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Art—B.F.A.

New York State Registered Program Code: 07453

HEGIS Code: 1002.00 {Art [Painting, Drawing, Sculpture]}

Molloy Program of Study Code: ARTBF

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Embody individual creativity and advanced artistic proficiency in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media.
  • Possess an understanding of Art History from Pre-historic to contemporary times for both Western and Non-Western cultures.
  • Be critical thinkers in the analysis and discussion of their own as well as others' artistic initiatives.
  • Pursue gainful employment through the utilization of advanced artistic knowledge and tactile visual skills.
  • Have a knowledge of the New York's arts community of museums, galleries and agencies as possible employment opportunities.
  • Utilize personal artistic inspiration reflective of an intellectual, conceptual and psychological foundation.
  • Recognize the power of personal artistic expression as a means for civic engagement and social justice.
  • Have an awareness of and receptivity to the use of current digital media as a means of artistic expression.
  • Embody the ethical use and respect for the artistic property of others, especially in reference to digital appropriation of imagery.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (35 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (3 Credits) One out of two disciplines: MUS History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1110

Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Credits) Three out of four: History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 35, because the following Major requirement will also satisfy the General Education requirement: ART 1360. The Languages and Languages/Literature requirements are met as 6 credits of Related Requirements.

Major Requirements (54 Credits)

ART 1010Two-Dimensional Design

3
ART 1020Drawing

3
ART 1110Figure Drawing I

3
ART 1350History of Western Art I: Prehistoric to Renaissance

3
ART 1360History of Western Art II: Renaissance to Modernism

3

NOTE: Honors Program students take ART 2900 (HONORS) in place of ART 1350 only

Required

ART 2140Color Theory-Advanced Design

3
ART 1570Digital Photography I

3
ART 2280Modern Art

3
ART 2330Contemporary Art

3
ART 4900Senior Thesis Project

3

Note: ART 4900 must be taken in Spring semester of senior year. Seniors who anticipate graduating in January must arrange to take it the previous year.

Complete one 3-Dimensional Studio course (3 Credits)

ART 1030Three-Dimensional Design

3
ART 1200Ceramics I

3
ART 2080Sculpture

3

Complete one Painting course, either (3 Credits)

ART 1300Fundamentals of Painting

3
ART 1330Abstract Painting and Construction

3
ART 2310Watercolor Painting I

3

Complete either one (3 Credits)

ART 2290Asian Art

3
ART 2410Art History of Non-European Cultures

3

Complete the following (15 Credits)

One Digital Art Course

3
Three Concentration Art Courses

9
One Internship Course

3

Three concentration ART courses: Students interested in a particular career in art should consult with their advisors before choosing their concentrations.

Internship courses: ART 4600, ART 4610, ART 4620, ART 4630.

Related Requirements (6 Credits)

Languages (3 Credits)

Allowed Languages courses are: ARA, CHI, ESL, FRE, ITA, SPA.

Note: (No ASL) Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses.

Second Languages or Literature (3 Credits)

Allowed Languages courses are: ARA, CHI, ESL, FRE, ITA, SPA.
Note: (No ASL) Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses.

Electives (25 Credits)

25 Elective credits are required. The Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) requirement is met for a BFA degree. FST 1000 counts towards required Electives.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Total Credit Hours: 120