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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Studio, BFA
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The 75 credit hour Studio major engages with Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional disciplines: ceramics, drawing/painting, glass, jewelry/metals, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The association of multiple studio environments to earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree reflects contemporary art practices and affords students the opportunity to experience a variety of studios while supporting students who wish to focus in one area. The required course work offers a selection of five core courses from the seven areas, followed by seven electives at the intermediate and advanced level and three capstone courses. Four required courses in Art History contextualize the various studio experiences. Students are also encouraged to enroll in Digital Arts, Graphic Design or additional Studio courses as they consider options for the four remaining electives required for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Studio Degree.
Learning Outcomes for the Studio BFA Degree:
BFA graduates from the Studio Division of the BGSU School of Art will:
- Apply studio and scholarly skills, both technically and discursively, at a level to be competitive in their chosen field
- Demonstrate breadth and complexity of thought through creative problem solving in the studio, involving art historical and contemporary solutions
- Reflect on and communicate ideas and concepts coherently and convincingly
- Engage with community activities, projects and exhibitions where art practices are central to content and expression
- Invest in the practice of professional attitudes and behavior
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BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements
Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following: English Composition and Oral Communication
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_____________________________ ________ Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following: Humanities and the Arts
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_____________________________ ________ Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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_____________________________ ________ Social and Behavioral Sciences
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_____________________________ ________ Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories: _____________________________ ________
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_____________________________ ________ University Requirements Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements: Cultural Diversity in the US ____________
International Perspective ____________ Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120 Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36 Arts & Sciences Requirements (FL)
Foreign Language (_____ yrs of HS_______) ________1010_________________ ________
________1020_________________ ________ Lab Science _____________________________ ________ Multidisciplinary Component Select from approved offerings, in consultation with an advisor and a faculty mentor. Four courses total, each with a different subject prefix. At least two courses at 3000/4000 level. Courses applied to the Arts & Sciences MDC may not be used to fulfill other Arts and Sciences degree requirements, nor may they be used to fulfill major, minor, BGP or other program requirements.
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_____________________________ ________ Art Foundations
(3 Courses) Choose Six Out of Nine Courses Listed Below:
Advanced Studios
(7 Courses) Choose Seven Courses:
*Repeatable up to 6 hours.
†Repeatable up to 9 hours
**Repeatable without restriction.
Each semester some but not all selections will be offered. Art Electives
(3 Courses) Choose three additional courses from ARTS, ARTC, ARTD or ART courses that are not already being used to fulfill Studio Core or Advanced Studios as listed on page two. At least one course must be at the 3000- or 4000-level. Studio Capstone
(3 Courses) Two Courses Taken in the Same Semester:
Choose Two From the Following:
Choose Any Two 3000- or 4000-Level ARTH Courses
Optional Additional Art, Artc, Artd, Arte, Arth, Arts Courses To Reach A Minimum Of 75 Credit Hours In Major Requirements.
For Graduation You Will Need:
- University minimum of 120 credit hours.
- Minimum GPA 2.00.
- At least 30 credit hours of BGSU course work.
- A minimum of 40 credit hours at the 3000/4000 level.
- Completion of all degree requirements, including the BG Perspective Core.
- A major, and if required, a minor, specialization or emphasis.
Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office. To ensure a timely graduation, students should monitor their academic progress using degree audit. Students must complete an online Application for Graduation via their MyBGSU Student Center based on the dates posted in the degree audit. After the application deadlines, students must complete an online application located on the College of Arts and Sciences website. Contact the College of Arts and Sciences with questions. |
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