Executive Director

Prof. Ida Kumoji-Ankrah
(859) 622-1629
Campbell 309

Faculty

D. Afsah-Mohallatee, C. Campbell, I. Kumoji-Ankrah, I. Mabry, S. McCarthy, R. Moser, I. Powell, N. Slijepcevic, A. Strasik, I. Szekely, F. Szorad, M. Tortorici, and M. Vandenberg

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Baccalaureate of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree prepares students for professional careers as artists, designers and art educators. Upon completion of a BFA degree, students will have gained a specialized knowledge of a variety of media and techniques, the ability to apply elements and principles of art and design, an awareness of the influence of perception and observation, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively and expressively. Students in the BFA degree program will have opportunities for in-depth study of art education practices, and various artistic or commercial media to advance their studio proficiency and professional development. Students will also apply critical and creative thinking through research, analysis, and writing to demonstrate an awareness of historical and contemporary concepts, theories, and styles across global cultures and time periods. Students will engage with professional practices and portfolio development.

BFA Progression Requirements

Students in the BFA program will be required to submit a portfolio to the faculty in their sophomore year and final semester of senior year for assessment review. Portfolios will include  examples of drawing and 2D and 3D works completed at EKU in a variety of courses.  Students will refer to www.art.eku.edu for specific portfolio requirements and portfolio development instructions. Students wishing to pursue the BFA degree must maintain a 2.75 GPA and earn a grade of “C” or higher in all courses within the School of Art and Design.  If the student’s GPA falls below a 2.75, the student may pursue a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art.

BFA Art Education Concentration

Teacher Education Majors in Art must meet all requirements for Admission to the Teacher Education Program as well as the prerequisites for Admission to Student Teaching (2.75 GPA) and must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all courses within the Department of Art and Design. These are outlined in the College of Education section under Teacher Admission and Clinical Placement. http://Tes.eku.edu . To be recommended for licensure/certification, all candidates seeking initial teacher certification, regardless of the college in which they are enrolled, must meet the requirements for admission to professional education, complete an approved teaching program, and pass the required PRAXIS II tests, PLT exam or Kentucky test as established by the Education Professional Standards Board.

Bachelor’s

Certificate

Minor

Courses

Art

Art Education

Art History

Design