Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 2024/2025
Freshman
First Semester
15-16 Credit Hours
Sophomore
Third Semester
18 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DFN 138 | 4D Design Studio | 3* |
| DFN 142 | Performative Spaces | 3* |
| DIN 220 | Auto CAD I/Architectural Drawing | 3 |
| DIN 231 | Sophomore Interior Design Studio I | 3 |
| DIN 251 | Design Sources & Materials | 3 |
| DAE 250 | Human Development Creative & Visual Learning | 3 |
| DEN 102 | Composition II | 3 |
Fourth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DPH 210 | Photo Fine Arts Concepts | 3 |
| DPH 251 | Studio Lighting II | 3 |
| DPH 254 | Color Theory & Practices II | 3 |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3* |
| DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa | 3* |
| DAH 202 | Visual Narration: Asia | 3* |
| DVC 200 | Concepts & Methods of Visual Culture | 3 |
Junior
Fifth Semester
15 Credit Hours
Senior
Seventh Semester
18 Credit Hours
Eighth Semester
15 Credit Hours
9th Semester
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
Total Credits
138-139
Photography Electives – Successfully complete designated courses within the major (not listed as “required”), subject code DPH
General Education Electives – Successfully complete any 200-400 level (non-required) Liberal Arts course, from subjects: DAH-Art History, DAS-Academic Studies, DEN-English, DHS-History, DLE-Liberal Elective, DNS-Natural Science DSS-Social Science, DPL-Philosophy, etc), DVC-Visual Culture.
Open Electives – Successfully complete any (3.0 credit) 100-400 level (non-required) course from an Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
Art Education Elective – Successfully complete an approved 100-400 level studio course from an undergraduate major (outside of the assigned major). Art Ed Department Chair approval required for course selection.
This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression). Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.
Photography Faculty
Scott Northrup
MA, The New School
BFA, College for Creative Studies
Eleanor Oakes
MFA, Stanford University BFA, Princeton University
Bill Valencenti
BFA, Columbia College
Art Education Faculty
Lee, Jhih-Yin
Ph.D. University of Georgia M.Ed. University of Houston
Amy Ruopp
Ph.D., EDS, University of Missouri
MAT, BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art