Art and Design - Painting and Drawing Emphasis, B.F.A.
The program is ideal for students wanting to pursue careers in traditional illustration, digital illustration, or animation. In addition to working with faculty who are professionals in their fields, students have access to the best software in the industry. Courses in figure drawing, children’s book illustration, anatomy and figure structure, flash animation, 3-D computer rendering, and advanced illustration are just a few of the classes available to students. The courses offer a well-rounded and practical learning experience. Students in the illustration program benefit from interaction with instructors who are nationally known professional illustrators.
Matriculation Requirements
- AA, AS, or AAS Degree or equivalent in Art and Design or advisor approval (Graphic Design Emphasis B.F.A. candidates must complete the AAS Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design; Illustration Emphasis B.F.A. candidates must complete the AAS Degree or equivalent in Illustration)
- Portfolio Review
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| Art and Design Requirements | 61 Credits | |
| Complete the requirements | 61 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | 59 Credits | |
| Students emphasizing a 2D area complete the following: 1 | ||
| ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1650 | Watercolor FF | 3 |
| ART 2110 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 2620 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 2630 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 2640 | Painting II | 3 |
| ART 2680 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 367R | Printmaking II | 3 |
| ARTH 3070 | Modern Art and Architecture History WE | 3 |
| ARTH 3120 | History of Contemporary Art | 3 |
| Complete two classes from the following: | 6 | |
| Sculpture I FF (3) | ||
or ART 1350 | Ceramics I FF | |
| Ancient Greek Art and Architecture (3) | ||
| Medieval Art and Architecture (3) | ||
| Renaissance Art History (3) | ||
| Southern Baroque Art History (3) | ||
| Nineteenth-Century Art History (3) | ||
| History of American Art and Architecture (3) | ||
| Emphasis Elective Requirements: | ||
| Complete minimum of 9 credit hours in one specialization: | 9 | |
Drawing: | ||
| Drawing III (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| Life Drawing (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| Drawing IV (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| Advanced Life Drawing (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
Painting: | ||
| Painting III (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| Contemporary Figure Painting (3) (may be taken thrice) | ||
| Painting IV (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
Printmaking: | ||
| Printmaking III (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| Printmaking IV (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| Complete 12.0 elective credits from upper-division specialization courses listed below. It is recommended to focus on depth in the selected specialization. | 12 | |
Drawing: | ||
| Drawing III (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| Life Drawing (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| Drawing IV (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| Advanced Life Drawing (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
Painting: | ||
| Painting III (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| Contemporary Figure Painting (3) (may be taken thrice) | ||
| Painting IV (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
Printmaking: | ||
| Printmaking III (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| Printmaking IV (3) (may be taken twice) | ||
| ART 4840 | Professional Presentation for the Visual Arts WE | 1 |
| Complete one of the following additional Professional content courses: | 1 | |
| Professional Practices for the Visual Arts I WE (1) | ||
| Professional Practices for the Visual Arts II WE (1) | ||
| Professional Writing for the Visual Arts WE (1) | ||
- 1
ART 1110, 1350, and 2630 taken to fulfill this requirement will not also count toward the BFA Discipline Core (credit will not count twice).
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements Courses taken to fulfill individual program emphases will not also count toward the Discipline Core Requirements (credit will not count twice) | 26 Credits | |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series (1) (Must be taken 2 times) | 2 |
| ART 499R | BFA Project WE (3) (Must be taken in two consecutive semesters) | 6 |
| ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| Complete 9 credits from the following list (please note: ART 1210 is required for Illustration BFA degrees, ART 1110 is required for Painting/Drawing BFA degrees, ART 1400 is required for Graphic Design and Illustration BFA degrees, ART 1750 is required for Photography BFA degrees): | 9 | |
| Drawing I (3) | ||
| Observational Drawing (3) | ||
| Ceramics I FF (3) | ||
| Graphic Computer Applications (3) | ||
| Graphic Design I (3) | ||
| Intro to Digital Imaging (3) | ||
| Painting I (3) | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with no grade lower than a C- in all Art and Design courses.
- Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Portfolio submission required during senior year.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning QL | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| Art Core Elective | 3 | |
| ART 1650 | Watercolor FF | 3 |
| ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| ART 2620 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 2650 | 3 | |
| ART 2680 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| Complete one of following: | 3 | |
| Ancient Greek Art and Architecture | ||
| Medieval Art and Architecture | ||
| Renaissance Art History | ||
| Southern Baroque Art History | ||
| Nineteenth-Century Art History | ||
| History of American Art and Architecture | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| American Institutions Distribution | 3 | |
| ART 2110 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 2630 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 367R | Printmaking II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| ART 2640 | Painting II | 3 |
| Complete one of following: | 3 | |
| Ancient Greek Art and Architecture | ||
| Medieval Art and Architecture | ||
| Renaissance Art History | ||
| Southern Baroque Art History | ||
| Nineteenth-Century Art History | ||
| History of American Art and Architecture | ||
| Upper Division Art/ArtH elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Third Science Distribution | 3 | |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| Art Core Elective | 3 | |
| BFA Specialization Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Paint/Drawing Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Paint/Drawing Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| Social Science Distribution | 3 | |
| ART 499R | BFA Project WE | 3 |
| BFA Specialization Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Paint/Drawing Elective | 3 | |
| ARTH 3070 | Modern Art and Architecture History WE | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| ART 499R | BFA Project WE | 3 |
| BFA Specialization Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Paint/Drawing Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Art/ArtH elective | 1 | |
| ARTH 3120 | History of Contemporary Art | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- VISUAL LITERACY: Demonstrate with proficiency the creation of compositions that successfully use the elements of art and principles of design.
- PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE: Demonstrate with proficiency the creation of a portfolio of cohesive and unified work. Demonstrate with proficiency the writing of an artist statement that successfully explains the process, purpose, and ideas of the student’s work. Demonstrate with proficiency the ability to obtain an exhibition space, organize, advertise, and install an exhibition of student’s art works from the BFA project course/courses.
- CREATIVE DIVERSITY: Demonstrate with proficiency an individual expression/voice in student’s art.