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Mar 17, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Art (Art, B.F.A.) with Concentration Web Design 4-Year Plan
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This plan is an example only. Please see your advisor to develop your individualized plan. Course rotation and course offerings are subject to change based on faculty availability and enrollment minimums.
Each student enters the program as a Bachelor of Art (B.A.) degree student. Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Fine Art (B.F.A.) degree must submit a portfolio of their first- and second-year work to attain formal acceptance into the B.F.A. program.
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College Scorecard
The U.S. Department of Education has created a scorecard for each university and its programs. The scorecard shows data for the university such as graduation rate, average annual cost, and median earnings. Then, when certain minimum standards have been met, data are available for a specific program. That data could include median earnings, median total debt, and number of graduates. The link below will help you learn more: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?151102-Purdue-University-Fort-Wayne&fos_code=5007&fos_credential=3 Spring 1st Year:
First-Year Portfolio Review
The First-Year Portfolio Review is a mandatory evaluative review for all students to ensure students have met the competency level in the first-year foundations program. Once a student is enrolled in or has completed five of six first-year studio foundation courses, they must submit a portfolio to be reviewed by the Department of Art and Design faculty. All artwork submitted for the First-Year Portfolio Review must have been created in a college-level course, preferably at Purdue University Fort Wayne. For transfer students, work submitted in the portfolio must have been created at PFW or another college or university. Work from outside of the foundation-level courses will not be accepted for consideration; therefore, careful documentation and storage of one’s work is essential for success. Students will continue in the Second-Year foundation courses upon a satisfactory portfolio review. The Department of Art and Design will send out a portfolio template and detailed information regarding the portfolio review process and requirements.
Students wishing to pursue an Art (B.F.A.) (Art Education, Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Imaging and Photography, Interior Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Web Design) degree may formally apply for acceptance in the Second-Year Portfolio Review.
- AD 10502 - Digital Imaging Cr. 3.
- AD 11100 - History Of Art I: Prehistoric To Medieval Cr. 3. (also fulfills General Education B7 requirement)
- AD 20201 - Introduction To Photography Cr. 3.
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3D Studio Elective - Cr. 3. Choose one of the following approved 3D studio electives. - AD 23101 - Sculpture Fundamentals I Cr. 3.
- AD 23301 - Metalsmithing Fundamentals Cr. 3.
- AD 23501 - Ceramics Fundamentals Cr. 3.
- ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3. Recommended course for Art and Design students. Any approved A1 Written Communication course is acceptable.
Spring 2nd Year:
Second-Year Portfolio Review
The Second-Year Portfolio is a mandatory evaluative review for all students to ensure students have met the competency level in the second-year foundations program. Once a student is enrolled in or has completed five of six second-year foundation courses, they must submit a portfolio to be reviewed by the Department of Art and Design faculty. All artwork submitted for the Second-Year Portfolio Review must have been created in a college-level course, preferably at Purdue University Fort Wayne. For transfer students, work submitted in the portfolio must have been created at PFW or another college or university. Work from outside of the studio foundation-level courses will not be accepted for consideration; therefore, careful documentation and storage of one’s work is essential for success. Students will continue in the third-year studio courses upon a satisfactory portfolio review. The Department of Art and Design will send out a portfolio template and detailed information regarding the portfolio review process and requirements.
The Second-Year Portfolio Review also serves as a formal application for acceptance into the Art (B.F.A.) (Art Education, Ceramics, Drawing, Imaging and Photography, Interior Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Web Design) degree program. A student denied entry into the B.F.A. program will continue in the B.A. program. Denied students can apply one additional time for review into the B.F.A. program with permission from the department chair.
- AD 10401 - Introduction To Typography Cr. 3.
- AD 20301 - Web Design I: Introduction To Web Design Cr. 3.
Additional 2D Studio Elective - Cr. 3. Choose one of the following 2D-Studio electives. - AD 22301 - Figure Drawing Cr. 3. OR
- AD 24101 - Printmaking Fundamentals Cr. 3.
Additional Studio Elective - Cr. 3.
- Choose one of the following approved AD studio electives. - AD 20601 - Illustration I: Dry Media Cr. 3.
- AD 20701 - Photography I: Portraiture Cr. 3.
General Education B4 Scientific Ways of Knowing - Cr. 3. Choose one of the approved B4 courses.
Spring 3rd Year:
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Third-Year Portfolio Review
The Third-Year Portfolio Review is a mandatory evaluative review for all students to ensure students have met the competency level in the third-year studio curriculum. In the junior year, students will submit a third-Year Portfolio which must contain artwork completed at the advanced-level/area of concentration. The Department of Art and Design will send out a portfolio template and detailed information regarding the portfolio review process and requirements.
Students whose work does not meet the standards of the department reviewers may be required to change their degree program back to the Art (B.A.) program.
- AD 40701 - Professional Practice Internship Cr. 3.
- AD 47100 - Web Design II: Intermediate Web Design Cr. 3.
- AD 47300 - Social Media Management Design Cr. 3.
- Advanced Art History - Cr. 3. Choose one of the approved Advanced Art History electives.
General Education B6 Humanistic Ways of Knowing - Cr. 3. Choose any of the approved B6 courses.
Total Credits: 120 minimum
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