Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree at Adams State University requires that students complete the ASU General Education requirements of 38 credits, 39 credits of Art Core Classes, 12 credits of art electives, 10 general elective credits, and 24 credits of Major studio coursework for a total of 120 credit hours.
1. General Education: 38 credits
2. Required Art Core: 39 credits
- AR 105 Intro to Art Criticism
- AR 206 Design (2D)
- AR 207 Design (3D)
- AR 208 Drawing
- AR 209 Drawing
- AR 308 Drawing
- AR 309 Drawing
- AR 364, 365, 366 Art History
- AR 367 Women in Art History
- AR 302,306, OR 310
- AR 498 Professional Seminar
- 3 credits
- 3 credits
- 3 credits
- 3 credits
- 3 credits
- 3 credits
- 3 credits
- 9 credits
- 3 credits
- 3 credits
- 3 credits
Total: 39 credits
3. Art Electives
12 credits Must be Outside the Major Studio Area:
6 credits from 2-D Studio Courses:
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
6 credits from 3-D Studio Courses:
- Fiber
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Metals & Jewelry
Total: 12 credits
4. General Electives: 7 credits
