Art (B.F.A., B.A.)

The Fine Arts Department offers two specialized programs in Art: Studio Art and Graphic Design. It also offers two degree programs: the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).

The Studio Art and Graphic Design programs are designed to prepare majors for their future lives as professionals in their field of art 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 Studio Art and Graphic Design. The Bachelor of Art (B.A.) is a second degree option for Studio Art.

Several courses in the program encourage collaborations with non-profit organizations and various academic departments at Barry University, including the Student Ad Agency and the Barry Buccaneer Newspaper. These collaborations offer students valuable opportunities to immerse themselves in a hands-on, experiential learning environment and to actively participate in real-world design projects.

All transfer students must complete more than 30 credits in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program or more than 20 credits in the Bachelor of Arts program at Barry University. No more than 29 credits will be accepted toward the B.F.A. program and no more than 19 credits toward the B.A. program. 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 -- Studio Art and Graphic Design

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

To demonstrate high professional standards and to satisfy the University’s requirement for an integrative experience, graduating Art majors specializing in Studio Art or Graphic Design earning the B.F.A. or B.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 portfolio will be collected and retained in the students file. The minimum grade of C is required in all major and minor courses.

The major in Art offers two degrees:

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art (120 credits)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art (120 credits)