B.F.A. Art Program Map
General Fine Arts Track
The BFA Program is considered to be the professional degree for those students interested in graduate school or pursuing other career opportunities in the visual arts. The intensity of this degree results in students becoming proficient in a specific studio area while augmenting it with studio areas outside their concentration.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
66
Major Credit Hours
0
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
M: MATH 1001 OR 1111 |
3 |
|
S1: HIST 1111 OR 1112
World History |
3 |
|
F: ART 1006 OR 1009
Design I (2D) or Design II (3D) |
3 |
|
F: ART 1007
Drawing I |
3 |
| A: Humanities | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete ART 1006 and 1007 with a C or better.
- Earn 18 or more credit hours.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
P1: HIST 2111 OR 2112
US History |
3 |
|
F: ART 1006 OR 1009
Design I (2D) or Design II (3D) |
3 |
|
F: ART 1008
Drawing II |
3 |
|
I2: Institutional Options
|
2 |
| A: Humanities | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
- Complete ART 1008 and 1009 with a C or better.
- Earn 18 or more credit hours.
18 Fall Credit Hours + 17 Spring Credit Hours = 35 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ART 3301, 3601 (OR 3602), 3701, 3801 OR 3901
(Choose 3 courses): Beginning Ceramics, Painting I or II, Intro to Photography, Printmaking I, or Introductory Sculpture |
9 |
|
F: ART 2201 OR 2202
History of Western Art: Ancient to Medieval or History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary |
3 |
|
T1: Science + Lab
|
4 |
Milestones:
- Student should apply to the BFA in Art (General Fine Arts).
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
- You need a C or better in the art classes.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ART 3301, 3601 (OR 3602), 3701, 3801 OR 3901
(Choose 2 courses): Beginning Ceramics, Painting I or II, Intro to Photography, Printmaking I, or Introductory Sculpture |
6 |
|
F: ART 2201 OR 2202
History of Western Art: Ancient to Medieval or History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary |
3 |
|
P2: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
| T2: Non-lab Science | 3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 18 or more credit hours.
- You need a C or better in the art classes.
16 Fall Credit Hours + 18 Spring Credit Hours = 34 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ART 3302, 4302, or 4303 Intermediate Ceramics |
3 |
| ART 3601 (or 3602), 3605, or 4604
Painting |
3 |
| ART 3700, 3702, 3703, 3704, or 3705
Photography |
3 |
|
ART 4078
Mid-Program Review |
0 |
| Art History Elective Any 3000/4000 Level Art History Class |
3 |
|
I1: ART 2000
(Recommended) Oral Communication and the Visual Arts |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Mid Program Review (General Fine Arts)
- Earn 15 or more credit hours (C or better in Art Classes)
- Student must develop and submit a plan that outlines how they will complete their GFA Studio Sequence for approval as part of the Mid-Program review.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ART 3802, 4803, or 4804 Relief Printmaking, Intaglio, or Lithography |
3 |
| ART 3902 or 3903
Sculpture II or III |
3 |
|
Art Studio Elective
Any 3000/4000 Level Art Studio Class |
3 |
|
General Fine Art Elective
Any 3000/4000 Level Art Studio Class |
3 |
|
S2: Social Science
|
3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 15 or more credit hours (C or better in Art Classes)
- Discuss with Advisor and Faculty mentor how the student will fulfill the 12 hrs. of the required ART General Fine ART Studio classes 4304 and/or 4605 and/or 4706 and/or 4805 and/or 4904
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Note:
At the conclusion of Mid-Program Review Students must:
- Develop and submit a plan that outlines how they will complete their GFA Studio Sequence for approval as part of the Mid-Program review.
A plan may not include more than 9 hours in any area of focus without departmental approval. The areas of focus are limited to 3000 and 4000 studio courses in 33XX, 36XX, 37XX, 38XX, and 39XX. As part of the plan students will choose between:
- Option 1. Completing a General Advanced Studio Sequence of 6 hrs. in one of the five areas of study and then take two additional Advanced studios (3hrs.) from different areas for a total of 12 hrs.
- Option 2. Completing 4 different Advanced Studio General Fine ART Studio (3hrs.) classes ART 4304 or 4605 or 4706 or 4805 or 4904 for a total of 12 hrs.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
General Fine Art Studio
4304 or 4605 or 4706 or 4805 or 4904 (Classes in this block may be repeatable up to 6 total hrs. for graduation.) |
6 |
|
Art Studio Elective
Any 3000/4000 Level Art Studio Class |
3 |
|
ART 4998
Senior Capstone Experience I |
1 |
| T3: STEM Course | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Capstone I.
- Apply for Graduation.
- Earn 13 or more credit hours.
- You need a C or better in the art classes.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
General Fine Art Studio |
6 |
|
ART 4999
Senior Capstone Experience II |
2 |
| Art Studio Elective Any 3000/4000 Level Art Studio Class |
3 |
| Art Studio Elective Any 3000/4000 Level Art Studio Class |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Capstone II.
- Earn 14 or more credit hours.
- You need a C or better in the art classes.
- Complete 126 credit hours and Graduate.
13 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours = 27 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Enroll in Art Foundations Courses.
- Start taking University Core courses such as ART 1201, and remember it is important to take a mix of Art and University Core throughout your 4 years!
- Attend the Art Program Gathering (The Gathering).
- Meet with your Art Mentor (one will be assigned).
- Visit the Center for Academic Success (if you want some extra help).
- Talk with your mentor about the BA and the BFA degree plans.
Middle Years:
- Continue taking University Core classes.
- Secondary Art Core.
- Choose your concentration.
Mid-Program Review. - Continue meeting with art mentor.
- Take ART 2000, ART 2201, and ART 2202.
Last Year:
- Finish University Core classes.
- Capstone 1 & 2.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Join the Art Student Union.
- Attend Art Infuse and Art Incend.
- Meet with art mentor.
- Explore what the University has to offer: Ingram Library, UREC, etc.
Middle Years:
- Volunteer to help out at Art Infuse and Art Incend.
- Continue meeting with art mentor.
- Attend visiting artist presentation.
- Enter work into The Eclectic.
Last Year:
- Visit Career Services to help you determine next steps for your academic or professional goals.
- Present your art or art history research at Scholars’ Day.
- Meet with your art mentor, talk about your post graduation goals.
- Consider becoming a Peer Tutor.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Go to an Art Exhibition Reception.
- Attend a capstone exhibition.
- Attend the Faculty or Alumni Exhibition and Reception in the Fall.
Middle Years:
- Participate in Critique with a Visiting Artist.
- Attend a visiting artist lecture.
- Initiate an SRAP grant with art faculty.
- GPA 3.2 or above? Consider applying to the Honors Program.
Last Year:
- Enter a national or regional juried exhibition.
- Travel to a professional Symposium/Conference. The Office of Undergraduate Research can help you find funding if needed.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit the Carrollton Art Center, Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum, or local gallery.
- Attend School of the Arts lectures and events; if you are not on the Newnan campus, be sure to visit the Vault Gallery.
Middle Years:
- Seek out an Internship.
- Study Abroad.
- Visit Atlanta, see what it has to offer: The High Museum, MoCA GA, Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center, Binders, Sam Flax, etc.
- Participate in Art Takeover.
Last Year:
- Go to a Conference or Symposium.
- Organize a gallery trip.
- Be part of a UWG volunteer program.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Focus on time management: make sure that in addition to doing well in all of your classes that you are making time for yourself throughout the week.
Middle Years:
- Utilize the free and confidential resources at the campus Counseling Center if needed.
- Take a group fitness class, explore the outdoors, or use the gym at University Recreation.
Last Year:
- Practice mindfulness and stress reduction techniques.
- Connect with like-minded peers on campus through the Center for Student Involvement and Inclusion.
- Plan to stay connected to UWG after you graduate. Visit the UWG Alumni Association.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Investigate the concentrations offered in ART.
- Passionate about more than one subject? Consider a minor within CHASS.
Middle Years:
- Draft Artist Statement and think about Resume development (experience, skills, exhibitions).
- Submit work to the Juried Student Exhibition.
- Take part in the Art Atelier.
- Apply for a Student Assistant position.
Last Year:
- Prepare Resume/Portfolio.
- Apply for Jobs/Graduate School.
- Hold a leadership position ie. ASU President.
- Explore residency opportunities.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree can help you get work as the following:
- Animator
- Ceramics Designer
- Concept Artist
- Fashion Designer
- Glass Blower or Designer
- Illustrator
- Interior Designer
- Printmaker
- Tattoo Artist
- Web Designer
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