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College: | Arts and Sciences |
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Degree: | Bachelor of Fine Arts |
Major: | Fine Arts |
Concentration: | Ceramics |
Effective Term: | Fall 2013 |
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In the Ceramics program both handbuilding and wheelthrowing techniques are taught. To help the student gain success with the medium a broad knowledge of technical skill, aesthetic awareness and craftsmanship are addressed. Focus is given to the principles and elements of design and the design process. Students are introduced to as many facets of the ceramic medium as possible through lectures, visiting artists, assignments, personal research, and individual exploration. Advanced ceramic students and ceramic majors are encourages to explore new ideas as they work towards developing a personal body of work. Students participate in the “Empty Bowls” Community Based Transformational learning opportunity and are encouraged to participate in the University Potters’ Guild. Visit the Ceramics webpage for more information. Click on the Students tab of the Career Services webpage for major exploration information. Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information. Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.
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Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
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ENC1101 (GW) Rhetoric and Writing OR ENC1143 (GW) Rhetoric and Narrative | 3 | ||
ART1300C Drawing I (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | ||
ART1201C Two-Dimensional Design (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
ENC1101 (GW) Rhetoric and Writing OR ENC1143 (GW) Rhetoric and Narrative | 3 | ART1300C Drawing I Minimum Grade C | |
(Select the English course not taken in Term 1) | ART1201C Two-Dimensional Design Minimum Grade C | ||
ART2301C Drawing II (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | ||
ART2203C Three-Dimensional Design (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Summer 1 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
ART2301C Drawing II Minimum Grade C | |||
ART2203C Three-Dimensional Design Minimum Grade C | |||
Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
Select a third Gen Ed English Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
ARH2050 Art History Survey I (Satisfies Gen Ed Non-applied Fine Art and Program Prereq) | 3 | ||
Select one: Intro Media course at 1000/2000 Level | 3 | ||
with ART, GRA or PGY Prefix (Program Prerequisite) | |||
ART3786C Ceramics | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
Select one: Intro Media course at 1000/2000 Level | 3 | ||
with ART, GRA or PGY Prefix (Program Prerequisite) | |||
ART3765C Intermediate Ceramics | 3 | ||
ART3707C Sculpture I | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Summer 2 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
ART3786C Ceramics Minimum Grade C | |||
Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
ARH2051 Art History Survey II (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | BFA Prereqs - Ceramics | |
ART2500C Painting Fundamentals | 3 | ART2500C Painting Fundamentals Minimum Grade C | |
Select a Major Elective (See options in university | 3 | ART3765C Intermediate Ceramics Minimum Grade C | |
catalog, or Degree Evaluation) | |||
ART2330C Figure Drawing I | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (If needed - See Degree | 3 | ||
Evaluation) | |||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
PGY2401C Black and White Photography | 3 | ART4768C Advanced Ceramics Minimum Grade C | |
ART4768C Advanced Ceramics | 3 | ART2605C Basic Computer Images Minimum Grade C | |
Select one Art History Course (ARH Prefix) at 3000 or | 3 | ||
4000 level | |||
ART2605C Basic Computer Images | 3 | ||
Select a Major Elective (See options in university | 3 | ||
catalog, or Degree Evaluation) | |||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Summer 3 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
Select a Major Elective (See options in university | 3 | ART2330C Figure Drawing I Minimum Grade C | |
catalog, or Degree Evaluation) | PGY2401C Black and White Photography Minimum Grade C | ||
Select a Major Elective (See options in university | 3 | ARH 3000/4000 Level Courses Minimum Grade C | |
catalog, or Degree Evaluation) | |||
Select one Art History Course (ARH Prefix) at 3000 or | 3 | ||
4000 level | |||
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | ||
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
ART4965C Fine Arts Portfolio | 3 | ||
ART4929C Senior Project | 3 | ||
Select a Major Elective (See options in university | 3 | ||
catalog, or Degree Evaluation) | |||
Select one Art History Course (ARH Prefix) at 3000 or | 3 | ||
4000 level | |||
Select a Free Elective(If needed for 120 total hours) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Total Program Hours: | 120 |
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