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degree options in the department of art and design

  

 

The Drake Department of Art and Design offers both the bachelor of arts (BA) and the bachelor of fine arts (BFA) in Studio Art, and Graphic Design and a bachelor of arts (BA) in Art History. The department is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Bachelor of Arts in Art
This degree recognizes that many students want an art and design degree in combination with significant concentrated course work in another academic field. Individualized academic goals can be achieved while earning your degree in art history, graphic design, drawing, painting, printmaking or sculpture.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
This degree is for students who wish to enter an intensive studio art and design program. Professional skills and a personal aesthetic philosophy are achieved while concentrating in graphic design, drawing, painting, printmaking or sculpture. Students must possess an exceptionally strong commitment to their work. The art curriculum is enhanced by a variety of academic choices from the Drake Curriculum.

Minor in Art History, Studio Art or Design:
The academic minor in art is intended to give students a thorough introduction to art history, studio art design. While the minor is not an exhaustive degree, it serves to compliment students. primary majors.

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First Year Program:
As an art and design major at Drake, you will begin with the fundamentals in drawing, design and art history which are essential to any area you choose to study. These courses will challenge you to develop basic artistic skills as you learn about career opportunities in the visual arts. The first-year program is the same for all art majors [with a partial exception for students in art history].

Graduation Requirements:
Graduating from Drake University with a degree in Studio Art, Graphic Design or Art History requires successful completion of all requirements for the major, completion of the Drake University Areas of Inquiry program and at least 40 credit hours earned from courses at the 100 level or above.

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