Daemen College : Academics & Research : Division of Arts & Sciences : Visual & Performing Arts : Undergraduate Programs : Majors : Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art (Painting, Sculpture, Drawing/Illustration)
Core Curriculum
All degree programs require completion of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of the core and its requirements is available in the Core Curriculum section of the Daemen catalogue. Courses which satisfy a portion or complete a core requirement will have such designation indicated after the course title.
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MAJOR AND SPECIALIZATION: 78 credits
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MAJOR: 42 credits
- ART103 Foundation Design I (3)
- ART104 Foundation Design II (3)
- ART105 Foundation Drawing I (3)
- ART106 Foundation Drawing II (3)
- ART204 Figure Drawing I (3)
- ART205 Figure Drawing II (3)
- ART275 History of Art: Ancient-Medieval (3) -- AA; WI
- ART285 History of Art: Renaissance-Modern (3) -- AA;WI
- ART331 Art Reading List (3)
- ART345 Advanced Drawing I (3)
- ART443 Issues & Methodologies in Contemporary Art (2) -- ILIT; WI. NOTE: IN COMBINATION WITH ART498=RP
- ART445 Special Projects (3)
- Select one
- ART334 Digital Photography (3)
- ART455 Photography (3)
- ART490 Senior Project (3)
- ART498 Senior Art Exhibit (1) - NOTE: IN COMBINATION WITH ART443=RP
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SPECIALIZATION: 36 credits:
Select one from the following and complete all requirements:
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Drawing/Illustration: Drawing Emphasis:
- ART240 Woodcuts & Monoprints (3)
- ART306 Figure Drawing III (3)
- ART340 Lithography & Intaglio (3)
- ART346 Advanced Drawing II (3)
- ART381 Illustration I (3)
- ART382 Illustration II (3)
- Select one:
- ART225 Watercolor Painting I (3)
- ART325 Introductory Oil Painting (3)
- ART326 Introductory Acrylic Painting (3)
- Art History Electives: 6 credits
- Art Studio Electives: 9 credits: RECOMMENDED: ART456 Advanced Photography (3)
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Drawing/Illustration: Illustration Emphasis:
- ART219 Graphic Design I (3)
- Select one:
- ART225 Watercolor Painting I (3)
- ART325 Introductory Oil Painting (3)
- ART326 Introductory Acrylic Painting (3)
- ART230 Computer Rendering (3)
- ART319 Graphic Design II (3)
- ART346 Advanced Drawing II (3)
- ART381 Illustration I (3)
- ART382 Illustration II (3)
- ART383 Illustration III (3)
- Art History Electives: 6 credits
- Art Studio Electives: 6 credits:RECOMMENDED: ART456 Advanced Photography (3)
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Painting:
- ART325 Introductory Oil Painting (3)
- ART326 Introductory Acrylic Painting (3)
- ART425 Painting III (3)
- ART426 Painting IV (3)
- Art History Electives: 6 credits
- Art Studio Electives: 18 credits
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Sculpture:
- ART267 Sculpture I (3)
- ART367 Sculpture II (3)
- ART368 Sculpture III (3)
- ART464 Sculpture IV (3)
- Art History Electives: 6 credits
- Art Studio Electives: 18 credits
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CORE: 45 credits:
- CMP101 English Composition (3) -- CS; ILIT; WI
- IND101 Sustainable & Critical Relationships
- Core Electives: 39 credits
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 123 CREDITS
Requirements for Animation; Art; Arts Administration Programs: Admission, Admission to Upper Division, Graduation - consult the Visual & Performing Arts Department section of the catalogue or the Program Plans option on the Registrar's web page.
Suggested Course Sequence
Access the suggested course sequences for: BFA, Art:Drawling/Illustration specialization-Drawing, BFA, Art: Drawing/Illustration specialization-Illustration, BFA, Art: Painting specialization; BFA, Art: Sculpture specialization from the Visual & Performing Arts web page or from the Program Plans site on the Registrar's web page.
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