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Bachelor of Fine Arts

Art by Tanya Clanton
By Tanya Clanton, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is an undergraduate studio art degree. The BFA degree is professionally oriented and designed to prepare students for careers in art. This degree is also the usual prerequisite for graduate studies in art.

Admission to the BFA program requires a portfolio review by the art faculty. This review is generally done in the junior year. Enrollment in the BFA program is recommended only for those students willing to make the considerable commitment of time and energy necessary to strive for professional competence in their major areas. Career opportunities for the BFA degree include artist, designer, arts administrator, art teacher, gallery and museum administrator, and related fields.

BFA Requirements and Courses (UAF Main Catalogue)

BFA Student Handbook 2008 (PDF file)

Applying to the BFA program

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