BFA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art – Studio

A Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) in Art Studio is a professional degree program for artists seriously interested in the evolution of their artistic expression. This program will require you to contend with yourself as an artist by fostering your dedication, the definition of your point of view, your ideas, and the quality of your ways of expression.

FIU Application and BFA Portfolio Deadlines

Spring 2026 Deadlines

Spring 26 Deadline: November 1, 2025

    Fall 2026 Deadlines

    Fall 26 Deadline: February 25, 2026

    Applicants seeking a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio must submit a portfolio along with their FIU Admissions application. Portfolios are submitted via SlideRoom (fiuart.slideroom.com).

    Degree Program Hours: 120

    FIU’s Art + Art History Department is a member of the National Portfolio Day Association. Students wishing to learn how to create their best portfolio may find more information Click Here

    Artist: Monia Meluzi Title: Flag Year: 2022 Medium: Cardboard, steel, thread, paint
    Monia Meluzi - Flag , 2022

    Cardboard, steel, thread, paint

    SlideRoom Portfolio Submissions

    fiuart.slideroom.com 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?


    Incoming Transfer applicants are required to upload a copy of their unofficial transcripts.

    The Department will review your unofficial transcripts to determine whether you have completed the following Common Prerequisite Courses with a minimum combined GPA of 2.75:

    • ART1201C – DIMENSIONS: Surface (2D Design)
    • ART1203C – DIMENSIONS: Space (3D Design)
    • ART2300C – DIMENSIONS: Perception (Beginning Drawing)
    • ART2330C – Beginning Figure Drawing

    Applicants who have not completed these prerequisite courses, or who do not meet the GPA requirement, will be considered ineligible for the BFA. All portfolios are reviewed by a committee of faculty members. Decision notifications are typically sent within one month of the portfolio deadline.

    BFA Academic Progression Requirements
    To remain in good standing within the BFA program, students must complete the following five foundational studio courses (15 credits) with a minimum GPA of 2.75, in no more than two attempts per course:

    • ART1201C – DIMENSIONS: Surface (2D Design)
    • ART1203C – DIMENSIONS: Space (3D Design)
    • ART2300C – DIMENSIONS: Perception (Beginning Drawing)
    • ART2608C – DIMENSIONS: Time (Digital Media Foundation)
    • ART3820 – Research + Development – GL

    Important Notes:

    • Withdrawals after the add/drop period (DR grades) are considered unsuccessful attempts.
    • A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required across all studio courses (designated with a “C” in the course number).
    • Students who do not meet these standards will be advised to pursue other academic paths, such as the BA in Art History or the BA in Interdisciplinary Studies.


    Eligibility to Apply to the BFA as a Current FIU Student

    FIU students currently enrolled in a different major who wish to apply to the BFA must:

    • Meet all Academic Progression Requirements listed above (completion of the five foundational courses with the required GPA and attempt limits)
    • Have earned fewer than 75 total credits at the time of application.

    Only students who meet these criteria may submit a portfolio for review by the faculty committee.

     

    Common Prerequisite Courses
    24 Credits
    ARH 2050 Art History Survey I3
    ARH 2051 Art History Survey II3
    ART 1201C DIMENSIONS: Surface (2D Design)3
    ART 1203C DIMENSIONS: Space (3D Design)3
    ART 2300C DIMENSIONS: Perception
    (Beginning Drawing)
    3
    ART 2330C Beginning Figure Drawing3
    Studio Electives6

     

    For a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, visit https://cpm.flvc.org.

     

    Program Requirements60 Credits
    ARH 4450 Modern Art3
    ARH 4470 Contemporary Art – GL3
    Art History Electives6
    ART2608C DIMENSIONS: Time
    (Digital Media Foundation)
    3
    ART 3820 Research & Development – GL3
    ART 3822 Creative Practice3
    ART 4952C Thesis I3
    ART 4953C Thesis II3
    Studio Electives24
    Advisor Approved Electives9

     

    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 Barake

    Christopher Rodriguez Barake
    Sr Coordinator of Academic Support Services
    Adjunct Faculty | Research + Development
    Office: 305-348-6648
    Email: crodri@fiu.edu

    Maida Purdy

    Maida Purdy
    Academic Advisor III
    Phone: 305-348-7500
    Office: PCA 274
    Email: mapurd@fiu.edu
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    Lauren Gentile

    Lauren Gentile
    Academic Advisor II
    Phone: 305-348-7500
    Office: PCA 274A
    Email: lgentile@fiu.edu
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