Studio Art (BFA) - Ceramics Concentration
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| General Education | 50-53 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Art Core | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 121 | Perceptual Drawing I | 3 |
| ARS 122 | Perceptual Drawing II | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 123 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARS 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| C. Select two the following: | 6 | |
| Figure Drawing I | ||
| Conceptual Drawing I | ||
| Figure Drawing II | ||
| Conceptual Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing III | ||
| Conceptual Drawing III | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| D. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Figure Drawing II | ||
| Conceptual Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing III | ||
| Conceptual Drawing III | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| Ceramics Concentration | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 241 | Intro to Ceramics | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 341 | Intermediate Ceramics | 9 |
| C. ARS 400 level Ceramics | 12 | |
| D. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 498 | Senior Thesis | 6 |
| E. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 396 | Professional Practices - W | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration Requirement | 15 | |
| A secondary concentration is required for this program. | ||
| The secondary concentration is fifteen hours in a studio area different from the student's primary concentration for the BFA in Studio Art. Secondary concentrations are available in Ceramics, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Interdisciplinary. Interdisciplinary Secondary concentration consists of 9 credits in one area and 6 credits in any combination of the other. | ||
| A MINIMUM OF 120 HOURS IS REQUIRED FOR A DEGREE | 120 | |
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses. At least one must be in the major.
Additional Information
Requirements for a Double Primary Concentration
In lieu of a secondary concentration, students may complete a second primary concentration. This will require course work in excess of the 121 hours minimum required for the B.F.A. and may delay time to graduation. To complete a Double Primary Concentration, students must complete Primary Concentration requirements in two separate areas including Senior Thesis or Senior Portfolio where applicable.
Requirements for an Optional Minor
In addition to the completion of the Studio Art B.F.A. primary and secondary concentration requirements, students have the option to complete a minor in a discipline outside the department. The addition of a minor will require course work in excess of the 121 hours minimum required for the B.F.A. and may delay time to graduation.
Graduation Plan
(124 Total Hours)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CAS 100 | First Yr Exp - | 2 |
| ARH 103 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARS 241 | Intro to Ceramics | 3 |
| ARS 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 121 | Perceptual Drawing I | 3 |
| ARS 123 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARH 123 | Art History II | 3 |
| ARS 341 | Intermediate Ceramics (1 of 3) | 3 |
| MA 110 or MA 112 |
Finite Mathematics or Precalculus Algebra |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 341 | Intermediate Ceramics (2 of 3) | 3 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ARS 122 | Perceptual Drawing II | 3 |
| ARH 344 | Contemporary Art (Fall only) | 3 |
| HY 101 |
HY of Western Civilization I or World Civilization I or US History to 1877 |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 341 | Intermediate Ceramics (3 of 3) | 3 |
| ARS | Advanced Level Drawing Course #1 of 3 | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary (1 of 5) | 3 |
| Area III, B - Natural Science with Lab #1 of 2 | 4 | |
| ARH | Art History elective (#1 of 2) | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 441 | Advanced Ceramics | 3 |
| Select one of the following (Area II, B): | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| ARS | Advanced Level Drawing course #2 of 3 | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #2 of 5 | 3 |
| Area III, B - Natural Science with Lab #2 of 2 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 441 | Advanced Ceramics (2 of 3) | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary (3 of 5) | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary (4 of 5) | 3 |
| Writing Course (W) anywhere in University | 3 | |
| ARH | Art History elective #2 of 2 | 3 |
| HY 102 or HY 136 |
HY of Western Civilization II (Area IV, B- depending on which sequence you take) or US History since 1877 |
3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 448 | Pre-Thesis in Ceramics | 3 |
| ARS 441 | Advanced Ceramics (Advanced Ceramics #3 of 3) | 3 |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Area IV, B- Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| ARS 396 | Professional Practices - W | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 449 | Senior Thesis in Ceramics | 6 |
| ARS | Secondary (5 of 5) | 3 |
| ARS | Advanced Level Drawing course #3 of 3 | 3 |
| Area IV, B- Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |