Studio Art - BFA - First Year Guide
Paired with their studio courses, students in the BFA degree have the opportunity to broaden their practice by integrating other areas of study at GVSU through a robust General Education program that prepares students for informed citizenship, leading to responsible participation in local, national, and global communities.
BFA in Studio Art - First-Year Sample Plan
Fall Semester
|
Fall |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
Studio Course |
3 |
|
Studio Course |
3 |
|
Studio Course |
3 |
|
General Education Course |
3 |
|
General Education Course (WRT 150) |
4 |
|
Total Credits |
16 |
Winter Semester
|
Course |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
Studio Course |
3 |
|
Studio Course |
3 |
|
Studio Course or General Education Course |
3–4 |
|
General Education Course |
3 |
|
General Education Course (MTH) |
4 |
|
Total Credits |
15–17 |
Studio Art Courses Available for First Year Students
All courses below will be available to you to registrar during 1st year orientation. Some may have prerequisites, but will meet requirements toward a BFA in Studio Art degree.
Foundations Courses
- ART 150 - Foundations: 2-D Design and Color
- ART 151 - Foundations: 3-D Design
- ART 153 - Foundations: Making and Meaning in Art and Design
- ART 155 - Foundations: Introduction to Drawing I
Drawing Courses
- ART 157 - Foundations: Introduction to Drawing II (prerequisite: ART 155)
Ceramics Courses
- ART 275 - Ceramics: the Basics
Graphic Design Courses
- ART 210 - Graphic Design Studio I: Introduction to Typography (pre-requisite: ART 150)
(A Studio Art major declaration is required to enroll in Graphic Design courses)
Illustration Courses
- ART 281 - Fundamentals of Illustration: Ideation and Sequence
- ART 282 - Fundamentals of Illustration: Materials and Techniques
(A Studio Art major declaration is required to enroll in Illustration courses)
Jewelry/Metalsmithing Courses
- ART 245 - Fabricating Adornment: Jewelry Basics and Design
- ART 246 - Fluidity in Small Form: Jewelry Casting
- ART 348 - The Body Adorned: Constructed Identity
Painting Courses
- ART 260 - Introduction to Painting
Printmaking Courses
- ART 263 - Screen print and Relief
- ART 264 - Etching & Monotype
Sculpture Courses
- ART 270 - Sculpture: Creating/Building/ Making
- ART 271 - Sculpture: Digital 3D Modeling and Design
- ART 371 - Materials and Making: Digital Fabrication in Sculpture
- ART 372 - Mold Making and Casting: Digital Foundry in Sculpture
Visual Studies Courses
- ART 293 - Image Studio: Art, Production, Meaning, Display
- ART 295 - Space Studio: Art, Installation, Environment, Site
- ART 296 - Time Studio: Art, Video, Sound, Action
General Education Courses
The Grand Valley State University General Education Program provides a broad-based liberal education experience that fosters lifelong learning and informed citizenship. The Program prepares students for intelligent participation in public dialogues that consider the issues of humane living and responsible action in local, national, and global communities.
Students must refer to the General Education Handbook for information on General Education Course Offerings.
Declaring your BFA Degree
If you want to pursue a BFA in Studio Art declare your major and emphasis right away so you can get full advising. You can change your major at any time.
Questions?
If you have questions, please reach out to any of the three people in your Advisor Network.
- Your faculty advisor (see Who's My Advisor?)
- Doris Penn, CLAS Academic Advisor, [email protected]
- Sonja Wall, CLAS Academic Advisor, [email protected]