BFA
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
The BFA is a specialization degree in fine arts with a studio major involving fewer academic courses and more courses in foundations, art history, studio electives and 21 credits in the area of studio specialization. Modeled on the curriculum of art schools, it requires at least 24 courses or 72 credit hours as a minimum in art and art history. This degree requires 120 credit hours to graduate.

Scholarship review for this program is in March every
year. Call or write for information.

DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Foundation Courses: 8 100-Level courses: 
ART 101. Introduction to Drawing I
ART IO2. Introduction to Drawing II or
ART 107. Introduction to Drawing III or
ART 105. Figure Drawing or
ART 108. Introduction to Figure Modeling
ART 103. Two-Dimensional Design
ART 104. Three-Dimensional Design
ART 109. Introduction to Electronic Media

Departmental Electives:
4 courses in department outside area of specialization

Art History Courses (five classes)
ARH 131. Survey of Western Art 1 or
ARH 133. Art of Non-Western Cultures
ARH 132. Survey of Western Art II
(Plus either ARH343 Modern Art of ARH 344 Contemporary Art and two choices of other advanced art history courses)


Studio Art Courses (in Area of Specilaization)
Choose one:
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Printmaking
Graphic Design/Multimedia
Photography/Digital Imaging
Ceramics/Glass

ARTS AND SCIENCES REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF FINE ART 

English 105 and 106 - Mandatory

24 credits in the following areas:
Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, Religion
Natural Sciences: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Marine Sciences, Physical Science, Physics

Foreign Language

History/Social Sciences - History, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Politics, Speech Communication, Psychology, Sociology

Writing Requirement: 15 credits following ENG 105 and 106

Requests for information.


DEPARTMENT OF ART & ART HISTORY
P.O. Box 248106
Coral Gables, Florida, 33124
University of Miami


Rainbow Building
1540 Levante
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Telephone: 305-284-2542

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES for BFA CANDIDATES
APPLICATION PROCEDURES for BFA CANDIDATES
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BFA

BACHELOR OF FINE ART

APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR
BFA CANDIDATES
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BFA SLIDE PORTFOLIO INSTRUCTIONS
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART HISTORY

To be considered for admission to the University of Miami, all candidates for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree must complete the Art BFA Supplemental Application, the Application for Undergraduate Admission, and a slide portfolio review All students applying for admission to the BFA program will be considered for Departmental Art Scholarships.

The Undergraduate Admission Office reviews each application individually, taking a combination of factors into consideration before making a decision. These include: academic achievement, class rank, standardized test scores, guidance counselor evaluation, teacher recommendations, and the applicant's essay. This office will also consider recommendations made by the Department of Art and Art History regarding the applicant's artistic talent, training, and commitment.

Admission to the University of Miami and the BFA in Art is selective. Those candidates demonstrating strong academic credentials, who are not offered a position in the BFA in Art program, may be offered admission into the Bachelor of Arts Program in Studio Art. Students who pursue the BA degree in Studio Art have the opportunity to apply for the BFA after completion of the Department's foundation courses.

Application Dates:
What To Do
 When
 Where
Submit Part 2 of University Application for Admission by March 1 Office of Admission
Submit (FASA) Federal need based application for student aid by Feb 15 Designated processing
center
Submit slide portfolio for review with BFA Supplemental Application August through February Deadline
March 1		 Department of Art and Art History
















Deadline Dates:
What To Do
 When
 Where
University admission
decisions /Academic
&University merit
based scholarships
 by April 15 To applicant
Need-based
financial awards		 by April 15 To applicant
Art scholarship
awards		 by April 15 To applicant
Candidate reply date/Enrollment
deposit due		 by May 1 Office of Admission/
Dept. of Art & Art History


















For More Information:

Office of Admission
PO Box 248025
Coral Gables, FL 331244616
Phone: 305-2844323
Fax: 305-284-2507
E-mail: admission@miami.edu
Web: www.miami.edu

Depart:ment of Art and Art History
P0 Box 248106
Coral Gables, FL 33124-4410
Phone: 305-284-2542
Fax: 305-284-2115
E-mail: art-arh@miami.edu
Web: www.miami.edu/art art