Department of Art
The BA degree emphasizes written and oral communication skills, creative thinking, critical analyses of texts, understanding cultures, and a working knowledge of social, political and historical contexts. The degree is typically pursued by students whose major areas of study are directed toward humanities, arts and social science disciplines.
ART F360 Indigenous Art and Culture (h)3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Examination of art as a medium of cultural criticism, knowledge, wisdom, learning, and expression of social, spiritual, ecological, and aesthetic relationships in Indigenous societies of North, Central and South America, Africa, Eurasia, Australia and Oceania, and the Arctic.
Have you chosen your minor? The very interdisciplinary nature of the College of Liberal Arts means that you have so many options when it comes to tailoring your degree program so that it is just right for you. Here are some minors that students have paired with a B.A. in Art:
The Bachelor of Fine Arts is an undergraduate studio art degree. The BFA degree is professionally oriented and designed to prepare students for careers in art. This degree is also the usual prerequisite for graduate studies in art.
Applicants must submit ALL required application materials by 5:00 p.m. on April 15th for Fall semester admission, or 5:00 p.m. on November 15th for Spring semester admission.
We recommend that prospective applicants review the student handbook to understand the structure and degree requirements of our BFA program.
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Admission to the program is granted through an application process. are due by April 15 or November 15 each year. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the University of Alaska Fairbanks as well as the following department-specific criteria.
Students may during the last semester of their sophomore year. Students should not apply earlier than the semester in which they complete the 200 level Art Department requirements.
Applications are due by April 15 or November 15.
Students must be accepted into the B.F.A. program a minimum of one semester prior to the 鈥淭hesis Proposal,鈥 or two semesters prior to the thesis exhibition.
Admission to the BFA program requires a portfolio review by the art faculty. This review is generally done in the junior year. Enrollment in the BFA program is recommended only for those students willing to make the considerable commitment of time and energy necessary to strive for professional competence in their major areas.
are due by April 15 or November 15 each year.
The should be submitted during the student's sophomore year, after all 200-level courses have been completed.
Applications must be received by April 15 or November 15.
Please Note: Students are responsible for picking up BFA application support materials within one week of notification.
All full鈥恡ime Art Department faculty will review applications to determine whether the candidate shall be admitted to the program. Candidates will be notified promptly of the faculty鈥檚 decision.
Upon acceptance, the student will file a Change of Major form. In order to facilitate program planning, the successful candidate will meet with the academic advisor from the chosen primary area of concentration. If the student鈥檚 primary area of concentration does not have a full鈥恡ime faculty, the student will select a full鈥恡ime faculty member they have studied with.
Within one month of acceptance into the BFA program, students will form their committee and begin to discusses thesis ideas/themes. A Thesis Proposal will be submitted for review to be signed off on by their committee.
The student will form a committee of at least three full鈥恡ime faculty members:
Please Note: Approval by the full BFA committee is required to change the major area of concentration. The applicantmust reapply to the BFA program if full BFA committee does not approve change.
A minimum of 120 credits must be earned, including those accepted by transfer, for a BFA degree in art.
30 credits in upper division art courses are required, with 15 credits in the student鈥檚 primary area, 9 credits in the secondary area, and 6 credits of upper鈥恉ivision electives.A transfer student must earn at least18 art credits in residence. These must include a minimum of 12 credits in a major concentration and a minimum of 3 credits in a minor concentration in art. Credits by examination do not qualify as in residence credits.
Concentrations Offered
ART F488 Professional Practices for Visual Artists3 Credits
Offered Spring Odd-numbered Years
This class provides a foundation of practical information for students as they begin to consider various career options in the visual arts. Topics include documentation, websites, promotion and description, exhibit installation methods, marketing, developing application materials for residencies and grants, as well as issues of health and safety.
The BFA thesis is comprised of a thesis report, an exhibition and a public presentation. Students must submit a completed BFA Report packet to the Committee Chair for verification of all requirements no later than during the day of the BFA public presentations at the end of the semester. The grade is based on the BFA thesis exhibition, input from the student鈥檚 BFA committee, and the BFA thesis report. The thesis report and its contents will become the property of the Art Department.
More information about the thesis packet can be found in the BFA Student Handbook.
The student should work with the Gallery Director to schedule their show in the University Art Gallery. Space is assigned on a first-come first-serve basis. It is recommended that students try to reserve their space in the gallery about a year in advance.
There are many opportunities for students to find funding, from tuition help to special projects.
The art minor requires 18 credits and is open to non-art majors.
The art history minor requires 15 credits.
