Dec 11, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25

Interdisciplinary Arts Major (B.F.A.)


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Major Code BF6328

College of Fine Arts   
School of Interdisciplinary Arts   
31 S. Court Street, Room 068
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1314
www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/interdisciplinary-arts

Garrett Field, contact person
fieldg@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts allows students to study across the schools of Art + Design, Dance, Film, Music, and Theater. Students in this program create their own unique degree path by selecting two areas of study within the College of Fine Arts. A program advisor within the School of Interdisciplinary Arts coordinates and approves curricular plans for each student who pursues the degree.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Innovation is a key to entrepreneurship. Artists regularly create their own professional paths, and interdisciplinary work opens doors to new opportunities. Graduates of the program may find careers crossing between disciplines, such as music for film or dance and movement as performance art. Students with theater backgrounds may apply performing arts practices to sculptural objects. As we continue to develop new technologies, interdisciplinary artists can utilize a broad range of skills and talents to bridge art forms and facilitate cultural interaction.

Requirements

University-wide Graduation Requirements


Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – University-wide  page.

3000-Level or Above Requirement


Of the 120 hours required to complete a bachelor’s degree at Ohio University, at least 39 hours must be courses with catalog numbers at the 3000-level or above, as shown in this catalog. This does not include any graduate level courses.

Interdisciplinary Arts Core


Complete the following two courses:

Primary Area of Concentration


Complete 29 hours in the primary area of concentration as determined in consultation with your area and interdisciplinary arts advisors.

Secondary Area of Concentration


Complete 29 hours in the secondary area of concentration as determined in consultation with your area and interdisciplinary arts advisors.

Electives Requirement


Complete 17 hours of any courses offered in the following subject areas which are not being used to meet other requirements within the major: AH, ART, DANC, FAR, FILM, IART, THAR.

Interdisciplinary Arts Capstone


Complete the following course:

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