BFA student installation

The BFA degree in Art Practices is a more specialized degree in studio art. It allows you to take a higher number of courses through the Art & Art History Department. Choose this degree if you like to make art at an intense level. Choose this degree if you want to create a personal portfolio, attend graduate school, want a career directly related to the arts, or are interested in pursuing a teaching career at the college level. 

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree program offers advanced studio study to a limited number of highly motivated and talented students. The BFA student may choose one area of studio emphasis or an interdisciplinary focus where two or three studio areas are represented. Admission will be l limited not only in terms of capacity but also to ensure the type of record, motivation and the passing of a portfolio review. Upon failure to pass a second BFA Portfolio Review, students will complete a BASA degree.

. Application Deadline:
October 15 — Fall semester
March 15 — Spring semester

  • Students must complete 57 credits toward the major, of which at least 12 upper-division credits must have been completed at CU Boulder. 
  • Students must present and pass a portfolio review to be eligible for the BFA degree (a minimum of 24 ARTS/ARTH credits are required to be completed or in progress to apply).

Bachelor of Fine Arts Application

University Catalog — Degree Requirements

Contact Information:
finearts@colorado.edu or (303)492.3580
Main office on the 3rd Floor of the VAC, RM 330