Art, Graphic Design Concentration, BFA

Applicants may compete for a number of portfolio scholarships awarded each year on the basis of portfolio excellence. The competition is open to all high school graduates and transfer students. An applicant may be considered for the scholarships once all application requirements are met: transcript, financial aid package, letter of recommendation, and portfolio (either electronic, or portfolio of artwork during visit or via e-mail). To be considered for an art scholarship the applicant must declare or intend to declare a major in art.

Program Requirements - Concentration in Graphic Design

1. Completion of the Bonaventure Program and requirements for undergraduate degrees. Students in the BFA program must complete a minimum of 15 elective hours outside the major in addition to the Bonaventure Program requirements. These 15 hours may apply to a minor in the following areas: Entrepreneurship, Communication, and/or Computer Science. Students in this program also must complete at least 39 hours at the upper (300-400) level.
2. The technological literacy requirement will be fulfilled by ART 190 - Digital Studio .
3. Electives Outside of Art (9 hours)
4. Students need a Cumulative Major GPA of 2.0 and no more than 2 major courses below a C to receive a degree. Major courses are all courses listed in section G of the degree checklist.