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College of Liberal Arts
Department of Art and Art History
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Concentration in Design
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1st year
Fall Semester
ART 1300 (Rather Than UNIV)
ART 1305
ART 1307
ENGL 1301
MATH 1301 OR 1302
Spring Semester
ART 1306
ART 2304
ENGL 1302
MATH 1308
ART 2D REQUIREMENT
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
2nd year
Fall Semester
ART 2354
ART 2355
POLS 2311
ART 3D REQUIREMENT
ART 1309 OR 1310
Spring Semester
ART 3354
ART 3355
POLS 2312
UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE
SOCIAUBEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
ART 1309, 1310, OR 1317
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 33
3rd year
Fall Semester
ART 3356
HIST 1301
ELECTIVE
UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE
UPPER LEVEL ART HISTORY
Spring Semester
ART 4355
ART 4396
HIST 1302
SCIENCE
ELECTIVE
UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 33
4th year
Fall Semester
SCIENCE
UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE
UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE
UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE
LANG, PHIL, CULT
Spring Semester
CORE
ART 4356
ART 4100
ART STUDIO ELECTIVE
UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE
HOURS 28
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 124
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DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
College of Liberal Arts - Department of Art and Art History
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Concentration in Design
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Meet with advisor
Review CORE and art foundation degree requirements
Begin considering studio focus
Consider free tutoring at the IDEAS Center (2nd floor of Central Library)
Complete 21-Hour CPR
ENGAGE
Join a club or student association; e.g., AIGA
Attend designer talks, visiting artist gallery talks, and gallery receptions
Visit Dallas-Fort Worth design studios, ad agencies, art museums/galleries
Participate in events-Design Expo, Diversity Symposium, etc.
EXCEL
Work toward earning a GPA of 3.5+ and being on the Honor Roll
Consider joining the Honor's College
Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and speak with them about on-campus and summer job opportunities
Become a better writer and use the Writing Center
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Attend Advisathon
Review advanced art studio courses
Visit the UTA Study Abroad Office for opportunities or inquire within the Art Department
Apply for scholarships; e.g., McNair, Arlington Art League, CoLA, etc.
Consider adding a minor or certificate (BAs: minor required)
Inquire with faculty about research opportunities
Create an online portfolio-Behance.net
Complete 36-Hour CPR
ENGAGE
Attend public lectures on campus; e.g., Maverick Speakers Series, Women's History Month lectures, Termini lecture, etc.
Visit centers on campus to learn more: Center for African American Studies, Center for Mexican American Studies, the Center for Service Learning, etc.
Take a service-learning course
Attend MFA Exhibition
Enter into competitions and/or juried exhibitions ranging from local (Counterspace) to national (ADDYs/DSVC) to international
EXCEL
Complete a design internship
Attend an academic conference; e.g., National Student Show & Conference
Volunteer in your community
Become design student ambassador
Become president or a board member of a club or student association
Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities
BFAs: consider adding a minor or certificate
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Audit degree plan to solidify all coursework will be completed
Apply for graduation
Finish your portfolio (physical book & website)
Become a tutor for peers
Apply for graduate school
Enter BFA Senior Exhibition (BAs: prepare for Portfolio Presentation)
Show portfolios at Senior Show off-campus
Explore career options
ENGAGE
Attend BFA exhibition and award ceremony
Be nominated for an award (BAs can be nominated for awards)
Participate in on-campus interviews, mock interviews, etc.
Seek out career opportunities and apply for jobs
Create self-branding identity, business cards, leave behinds, etc.
Interview a design professional
EXCEL
Win an award
Attend an alumni networking event
Apply for a residency
Take a grant writing or proposal writing workshop
Participate in Test Drive (attend graduate classes)
Develop CV or resume in class or with faculty
Visit the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center
Submit for CoLA Spotlight
Stay in contact with VCD program post-graduation
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Internships
MavMentors
Conferences, Residencies, Fellowships
Career Center & Job Fairs
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Study Abroad
Global Mavericks Program
International Week
Language Exchange Program
Lectures
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Leadership Institute
Leadership Minor
Student Governance
Student Organizations
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Alternative Break Trips
Service Learning Courses
Service Learning Showcase
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Independent Study with Faculty to Conduct Research
CoLA Spotlight
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Advertising Designer
Mobile App Designer
Art Director
Package Designer
Brand Designer
Publication Designer
Creative Director
Typeface Designer
Exhibit and Environmental Designer
User Experience Designer
Game Designer
Web Designer
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Interactive Designer
Workforce Skills
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.
Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking.
Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
Career Readiness
Ability to Communicate Ideas and Emotions Creatively
Ability to Concentrate for Long Periods of Time
Ability to Make Critical Observations or Decisions
Aesthetic Sensibility
Attention to Detail
Communication
Critical Assessment
Design Strategy and Application
Imagination and Creativity
Observation
Organizational Skills
Problem Solving
Technical Competencies
Time/Project Management
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities
Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
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