Ivy Tech Community College Transfer Pathway – Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Students who complete the Associate of Fine Arts in Visual Art at Ivy Tech Community College may transfer credit hours toward Butler University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art.

What This Agreement Covers

This pathway builds on studio and art history foundation courses from Ivy Tech and supports a seamless transition into Butler’s BFA program in the Jordan College of the Arts. Applicants must submit a portfolio for review as part of the admission process.

What’s Fulfilled

  • Core Art Foundations (2D, 3D, Drawing, Design)
  • Art History I & II
  • General Education courses (FYS, Analytic Reasoning, Natural World, Social World)

What Courses Will I Take at Butler?

Remaining requirements include upper-division studio courses and seminars such as:

  • Advanced Drawing and Painting
  • Sculpture and Digital Processes
  • Professional Practices
  • Art and Design Capstone
  • Internship (ICR)

Next Steps

  • Apply to Butler – Submit your portfolio for BFA admission.
  • Send transcripts – Email gobutler@butler.edu for evaluation.
  • Meet with an advisor – Confirm credit transfer and degree planning.

Estimated Program Cost

Program costs for the BFA in Art follow Butler’s undergraduate tuition and fees structure. Your total cost will depend on your transferred credits and remaining coursework. For the latest tuition information and to discuss financial planning, consult Butler’s Tuition & Fees resources.

Why Butler

  • Individualized studio mentorship in a small arts college setting
  • Access to galleries and creative communities in Indianapolis
  • Clear path from AFA to BFA completion

Questions?

Contact gobutler@butler.edu to learn more about transferring from Ivy Tech into Butler’s BFA in Art.