The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree at Adams State College requires that students complete the ASC General Education requirements of 38 credits, 39 credits of Art Core Classes, 12 credits of art electives, 10 general elective credits, and 24 credits of Major studio coursework for a total of 120 credit hours.
1. General Education: 38 credits
2. Required Art Core: 39 credits
- AR 105 Intro to Art Criticism
- AR 206 Design (2D)
- AR 207 Design (3D)
- AR 208 Drawing
- AR 209 Drawing
- AR 308 Drawing
- AR 309 Drawing
- AR 364, 365, 366 Art History
- AR 367 Women in Art History
- AR 302,306, OR 310
- AR 498 Professional Seminar
3. Art Electives: 12 credits
Must be Outside the Major Studio Area
- 2-D Studio Courses:
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- 3-D Studio Courses:
- Fiber
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Metals & Jewelry
4. General Electives: 7 credits
5. MAJOR STUDIO COURSES: 24 credits
Beginning Drawing classes develop basic drawing skills using a variety of media and subject matter, i.e., models, still-lifes, landscapes, etc. An emphasis on composition, contour, gesture, value, and linear perspective is also conveyed. Intermediate and advanced drawing classes integrate the principles of drawing and design into a meaningful structure on a two-dimensional surface.
Advanced courses also emphasize human anatomy for the artist, encourage the development of both traditional and alternative media, and allow for the exploration of personal directions and concepts.