General Education Curriculum

All degree programs require completion of the General Education Curriculum. A complete description of the Gen Ed and its requirements are available in the General Education Curriculum section of the Daemen catalog. Courses that satisfy a portion or complete a core requirement will have such designation indicated after the course title.

BFA, Art- Drawing/Illustration Specialization – Drawing Emphasis

1. Major: 87 CREDITS

• • • ART103 Foundation Design I (3)
    • ART104 Foundation Design II (3)
    • ART105 Foundation Drawing I (3)
    • ART106 Foundation Drawing II (3)
    • ART204 Figure Drawing I (3)
    • ART205 Figure Drawing II (3)
    • ART219 Graphic Design I (3)
    • ART230 Computer Rendering (3)
    • ART240 Woodcuts and Monoprints (3)
    • ART319 Graphic Design II (3)
    • ART331 Art Reading List (3)
    • ART383 Illustration III (3)
    • ART345 Advanced Drawing I (3)
    • ART443 Issues and Methodologies in Contemporary Art (2)
    • ART446 History of Contemporary Art:1940-Present (3)
    • ART334 Digital Photography OR ART455 Photography (3)
    • Complete 1 Painting Course. Choose one of the following:
      • ART225 Watercolor Painting I (3)
      • ART325 Introductory Oil Painting (3)
      • ART326 Introductory Acrylic Painting (3)
    • ART306 Figure Drawing III* (3)
    • ART346 Advanced Drawing II* (3)
    • ART381 Illustration I* (3)
    • ART382 Illustration II* (3)
    • ART445 Special Projects* (3)
    • ART490 Senior Project* (3)
    • Art History Electives (3)
    • Art Studio Electives (9)
    • ART498 Senior Art Exhibit (1)
    • CMP101 Composition (3)

Note: * Minimum C grade required

2. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

• • • First Year Seminar (3)
    • Learning Communities (6)
    • Depth – Discovery (9)
    • Breadth – Exploration:
      • Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 
        • Choose two courses from: Math, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (6)
      • Social Sciences: 
        • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
      • Humanities: 
        • IND275 History of Art: Ancient-Medieval (3)
        • IND285 History of Art: Renaissance-Modern (3)

3. Free Electives: 3 CREDITS

Note: ART subject not permitted.

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 126 CREDITS

BFA, Art- Drawing/Illustration Specialization – Illustration Emphasis

1. Major: 78 CREDITS

   • • ART103 Foundation Design I (3)
     • ART104 Foundation Design II (3)
     • ART105 Foundation Drawing I (3)
     • ART106 Foundation Drawing II (3)
     • ART204 Figure Drawing I (3)
     • ART205 Figure Drawing II (3)
     • ART219 Graphic Design I (3)
     • ART319 Graphic Design II (3)
     • ART331 Art Reading List (3)
     • ART345 Advanced Drawing I (3)
     • ART443 Issues & Methodologies in Contemporary Art (2)
     • ART445 Special Projects (3)
     • ART446 History of Contemporary Art: 1940 – Present (3)

• • • ART334 Digital Photography OR ART455 Photography (3)
    • Complete 1 Painting Course. Choose one of the following:
      • ART225 Watercolor Painting I (3)
      • ART325 Introductory Oil Painting (3)
      • ART326 Introductory Acrylic Painting (3)
    • ART230 Computer Rendering (3)*
    • ART346 Advanced Drawing II (3)*
    • ART381 Illustration I (3)*
    • ART382 Illustration II (3)*
    • ART383 Illustration III (3)*
    • ART445 Special Projects (3)*
    • ART490 Senior Project (3)*
    • Art History Electives (3)
    • Art Studio Electives (9)
    • ART498 Senior Art Exhibit (1)
    • CMP101 Composition (1)

Note: * Minimum grade C required

2. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

• • • First Year Seminar (3)
    • Learning Communities (6)
    • Depth – Discovery (9)
    • Breadth – Exploration:
      • Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 
        • Choose two courses from: Math, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (6)
      • Social Sciences: 
        • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
      • Humanities: 
        • IND275 History of Art: Ancient-Medieval (3)
        • IND285 History of Art: Renaissance-Modern (3)

3. Free Electives: 6 CREDITS

Note: Art subject not permitted and 3 credits must also be taken in Service Learning.

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 120 CREDITS

BFA, Art- Painting Specialization

1. Major: 75 CREDITS

• • ART103 Foundation Design I (3)
  • ART104 Foundation Design II (3)
  • ART105 Foundation Drawing I (3)
  • ART106 Foundation Drawing II (3)
  • ART204 Figure Drawing I (3)
  • ART205 Figure Drawing II (3)
  • ART331 Reading List (3)
  • ART345 Advanced Drawing I (3)
  • ART443 Issues and Methodologies in Contemporary Art (2)
  • ART446 History of Contemporary Art:1940-Present (3)
  • ART455 Photography OR ART334 Digital Photography (3)
  • ART325 Introductory Oil Painting (3)*
  • ART326 Introductory Acrylic Painting (3)*
  • ART425 Painting III (3)*
  • ART426 Painting IV (3)*
  • ART445 Special Projects (3)*
  • ART490 Senior Project (3)*
  • Art History Electives (3)
  • Art Studio Electives (18)
  • ART498 Senior Art Exhibit (1)
  • CMP101 Composition (3)

2. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

• • • First Year Seminar (3)
    • Learning Communities (6)
    • Depth – Discovery (9)
    • Breadth – Exploration:
      • Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 
        • Choose two courses from: Math, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (6)
      • Social Sciences: 
        • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
      • Humanities: 
        • IND275 History of Art: Ancient-Medieval (3)
        • IND285 History of Art: Renaissance-Modern (3)

3. Free Electives: 9 CREDITS

Note: Art subject not permitted and 3 credits must also be taken in Service Learning.

Note: * Minimum grade C required

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 120 CREDITS

BFA, Art – Sculpture Specialization

1. Major: 75 CREDITS

• • ART103 Foundation Design I (3)
  • ART104 Foundation Design II (3)
  • ART105 Foundation Drawing I (3)
  • ART106 Foundation Drawing II (3)
  • ART204 Figure Drawing I (3)
  • ART205 Figure Drawing II (3)
  • ART331 Reading List (3)
  • ART345 Advanced Drawing I (3)
  • ART443 Issues and Methodologies in Contemporary Art (2)
  • ART446 History of Contemporary Art:1940-Present (3)
  • ART455 Photography OR ART334 Digital Photography (3)
  • ART267 Sculpture I (3)*
  • ART367 Sculpture II (3)*
  • ART368 Sculpture III (3)*
  • ART445 Special Projects (3)*
  • ART464 Sculpture IV (3)*
  • ART490 Senior Project (3)*
  • Art History Electives (3)
  • Art Studio Electives (18)
  • ART498 Senior Art Exhibit (1)
  • CMP101 Composition (3)

2. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

• • • First Year Seminar (3)
    • Learning Communities (6)
    • Depth – Discovery (9)
    • Breadth – Exploration:
      • Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 
        • Choose two courses from: Math, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (6)
      • Social Sciences: 
        • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
      • Humanities: 
        • IND275 History of Art: Ancient-Medieval (3)
        • IND285 History of Art: Renaissance-Modern (3)

3. Free Electives: 9 CREDITS

Note: Art subject not permitted and 3 credits must also be taken in Service Learning.

Note: * Minimum grade C required

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 120 CREDITS

Requirements for Animation; Art; Arts Administration Programs: Admission, Admission to Upper Division, Graduation – consult the Visual & Performing Arts Department section of the catalog or the Program Plans option on the Registrar’s web page.

Suggested Course Sequence

Access the suggested course sequences for: BFA, Art:Drawling/Illustration specialization-Drawing, BFA, Art: Drawing/Illustration specialization-Illustration, BFA, Art: Painting specialization; BFA, Art: Sculpture specialization from the Visual & Performing Arts web page or from the Program Plans site on the Registrar’s web page.