Art and Design, B.F.A.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements
General Education 23 Requirements
33 credit hours
Foundation Studies Courses - Required for all Concentrations (27 credit hours)
AAD 101 DRAWING I 3
AAD 102 INTRODUCTION TO TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 3
AAD 103 INTRODUCTION TO THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 3
AAD 104 DIGITAL PRESENTATION METHODS 3
AAD 105 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL DESIGN AND FABRICATION 3
AAD 150 THEMES AND ISSUES IN THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS 3
AAD 251 ART HISTORY: FROM PREHISTORY TO MEDIEVAL PERIOD 3
AAD 252 ART HISTORY: FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO THE MODERN WORLD 3
AAD 470 SENIOR SEMINAR 3
or AAD 495
or HIS 400 SPECIAL PROJECT
SENIOR SEMINAR IN HISTORY

Concentrations
-Ceramics
-Design History
-Digital Media Arts
-Fibers
-Graphic Design
-Metals/Jewelry
-Painting
-Photography and Documentary Studies
-Product Design
-Sculpture
-Wood/Furniture

Art and Design (B.F.A.) - Ceramics Concentration
The B.F.A. concentration in Ceramics (CER) is a studio-intensive program of study that prepares students to produce work of professional competence focusing on mastery of relevant technical skills and individual creative expression with a strong emphasis on concept, craftsmanship, design, and aesthetics in both functional and sculptural ceramics. We offer wheel-throwing, hand-building, mold making, slip-casting, clay and glaze formulation, kiln theory, and studio practice.
For more information about the program, please visit http://artdesign.buffalostate.edu/ceramics

Ceramics Required Courses (21 credit hours)
DES 220 CERAMICS I 3
DES 320 CERAMICS II 3
DES 321 CERAMICS: JUNIOR STUDIO 3
DES 321 CERAMICS: JUNIOR STUDIO 3-12
DES 421 CERAMICS: SENIOR STUDIO 3
DES 421 CERAMICS: SENIOR STUDIO 6
Interdisciplinary Courses (21 credit hours)
DES 230 INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY MAKING 3
DES 242 FIBERS I 3
DES 250 WOOD DESIGN I 3
DES 312 HISTORY OF CRAFT: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO THE PRESENT 3
DES 338 COMPUTER THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING AND RENDERING 3
FAR 240 INTRODUCTORY SCULPTURE 3
FAR 345 FIGURE MODELING 3
Interdisciplinary Electives (9 credit hours)
Select three 3 credit hour courses from the following prefixes. Two of the three courses must be upper level.
DES
FAR

Art and Design (B.F.A.) - Design History Concentration
The B.F.A. in Design History (DEH) affords students the opportunity to explore the theory and hands-on-practice practice of design by merging the study of historical, theoretical, and stylistic contexts of design objects, with the science of creativity and a broad range of analog & digital design studio practices. Elective interdisciplinary options enable students to pursue individual research interests and to further explore studio practice in art and design studio courses.
For more information about the program, please visit https://artdesign.buffalostate.edu

Design History Required Courses (21 credit hours)
DES 215 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN HISTORY 3
DES 312 HISTORY OF CRAFT: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO THE PRESENT 3
DES 314 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO THE PRESENT 3
FAR 325 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 3
IDE 205 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE I 3
IDE 254 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE II 3
DES 317 DESIGN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 3
or FAR 363 TWENTIETH-CENTURY ART HISTORY
Interdisciplinary Courses (21 credit hours)
CRS 205 FOUNDATIONS IN CREATIVE THINKING 3
CRS 302 CREATIVE APPROACHES TO PROBLEM SOLVING 3
or FAR 364 ART SINCE 1940
ENG 245 WRITING ABOUT THE ARTS 3
or ENG 305 CREATIVE WRITING: NARRATIVE
FAR 374 THE HISTORY OF COLLECTING AND THE MUSEUM 3
FTT 348 FASHION, SOCIETY, AND HISTORY 3
HIS 300 RESEARCH AND WRITING SEMINAR 3
HIS/MST 380 INTRODUCTION TO THE MUSEUM 3
Interdisciplinary Electives (9 credit hours)
Select any three 3 credit hour courses from the following prefixes. Two of the three courses must be upper level.
DES
FAR
HIS
THA
FTT
TED
IDE
MST
CRS

Art and Design (B.F.A.) - Digital Media Arts Concentration
The B.F.A. concentration in Digital Media Arts (DMA) is a studio-intensive and interdisciplinary program of study. Students in this program gain competencies in animation, sound and video production, 3D modeling, interactive design, and a range of related disciplines. Studio work begins at the freshmen level and advances with greater intensity as the student focuses their concentration via a menu of interdisciplinary choices between art, art history, communications, creative writing, music, theater, and television film arts, and then concludes with a capstone project.
For more information about the program, please visit https://artdesign.buffalostate.edu

Digital Media Arts Required Courses (21 credit hours)
COM 312 BASIC MEDIA PRODUCTION 3
DES 338 COMPUTER THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING AND RENDERING 3
or IDE 356 ADVANCED PARAMETRIC DESIGN
DES 378 WEB DESIGN 1 3
DES 379 MOTION DESIGN 3
DES 382 DIGITAL 3D 1 3
DES 489 MOTION DESIGN 2 3
DMP 221 INTRODUCTION TO SOUND RECORDING AND REINFORCEMENT 3
Interdisciplinary Courses (21 credit hours)
COM 100 MEDIA LITERACY 3
COM 215 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL COMMUNICATION 3
COM 329 INTERMEDIATE VIDEO PRODUCTION 3
FAR 364 ART SINCE 1940 3
or DES 314 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO THE PRESENT
TFA 201 INTRODUCTION TO TELEVISION AND FILM ARTS 3
Select one from the following (3 credit hours)
ENG 245 WRITING ABOUT THE ARTS 3
ENG 300 WRITING FOR THE PROFESSIONS 3
ENG 305 CREATIVE WRITING: NARRATIVE 3
Interdisciplinary Electives (9 credit hours)
DES
FAR

Art and Design (B.F.A.) - Fibers Concentration
The B.F.A. concentration in Fibers (FIB) is a studio-intensive program of study focused on developing the aesthetic, conceptual, and technical skills necessary to foster creativity as students work toward expanding their individual identity as visual designers/artists. Emphasis in our program is placed on traditional and experimental uses of various fiber techniques. Exploration of a variety of materials and mixed media techniques are part of the innovative process to create unique wearable art garments, wall hanging artworks, or site-specific installations.
For more information about the program, please visit http://artdesign.buffalostate.edu/fibers

Fibers Required Courses (21 credit hours)
DES 242 FIBERS I 3
DES 338 COMPUTER THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING AND RENDERING 3
DES 342 FIBERS II 3
DES 344 FIBERS: JUNIOR STUDIO 3
DES 344 FIBERS: JUNIOR STUDIO 3
DES 444 FIBERS: SENIOR STUDIO 3
DES 444 FIBERS: SENIOR STUDIO 3
Interdisciplinary Courses (21 credit hours)
DES 220 CERAMICS I 3
DES 230 INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY MAKING 3
DES 250 WOOD DESIGN I 3
DES 307 COLOR THEORY 3
or FAR 210 INTRODUCTORY PAINTING
DES 312 HISTORY OF CRAFT: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO THE PRESENT 3
FTT 304 TEXTILE SURFACE DESIGN I 3
FTT 412 CAD: APPAREL AND TEXTILE DESIGN FOR INDUSTRY 3
or FTT 413 CAD: WEAVE FOR INDUSTRY
Interdisciplinary Electives (9 credit hours)
Select any three 3 credit hour courses from the following prefixes. Two of the three courses must be upper level.
DES
FAR

Art and Design (B.F.A.) - Graphic Design Concentration
The B.F.A. concentration in Graphic Design (GRD) is a studio-intensive program of study. This concentration offers students a specialized studio-oriented education in preparation for graduate studies, or for entry-level careers as professional designers. Students develop professional competencies with industry-grade software and hardware, image making and manipulation, typography, composition, web design, motion graphics, interactive design, and professional practices. Students complete the program with an internship working directly with experienced designers and a capstone project.
For more information about the program, please visit https://artdesign.buffalostate.edu/graphic-design

Graphic Design Required Courses (39 credit hours)
DES 270 VISUAL COMMUNICATION I 3
DES 271 LETTERING AND TYPOGRAPHY I 3
DES 307 COLOR THEORY 3
DES 314 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO THE PRESENT 3
DES 370 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS II 3
DES 374 ADVERTISING DESIGN 3-6
DES 377 COMPUTER GRAPHICS II 3
DES 378 WEB DESIGN 1 3
DES 379 MOTION DESIGN 3
DES 380 ILLUSTRATION 3
DES 382 DIGITAL 3D 1 3
DES 473 GRAPHIC DESIGN 3-9
DES 488 INTERNSHIP 1-12
Interdisciplinary Courses (6 credit hours)
FAR 220 INTRODUCTORY PHOTOGRAPHY I 3
FAR 364 ART SINCE 1940 3
Interdisciplinary Electives (9 credit hours)
Select any three 3 credit hour courses from the following prefixes. Two of the three courses must be upper level.
DES
FAR

Art and Design (B.F.A.) - Metals/Jewelry Concentration
The B.F.A. in Metals/Jewelry design (MJD) concentration is a studio-intensive program focused on the aesthetic, conceptual, and technical skills necessary to foster creativity. We offer metal fabrication, soldering, jewelry scale welding, casting, wax working, mold making, stone setting, metal forming, electroforming, surface treatments and glass enameling. Through this specialized studio practice, students develop an individual style as they prepare for a career as a professional designer/artist.
For more information about the program, please visit https://artdesign.buffalostate.edu/metalsjewelry

Metals/Jewelry Required Courses (21 credit hours)
DES 230 INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY MAKING 3
DES 330 APPLIED JEWELRY TECHNIQUES 3
DES 331 JEWELRY: JUNIOR STUDIO 3-12
DES 336 METALSMITHING 3
DES 331 JEWELRY: JUNIOR STUDIO 3-12
or DES 337 METALSMITHING: JUNIOR STUDIO
DES 431 SENIOR JEWELRY STUDIO 3
DES 431 SENIOR JEWELRY STUDIO 3
Interdisciplinary Courses (21 credit hours)
DES 220 CERAMICS I 3
DES 242 FIBERS I 3
DES 250 WOOD DESIGN I 3
DES 312 HISTORY OF CRAFT: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO THE PRESENT 3
DES 338 COMPUTER THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING AND RENDERING 3
FAR 240 INTRODUCTORY SCULPTURE 3
Select one 3 credit hour course from the following:
DES 320 CERAMICS II
DES 342 FIBERS II
DES 350 WOOD DESIGN II
DES 488 INTERNSHIP (1-12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (9 credit hours)
Select any three 3 credit hour courses from the following prefixes. Two of the three courses must be upper level.
DES
FAR

Art and Design (B.F.A.) - Painting Concentration
The B.F.A. concentration in Painting (PTG) is a studio-intensive program of study that prepares students to produce work of professional competence focusing on mastery of both traditional and contemporary practices and technical skills as well as individual creative expression with a strong emphasis on concept, and aesthetics informed by required Art History courses and topics.
For more information about the program, please visit https://artdesign.buffalostate.edu/painting

Painting Required Courses (21 credit hours)
FAR 210 INTRODUCTORY PAINTING 3
FAR 311 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING I 3
FAR 312 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING II 3
FAR 313 ADVANCED PAINTING 3-9
FAR 313 ADVANCED PAINTING 3-9
FAR 313 ADVANCED PAINTING 3-9
FAR 410 SENIOR STUDIO IN PAINTING 3-6
Interdisciplinary Electives (21 credit hours)
DES 317 DESIGN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY (or Art History 3XX upper-level) 3
FAR 102 DRAWING II 3
FAR 203 MODELING 3
FAR 230 INTRODUCTORY PRINTMAKING 3
FAR 240 INTRODUCTORY SCULPTURE 3
FAR 300 DRAWING III 3
FAR 400 DRAWING IV 3
Interdisciplinary Electives (9 credit hours)
Select any three 3 credit hour courses from the following prefixes. Two of the three courses must be upper level.
DES
FAR

Art and Design (B.F.A.) - Photography and Documentary Studies Concentration
The concentration in Photography and Documentary Studies (PDS) provides a foundation in darkroom and digital workflow while developing the student’s artistic voice. Exploring a range of emerging and traditional technologies, the program covers a gamut of photographic practice whose subject areas include architecture, book arts, community projects, fashion, non-silver processes, partnerships in sustainability, portraiture, photogrammetry, studio lighting, and visual storytelling. The major also connects students with internships and professional pathways, while enhancing qualifications of students who wish to pursue graduate work.
For more information about the program, please visit https://artdesign.buffalostate.edu/photography

Photography and Documentary Studies Required Courses (21 credit hours)
FAR 220 INTRODUCTORY PHOTOGRAPHY I 3
FAR 321 INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY I 3
FAR 323 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY 3-9
FAR 323 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY 3-9
FAR 325 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 3
FAR 420 SENIOR STUDIO IN PHOTOGRAPHY 3-6
FAR 420 SENIOR STUDIO IN PHOTOGRAPHY 3-6
Interdisciplinary Courses (21 credit hours)
COM 215 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL COMMUNICATION 3
Select one from the following:
FAR 364 ART SINCE 1940 3
or DES 317 DESIGN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Select one from the following:
COM 312 BASIC MEDIA PRODUCTION 3
SPC 326 FILM ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION 3
SPC 426 DOCUMENTARY FILM ANALYSIS 3
Select one from the following:
ENG 245 WRITING ABOUT THE ARTS 3
or ENG 305 CREATIVE WRITING: NARRATIVE
Select one from the following:
IDE 104 SPATIAL CONCEPTS OF INTERIOR DESIGN 3
DES 220 CERAMICS I 3
DES 250 WOOD DESIGN I 3
FAR 240 INTRODUCTORY SCULPTURE 3
GEG 309 URBAN GEOGRAPHY 3
Select two from the following:
FAR 230 INTRODUCTORY PRINTMAKING 3
DES 277 COMPUTER GRAPHICS I 3
DES 378 WEB DESIGN 1 3
DES 379 MOTION DESIGN 3
DES 382 DIGITAL 3D 1 3
Interdisciplinary Electives (9 credit hours)
Select any three 3 credit hour courses from the following prefixes. Two of the three courses must be upper level.
DES
FAR

Art and Design (B.F.A.) - Product Design Concentration
The B.F.A. concentration in Product Design (PDE) offers students a unique interdisciplinary curriculum of design, fine art, technology, and craft, geared towards preparing students for an exciting career in product design. Students will gain real world experiences outside of the classroom, form invaluable networking connections, and build a strong, focused portfolio through projects, professional critiques, and internship experiences. Emphasis is placed on functional aesthetic design, production, applied material, market research, and 3D digital learning.
For more information about the program, please visit http://artdesign.buffalostate.edu/productdesign

Product Design Required Courses (21 credit hours)
AAD 470 SENIOR SEMINAR 3
DES 338 COMPUTER THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING AND RENDERING 3
DES 488 INTERNSHIP 1-12
TEC 101 TECHNICAL DRAWING 3
TEC 200 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT 3
TEC 201 MATERIALS PROCESSING 3
TEC 302 CAD/CAM (COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING/COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING) 3
Interdisciplinary Courses (21 credit hours)
BUS 320 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
DES 317 DESIGN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 3
or DES 312 HISTORY OF CRAFT: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO THE PRESENT
TEC 402 ERGONOMICS 3
TED 123 PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURING 3
Select two from the following (6 credit hours):
DES 220 CERAMICS I 3
DES 230 INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY MAKING 3
DES 242 FIBERS I 3
DES 250 WOOD DESIGN I 3
FAR 240 INTRODUCTORY SCULPTURE 3
Select one from the following (3 credit hours):
DES 320 CERAMICS II 3
DES 330 APPLIED JEWELRY TECHNIQUES 3
DES 342 FIBERS II 3
DES 350 WOOD DESIGN II 3
FAR 341 INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE I 3
Interdisciplinary Electives (9 credit hours)
DES
FAR
TEC
TED

Art and Design (B.F.A.) - Sculpture Concentration
The B.F.A. concentration in Sculpture (SCL) majors explore contemporary trends and historic movements in art. This may include performance art, video, installation art, and more traditional processes of metal casting and welding or working in plastics, stone, wood carving, or fiberglass. Students learn techniques and skills necessary to work in the appropriate mediums needed to develop their personal aesthetic. Emphasis is placed on what it means to be a professional artist and on focusing the student’s goals for after graduation.
For more information about the program, please visit https://artdesign.buffalostate.edu/sculpture

Sculpture Required Courses (21 credit hours)
FAR 240 INTRODUCTORY SCULPTURE 3
FAR 341 INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE I 3
FAR 342 INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE II 3
FAR 343 ADVANCED SCULPTURE 1-9
FAR 343 ADVANCED SCULPTURE 1-9
FAR 343 ADVANCED SCULPTURE 1-9
FAR 440 SENIOR STUDIO IN SCULPTURE 3-6
Interdisciplinary Courses (21 credit hours)
DES 220 CERAMICS I 3
DES 250 WOOD DESIGN I 3
FAR 102 DRAWING II 3
FAR 220 INTRODUCTORY PHOTOGRAPHY 3
FAR 230 INTRODUCTORY PRINTMAKING 3
FAR 345 FIGURE MODELING 3
FAR 364 ART SINCE 1940 3
or DES 317 DESIGN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Interdisciplinary Electives (9 credit hours)
DES
FAR

Art and Design (B.F.A.) - Wood/Furniture Concentration
The B.F.A. concentration in Wood/Furniture Design (WFD) is a studio-intensive program of study that will prepare students to produce professional work focused on technical skills and creative expression with a strong emphasis on concept, craftsmanship, and design. Instruction includes proper operation of tools and equipment, the execution of machine cut wooden joints and finishing techniques, an understanding of the physical properties of wood, furniture construction and joinery, and the process and assemble sequence. Students will gain experience with wood bending techniques, the fiberglass process, and studio practice.
For more information about the program, please visit https://artdesign.buffalostate.edu/woodfurniture

Wood/Furniture Required Courses (21 credit hours)
DES 250 WOOD DESIGN I 3
DES 350 WOOD DESIGN II 3
DES 351 WOOD DESIGN: JUNIOR STUDIO 3-12
DES 351 WOOD DESIGN: JUNIOR STUDIO 3-12
DES 451 WOOD DESIGN: SENIOR STUDIO 3-12
DES 451 WOOD DESIGN: SENIOR STUDIO 3-12
DES 451 WOOD DESIGN: SENIOR STUDIO 3-12
or DES 488 INTERNSHIP
Interdisciplinary Courses (21 credit hours)
TEC 101 TECHNICAL DRAWING 3
DES 220 CERAMICS I 3
DES 230 INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY MAKING 3
DES 242 FIBERS I 3
DES 312 HISTORY OF CRAFT: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO THE PRESENT 3
DES 338 COMPUTER THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING AND RENDERING 3
FAR 240 INTRODUCTORY SCULPTURE 3
Interdisciplinary Electives (9 credit hours)
Select any three 3 credit hour courses from the following prefixes. Two of the three courses must be upper level.
DES
FAR