Total Credits for the BFA in General Fine Arts: 126 (132 if a minor in art history or humanistic studies is selected)
The below degree plan is for the 2013-14 academic year. Existing students should use MyMICA or contact their Advisor to get a personalized degree plan.
Foundation Requirements: All students must complete the following requirements.
| Course Title | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elements of Visual Thinking I | FF 100 |
3 |
| Sculptural Forms | FF 101 |
3 |
| Elements of Visual Thinking II | FF 102 |
3 |
| Painting I | FF 150 |
3 |
| Drawing I | FF 198 |
3 |
| Drawing II | FF 198 |
3 |
| Electronic Media & Culture | FF 210 |
3 |
| Foundation Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits for the Foundation Requirements | 24 | |
Humanistic Studies and Art History Requirements
| Course Title | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Inquiry | LA 101 |
3 |
| Intellectual History Electives 1 and 2 | 6 | |
| Science/Math Elective | 3 | |
| Theory Elective | 3 | |
| Art Matters | AH 101 |
3 |
| Modernism and After | AH 201 |
3 |
| Art History Electives | 9 | |
| Humanistic Studies Electives (2 at any level) | 6 | |
| Humanistic Studies Electives (2 at 300 level and above) |
6 | |
| Total Credits for the Humanistic Studies and Art History Requirements |
42 | |
Requirements for the Major in General Fine Arts
| Course Title | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to GFA | GFA 220 | 3 |
| Life Drawing | DR 252 | 3 |
| Studio Drawing | DR 298 | 3 |
| Studio Electives | 12 | |
| Fine Art Electives (courses must be chosen from the following areas: drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, animation, fiber, video, wood; up to 9 credits of graphic design and illustration may be selected with the chair's approval) |
21 | |
| Junior Independent | GFA 320 | 3 |
| Professional Practices for the Visual Artist | PD 455 | 3 |
| Senior Thesis I | FA 498 | 6 |
| Senior Thesis II | FA 499 | 6 |
| Total Credits for the General Fine Arts Requirement |
60 | |
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