Studio Art (BFA) - Sculpture Concentration
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| General Education | 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 | ||
| Sculpture Concentration | 33 | |
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 261 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ARS 262 | Sculpture II | 3 |
| B. Select 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Sculpture III | ||
| Sculpture IV | ||
| Sculpture V | ||
| Studies in Sculpture | ||
| C. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 468 | Pre-Thesis in Sculpture | 3 |
| ARS 469 | Senior Thesis in Sculpture | 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.
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 120 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 121 | Perceptual Drawing I | 3 |
| ARS 123 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| MA 110 or MA 112 |
Finite Mathematics or Precalculus Algebra |
3 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 122 | Perceptual Drawing II | 3 |
| ARS 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARH 123 | Art History II | 3 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HY 101 |
HY of Western Civilization I (Area IV) or World Civilization I or US History to 1877 |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 261 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #1 of 5 | 3 |
| ARS | Advanced Level Drawing Course#1 of 3 | 3 |
| ARH 344 | Contemporary Art | 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 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 262 | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #2 of 5 | 3 |
| ARH | Art History elective #1 of 2 | 3 |
| Area III, B Lab science 1 | 4 | |
| HY 102 |
HY of Western Civilization II (depending on which sequence you take) or World Civilization II or US History since 1877 |
3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS | Advanced Level Drawing course #2 of 3 | 3 |
| ARS | Sculpture Elective #1 of 5 | 3 |
| ARS 396 | Professional Practices - W (Fall only) | 3 |
| Area III, B Natural Science Lab 2 | 4 | |
| Secondary #3 of 5 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARH | Art History elective #2 of 2 | 3 |
| ARS | Sculpture Elective #2 of 5 | 3 |
| ARS | Sculpture Elective #3 of 5 | 3 |
| ARS | Sculpture Elective #4 of 5 | 3 |
| (W) course anywhere in University | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 468 | Pre-Thesis in Sculpture | 3 |
| ARS | Sculpture Elective #5 of 5 (Directed Studies recommended) | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #4 of 5 | 3 |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Area IV, B Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 469 | Senior Thesis in Sculpture | 6 |
| ARS | Secondary #5 of 5 | 3 |
| ARS | Advanced Level Drawing course #3 of 3 | 3 |
| Area IV, B Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
See General Education Requirements