BFA in Arts in Fort Collins United States | Colorado State University

The Department of Art and Art History provides a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree with two specialized tracks: Art Education and Studio concentrations, both recognized as professional qualifications.

The B.F.A. program follows a structured curriculum across concentrations, with some variations between them. First-year students take foundational courses covering form and observation, time and structure, color theory, materials and spatial concepts, along with global art history. In their second year, students sample different concentration courses while gaining hands-on experience in specialized studio classrooms featuring spacious, well-equipped work areas for creative experimentation. Upperclassmen concentrate on advanced studies within their selected discipline, enrolling in one upper-level course per semester. Art education students at this stage also undertake coursework in teaching methodologies.

Program Objectives
Graduates will exhibit:

Core competency in artistic techniques and media for effective visual communication.
Clear articulation skills regarding their own artwork and others' creations, addressing both conceptual and formal aspects.
Understanding of contemporary art practices and enthusiasm for engaging with current exhibitions at various levels.
Art Education concentrators will additionally develop:

Skills to incorporate fundamental academic competencies and adaptive teaching strategies into art curriculum design.
Capability to assess student progress through documentation, analysis, and instructional refinement.
Mastery of all Colorado Teacher Quality Standards requirements.