Studio Art BFA Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Studio Art. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BFA in Studio Art
Credits for Major in Studio Art
General Education Credits Required for a BFA in Studio Art
First Year
Course | Credits |
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FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
ART 0104-101/126¹ Select 1 course from above BFA Studio Art/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-105 Drawing I BFA Studio Art/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-190² Intro Art Seminar BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
16 credits |
¹101-Fundamentals of 2D design; 126-3D Design
²Also offered in the spring semester
Course | Credits |
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ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-101/126¹ Select 1 course from above BFA Studio Art/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-106 Drawing II BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Humanities Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Quant Reasoning Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
15-16 credits |
¹101-Fundamentals of 2D design; 126-3D Design
- If you live on campus, join your Residential Hall Council
- Join Arts Empowered Adelphi! Explore them here and visit a few of their meetings to see how they give back and heal the community.
- Welcome to Adelphi! Attend Welcome Weekend events to learn more about your new home and the vast opportunties available to you.
- Engage in campus events and programs. Log on to Handshake and start developing your profile. Visit your professors during office hours to ask for help when you are struggling with a concept.
Second Year
Course | Credits |
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ARH 0111-196 Art & The World I BFA Studio Art/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-241/117³ Select 1 course from above BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-275/256⁴ Select 1 course from above BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Humanities Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Quant Reasoning Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
15-16 credits |
³241-Intro Digital Imaging; 117- Printmaking I
⁴275-Color:Theory & Practice; 256- Intro Photography
Course | Credits |
---|---|
ARH 0111-197 Art & The World II BFA Studio Art/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-241/117³ Select 1 course from above BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-275/256⁴ Select 1 course from above BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Social Science Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Natural Science Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
15 credirs |
³241-Intro Digital Imaging; 117- Printmaking I
⁴275-Color:Theory & Practice; 256- Intro Photography
- If you live on campus, run for the Executive Board of the Residential Student Association
- Join a Greek Life or Social Fellowship organization! Learn how you can find your home here.
- Participate in a CORE and Safe Zone Training.
- Participate in mock interviews and attend career workshops. Attend a conference. Start writing your resume.
Third Year
Course | Credits |
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ARH 0111-252 Modern Art BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Studio Electives¹ Sculpture I/Painting I BFA Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Art History Elective Select 1 course BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Communication Elective Select 1 course: WrittenGeneral Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Math, Computing & Logic Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
15-16 credits |
¹Suggested optional studio electives.
Course | Credits |
---|---|
AIE 0111-253 Contemporary Art BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-353 Art Criticism Today & Its Issues BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Studio Electives¹ Sculpture I/Painting I BFA Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Communication Elective Select 1 course: OralGeneral Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Social Science Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
15 credits |
¹Suggested optional studio electives.
- If you live on campus, apply to be an Resident Assistant
- Apply to be a Peer Assistant Leader (PAL) or FCAP leader!
- Time to take a bigger role! Run for an executive board position in an organization you are apart of.
- Get involved! Join the Arts Empower Adelphi organization and/or the Artivism Club.
Fourth Year
Course | Credits |
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ART 0104-401 Senior Thesis Project I BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Studio Electives Select 1 course BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Studio Electives Select 1 course BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Studio Electives Select 1 course BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
General Elective | 3 credits |
15 credits |
Course | Credits |
---|---|
ART 0104-402 Senior Thesis II BFA Studio Art Recommendation |
3 credits |
Studio Electives Strategies for Emerging Artists BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
Studio Electives Select 1 Course BFA Studio Art Requirement |
3 credits |
General Elective | 3 credits |
General Elective | 3 credits |
15 credits |
- If you have lived on campus, apply for the National Residence Hall Honorary
- Attend the Spring Concert! Celebrate the end of your spring semester with our featured artist!
- You made it! Time to celebrate by attending Senior Week Events.
- Sign up for the Leadership Certificate Program. Build your Linkedin profile and meet with the Center for Career and Professional Development to get ideas on conducting a job search.
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