愛荷華大學

Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• acquire breadth of knowledge about the field of art history through course work in a diversity of areas;
• learn that art embodies historical, cultural, social, and political factors within a diverse range of national, international, and global cultures;
• acquire critical skills in visual analysis and writing; and
• develop and apply research skills.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in art requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including 62 s.h. of work for the major. Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 2.00 in all courses for the major and in all UI courses for the major. They also must complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences GE CLAS Core.

Bachelor of Fine Arts students majoring in art may count a maximum of 62 s.h. earned in art and art history courses toward the degree; they must earn at least 58 s.h. of credit in courses outside the School of Art and Art History in order to graduate.

The major provides a foundation in art history as well as an understanding of the formal traditions and contemporary practices in studio art. It also includes a concentration in studio art.

Students select one studio art discipline, choosing from ceramics, graphic design, three-dimensional (3-D) design, drawing, intermedia, jewelry and metal arts, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. They may not select bookbinding, calligraphy, or papermaking as their studio art discipline. Although students may choose only one B.F.A. discipline, they gain exposure to other studio areas through the B.F.A. program of study.

Many graduates pursue careers that match their degree specializations, for example, commercial or graphic designer, conservation or museum curator or administrator, art educator, public artist, or community art center coordinator or instructor. Others go on to graduate study in areas such as art history, art therapy, architecture, design, medical illustration, studio art, or disciplines outside of art.