Studio Art (BFA) - Glass Concentration
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| https://bulletin.southalabama.edu/programs-az/arts-sciences/art-history/#bfageneraleducationtext | 52-55 | |
| Major Requirements | 54 | |
| Art Core | 21 | |
| 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 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 Concentration | 33 | |
| 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 418 | Pre-Thesis in Glass | 3 |
| C. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 497 | Senior Thesis in Glass | 6 |
| D. 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 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
(121 Total Hours)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| 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 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 122 | Perceptual Drawing II | 3 |
| ARS 123 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARH 123 | Art History II | 3 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MA 110 or MA 112 |
Finite Mathematics or Precalculus Algebra |
3 |
| ARS | Glass Elective (kiln or glass blowing) | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS | Glass 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 |
| ARS | Drawing course #1 of 3 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS | Glass Elective (kiln or glass blowing) | 3 |
| ARS 426 | Color Theory | 3 |
| Area III, B- Natural Science with Lab #1 of 2 | 4 | |
| ARH | Art History elective #1 of (2) | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #1 of 5 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS | Glass elective (kiln or glass blowing) | 3 |
| Glass elective (kiln or glass blowing) | 3 | |
| ARS 396 | Professional Practices - W (Fall) | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #2 of 5 | 3 |
| Area III, B - Natural Sciences with Lab #2 of 2 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS | Glass 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 | ||
| ARS | Secondary #3 of 5 | 3 |
| ARS | Drawing course #3 of 3 | 3 |
| ARH | Art History elective #2 of 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 418 | Pre-Thesis in Glass | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary 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 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 497 | Senior Thesis in Glass | 6 |
| ARS | Secondary #5 of 5 | 3 |
| Area IV, B- Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |