Summary
The Studio Art & Craft BFA (2026–2027) is a 120–122 credit, four‑year full‑time program (catalog lists 121 credits) requiring a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; it combines a 1‑credit First Year Experience, 18 credits of foundations, ~60 major credits (core SAC courses and approved major electives across studio areas like ceramics, digital media, painting, glass, metal/jewelry, printmaking, sculpture, textiles), ~36 credits of general education (composition, art history/visual culture, sciences, humanities), and 6 open elective credits, with a typical schedule of 15–16 credits per semester across eight semesters, recommended sequencing, prerequisites, transfer/placement rules for composition and foundations, and senior Production/Professional courses (Senior Studio I & II, Senior Seminar, Professional Practice) to complete the degree.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 26/27
Standard 4 Year Pathway (full-time status)
Total Credits 120-122
First Year
Second Year
Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Course Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| SAC-205 Sophomore Seminar | 3 |
| Sophomore SAC Studio (from approved course list) | 3 |
| Sophomore SAC Studio (from approved course list) | 3 |
| WRT-102 Composition II (CR) | 3 |
| Choose one: AHV-203 or AHV-204 Global Art History I/II (CR) | 3 |
Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Course Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Choose one course: DDG-103 Rapid Prototyping for Studio Arts DDG-253 Time & Digital Media | 3 |
| Sophomore SAC Studio (from approved course list) | 3 |
| Sophomore SAC Studio (from approved course list) | 3 |
| AHV-218 Contemporary Art (MR) | 3 |
| Humanities (choose from approved list) (CE) | 3 |
Third Year
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Course Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| SAC-380 Junior Studio I | 3 |
| SAC Major Elective (see approved list) | 3 |
| SAC Major Elective (see approved list) | 3 |
| General Education Elective 200-400 (CR) | 3 |
| General Education Elective 200-400 (CR) | 3 |
Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Course Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| SAC-381 Junior Studio II | 3 |
| SAC-303 Professional Pract for Artist | 3 |
| SAC Major Elective (see approved list) | 3 |
| SAC Major Elective (see approved list) | 3 |
| Science Elective 200-400 (CE) | 3 |
Fourth Year
Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Course Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| SAC-450 Senior Studio I | 3 |
| SAC-400 Senior Seminar | 3 |
| SAC Major Elective (see approved list) | 3 |
| AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course (CE) | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Course Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| SAC-451 Senior Studio II | 3 |
| SAC Major Elective (see approved list) | 3 |
| General Education Elective 200-400 | 3 |
| General Education Elective 200-400 | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
Additional ”Program & Credit Requirement Details” attached; includes ”approved course lists” and ”recommended courses (RC)” for any requirements with noted selections. Enrolled students should view Self-Service (My Progress/Plan & Schedule) for complete program information; see catalog for additional course details and descriptions.
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.
Program & Credit Requirement Details
| Degree Requirements | Total credits required | Requirement Details |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Experience | 1.0 | SLP-007 is waived for eligible transfer students with 12.0 (or more) college. |
| Foundations | 18.0 | Required for all majors. Successfully complete listed DFN Foundation courses for enrolled major; requirements may vary per major. (TR) = Additional transfer consideration for DFN-138 & DFN-142, based on review of CDS majors. |
| General Education | 36.0 | Liberal Arts courses required for all undergraduate majors; total credits may vary per program. |
| General Education Undergrad CORE Requirements (CR) | 12.0 | Successfully complete WRT & AHV core general education prerequisites requirements (Composition pathways may vary based on completed assessments, test scores or transfer credits). |
| General Education MAJOR Requirements (MJ) | 3.0 | Successfully complete major specific Liberal Arts. Requirements vary per major. |
| General Education Undergrad CORE Electives (CE) | 9.0 | Successfully complete core general education electives required for all UG majors (Science, Humanities, Art History & Visual Culture) as outlined on 4 year pathway/degree requirements: |
| 3.0 cr. Science: Successfully complete one course from the SCI subject; 200-400 level | ||
| 3.0 cr. Humanities Option: Successfully complete one of the following approved courses: LIT 239, LIT 203, DHS 201, DSS 215, DSS 240 or DPL 201 | ||
| 3.0 cr. Art History & Visual Culture: Successfully complete course from AHV subject, 200-400 level | ||
| General Education Electives | 12.0 | Successfully complete any non-required 200-400 level Liberal Arts course from subject codes: AHV, BUS, DHS, DPL, DSS, SCI, WRT, LIT (Total Gen.Ed Elective credits vary per major). (RC) Recommended course towards General Education Elective credits: BUS 213 Business Practices |
| Major § | 60.0 | Studio and/or lecture courses specific to major focus. |
| Major Courses § | 42.0 | Successfully complete listed SAC courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites). |
| Major Electives | 18.0 | Successfully complete any (non-required) course within the below Studio Art & Craft subject areas to satisfy SAC MAJOR ELECTIVE credits. Must select courses that do not already apply towards other degree program credits: |
| Additional courses approved to fulfill Animation Major Electives DCE (SAC Ceramics) DDG (SAC Digital Media) DFA (SAC Painting & Drawing) DFD (SAC Textile & Fibers) DGL (SAC Glass) DME (SAC Metal/Jewelry) DPM (SAC Printmaking) DSC (SAC Sculpture) | ||
| Open Electives | 6.0 | Successfully complete 100-400 level courses from any Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture). |
| Total Program Credits | 121.0 | Total credits required 120 – 122 ‡ |
| Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0 | ||
Footnotes
* ELS 101 Composition I for Multilingual Students 4.0 cr.
† WRT 101/102 Self Placement Survey available.
‡ Based on SLP 007 (1.0 cr.) and ELS 101 (4.0 cr.)§ Remaining Major course sequence impacts timeline to degree completion.