What is Art 491, the Capstone Senior Review?
All BFA candidates create competent, cohesive and in-depth bodies of work reflecting a serious commitment to creative achievement. Art 491 prepares BFA students for their senior capstone event. Students in 2D and 3D emphases mount a formal group gallery exhibition of their work. Additionally, students prepare and defend an artist statement, write a vita summary and generate documentation of their artwork. Students in the Graphic Design emphasis create a comprehensive senior project, presented in a self-promotional portfolio of no less than 12 projects, a resume, business card and website. They present their work during a professional portfolio exhibition which is open to the public. In addition to the instructors of record, faculty review committees assist in the oversight of students’ progress in the classes. Students must pass Art 491 in order to graduate with the BFA degree. Students who do not meet the requirements of the course can either repeat the course or graduate with the BA
