A Bachelor of Fine Arts?
What Is A Bachelor of Fine Arts? A Bachelor of fine arts (commonly abbreviated as a BFA) is a globally recognized academic degree awarded to undergraduates for completion of their course. The degree generally takes three to four years to complete, but will vary depend on the country, institution, subject area and courses selected. Programs resulting in a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree are generally more focused on a studio component and students are expected to concentrate their academic energies on mastering the practical facets of their field. BFA degrees are usually offered in visual artistic areas like drawing, animation, photography, film production, acting, interior design, etc. Overview Recognition. Globally recognized; in some countries it is called a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA), while elsewhere it is awarded as BA (Hons.) in Fine Arts. Duration. Typically 3-4 years. Subjects. There are several fields that are considered to be more practical and artistic and thus award BFA degrees. These fields include, acting, musical theatre, ceramics, animation, creative writing, dance, drawing, film production, visual effects, graphic design, illustration, visual arts, interior design, music, painting, photography, sculpture, or television production. Assessment. Varies based on country, university and subject. For some programs there may be continual assessment that makes the final grade. For others, it may be a heavily weighted final exam. Generally, practical exams and work portfolio matters a lot in assessment. Grading. Varies based on country, university, and subject. Global Differences The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded in numerous countries across the globe. The degree is also known as Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA), Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) or Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Fine Arts in some countries.
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