Art - Bachelor of Fine Arts
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art is a rigorous and professionally oriented degree that enables students to choose one of two concentrations: Art Education or Studio Art. The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD)
In the Art Education concentration, students are prepared for state licensure to teach visual arts in Ohio public schools (pre-kindergarten through grade 12, ages 3-21). The program meets the licensure standards of the Ohio Department of Education. Coursework aligns with Ohio’s academic content standards in visual arts as well as national frameworks from the National Art Education Association. Students work closely with art education faculty to plan curricula, complete key assessments and benchmarks, and demonstrate readiness for candidacy and final licensure review. Non-licensure track available for student interested in teaching outside of preK-12 contexts.
In the Studio Art concentration, students engage in in-depth study of disciplines such as ceramics, metals & jewelry design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The curriculum balances time-honored craftsmanship methods with cutting-edge technologies and contemporary media options that are integrated to expand visual language and creative expression. Students build robust professional portfolios, preparing them for entry-level careers in the arts or for advanced study. Capstone exhibitions on campus and exhibitions in regional or national venues give students real-world exposure and professional exhibit experience. Our studio faculty are practicing artists who exhibit internationally, offering personalized mentorship, technical guidance, and individualized critique in a supportive, engaged community.
Program Requirements
Students complete the Core Curriculum and at least one concentration.
Art Education (91 semester hours)
Studio Art (81 semester hours)
Note: No course may fulfill a requirement in both the core and concentration.
Core Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations Requirements | ||
| ART 111 | Visual Fundamentals: Design and Composition | 3 |
| ART 121 | Observational Drawing | 3 |
| ART 171 | Visual Fundamentals: Narrative & Sequence | 3 |
| ART 221 | Figure Drawing | 3 |
| ART 281 | Contemporary Art Forum | 1 |
| Art History Requirement | ||
| ART 188 | Art and Society: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| Studio Requirement | ||
| ART 331 | Painting Studio | 3 |
| ART 341 | Printmaking Studio | 3 |
| ART 357 | Photography Studio | 3 |
| ART 361 | Ceramics Studio | 3 |
| ART 364 | Jewelry Design & Metals Studio | 3 |
| ART 371 | Sculpture Studio | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 34 | |
Art Education Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Art History | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Arts of Africa, Oceania and Native America | ||
| Art and Society: Prehistoric to Medieval | ||
| Complete one of following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Art of the Black Diaspora | ||
| The Arts of African Peoples | ||
| Arts of West Africa | ||
| Studio Emphasis | ||
| Complete one or more of the following for 6 hours: | 6 | |
| Painting Studio | ||
| Printmaking Studio | ||
| Photography Studio | ||
| Ceramics Studio | ||
| Jewelry Design & Metals Studio | ||
| Sculpture Studio | ||
| Professional Development | ||
| ART 195 | Facilitating Art Experiences | 3 |
| ART 295 | Elementary Art Methods | 3 |
| ART 296 | Secondary Art Methods | 3 |
| ART 395 | Art Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| ART 495 | Art Education Practicum | 3 |
| ART 419 | Supervised Student Teaching in Art | 15 |
| Ohio Education Licensure Requirements | ||
| EDP 201 | Human Development and Learning in Social and Educational Contexts | 3 |
| EDP 256 | Psychology of the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| TCE 446A | Integrating Literacy Across the Content Areas | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
ART 255 | ||
| Digital Materials and Making in Arts Learning | ||
| Technology + Media Literacy and Learning | ||
| Capstone | ||
| ART 493 | Professional Partnerships | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 57 | |
Studio Art Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations | ||
| Take twice for 2 hours total: | ||
| ART 281 | Contemporary Art Forum | 2 |
| Art History | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Arts of Africa, Oceania and Native America | ||
| Art and Society: Prehistoric to Medieval | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Art of the Black Diaspora | ||
| The Arts of African Peoples | ||
| Arts of West Africa | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Since 1980 | ||
| Postwar to Postmodern, 1945-1980 | ||
| Studio Emphasis | ||
| Complete 12 hours of one of the following: | 12 | |
| Painting Studio | ||
| Printmaking Studio | ||
| Photography Studio | ||
| Ceramics Studio | ||
| Jewelry Design & Metals Studio | ||
| Sculpture Studio | ||
| Art Electives | ||
| 15 hours of ART courses 1 | 15 | |
12 hours must be 200-level or above. | ||
9 hours must be studio. | ||
| Professional Development | ||
| THE 301 | Professional Practices & Business Skills for Arts & Entertainment | 3 |
| ART 496 | Seminar on Theory for Visual Artists | 3 |
| Capstone | ||
| ART 492 | Professional Artist's Portfolio and Exhibition Experience | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 47 | |
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Courses must have the ART subject code