The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree at Adams State College requires that
students complete the ASC General Education requirements of 38 credits, 39 credits
of Art Core Classes, 12 credits of art electives, 10 general elective credits,
and 24 credits of Major studio coursework for a total of 120 credit hours.
1. General Education: 38 credits
2. Required Art Core: 39 credits
* AR 105 Intro to Art Criticism
* AR 206 Design (2D)
* AR 207 Design (3D)
* AR 208 Drawing
* AR 209 Drawing
* AR 308 Drawing
* AR 309 Drawing
* AR 364, 365, 366 Art History
* AR 367 Women in Art History
* AR 302,306, OR 310
* AR 498 Professional Seminar
3. Art Electives: 12 credits
Must be Outside the Major Studio Area
* 2-D Studio Courses:
o Painting
o Photography
o Printmaking
* 3-D Studio Courses:
o Fiber
o Sculpture
o Ceramics
o Metals & Jewelry
4. General Electives: 7 credits
5. MAJOR STUDIO COURSES: 24 credits
DRAWING MAJOR REQUIRED COURSES: 24 credits
* AR 410 Drawing
* AR 411 Drawing
* AR 260 beginning Printmaking I
or 261 Beginning Printmaking II
Plus 6 credits hours from:
* AR 280 Photography
* AR 306 Design Problems
* AR 360 Intermediate Printmaking
* AR 462 Advanced Printmaking I
* AR 463 Advanced Printmaking II
