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A '''Bachelor of Fine Arts''' ('''BFA''', '''B.F.A.''') is the standard [[undergraduate]] [[Academic degree|degree]] for students in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]] seeking a professional education in the [[visual arts|visual]] or [[performing arts]].
A '''Bachelor of Fine Arts''' ('''BFA''') is a standard [[Undergraduate education|undergraduate]] [[Academic degree|degree]] for students for pursuing a professional education in the [[visual arts|visual]], [[Fine art|fine]], or [[performing arts]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) - Courses, Degree, Subjects, Entrance Exams, Scope, Careers|url=https://www.shiksha.com/bfa-bachelor-of-fine-arts-chp|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Shiksha}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Should You get a BA or BFA Degree?|url=https://www.allartschools.com/bachelor-art-fine-arts-compared/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=All Art Schools|language=en-US}}</ref> It is also called Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) in some cases.


==Background==
==Background==
In the United States the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree differs from a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in that the majority of the program consists of a practical studio component, as contrasted with lecture and discussion classes. A typical BFA program in the United States consists of two-thirds study in the arts, with one-third in more general [[liberal arts]] studies. For a BA in Art, the ratio might be reversed.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree differs from a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (BA) degree in that the majority of the program consists of a practical studio component, as contrasted with lecture and discussion classes.


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A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree will often require an area of specialty such as [[acting]], [[architecture]], [[musical theatre]], [[game design]], [[animation]], [[ceramics (art)|ceramics]], [[computer animation]], [[creative writing]], [[dance]], [[dramatic writing]], [[drawing]], [[fashion design]], [[fiber]], [[film production]], [[graphic design]], [[illustration]], [[industrial design]], [[interior design]], [[metalworking]], [[Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music|music]], [[new media]], [[painting]], [[photography]], [[printmaking]], [[sculpture]], [[stage management]], [[Technical director|technical arts]], [[television production]], [[visual arts]], or [[visual effects]]. Some schools instead give their students a broad education in many disciplines of the arts.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=What Can I Do with a Fine Arts Degree? - Typical Courses & Careers - Video & Lesson Transcript|url=https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-can-i-do-with-a-fine-arts-degree.html|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Study.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=what is bachelor of fine arts - TELUGU HEAL|url=https://www.teluguheal.tech/2020/04/what-is-bachelor-of-fine-arts.html|access-date=2020-06-29|website=www.teluguheal.tech|archive-date=2022-11-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128125356/https://www.teluguheal.tech/2020/04/what-is-bachelor-of-fine-arts.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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The [[National Association of Schools of Art and Design]] (NASAD), which accredits Bachelor of Fine Arts programs in visual art and design in the United States, states that "the professional degree (BFA) focuses on intensive work in the visual arts supported by a program of general studies," whereas "the liberal arts degree (BA) focuses on art and design in the context of a broad program of general studies."


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Although a Bachelor of Fine Arts is traditionally considered a four-year degree,<ref name=":1" /> a BFA program may take shorter or longer to complete because of the amount of studio course work required. After completing this degree, the learner may acquire postgraduate degree: [[Master of Fine Arts]].
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A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree will often require an area of specialty such as [[acting]], [[musical theatre]], [[ceramics (art)|ceramics]], [[computer animation]], [[creative writing]], [[dance]], [[dramatic writing]], [[drawing]], [[fiber]], [[film production]], [[visual effects]], [[animation]], [[graphic design]], [[illustration]], [[industrial design]], [[visual arts]], [[technical arts]], [[interior design]], [[metalworking]], [[Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music|music]], [[new media]], [[painting]], [[photography]], [[printmaking]], [[sculpture]], [[stage management]], or [[television production]]. Some schools instead give their students a broad education in many disciplines of the arts.


==BFA in countries==
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Although a Bachelor of Fine Arts is traditionally considered a four-year degree, a BFA program may take longer to complete because of the amount of studio course work required.
===United States===
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A typical BFA program in the United States consists of two-thirds study in the arts, with one-third in more general [[liberal arts]] studies. For a BA in Art, the ratio might be reversed.<ref name=":1" /> The [[National Association of Schools of Art and Design]] (NASAD), which accredits Bachelor's of Fine Arts programs in visual art and design in the United States, states that "the professional degree (BFA) focuses on intensive work in the visual arts supported by a program of general studies," whereas "the liberal arts degree (BA) focuses on art and design in the context of a broad program of general studies."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Handbook 2017-18|url=https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/12/AD-Handbook-2017-2018.pdf|publisher=NASAD}}</ref>


==Other countries==
===United Kingdom===
In some countries such a degree is called a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA). In the [[United Kingdom]] the equivalent degree is the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fine Art. In [[Australia]] the Bachelor of Fine Arts is awarded to students completing a degree in visual and [[performing arts]]. Specific degrees such as the Bachelor of Dance or Bachelor of Drama are used by some performing arts institutions in Australia and much of [[Europe]]. In [[India]] a Fine Arts undergraduate degree is known as a BFA or BVA<ref>[http://www.targetstudy.com/degree/bachelor-of-fine-arts/ BFA - BVA: Bachelor of Fine Arts]</ref> (Bachelor of Visual Arts). It is a four-year degree.
In the [[United Kingdom]], BA Fine Arts is equivalent to BFA. Specific degrees such as the Bachelor of Dance or Bachelor of Drama are used by some performing arts institutions in '''[[Australia]]''', the US, and much of [[Europe]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) - The University of Melbourne|url=https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/undergraduate/bachelor-of-fine-arts-dance/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=University of Melbourne}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Dance {{!}} Bachelor of Fine Arts < University of Florida|url=https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/colleges-schools/UGART/DAN_BFA/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=University of Florida}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Best Bachelors of Arts (BAs) in Dance in Europe 2020|url=https://www.bachelorstudies.com/BA/Dance/Europe/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=www.bachelorstudies.com}}</ref>


==See also==
===India===
In [[India]], a Fine Arts undergraduate degree may also be known as BVA (Bachelor of Visual Arts).<ref>{{Cite web|title=BVA (Bachelor of Visual Arts) - Courses, Fees, Colleges {{!}} Shiksha|url=https://www.shiksha.com/bva-bachelor-of-visual-arts-chp|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Shiksha}}</ref> It is usually a four-year program in which the first year is preparatory session. By the second year, learners have a specialization such as [[Painting]], [[Photography]] and more. However, some institutions have 3 year curriculum in which students are already opted for their specialization. Specializations such as [[Acting]], [[Dancing]], [[Singing]], etc. would come under Bachelor of [[Performing arts|Performing Arts]] (BPA).
* [[Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music]]

* [[Bachelor of Music]]
In some countries such a degree (BFA) is called a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Best Bachelor Degrees in Creative Arts 2020|url=https://www.bachelorstudies.com/Bachelor/Creative-Arts/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=www.bachelorstudies.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=University|first=La Trobe|title=Bachelor of Creative Arts|url=https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-creative-arts|access-date=2020-06-29|website=www.latrobe.edu.au|language=en|archive-date=2022-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303161949/https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-creative-arts|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Fine art]]
* [[Master of Fine Arts]]
* [[Master of Fine Arts]]
* [[Bachelor's degree|Undergraduate Degree]]
* [[Universities in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Photography]]
* [[Visual arts|Visual Arts]]
* [[Performing arts|Performing Arts]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/ NASAD official website]
* [http://www.aicad.org Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design] (AICAD)


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Latest revision as of 10:42, 14 May 2024

Not to be confused with Bachelor of Arts.

A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a standard undergraduate degree for students for pursuing a professional education in the visual, fine, or performing arts.[1][2] It is also called Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) in some cases.

Background

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The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree differs from a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in that the majority of the program consists of a practical studio component, as contrasted with lecture and discussion classes.

A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree will often require an area of specialty such as acting, architecture, musical theatre, game design, animation, ceramics, computer animation, creative writing, dance, dramatic writing, drawing, fashion design, fiber, film production, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, interior design, metalworking, music, new media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, stage management, technical arts, television production, visual arts, or visual effects. Some schools instead give their students a broad education in many disciplines of the arts.[1][3][4]

Although a Bachelor of Fine Arts is traditionally considered a four-year degree,[2] a BFA program may take shorter or longer to complete because of the amount of studio course work required. After completing this degree, the learner may acquire postgraduate degree: Master of Fine Arts.

BFA in countries

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United States

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A typical BFA program in the United States consists of two-thirds study in the arts, with one-third in more general liberal arts studies. For a BA in Art, the ratio might be reversed.[2] The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which accredits Bachelor's of Fine Arts programs in visual art and design in the United States, states that "the professional degree (BFA) focuses on intensive work in the visual arts supported by a program of general studies," whereas "the liberal arts degree (BA) focuses on art and design in the context of a broad program of general studies."[5]

United Kingdom

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In the United Kingdom, BA Fine Arts is equivalent to BFA. Specific degrees such as the Bachelor of Dance or Bachelor of Drama are used by some performing arts institutions in Australia, the US, and much of Europe.[6][7][8]

India

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In India, a Fine Arts undergraduate degree may also be known as BVA (Bachelor of Visual Arts).[9] It is usually a four-year program in which the first year is preparatory session. By the second year, learners have a specialization such as Painting, Photography and more. However, some institutions have 3 year curriculum in which students are already opted for their specialization. Specializations such as Acting, Dancing, Singing, etc. would come under Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA).

In some countries such a degree (BFA) is called a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA).[10][11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) - Courses, Degree, Subjects, Entrance Exams, Scope, Careers". Shiksha. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  2. ^ a b c "Should You get a BA or BFA Degree?". All Art Schools. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  3. ^ "What Can I Do with a Fine Arts Degree? - Typical Courses & Careers - Video & Lesson Transcript". Study.com. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  4. ^ "what is bachelor of fine arts - TELUGU HEAL". www.teluguheal.tech. Archived from the original on 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  5. ^ "Handbook 2017-18" (PDF). NASAD.
  6. ^ "Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) - The University of Melbourne". University of Melbourne. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  7. ^ "Dance | Bachelor of Fine Arts < University of Florida". University of Florida. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  8. ^ "Best Bachelors of Arts (BAs) in Dance in Europe 2020". www.bachelorstudies.com. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  9. ^ "BVA (Bachelor of Visual Arts) - Courses, Fees, Colleges | Shiksha". Shiksha. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  10. ^ "Best Bachelor Degrees in Creative Arts 2020". www.bachelorstudies.com. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  11. ^ University, La Trobe. "Bachelor of Creative Arts". www.latrobe.edu.au. Archived from the original on 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
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