BFA in Art
Introduction
The School of Art prepares students to enrich and transform the world through their creativity and vision. Students are encouraged to immerse themselves in an interdisciplinary program that explores the social, conceptual, and aesthetic possibilities of art. Central to UIC's approach are studio courses with internationally renowned faculty that engage students in independent research and encourage the development of significant creative work. Studio courses utilize an array of media, including drawing, painting, photography, moving image, new media arts, performance, and sculpture. In addition to studio courses, students participate in seminars that interrogate the practice and theory of contemporary art.
Bachelors of Fine Art
Art Foundation
The first year Art Foundation program introduces students to a wide range of possibilities for creative expression and problem-solving. After completing the first-year program, students participate in an all-school portfolio review to gain acceptance into the art major.
The Art major is designed to offer an interdisciplinary experience that mirrors contemporary cross-media art practices. Art majors have the flexibility to choose to concentrate in one of four areas (New Media Arts, Moving Image, Photography, and Studio Arts) or steadily pursue coursework in all media throughout their four years. As part of the four-year program, Art majors are required to take 22 hours of General Education courses as well as 20 hours of Art History courses. Before graduating, each student will produce and document a final BFA thesis exhibition.
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and school degree requirements. The Art Degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
A portfolio review is required prior to acceptance as an Art major.
| BFA in Art Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| First Year Program | 24 |
| General Education and Foundation Courses | 33 |
| Art Major Requirements | 61 |
| Electives outside the Department of Art | 10–11 |
| DLG 120—UIC First Year Dialogue Seminar (Required of new freshmen only) | 1 |
| Total Hours—BFA in Art | 129 |
The complete UIC Catalog for the BFA in ART can be found HERE!