Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Studio Art
The BFA in studio art is a professional degree that allows you to focus on artistic development and is structured to help you develop a strong portfolio that can lead to either professional work or graduate school. With this degree, you must choose to emphasize in one of the studio disciplines listed below; or you may create an interdisciplinary emphasis with the assistance of your academic adviser. The BFA does not require additional foreign language beyond the 2 years required for admission to UNL.
Ceramics
You will be introduced to a range of possibilities in terms of forming and firing technologies.
Painting/Drawing
The painting and drawing program is engaged in providing the technical and conceptual framework for artists interested in examining content through two-dimensional processes.
Photography
The Photography area offers a range of studio courses in darkroom and digital photography that focus on technical, conceptual and aesthetic aspects of the medium as well as photography theory, history, criticism and contemporary practice.
Printmaking
The printmaking program seeks to present the creative potential inherent in all the various print media, including intaglio, lithography, silkscreen, and relief, as well as non-toxic techniques, new technologies, book arts and alternative presentations, and to help expand definitions of the print.
Sculpture
Through a diversity of materials, philosophies and solutions, you will be encouraged to mine the boundaries of your potential, challenge the notions of contemporary art and be a creative force in the evolution of our culture.
Ceramics
You will be introduced to a range of possibilities in terms of forming and firing technologies.
Painting/Drawing
The painting and drawing program is engaged in providing the technical and conceptual framework for artists interested in examining content through two-dimensional processes.
Photography
The Photography area offers a range of studio courses in darkroom and digital photography that focus on technical, conceptual and aesthetic aspects of the medium as well as photography theory, history, criticism and contemporary practice.
Printmaking
The printmaking program seeks to present the creative potential inherent in all the various print media, including intaglio, lithography, silkscreen, and relief, as well as non-toxic techniques, new technologies, book arts and alternative presentations, and to help expand definitions of the print.
Sculpture
Through a diversity of materials, philosophies and solutions, you will be encouraged to mine the boundaries of your potential, challenge the notions of contemporary art and be a creative force in the evolution of our culture.
Careers
- Studio Artist
- Arts Administrator
- Art Instructor
- Gallery Manager
- Illustrator
- Museum Worker
- Restoration Specialist
- Web Designer
Application to this program
Select "Art" as your major on the undergraduate application if you want to primarily study any of the following:
Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, or a combination of two or more of the studio areas above.
Visit the Office of Admissions website for additional details.
Bachelor of Arts 4-Year Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Studio Elective | 3 cr |
ACE 3 | 3 cr |
Language Prerequisite - 101 Level (Elective) | 5 cr |
Elective/Minor/Pre-Professional | 3 cr |
Total Credits | 14 |
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Studio Elective | 3 cr |
AHIS Elective | 3 cr |
ACE 2 | 3 cr |
Language Prerequisite - 102 Level (Elective) | 5 cr |
Total Credits | 14 |
Year 3
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Studio Elective | 3 cr |
AHIS Elective | 3 cr |
ACE 4 | 3 cr |
Language Requirement - 201 Level | 3 cr |
Elective/Minor/Pre-Professional | 4 cr |
Total Credits | 16 |
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Studio Elective | 3 cr |
AHIS Elective 3XX or 4XX | 3 cr |
ACE 6 | 3 cr |
Language Requirement - 202 Level | 3 cr |
Elective/Minor/Pre-Professional | 4 cr |
Total Credits | 16 |
Year 4
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Studio Elective | 3 cr |
ACE 8 | 3 cr |
ACE 9 | 3 cr |
Elective/Minor/Pre-Professional | 3 cr |
Elective/Minor/Pre-Professional | 3 cr |
Total Credits | 15 |
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
ARTP 400 Capstone Art Experience | 3 cr |
Studio Thesis | 3 cr |
Elective/Minor/Pre-Professional | 3 cr |
Elective/Minor/Pre-Professional | 3 cr |
Elective/Minor/Pre-Professional | 3 cr |
Total Credits | 15 |
Notes
At least 30 hours of courses numbered 300 or above are required. It may be necessary to select upper-level elective courses to satisfy this requirement.
Bachelor of Fine Arts 4-Year Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Required Distribution | 3 cr |
Studio Emphasis | 3 cr |
Studio Elective | 3 cr |
ACE 5 | 3 cr |
ACE 3 | 3 cr |
Total Credits | 15 |
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Required Distribution | 3 cr |
Studio Emphasis | 3 cr |
Studio Elective | 3 cr |
AHIS Elective | 3 cr |
ACE 2 | 3 cr |
Total Credits | 15 |
Year 3
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Required Distribution | 3 cr |
Studio Emphasis | 3 cr |
Studio Elective | 3 cr |
AHIS Elective | 3 cr |
ACE 4 | 3 cr |
Total Credits | 15 |
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Studio Emphasis | 3 cr |
Studio Elective | 3 cr |
AHIS Elective 3XX or 4XX | 3 cr |
ACE 6 | 3 cr |
Elective | 3 cr |
Total Credits | 15 |
Year 4
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Studio Emphasis | 3 cr |
Studio Elective | 3 cr |
Studio Elective | 3 cr |
ACE 8 | 3 cr |
Elective | 3 cr |
Total Credits | 15 |
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
ARTP 400 Capstone Art Experience | 3 cr |
Studio Thesis | 3 cr |
ACE 9 | 3 cr |
Elective | 3 cr |
Elective | 3 cr |
Total Credits | 15 |
Notes
At least 30 hours of courses numbered 300 or above are required. It may be necessary to select upper-level elective courses to satisfy this requirement.