Art (B.F.A.)

The Fine Arts Department offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A., 60 credits) in Graphic Design.

The Graphic Design program prepares majors for their future lives as professionals in their field and for advanced study at the graduate level. The classes are designed to encourage individual growth in an integrated academic studio environment. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) is respected as the professional degree for Graphic Design.

All transfer students must complete more than 30 credits in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program. No more than 29 credits will be accepted toward the B.F.A. Transfer credits exceeding the transfer allotment will be accepted as general elective credits only and cannot be used to replace required coursework. All Graphic Design transfer students are required to submit a portfolio exhibiting design work taken in other schools to receive credit for Barry University graphic design courses. See the Transfer Credit Policies section for a detailed description of the Barry University Transfer Policy.

Graduation Requirements -- Graphic Design

To demonstrate high professional standards, and to satisfy the University’s requirement for an integrative experience, graduating Art majors specializing in Graphic Design earning a B.F.A. degree must participate in a senior exhibition. The University reserves the right to reproduce and publish student works. Students will retain the copyright of their work. By the end of the senior year a core curriculum digital portfolio, which will be retained in the students file, is required. The minimum grade of C is required in all major and minor courses.

Credits earned in Art major courses are added to credits earned in the General Education Requirements, and General Electives to total 120 credits minimum for graduation.