Bachelor degree in Art Studio Art (B.F.A) at Colorado State University

 

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Bachelor Degree in Art Studio Art (B.F.A) at Colorado State University

Colorado State University
Bachelor degree
Art
Studio Art (B.F.A)

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Throughout history, art has been a fundamental language of the human spirit. Visual arts express human experience through an ever-widening range of media and materials, some of which include: oils, acrylics, pastels, charcoal, clay, plaster, steel, bronze, wood, copper, litho stones, and computers. Visual artists create abstract works and images of objects, people, nature, topography, and events. The Art Department offers several options of study. The B.F.A. (Bachelor Fine Arts) degree studio art is a professional degree, leading to related art careers.

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate:

  • Fundamental knowledge and mastery of media and processes necessary to communicate meaning in a work of art.
  • Ability to communicate clearly about their own art and the art of others
  • Knowledge about contemporary art and motivation to view and discuss current local, regional, and national exhibitions. Students well versed on contemporary art would:
    1) regularly read reviews of exhibitions in local and national newspapers;
    2) regularly read art periodicals;
    3) attend multiple exhibitions; and
    4) be knowledgeable about contemporary artists in their discipline (i.e., nationally known painters, sculptors, etc.).

    Potential Occupations

    Art graduates possess a number of transferable communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills, and as a result find positions in government, industry, and academia, in addition to roles as freelance artists, graphic designers, art educators, art historians, and studio fine artists. Many employers appreciate art majors for their multiple skills and their ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and work environments. Participation in internships, cooperative education, and service learning opportunities is highly recommended to enhance practical training and development. Graduates who go on for advanced studies can attain more responsible positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels.

    Depending on student interests, the electives taken, or the concentration selected, available career choices include, but are not limited to: art appraiser; art director; art therapist; exhibit designer; art critic; jeweler; gallery director; graphic design artist; free lance artist; sculptor; woodworker; welder; foundry worker; studio photographer; technical illustrator; painter; textile designer; weaver; art educator; art historian; art curator; art librarian; art museum educator; web page designer; photo lab technician; art restorer; and master printer.

    Bachelor Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

    The B.F.A. degree is a professional program for careers in studio art. Students have an opportunity to concentrate in one of nine studio fields: drawing, graphic design, fibers, metalsmithing, painting, photo image making, pottery, printmaking, and sculpture. The curriculum progression in the department is similar within the concentrations. Freshmen study foundation courses in the fine arts, which include drawing, painting, and sculpture, along with art history. Sophomores sample introductory concentration courses, and juniors and seniors focus on advanced topics in their chosen concentration by taking one upper-division course in their chosen field each semester.

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