The B.F.A. visual arts major (with concentrations in fine art, graphic design, and digital art) is offered at NCAS.
It is a professional degree program that provides students with a
multidisciplinary approach to the visual arts. It offers practical,
experimental, and theoretical course work and the technical skills
necessary for careers in art and design, and includes a large liberal
arts component that adds to the development of personal expression.
Students also may take advantage of special internship opportunities in
the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Work starts with the
foundation courses, then continues to advanced studio work, where
students can pursue their goals and concentrate in either fine arts,
graphic design, or digital arts. The program consists of 27 courses
earning 81 credits, including a required group of foundation courses,
art history courses, critical studies courses, advanced studio courses
in the concentration, art electives, portfolio, and senior thesis. The
concentration is worked out in consultation with an adviser, and is
intended to develop ideas and skills in a particular area. During the
senior year, students produce work that is shown in an exhibition at
the Paul Robeson Gallery and that also forms the portfolio for
admission to graduate school or for professional job entry. Students
take the following courses:
1. Foundation program (21 credits)
Note: These courses must be taken as early as possible; they are the prerequisites for other art courses.
21&62:080:102 Design Fundamentals
21&62:080:103 3-D Design Fundamentals
21&62:080:121 Introduction to Drawing
21&62:080:223 Figure Drawing
21&62:080:251 Introduction to Painting
21&62:082:101 Introduction to Art History I
21&62:082:102 Introduction to Art History II
2. Studio Concentration (21 credits)
3. Advanced Art History (9 credits)
21&62:082:350 Development of Modern Art
21&62:082:360 Art since 1945
One from the following:
21&62:082:201 History of Non-Western Art
21&62:082:202 History of Design *
21&62:082:207 Art and Women
4. Critical studies (6 credits)
21&62:080:285 Seminar in Contemporary Art
One from the following:
21&62:080:399 Seminar in Contemporary Design *
21&62:965:253 TV and Society
21&62:965:256,257 The Art and History of the Film
5. Art electives (18 credits)
6.Senior program (6 credits)
21&62:080:497 Senior Studio Seminar I
21&62:080:498 Senior Studio Seminar II
Students also must complete a minimum of 47 credits of general
education requirements (see Degree Requirements chapter) for a total of
128 credits required for graduation.
