Art (B.F.A.)

Location: Art + Design Building, Room 235
Phone: 931-221-7333
Website: www.apsu.edu/art-design/

Accreditations

All programs in the Department of Art + Design are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the B.F.A.Art or B.A. Art program is through the Foundations Portfolio Review (usually during the sophomore year). Students are admitted to the program provided they have met the following requirements:

Completion of ART 1340, ART 1350, ART 1045, ART 1360, and
Completion of a Foundations Portfolio Review in which the faculty will vote based on the quality of the student’s presented work and accompanying written statements. Should a student not meet the scoring criteria during their first review, they will be deferred and can attempt the review again the following semester. A student can be denied entrance to the program upon a second deferral vote. A copy of the scoring rubric is available, along with more information about the Foundations Portfolio Review, from the Art + Design office, Art + Design Room 235.

Program CIP Code

30.50.0701.00

Program Modality

On-Ground

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Animation and Visual Effects Concentration

Students will demonstrate an ability to conduct research to inform their Animation and Visual Effects work.
Students will demonstrate an application of the elements and principles of design.
Students will demonstrate craftsmanship in the making of work.
Students will demonstrate an application of content.
Students will demonstrate professionalism in presenting and defending their work.

Graphic Design Concentration

Students will demonstrate an ability to research ideas to inform their design.
Students will demonstrate an application of content in their design work.
Students will demonstrate an application of the principles of design.
Students will demonstrate an appropriate level of craftsmanship.
Students will demonstrate professional presentation of their work.

Studio Art Concentration