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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Course Catalog
Fine Arts and Illustration BFA
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Traditional illustration, which is directly related to the gaming, entertainment, publishing, or movie industry.
The Fine Arts and Illustration program prepares students for graduate programs and professional entrepreneurship, leading to careers in exciting professional fields.
Learning outcomes:
- Develop proficiency in tools and techniques conducive to a professional art practice.
- Cultivate excellent observation skills as well as a strong understanding of art and design principles.
- Create a cohesive body of work that is well considered and conceptually rigorous.
- Employ a vocabulary for critique and presentation.
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Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Hours | | General Education Program | 44* | | Art Core Requirements | 30 | | Studio Arts Tracks | 24 | | Art Studio Electives - Choose ARTS or ARTG | 24 | | Total Hours Required | 122 | * The ARTH courses in the Art Core may be used to fulfill certain GEP requirements. Note: a minimum of 120 credit hours are required to complete a BFA. General Education Requirements
| Requirement | Hours | | English Composition | 6 | | Oral Communication | 3* | | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | | Engaged Citizenry | 3* | | Ethical Insight and Reasoning | 3 | | Fine and Performing Arts | 3 | | Global Perspective | 3* | | Historical Perspectives | 3* | | Human Behavior | 3 | | Literature | 3 | | Natural Sciences | 7 | | First Year Experience | 1 | | Senior Capstone | 3 | | Total Hours: | 44 | Notes: - Some majors have opportunities to double count certain courses withing the GEP for the major. Contact your academic advisor for details.
- Please refer to the General Education Program information for specific courses.
Art Core
Complete all courses (30 hours; 21 with all double counts) within this section. Note: Three of the ARTH courses available to this section may be double counted to fulfill GEP requirements. Senior Studio
Complete the Senior Studio sequence. Studio Arts Track
(24 credit hours) Complete one of the following tracks: Fine Arts Track (8 courses)
Illustration Track (8 Courses)
ILLUSTRATION is the act of creating an image to promote, enhance, or explain a concept or story such as a book, movie, game, or any other narrative or conceptual product. Illustration utilizes both traditional and digital studio practices. Art Studio Electives
Choose 24 credit hours in any ARTS or ARTG courses. More information
This program is a part of the Fine, Digital, and Performing Arts department. For more information or to get started with this degree, contact the department chair or the department secretary. |
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