Bachelor of Art | BFA at University of Florida

    Bachelor of Art | BFA at University of Florida

    Bachelor of Art | BFA at University of Florida

    University of Florida offers the Bachelor of Art | BFA as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Gainesville , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for art | bfa and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on January 9, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Art | BFA

    The school's size, diverse programs and degree offerings, as well as facilities result in a fully configured art school within the largest university in the Southeast. The school, with the other units of the College of the Arts and the Harn Museum of Art, shares the mission of serving as an educational, professional and cultural resource in the visual arts for the campus, community, state and region.

    All coursework required for the major must be completed with minimum grades of C.

    The Bachelor of Fine Arts in art studio enables students to achieve proficiency in the principles and practices utilized by professional artists and affiliated industries. Through the study of art theory, art history and contemporary art, students gain knowledge of art genres and systems of thought. Emphasis is on development of the concepts and skills related to art and the development of a personal artistic idiom. Students will learn to use research practices effectively and to discuss the development of their work in speech and in writing.

    Before Graduating Students Must

    • Pass a particular test, a final project, a term paper and/or a portfolio.
    • Pass a senior-level capstone course that includes an exhibition of the student's work (portfolio). The portfolio will be evaluated by appropriate faculty prior to graduation.
    • Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

    Students in the Major Will Learn to

    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

    Content

    1. Understand art history, theory, and contemporary art practices.
    2. Effectively and intentionally use media, composition, materials, and strategies to create meaning in a work of art.

    Critical Thinking

    1. Develop sound research methods and production practices to create a focused body of work.
    2. Manage a studio practice that demonstrates complex thought, analysis, and reasoning.

    Communication

    1. Cultivate a strong voice in research and creative work evidenced in a self-directed, cohesive, and focused body of work (portfolio).
    2. Describe art research and practice verbally and in writing.

    Curriculum Map

    I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

    Academic Learning Compact 6
    CoursesSLO 1SLO 2SLO 3SLO 4SLO 5SLO 6
    ART 1803CIIIIII
    ART 2XXXC (any 2000 level ART studio)IRIIII
    ART 2013CIRIIII
    ART 2353CIRIIII
    ART 2680CIRIIII
    ART 2825CIRIIII
    ARH 2050II
    ARH 2051II
    ART 3892RRRRRR
    ART 3857CRRRRRR
    ARH 3000/4000 levelRR
    ART 4828CAAAAAA
    ART 4858CAAAAAA

    Assessment type

    • Portfolio. 

    Disciplines

    Arts

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Art | BFA at University of Florida

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
    • Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

    Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
    • Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

    Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Art | BFA at University of Florida

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Art | BFA at University of Florida

    • A copy of your transcript for any school you have attended with the grades you have earned
    • A list of your high school activities including jobs, clubs, sports, community service, etc.
    • Information about your parent(s) or guardian(s), such as educational background, occupation and employer information

    Add UF as a university to receive your application and review our specific application requirements.

    Fill in your profile information. Your profile is where you'll enter information that will be sent to all schools to which you apply. The University of Florida requires the following sections:

    • Information about who you are and how to contact you, your address, citizenship, high school and family information
    • Current-year coursework
    • Honors and distinctions
    • Activities and experiences

    Complete the UF Supplement. This includes a few additional short-answer questions so that we can learn more about you when reviewing your application.

    Complete the essay questions. The essay helps our admissions staff get to know you better. Use this space to tell us something about yourself that we wouldn’t learn elsewhere in your application. And remember, the best essay topic for you is going to be the one that you are most excited to write about.

    Once you have submitted your application, a link will appear on your status page to create your Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR). List your high school courses and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript. You must complete the SSAR by December 1 for your application to be complete. If you begin the SSAR separately before submitting your UF application, be sure to link it to your application once your application has been submitted.

    Submit your test scores to UF no later than December 15. You may either self-report your SAT and/or ACT scores through your application status page or send official scores from the testing agency. Since accuracy is critical, students who choose to self-report should have a copy of their SAT/ACT score report(s) available to reference when submitting their scores. Because UF superscores both the SAT and ACT, we encourage you to submit scores for all SAT or ACT tests you have taken. If admitted, students who have self-reported their scores in the admissions process will be required to submit official scores from the testing agency to UF by May 1. UF Institutional Codes:

    You may request to begin your studies in either the Summer B or Fall term. The term requested DOES NOT affect the consideration of your application. If you are admitted, we will try to offer you the term you requested, but space limitations may mean you receive an offer for a different term.

    When you submit your application, pay the $30 nonrefundable fee by credit card unless you qualify for a fee waiver. In both the Common and Coalition applications, you can indicate in the profile section if you qualify for a fee waiver.

    You will receive an email 24-48 hours after submitting your application with instructions to create your MyAdmissions application status credentials. Once completed, you can log in to the MyAdmissions app status portal to keep track of your application status and the materials that UF has received. This is also where you will find the link to create your SSAR.

    Bachelor of Art | BFA at University of Florida
    University of Florida
    University of Florida
    United States of America

    United States of America, Gainesville

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