Art majors
The course of study in studio art is designed as professional education for those who wish to become practicing artists and/or educators. It also prepares you for advanced training at the graduate level. Students working towards a BFA in art will elect to enter one of the emphasis areas for specialization:
Art Teaching
Ceramics
Graphic Design
Painting/Drawing
Photography/Digital Imaging
Printmaking
Sculpture Intermedia
The curriculum is made up of the First Year Studio Program and a series of studio art and art history courses that fit with University required courses. Students should schedule an appointment with the department Senior Academic Advisor early on to review required courses for their desired emphasis area.
The credit hour requirement of art and art history courses varies from emphasis to emphasis, so it is recommended to review the course requirements for the different studio areas. All coursework must be passed with a C- or better or apply to the BFA degree. When retaking a class for a better grade, you may obtain a “Repeated Class Form” from the Campus Information System or the Registrar’s Office, 250 North, Student Services Building (SSB). Art majors may repeat some 3000- and 4000-level classes for credit towards degree and University semester-hour requirements.
Students are encouraged to read their email through the University’s UMail program during their career at the University of Utah or to redirect their UMail to their favorite email address. The Department of Art and Art History will use the listserv to notify students of scholarship opportunities, portfolio reviews, student exhibitions, visiting artists, and other department events.