At the end of your second year of study, you declare the area in which you would like to focus. There are six majors to choose from:
Digital Imaging & Photography
Fashion Design
Painting
Printmaking/Drawing
Sculpture
Communication Design
The Split Major
If you have a grade point average of a 3.0 or better, you may pursue two majors within the College of Art, such as one in painting and one in printmaking/drawing. To do so, you must have permission of the Associate Dean for Student Services (Bixby Hall, Suite 1), and you must consult with your major faculty advisers. Although the split major is a rigorous program, it does not require additional credit units for graduation.
The Second Major
As an art student, you may earn a second major in the College of Arts and Sciences, the John M. Olin School of Business, or the School of Engineering and Applied Science (Computer Science) while completing the requirements for the B.F.A. degree. If you choose to take advantage of this option, you will graduate with a B.F.A. degree with two majors, one in art and one in another school. You must successfully complete all of the degree requirements for the B.F.A. and all of the requirements for the second major. Unlike a combined degree program, you do not need to complete the distribution requirements necessary for a second degree. The second major option can be completed within four years if careful planning begins during the first year. If you are interested in this option, you should consult with the Associate Dean of Students of the College of Art.
Dual Degree
As an art student, you may earn a second degree the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Architecture, the John M. Olin School of Business, or the School of Engineering and Applied Science. To do so, you must fulfill the minimum degree requirements for a major and the distribution requirements for both schools, earning at least 150 credit units. If you are interested in earning a second degree, you should contact the Associate Dean of Students and a dean in the second school as early as possible, as Combined Studies requires careful advance planning.
