Major

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine Arts

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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Flagler College's selective Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program brings together students who value courage and are driven to find their own artistic meaning. Here, you'll take classes with professors who are not only teachers but professional artists and craftspeople.

Our faculty challenges and inspires the next generation of artists to find their voice, make exceptional objects, and generate new art experiences in various media.

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Program Requirements

Our selective BFA program will challenge you to develop your craft, take part in research, and sharpen your analytical skills. It's competitive. And it's also an extension of the BA Fine Arts program. We also offer a BFA in Graphic Design.

You must apply for admission to enter the program, and acceptance is based on the quality of your portfolio, grades, and faculty recommendations. The courses we offer BFA candidates help you expand your creative research in preparation for careers in art and graduate studies.

The difference between a fine arts major and a Bachelor of Fine Arts also comes down to the studio. You'll get the chance to hone your artistic skills with 13 advanced elective studio hours, along with your required courses.

Every student at Flagler College also gets a broad-based education with Core, our groundbreaking general education program. At Flagler, we're dedicated to educating the whole person. We foster intellectual, social, and personal transformation in our students.

Find a list of all your courses and a four-year plan below.

Major Coursework Four-Year Career Plan

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Meet our Faculty

Our faculty will teach, challenge, and inspire you. Find out who your next mentor might be.

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Why Flagler?

High-impact programs, taught by world-class faculty. A tight-knit, inclusive academic community where all people and ideas are welcome. All in a historically rich, uniquely beautiful Atlantic coast setting.

Forge your path in this world. Start here.

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Career Outcomes

Artists create art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings.

They use various methods—painting, sculpting, or illustration—and a range of materials, including oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, pencils, pen and ink, plaster, clay, and computers. Artists generally fall into different categories: Art Directors, Craft Artists, and Fine Artists.

There are also many other career options for you as a graduate. The BFA program will also prepare you well if your vision includes graduate school.

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