Daemen College : Academics & Research : Division of Arts & Sciences : Visual & Performing Arts : Undergraduate Programs

Visual & Performing Arts Undergraduate Programs

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Design (Printmaking)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art (Drawing/Illustration, Painting, or Sculpture)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
• Bachelor of Science in Art
• Bachelor of Science in Arts Administration

Please see the Education Department section of the Catalog for information on the B.S. in Visual Arts Education.

Minors

• Art
• Art History
• Arts with Partial Area of Specialization Minor
• Balanced Arts
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Theatre Arts

Admission Requirements

ALL BFA AND BS, ART PROGRAMS;  BS, ARTS ADMINISTRATION WITH FINE ARTS SPECIALIZATION:

Submission of Art Portfolio is required. Details on content are provided by the Office of Admissions. Special consideration may be given to talented students who lack formal art training.

BS, ARTS ADMINISTRATION WITH COMPREHENSIVE ARTS OR THEATER SPECIALIZATIONS:

Consult the Office of Admissions

Admission to Upper Division

BS, ART; BFA, ANIMATION; BFA, ART; BS, ARTS ADMINISTRATION WITH FINE ARTS SPECIALIZATION:

1. Completed a minimum of 45 semester hours which includes the full foundation program in Art. Special consideration may be given to talented students who lack formal art training.
2. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better
3. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in Art courses.  BFA, Animation: An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in required Art courses and in Animation courses. 
4. Submission of portfolio of work to be reviewed by the Visual & Performing Arts faculty

BS, ARTS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM WITH SPECIALIZATION IN: COMPREHENSIVE ARTS; THEATER:

1. Completed a minimum of 45 semester hours
2. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better
3. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in Art courses

The College requires each B.F.A. and B.S. Art student to leave for one year at least two pieces of the student's work selected from the senior exhibition. As a service to the student and the campus community, these works will be on display in college offices. After one year, the student should request this work and make arrangements with the Chairperson of the Visual and Performing Arts Department for its return. Student work submitted in partial fulfillment of particular course requirements will be returned to the student. While the College will take all reasonable precautions, it will not be responsible in cases of damage or loss.

Career Field Education placements or internships are available under advisement.

Graduation Requirements

BS, ART; BFA, ANIMATION; BFA, ART; BS, ARTS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS:

1. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.00
2. Complete all requirements for ART498 Senior Exhibition
3. BFA Programs: Participate successfully in 2 group critiques during the senior year
4. Minimum grade of C in:
   • BFA, Animation: ART445; ART490; all Animation courses
   • BFA, Applied Design: ART240, ART340, ART439, ART441, ART445, ART490
   • BFA, ART: Drawing/Illustration specialization-Drawing emphasis: ART306, ART346, ART381, ART382, ART445, ART490
   • BFA, ART: Drawing/Illustration specialization-Illustration emphasis: ART230, ART346, ART381, ART382, ART383, ART445, ART490
   • BFA, Graphic Design: ART219, ART301, ART319, ART320, ART420, ART445, ART490
   • BFA, ART: Painting specialization: ART325, ART326, ART425, ART426, ART445, ART490
   • BFA, ART: Sculpture specialization: ART267, ART367, ART368, ART445, ART464, ART490
   • BS, ARTS ADMINISTRATION: ACC225, ACC226, ARTA450, BA211, BA220, ECO201, FIN325, HSM350, MGT208, MGT312, MIS280, MKT209, MKT312

Please refer to the Education Department section of this catalogue for information on the BS in Visual Arts Education.