Buffalo State University 24 courses 120 total credits
The BA in Art and Design degree is a studio focused liberal arts degree option which allows the art student the opportunity to discover and explore various media for their creative expression. Starting with a 27-credit foundation studies program, students are immersed in courses in drawing, two- and three-dimensional design, 2D and 3D digital design, and art history. Students will select a four-course sequence in either ceramics, metals/jewelry, painting, and photography to further develop and refine their concepts and skills in both traditional and contemporary studio practices. Electives in design, fine art, and art education courses provide breadth. No entrance portfolio is required for admission of incoming students (including both Freshman and Transfer students) who choose the BA-AS-ARD ART. Students will enjoy the opportunity to display their strongest work in exhibitions and during special events. The Art and Design Department reserves the right to temporarily retain studentsβ work for official purposes, such as exhibitions, program display, special events, and recruitment, etc.; and to use images of the students and/or their work for publicity, documentation, and recruitment. Students are expected to assume the costs of materials used in courses. Some studio courses may have an additional charge for materials used in class. Students enrolled in a studio course are expected to work a minimum of two additional hours each week outside of class for each credit granted for that class and the hours gradually increase as the student progresses in the concentration.
| General Education 23 Requirements | 33 credits |
| Art and Design Major Requirements | 54 credits |
| Electives in Art and Design | 15 credits |
| All College Electives | 27-33 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 credits |
Foundation Studies
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAD 101 | Drawing I | 1-3 |
| AAD 102 | Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| AAD 103 | Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| AAD 104 | Digital Presentation Methods | 3 |
| AAD 105 | Introduction to Digital Design and Fabrication | 3 |
| AAD 150 | Themes and Issues in the Contemporary Arts | 3 |
| AAD 251 | Art History: from Prehistory to Medieval Period | 3 |
| AAD 252 | Art History: from the Renaissance to the Modern World | 3 |
| AAD 470 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Total Foundation Studies | 27 credits | |
Studio Concentrations
Ceramics Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 220 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| DES 320 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| DES 321 | Ceramics: Junior Studio | 3-12 |
| DES 321 | Ceramics: Junior Studio | 3-12 |
| Total Studio Concentrations | 12 credits | |
Metals/Jewelry
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 230 | Introduction to Jewelry Making | 3 |
| DES 330 | Applied Jewelry Techniques | 3 |
| DES 331 | Jewelry: Junior Studio | 3-12 |
| DES 331 or DES 336 | Jewelry: Junior Studio or Metalsmithing | 3-12 |
Painting
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FAR 210 | Introductory Painting | 3 |
| FAR 311 | Intermediate Painting I | 3 |
| FAR 312 | Intermediate Painting II | 3 |
| FAR 313 | Advanced Painting | 3-9 |
Photography
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FAR 220 | Photography I | 3 |
| FAR 321 | Intermediate Photography I | 3 |
| FAR 322 | Intermediate Photography II | 3 |
| FAR 323 | Advanced Photography | 3-9 |
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