Curriculum
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio
Three-Dimensional Studies: Ceramics Emphasis
Students should use a CAPP student evaluation available from room 724 GC or on-line through GoSolar to monitor their total degree program.
Area F: Courses appropriate to the major/Art Foundations
Six classes/18 hours total/3.0 hours each
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major Field (18)
1. Studio Requirements (12)
- ART 1010. Drawing I (3)
- ART 1020. Two Dimensional Design (3)
- ART 1030. Three Dimensional Design (3)
- ART 1050 Introductory Studio (3)
2. a. Art History Requirement (Select one course in addition to any taken in Area C.) (3)
- AH 1700 Survey of Art I. History of Western Art I: Prehistoric through Medieval Art (3)
- AH 1750 Survey of Art II. History of Western Art II: The Renaissance through Contemporary Art (3)
- AH 1850 Survey of Art III. Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas (3)
b. Art History Requirement (3)
- AH 2000 Survey of Art Since 1900 (3)
Area G / Studio in Three Dimensional Studies with an Emphasis in CERAMICS
60 hours total * / 3.0 or 4.0 hours each
1. 3DS Requirements: (9)
- 3DS 3000 Sculpture I (3)
- 3DS 3050 Hand Building (3)
- 3DS 3100 Sculpture II (Mold Making) (3)
2. Ceramics Emphasis Requirements: (33)
- 3DS 3150 Wheel Throwing I (3)
- 3DS 3250 Wheel Throwing II (Advance Wheel Throwing) (4)
- 3DS 3300 Sculpture Projects (4)
- 3DS 3350 Ceramic Sculpture (4)
- 3DS 3650 Ceramics Materials (4)
- 3DS 4550 Directed Studies in Ceramics (8hrs, 4 hrs ea.)
- 3DS 4945 Portfolio I / Consult with Faculty Advisor (3)
- 3DS 4955 Portfolio II - CTW / Consult with Faculty Advisor (3)
3. Ceramics Elective: Select one: (3-4)
- 3DS 3200 Figure Studies (3)
- 3DS 3900 Selected Topics in Ceramics (4)
- 3DS 4980 Special Problems in Ceramics (4)
- 3DS 4930 Internship in Ceramics (3)
4. ART Requirements:
- ART 3400 Space Scale Time: Digital Possibilities (3)
- ART 3910 Critical Issues in Contemporary Art-CTW (3) fulfills CTW entry level requirement
5. Two Dimensional Studio Elective: Select one. (3-4)
- 3000/4000 Drawing and Painting and Printmaking
- 3000/4000 Photography
- Interior Design ID 3000 level only
- Textiles 3100, 3200, 3500, 3600 only
6. Three-Dimensional Studio Elective (3-4)
7. Art History Electives – choose one (3)
- Art History Elective 4000 level (3)
- 3DS 3910 History of Ceramics (3)
- AH 4700 Contemporary Art: Theory and Criticism (3)
*ART 4980 Special Problems (1-6 hours), may be used to adjust program in order to meet the 60 hour requirement. Consent of departmental advisor and instructor required.