The BFA program operates on a fifteen week semester with a 16th week for exams, reviews, and final critiques.  A three credit studio class meets two hours and fifty minutes two times a week with at least three hours outside of class per week. 5 x 15 = 75 hours a semester. (In art and design studio classes, one semester hour of credit equals two hours of in class and one hour outside of class for 15 weeks.)

 A three credit liberal arts class meets one hour and twenty minutes two times a week with at least six hours outside of class per week. 2.40 x 15 = 36 hours a semester. (In liberal arts classes, one semester hour of credit equals one hour of class instruction and at least two hours of work outside for 15 weeks.)

A 1.5 credit studio class meets for one hour and twenty minutes two times a week with at least 1.5 hours outside of class per week. 2.40 x 15 = 36 hours a semester.

A six hour credit studio class meets two hours and fifty minutes, four times a week with at least six hours outside of class per week. 10 x 15 = 150 hours a semester.

The MAAE program operates on an eight week term in the summer.  A three credit studio class meets three hours and forty minutes three times a week with at least four hours outside of class per week. 13.2 x 8 = 105.4 hours a summer session.

 A three credit liberal arts class meets two hours and thirty minutes two times a week with at least six hours outside of class per week. 5 x 8 = 40 hours a summer session.

Procedures for credit assignment for courses and programs are maintained by the Chairs of the departments, the Registrar and the Academic Dean.
 

Transfer of Credit Policy

Up to 60 credits may be transferred to the BFA degree program. The appropriate regional body must accredit the institution where those credits were earned.  The transfer courses must be compatible with the Art Academy's program and are evaluated by the department chairs.  Grades should be 2.0 or higher and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  Acceptance of credits earned more than 10 years ago will be at the discretion of the appropriate department chair and the Academic Dean.