Experimental Studies
The curriculum of the BFA in Experimental Studies is based on the fact that contemporary art is often multimedia in nature, created outside the boundaries of traditional media. The Experimental Studies program permits students to pursue a BFA by taking courses in a variety of media rather than in one alone. Because art courses leading to this degree are designated by a total number of hours rather than by medium, students are empowered to select courses in order to fit their particular needs and interests. By emphasizing breadth over specialization, the BFA in Experimental Studies prepares the student especially well to function in the contemporary, pluralistic art world, as well as to pursue a career in teaching, where a range of experience is an asset in the public schools and, increasingly, in entry-level college positions. A key component of the BFA in Experimental Studies is the course, Experimental Concepts (Art 380). This course, which may be taken twice, addresses the creative process, specifically the generation and development of content in art. The course is not medium-specific and thus encourages the student to explore various thematic projects through whatever format, strategy or media appropriate to his or her work. Class projects range from the traditional art media to installations and collaborations to video and other electronically-generated media.
Experimental Studies area concentration courses (24 semester hours)
6 semester hours from:- ART 340 - Sculpture I A: Introduction to Fabric, Video, Performance and Public Art Hours: 3
- ART 341 - Sculpture I B: Introduction to Metals and Mechanical Systems Hours: 3
- ART 440 - Sculpture II A Hours: 3
- ART 330 - Printmaking Hours: 3
- ART 331 - Screenprinting Hours: 3
- ART 441 - Sculpture II B Hours: 3
- ART 320 - Airbrush Painting Hours: 3
- ART 321 - Watercolor I Hours: 3
- ART 422 - Painting IV: Advanced Concepts in Painting Hours: 3
- ART 350 - Ceramics I Hours: 3
- ART 450 - Ceramics II Hours: 3
- ART 451 - Ceramics III Hours: 3
Advanced Art or Photography Electives (6 semester hours)
6 semester hours in advanced (300 or 400-level) art or photography courses
