Core   


Core courses at SMFA introduce students of all levels to the vast possibilities of a career in the arts. In addition to teaching basic studio skills, courses in this area pay special attention to current developments in contemporary thought. They also equip you with the intellectual tools for self-discovery, personal vision and self-motivation.

Courses range from practical introductions to advanced studio practice and include lectures, discussion groups and seminars concerning visual, critical and historical studies. There is an active visiting artist program, classes visit local galleries and museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, and every year the area produces a student exhibition.

For more information about this area, contact Andrea Champlin.

Previous Course Offerings

Below are previous course offerings for the Core area. Visit
mySMFA to see current offerings and register.

Students in the undergraduate, graduate, Studio and Post-Baccalaureate certificate programs may also take continuing education courses for credit.

CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICES FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS / CORE 1000
INTRO TO VISUAL IDEAS / FND 1007
ART AS PROCESS / FND 1010
BUMPS ON THE WALL 2 / FND 2001
BUMPS ON THE WALL 2 / FND 2001 02