Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Ceramics Specialization

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Diana Behl, Studio Art Program Coordinator
School of Design
Grove Hall 101, Box 2802
605-688-4103

Program Information

A degree in Studio Art prepares majors for careers as fine artists, graduate study in fine arts, and entry-level positions in art and graphic design. The degree focuses on the breadth of general studies combined with visual arts studies where majors receive certificates in one or more of the following areas: Animation, Art History, Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture. A 30-hour visual arts core supports the degree and creates a foundation of success in art related fields.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Studio Art program, students will be able to:

Apply the basic principles of visual organization, in two and three dimensions, to the creation and the analysis of works of art. This includes the application of fundamental drawing skills, design concepts, color theory, and studio specific applications.
Generate a body of original works of art in their chosen area of specialization that exhibits a coherent set of artistic/intellectual goals. This includes the application of the relevant technologies and media associated with their area of specialization as well as other studio disciplines.
Analyze and critically evaluate works of art and design from various cultures and historical periods as well as the ability to apply art historical context to their own work.
Articulate, both orally and written, a critical discourse on their artwork and processes, the artwork of others, and art history through the appropriate application of art and design language and concepts.
Demonstrate the skills required by professional artists in the communication, documentation, and exhibition of their artwork and experience.

Academic Requirements

Studio Art students must maintain at least a major GPA of 2.6 and an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the duration of the program. A grade of a “C” or better is required in all ART, ARTE, ARTH, GDES, DSGN, LA, ARCH, and ID courses.

Course Delivery Format

Course content is delivered through hands-on studio work combined with lectures, demonstrations, and critiques.

Requirements for Studio Art Major - Ceramics Specialization: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Fine Arts

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: ENGL 101 - Composition I (COM) [SGR #1] Credits: 3 and ENGL 201 - Composition II (COM) [SGR #1] Credits: 3
Goal #2 Oral Communication: CMST 101 - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) [SGR #2] Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity: SGR #3 Electives Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity: ARTH 211 - History of World Art I (COM) [SGR #4] Credits: 3 ^AHand SGR #4 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #5 Mathematics: SGR #5 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences: SGR #6 Electives Credits: 6

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts Requirements: 3

AHSS 111 - Introduction to Global Citizenship and Diversity Credits: 3
Capstone course in the major discipline
Upper division coursework Credits: 33

System General Education and/or major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Consult program advisor for details. See the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences for additional information about Bachelor of Fine Arts specifications.

School of Design Requirements

DSGN 110 - Creative Thinking Credits: 3 ^S
DSGN 121 - Design I 2D (COM) [SGR #4] Credits: 3 ^S
DSGN 452 - Design Capstone Credits: 2 ^S

School of Design Electives

Select 6 credits from the list below. Students are required to complete six credits of elective shops, studios, or history courses in another School of Design discipline. Courses may not include ART, ARTH, or GDES prefix. Contact the School of Design advisor for approval of additional courses. Credits: 6 ^S

ARCH 241 - Construction History [SGR #4] Credits: 3
ARCH 442-542 - History of Ideas Credits: 3
ID 112 - Drafting and Visualization Credits: 2
ID 180 - Introduction to Interior Design Credits: 2
ID 209 - Human Factors and Behavior Credits: 3
ID 215 - Interior Design Materials Credits: 3
ID 216 - Light and Color Credits: 3
ID 341 - History of Interior Design I Credits: 3
ID 342 - History of Interior Design II Credits: 3
LA 101 - Ecology and the Built Landscape Credits: 3
LA 132 - Seeing and Drawing the Land Credits: 3
LA 231 - Digital Drafting and Mapping Credits: 2
LA 232 - Digital Representation Credits: 2
LA 242 - People and the Environment Credits: 3
LA 251 - Site Analysis Credits: 4
LA 252 - Site Planning Credits: 4

Major Requirements

ART 111 - Drawing I (COM) [SGR #4] Credits: 3
ART 112 - Drawing II (COM) [SGR #4] Credits: 3
ART 122 - Design II Color (COM) Credits: 3
ART 123 - Three Dimensional Design (COM) [SGR #4] Credits: 3
ART 201 - First Review Credits: 1
ART 211 - Drawing III-Figurative (COM) Credits: 3
ART 212 - Drawing IV: Mixed Media (COM) Credits: 3
ART 231 - Painting I (COM) Credits: 3
ART 241 - Sculpture I (COM) Credits: 3
ART 251 - Ceramics I (COM) Credits: 3
ART 281 - Printmaking I (COM) Credits: 3
ART 301 - Second Review Credits: 1
ART 351 - Ceramics II (COM) Credits: 3
ART 352 - Ceramics III Credits: 3
ART 300 Level Studio Electives Credits: 6
ART 401 - Thesis Exhibition Credits: 1 (Capstone)
ART 451 - Ceramics IV (COM) Credits: 3
ART 453 - Ceramics V Credits: 3
ART 482 - Travel Studies Credits: 1-5 (1 credit required)
ART, ARTH, GDES, or AHSS 110 - Introduction to Museum Studies Elective Credits: 3
ARTH 490 - Seminar (COM) Credits: 1-3 (3 credits required)

Supporting Coursework

ART 192 - Topics (COM) Credits: 3 (Digital Photography) ^S
or MCOM 265-265L - Basic Photography and Lab (COM) Credits: 3 ^S
ARTH 212 - History of World Art II (COM) [SGR #4] Credits: 3 ^AH
ARTH 320 - Modern Art and Architecture Survey Credits: 3 ^AH
GDES 101 - Computer Graphics Credits: 3 ^S

Electives

Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Total Required Credits: 120

Notes

^AH Art History B.F.A. Coursework
^S Supportive B.F.A. Studies

Summary of Program Requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts
System General Education Requirements	30 Credit Hours
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements	3 Credit Hours
School of Design Requirements*	14 Credit Hours
Major Requirements	61 Credit Hours
Supporting Coursework	12 Credit Hours
Electives**	0 Credit Hours

*System General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Supporting Coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Academic Advising Guide Sheet

The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.