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BFA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts: Graphic Design
The BFA in Digital Arts: Graphic Design provides an intensive program of study in contemporary design strategies and theory. The curriculum includes design and typography courses with an emphasis on mobility, strategic branding and social media in a network economy. This degree major capitalizes on a strong base in fine arts and innovative design courses where students will master a strong foundation in design and become proficient designers sought by multiple disciplines, industries, and professions.
Spring 25 Deadline: September 1st
Degree Program Hours: 120
FIU Undergraduate Admissions: – Apply Online
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Prerequisite info FIU Transfer and Transition Services :Transfer Guides
Degree requirements and courses: Undergraduate Art + Art History Course Catalog 2023-24
BFA Graphic Design Student Blog : https://thespot.miami/
Portfolio Requirements:
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Portfolio submission fee $30 charged by SlideRoom
20 Artworks uploaded to SlideRoom
- Images must be .jpg at the highest available quality (must be under 8MB each)
- Videos: excerpts or preferably complete works (max. 3 minutes total runtime). Videos hosted on YouTube or Vimeo can be shared through url link.
- Audio: excerpts or preferably complete works submitted as .mp3 (max. 3 minutes total runtime). Each individual file should be less than 30 MB. Audio files hosted on SoundCloud can be shared via url link.
- The following label information must be entered in SlideRoom for each artwork uploaded.
- Title
- Dimensions / Duration (video/audio files)
- Medium
- Date Produced
- Additional notes in the “Description” textbox.
Artist’s Statement
Your statement should be approximately 500 words maximum. Write with attention to grammar, spelling, and clarity.
Your statement should tell us about the work you have submitted. Why did you make it and what inspired you? How and with what? Describe your artistic process. Share why you’ve chosen to work using certain materials and processes. Have you participated in exhibitions or other art-related events? How have specific experiences contributed to the way you make art?
Transfer Applicants & Current FIU Students: Upload Unofficial Transcripts
Transfer applicants and current FIU Students are required to upload a copy of their unofficial transcripts. The Department will review the unofficial transcripts to confirm if the degree prerequisites have been completed. Eligibility for consideration to the BFA program is contingent on having the degree prerequisite courses – emphasis on the four foundation courses: ART 1201C, ART 1203C, ART 2300C, and ART 2330C.
New incoming Transfer applicants without these foundation courses, including those who completed the four courses but failed to meet the Academic Standard of 2.75 GPA may be considered ineligible for the BFA.
Portfolios are reviewed by a committee of faculty members. Decision notifications are generally sent out within a month of each deadline closing.
Important Information: Eligibility and Submitting BFA Portfolio
Current FIU Students interested in switching over into one of the BFA degree options must be below 75 credits earned and must have already completed the four foundations course requirements. The four foundations course requirements must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.75 as per the BFA Academic Standards.
- ART 1201C 2D Design
- ART 1203C 3D Design
- ART 2300C Beginning Drawing
- ART 2330C Beginning Figure Drawing
Academic Standards
To progress into upper-division BFA courses, students must complete the four lower division foundation courses (12 credits) with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or greater in two attempts or fewer.
These courses include:
- ART 1201C 2D Design
- ART 1203C 3D Design
- ART 2300C Beginning Drawing
- ART 2330C Beginning Figure Drawing
Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment. Students who do not satisfy this requirement will be advised to change major to other degrees such as BA in Art History or BA in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Common Prerequisite Courses and Equivalencies
| FIU Course(s) | Equivalent Course(s) |
|---|---|
| MAC 1105 | MACX140 or MACX105 |
| ARH 2050 | ARHX0504 |
| ARH 2051 | ARHX0514 |
| ART 1201C | ARTX201 or ARTXXXX1 |
| ART 1203C | ARTX202 or ARTX203 or ARTXXXX2 |
| ART 2300C | ARTX300 |
| ART 2330C | ARTX301 or ARTX3303 |
| CGS 2518 or COP 2250 | COPXXXX or CAPXXXX or CGSXXXX |
- 2D
- Design II, 3D
- Figure drawing
- All courses except ARHX050 and ARHX051 require a “C” or higher.
Courses which form part of the statewide articulation between the State University System and the Florida College System will fulfill the Lower Division Common Prerequisites. Please visit https://cpm.flvc.org for a current list of state-approved common prerequisites.
| Lower Division Requirements | 24 Credits |
|---|---|
| MAC 1105 College Algebra | 3 |
| ARH 2050 Art History Survey I | 3 |
| ARH 2051 Art History Survey II | 3 |
| ART 1201C 2-D Design | 3 |
| ART 1203C 3-D Design | 3 |
| ART 2300C Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 2330C Beginning Figure Drawing | 3 |
| CGS 2518 Computer Data Analysis or COP 2250 Java Programming |
3 |
| Upper Division Requirements | 60 Credits |
|---|---|
| ARH 4450 Modern Art* | 3 |
| ARH 4470 Contemporary Art – GL* | 3 |
| ARH 4724 History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 2602C Digital Imaging* | 3 |
| ART 2608C Digital Media Foundation* | 3 |
| ART 3820 Research & Development* | 3 |
| ART 3822 Creative Practice* | 3 |
| ART 4660C Digital Art Presentation | 3 |
| GRA 2106C Typography | 3 |
| GRA 2111 Graphic Design I | 3 |
| GRA 2151C Illustration | 3 |
| GRA 3803C Design for Mobility | 3 |
| GRA 3817 Graphic Design II | 3 |
| GRA 4818 Graphic Design III | 3 |
| GRA 4189C Thesis I/Portfolio | 3 |
| GRA 4940 Graphic Design Internship | 3 |
| PGY 2800C Beginning Digital Photography | 3 |
| Advisor Approved Electives | 9 |
* Indicates courses common across tracks within BFA Digital Arts degree.
FIU is committed to excellence in student success, research and teaching, regardless of the challenges.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Art + Art History
Department of Art + Art History
Florida International University
VH 216, Modesto A. Maidique Campus – Miami, Florida 33199
Tel: (305)-348-2897
Christopher Rodriguez Barake
Sr. Coordinator of Academic Support Services
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-6648 Email: crodri@fiu.edu
Maida Purdy
Academic Advisor III
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-7500 Email: mapurd@fiu.edu
Lauren Gentile
Academic Advisor II
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-7500 Email: lgentile@fiu.edu
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