Studio Art (BFA) - Glass Concentration

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements
General Education52-55
Major Requirements54
Art Core21
A. Complete the following:
ARS 121Perceptual Drawing I3
ARS 122Perceptual Drawing II3
B. Complete the following:
ARS 123Two-Dimensional Design3
ARS 124Three-Dimensional Design3
C. Select two of 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
Glass Concentration33
A. Select 21 hours from the following:21
Glass Art, Science, History
Intro to Glass Blowing
Special Topics -
Kiln Formed Glass
Intermediate Glass Blowing
Special Topics
Topics in Glass
Advanced Kiln Formed Glass
Advanced Glassblowing
Studies in Glass
Special Topics
Directed Studies
Senior Thesis
B. Complete the following:
ARS 418Pre-Thesis in Glass3
C. Complete the following:
ARS 497Senior Thesis in Glass6
D. Complete the following:
ARS 396Professional Practices - W3
Secondary Concentration Requirement15
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 DEGREE120

All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one must be in major or minor.

Notes:

Students may prefer to take either glass blowing or kiln formed classes. It is recommended that students take at least one kiln formed class (ARS 311) and one glass blowing class (ARS 212), before committing to a specific direction.

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)

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
CAS 100 First Yr Exp - 2
ARH 103 Art History I 3
ARS 121 Perceptual Drawing I 3
Select one of the following: 3
Glass Art, Science, History  
Intro to Glass Blowing  
Kiln Formed Glass  
EH 101 English Composition I 3
HY 101
HY of Western Civilization I (Area IV, A)
or World Civilization I
or US History to 1877
3
 Hours17
Spring
ARS 122 Perceptual Drawing II 3
ARH 123 Art History II 3
ARS 124 Three-Dimensional Design 3
EH 102 English Composition II 3
MA 110
Finite Mathematics
or Precalculus Algebra
3
ARSGlass Elective (kiln or glass blowing) 3
 Hours18
Second Year
Fall
ARSGlass Elective (kiln or glass blowing) 3
ARH 344 Contemporary Art (Fall only) 3
ARS 123 Two-Dimensional Design 3
HY 102
HY of Western Civilization II (Area IV, A- depending on which sequence you take)
or World Civilization II
or US History since 1877
3
ARSAdvanced Level Drawing course #1 of 2 3
 Hours15
Spring
ARSGlass Elective (kiln or glass blowing) 3
ARS 426 Color Theory 3
Area III, B- Natural Science with Lab #1 of 2 4
ARHArt History elective #1 of (2) 3
ARSSecondary #1 of 5 3
 Hours16
Third Year
Fall
ARSGlass elective (kiln or glass blowing) 3
Glass elective (kiln or glass blowing) 3
ARS 396 Professional Practices - W (Fall) 3
ARSSecondary #2 of 5 3
Area III, B - Natural Sciences with Lab #2 of 2 4
 Hours16
Spring
ARSGlass elective (kiln or glass blowing) 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  
ARSSecondary #3 of 5 3
ARSAdvanced Level Drawing course #2 of 2 3
ARHArt History elective #2 of 2 3
 Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
ARS 418 Pre-Thesis in Glass 3
ARSSecondary Studio #4 of 5 3
CA 110 Public Speaking 3
Area IV, B- Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Writing course anywhere in the University 3
 Hours15
Spring
ARS 497 Senior Thesis in Glass 6
ARSSecondary #5 of 5 3
Area IV, B- Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours124