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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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. Every student must submit a first-, second-, and third-year portfolio. Students wishing to pursue the Art (Art, B.F.A) with a concentration in Art Education, Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Imaging and Photography, Interior Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture or Web Design   degree must submit a second-year portfolio to attain formal acceptance into the B.F.A. program.

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Fall 1st Year:


Total Credits: 15


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.

Total Credits: 15


Fall 2nd Year:


Total Credits: 15


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.

  

Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 15


Spring 3rd Year:


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.

Total Credits: 15


Fall 4th Year:


Total Credits: 15


Spring 4th Year:


Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 120 minimum


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