Undergraduate Programs
Degree Programs
The Department of Fine Arts offers contemporary, comprehensive Indiana University degrees. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree is a liberal arts degree for students wanting to design a flexible program combining art classes with extended General Education study. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree is offered to exceptional students who are interested in pursuing a professional career in the field of art. The Bachelor of Arts in Art Education degree prepares the student to teach elementary, middle school/junior high or high school art. The Minor in Art History is available to art majors and non art majors alike. The Fine Arts Minor is offered to majors outside the Department of Fine Arts to enrich a major area of study.
Department of Fine Arts Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education
Minors
Art History
Fine Arts
Student Experiences
Department of Fine Arts students at IPFW benefit from studying with artistically active faculty who exhibit and research regionally, nationally, and internationally. The department provides students with many opportunites for artistic and personal growth through:
- Daily contact with full-time faculty who are noted art makers and researchers.
- Small classes with personalized mentoring
- Modern, safe, well equipped studios
- Daily practicing of art in the classroom
- Combined liberal arts study with individualized studio experience
- Exposure to world-class visiting artists, workshops, and exhibitions
- Regional, National, and International travel opportunities
Department of Fine Arts Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Fine Arts is to educate students and the community to the
world of Fine Arts. Students who successfully complete the requirements of the Department of
Fine Arts degrees will be able to:
- Understand the non-verbal language of visual art
- Develop responses to visual phenomena and organize perceptions and conceptualizations both rationally and intuitively
- Become familiar with and develop competence in a variety of art skills
- Make valid assessments of quality in works of art
- Become familiar with the major achievements in the history of art including the works and intentions of leading artists past and present
- Understand and evaluate contempoarary thinking about art
Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
The IPFW B.A. program is a broad-based liberal arts degree which allows students to explore a wide-ranging interest in and out of the Fine Arts courses. Many B.A. students combine art study with courses in psychology, business, and languages for careers in Art Therapy, Arts Administration, International Studies as well as establish independent professional art studio careers. The art-making practice is through several studio concentrations including ceramics, drawing, metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Students can choose to concentrate in a specific art discipline, or may explore a wide range of artistic disciplines. The Bachelor of Arts degree is divided into three parts; 33 credit hours of General Education, 57-69 credit hours of Art Studio and Art History classes, and 21-33 credit hours of General Liberal Arts classes. Students in the Department of Fine Arts B.A. program must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and receive a grade of C or higher in all Art Studio and Art History classes. A total of 123 credit hours of study are required for graduation. For a full listing of class requirements, procedures, and policies, refer to Department of Fine Arts Student Handbook (link to PDF file) or to the IPFW 2008-2009 Undergraduate Bulletin (link).
100 Level Foundation Portfolio Review Checkpoint
Students in all of the Department of Fine Arts programs will submit a portfolio of 100 level Foundation studio work to be reviewed by department faculty at the end of all completed 100 level classes. The review is a checkpoint to assure that students have met adequate quality standards in the Foundation program.
B.F. A. Portfolio Review Option
B. A. majors may petition the Department of Fine Arts to apply for portfolio review to enter the B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) program after taking all 200 level Fundamental classes listed in the degree program.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
The Bachelor of Fine Arts program is designed for exceptional students who are interested in pursuing a professional career in the field of art. They must have demonstrated superior quality and motivation in a particular studio art discipline. Students within the B.F.A. program can concentrate in ceramics, drawing, metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture. Department of Fine Arts students who wish to attain a B.F.A. start in the B.A. program, then petition for formal entrance into the B.F.A. program after the completion of 200-level studio requirements. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is divided into two parts; 33 credit hours of General Education classes, and 90 credit hours of art history and studio classes. All B.F.A. students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative G.P.A. plus a 3.0 G.P.A. and receive a grade of C or higher in all Art Studio and Art History classes within the B.F.A. program. A total of 123 credit hours of study are required for graduation. For a full listing of class requirements, procedures, and policies, refer to Department of Fine Arts Student Handbook (link to PDF file) or to the IPFW 2008-2009 Undergraduate Bulletin (link).
100 Level Foundation Portfolio Review Checkpoint
Students in all of the Department of Fine Arts programs will submit a portfolio of 100 level Foundation studio work to be reviewed by Department of Fine Arts faculty. The review is a checkpoint to assure that students have met adequate quality standards in the Foundation program.
Petition into the B.F.A. Program
Students may petition the Department of Fine Arts to enter the (Bachelor of Fine Arts) B.F.A. program after taking all 200 level Fundamental classes. Students will be asked to fill out an application, present a portfolio for review (see below) of 200 level studio classes, and be part of an interview with Department of Fine Arts faculty. Judgment will be made based on the above criteria and review of grades.
Senior Project and Exhibition
The B.F.A. Senior Project is a two-semester course during the senior year. Students must be signed into these classes by the Chair of the Department of Fine Arts. During this year, students will be part of at least three departmental critiques of their work. Each student will be asked to partake in discussions of other student’s work during the critiques. Students will also be asked to be part of seminars, attend visiting artist’s lectures and demonstrations, visit exhibitions, and present and express ideas about their art work to other seniors.
Bachelor of Art in Art Education
The Bachelor of Art in Art Education degree prepares the student to teach elementary, middle school/junior high or high school art. This program is designed to give the student a strong foundation in the arts while understanding the role of the artist/educator. If a student already holds an art degree, it is possible to obtain certification to teach through the addition of the appropriate education courses providing you meet general university requirements. The Bachelor of Art in Art Education degree is divided into three parts; 39 credit hours of General Education, 54 credit hours of art history and art studio work, and 38 credit hours of Professional Education classes. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 plus a 3.0 GPA and a grade of C or higher in all Art Studio and Art History classes within the B.A. in Art Education program is required (including coursework taken from previous institutions). In addition each Area of General Education must maintain a 2.0 GPA. A total of 128 credits are required for graduation. For a full listing of class requirements, procedures, and policies, refer to Department of Fine Arts Student Handbook (link to PDF file) or to the IPFW 2008-2009 Undergraduate Bulletin (link).
Art Education Mission Statement
The Art Education program at IPFW promotes and cultivates the role of artist/teacher as the ideal educator of the arts in schools today. With a strong background in studio arts, student teachers use their experience as artists to develop a philosophy that aims to create authentic art making conditions in their future positions as art educators. Art educators learn to advocate for the arts and are given learning opportunities both in school and museum contexts as they grow to share learning and understanding of visual arts education.
100 Level Foundation Portfolio Review Checkpoint
Students in all of the Department of Fine Arts programs will submit a portfolio of 100 level Foundation studio work to be reviewed by Department of Fine Arts faculty. The review is a checkpoint to assure that students have met adequate quality standards in the Foundation program.
200 Level B.A. in Art Education Portfolio Review
Each student must submit a portfolio of 200 level work to attain formal acceptance into the B.A. in Art Education program. The Department of Fine Arts portfolio review must be passed and recorded before students will be allowed to enter the Block 1 Teacher Education classes. Students presenting a portfolio for acceptance into the B.A. in Art Education program can declare an area of studio concentration, i.e. painting, sculpture, or can decide to take a variety of advanced studio classes.
Minors
Art History
A student may earn a minor in Art History by completing 18 credit hours of FINA Art History courses. The 6 classes must include H111 and H112. For a full listing of class requirements, procedures, and policies, refer to Department of Fine Arts Student Handbook (link to PDF file) or to the IPFW 2008-2009 Undergraduate Bulletin (link).
Fine Arts
A Fine Arts Minor is designed for IPFW students outside of Department of Fine Arts programs. IPFW students can earn a minor in art by completing 15 credit hours within the Department of Fine Arts while maintaining a 2.0 GPA within the classes. For a full listing of class requirements, procedures, and policies, refer to Department of Fine Arts Student Handbook (link to PDF file) or to the IPFW 2008-2009 Undergraduate Bulletin (link).
Resident Requirements
Completion of at least 6 resident credits at the 200 level or above is required for both Department of Fine Arts Minors.
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