The B.F.A. degree is designed to provide an intensive background in art or design for successful completion of the first level of professional education in the visual arts. This degree seeks to develop artistic awareness, studio competence and historic and philosophical perspective. The following are available concentrations leading to the B.F.A. in Fine Arts. Please note any prerequisites to this program of study. The Department of Art, Art History and Design offers degrees which foster individual and professional growth of each student. Our programs promotes cultural enhancement through artistic production and scholarly research. As a department we value diversity and seek to enrich the cultural atmosphere and intellectual awareness of Northeast Florida through art exhibitions, lectures, hands on workshops and study abroad opportunities. Our programs are NASAD accredited.