Department of Art

ART OVERVIEW

The Department of Art is a vibrant community of artists and scholars focused on nurturing students working in a wide range of disciplines. Students develop fluency in the traditions of art and teaching while being pushed to experiment and develop strong conceptually grounded artistic voices.

The department has an open structure allowing students to move freely between disciplines while developing as artists, scholars, and teachers. Students can focus on one area of exploration or can work out an interdisciplinary program of study. Students have beautiful classrooms, labs, and studio spaces, enjoy access to our museum of art and work closely with faculty in small classes and a highly personalized and mentored environment.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND DEGREES

Majors

Minors:

*All Art majors and the Art Education minor are limited enrollment. The Art minor is open enrollment.

MAJOR SNIPPETS

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DEGREE PROGRAM COORDINATORS/ADVISORS

Coordinators are appointed to counsel students in each of the three majors: BA Art Education, BA Art, BFA Art. Coordinators will advise students about program objectives, course content and sequence, career goals, and other matters pertaining to their major field of study. The current coordinators are as follows:

Art Education Coordinator: Mark Graham mark_graham@byu.edu
Art BA Coordinator: Fidalis Buehler fbuehler@byu.edu
Art BFA Coordinator: Daniel Everett daniel_everett@byu.edu

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

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How do I check my progress/read my progress report?

You may access your progress report through MYMAP by clicking on the 'My Progress Report' tab.
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How do I declare my major?

Submit a request through the Change Major link on the MyMap page.
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What is the difference between a BA and BFA?

A BFA is a professional degree with specialized classes for a more intensive study. A BA is a liberal arts degree with broader focus. A BFA is generally higher credit hours than a BA.
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Where do I go to request a substitution or to see if my transfer classes will be accepted for my major?
Pre-major students should contact Jen Watson (jen_watson@byu.edu) for potential transfer equivalencies or substitutions for prerequisite classes only. Other art credits can be reviewed upon acceptance to the program.

Major students should contact their program coordinator for substitution or transfer equivalency requests.

Art Education Coordinator: Mark Graham mark_graham@byu.edu

Art BA Coordinator: Fidalis Buehler fbuehler@byu.edu

Art BFA Coordinator: Daniel Everett daniel_everett@byu.edu

Minor students should contact Bryon Draper (bryon_draper@byu.edu) for potential transfer equivalencies or substitutions.
For General Education course substitutions visit gesub.byu.edu.
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Does the Art Department offer scholarships?

All students are encouraged to apply for department talent awards and other scholarships. For more information on Art Department scholarships please see https://art.byu.edu/scholarships-grants
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Will AP Studio Art credit fulfill any art requirements?

Although a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Studio Art: 2-D Design, 3-D Design, or Drawing exam will fulfill the University General Education Art requirement, art majors must take all required art classes. AP credit will be accepted for students interested in the art minor.