Behavior and Attitudes (20 points)
ability for criticism, ability to respond when presented with technical and intellectual challenges
5 points
willingness to explore materials and processes 5 points
self-motivated 5 points
ability to be focused and seek depth within work 5 points
Professionalism (15 points)
Documents 5 points
Oral Presentation 5 points
Presentation of work 5 points
Due Dates:
Written Application: The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, printed and handed to department chair.
Oral Presentation of Portfolio: The week before Fall semester Final Exams
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Art and Design) Degree Requirements:
Completion of 80 credits in ART (142 overall)
1. 28 Credits, Core Requirements: ART 101, 111, 112, 120, 150, 162, 213
2. 4 additional Credits, Art History
3. 32 Credits, obtain at least one Concentration: choose from the following:
• Ceramics: ART 140, 240, 250, 340, 440 and 12 additional credits of pre-approved
electives in the area of concentration
• Drawing and Painting: ART 261, 262, 361, 362, 461, 462 and 8 additional credits of
pre-approved electives in the area of concentration
• Graphic Design: ART 230, 331, 332, 333, 334, NMS 232, ART/NMS 385, and at least 4
credits from any of the following: ART 222, 224, 430, or other pre-approved electives
from ART or NMS
• Photography: ART 224, 324, 424, 425, NMS 232, ART/NMS 385, and at least 8 credits
from the following: ART 222, 320, 460, NMS 204, 210, 220, 381 or other pre-approved
electives from ART or NMS
• Sculpture: ART 140, 240, 250, 350, 450, PHY 140, and 8 additional credits of pre-
approved electives in the area of concentration
4. 12 Credits, ART Electives: at least 8 of which must be upper level.
5. 4 Credits, Capstone: ART 501, ART 502
6. Senior Exhibition: Student Exhibition of caliber, Successful Advisory Board and ART Faculty
Review.
7. Maintain 3.0 GPA, 3.5 GPA Art Classes