Become a portrait painter with a distinctly feminist perspective. Or a social activist trained in performance strategies. Or a biologist with deep expertise in 3D modeling. SMFA's Combined Degree program leads to both a Bachelor of Fine Arts and either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degreea combination that yields academic and creative skill sets that will serve you well no matter where your journey takes you.Graduates of the Combined Degree program receive two degrees within five years. In addition to your BFA, you'll graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a major of your choice.Tufts provides its students with the resources of a major research university and the breadth of academic options afforded by our School of Arts and Sciences.As a combined-degree student, youll spend your first year exploring both the fine arts and liberal arts and sciences curriculum. Youll make the most of both campuses, expand your social and intellectual horizons, and start to imagine where youd like to go with your combined degree.<br><br>Print courses offer in-depth instruction in traditional printmaking techniquesrelief, intaglio, lithography, and screen-printingas well as a variety of contemporary hybrid approaches. Processes are taught as a means of visual expression and exploration. Edition and production skills are addressed by means of various print exchange portfolios throughout the year. Contemporary printmaking straddles the worlds of serial reproduction for mass distribution, unique art objects, and gallery and site-specific installation work. Students are encouraged to explore all these aspects as they develop a personalized practice and body of work. Papermaking courses explore the possibilities of pulp as a dynamic and versatile material that can be used two and three dimensionally as well as made from a variety of materials such as plant fibers, old clothing, or recycled papers. Incorporating papermaking with sculpture, painting, photography, bookmaking, and printmaking can expand and personalize more traditional uses of these mediums.