:

ART Electives

Select 9 credit hours of 3000-4000 level ART or ARH coursework.

Free Elective

Select 3 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation policy students must earn a “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at least an overall 2.0 GPA.

Graphic Communications Concentration

Required Courses:

Concentration Electives

Select 6 credit hours of 3000-4000 level ART or ARH coursework or ART 3398 with permission of instructor.

Free Elective

Select 3 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation policy students must earn a “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at least an overall 2.0 GPA.

Illustration Concentration

Required Courses:

Concentration Electives

Select 6 credit hours from the following courses:

Free Elective

Select 3 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation policy students must earn a “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at least an overall 2.0 GPA.

Painting and Drawing Concentration

Required Courses: 

Concentration Electives

Select 12 credit hours from the following courses:

ART Electives

Select 6 credit hours of 3000-4000 level ART or ARH coursework.

Free Elective

Select 3 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation policy students must earn a “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at least an overall 2.0 GPA.

Photography and Video Concentration

Required Courses:

ART Electives

Select 6 credit hours of 3000-4000 level ART or ARH coursework or ART 3398 with permission of instructor.

Free Elective

Select 3 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation policy students must earn a “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at least an overall 2.0 GPA.

Printmaking Concentration

Required Courses:

Concentration Electives

Select 12 credit hours from the following courses:

ART Elective

Select 3 credit hours of 3000-4000 level ART or ARH coursework.

Free Elective

Select 3 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation policy students must earn a “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at least an overall 2.0 GPA.

Comics & Sequential Art Concentration

Required Courses:

Free Elective

Select 3 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation policy students must earn a “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at least an overall 2.0 GPA.

Sculpture Concentration

 Required Courses:

Concentration Elective

Select 3 credit hours from the following courses:

ART Electives

Select 9 credit hours of 3000-4000 level ART or ARH coursework.

Free Elective

Select 3 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation policy students must earn a “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at least an overall 2.0 GPA.

Textiles and Surface Design Concentrations

Required Courses:

Free Elective

Select 3 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation policy students must earn a “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at least an overall 2.0 GPA.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)

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