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College of Liberal Arts
Department of Art and Art History
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Concentration in Glass
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1st year
Fall Semester
ART 1300 (Rather Than UNIV)
ART 1306
ART 2342
ENGL 1301
MATH 1301 OR 1302
Spring Semester
ART 1307
ART 1305
ART 3342
ENGL 1302
MATH 1308
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
2nd year
Fall Semester
ART 2304
ART 2308
ART 3340
ART 1309 OR 1310
HIST 1301
Spring Semester
ART 2360
ART 3342 OR 3340
ART 1309, 1310, OR 1317
ELECTIVE
HIST 1302
LANG, PHIL, CULT
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 33
3rd year
Fall Semester
ART 3363
ART 4342 OR 3340
UPPER LEVEL ART HISTORY
ELECTIVE
SCIENCE
Spring Semester
ART 3341
ART 4342 OR 4340
POLS 2311
SCIENCE
UPPER LEVEL ART HISTORY
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 33
4th year
Fall Semester
ART 3383
ART 4342 OR 4340
ART 4373 OR 4353
ART 4300
POLS 2312
Spring Semester
ART 4342 OR 4340
ART 4342 OR 4340
ART STUDIO ELECTIVE
CORE
ART 4100
HOURS 27
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 124
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DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
College of Liberal Art - Department of Art and Art History
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Concentration in Glass
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., 2100 Club
Attend visiting artist gallery talks and gallery receptions
Visit Dallas-Fort Worth art museums/galleries and participate in events
EXCEL
Work toward a GPA of 3.5+ and land 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 and grants, e.g., McNair, Arlington Art League, CoLA, Dubois Grant, etc.
Consider adding a minor or certificate (BAs: minor required)
Inquire with faculty about research opportunities
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, e.g., Center for African American Studies, Center for Mexican American Studies, the Center for Service Learning, etc.
Take a service-learning course
Attend MFA Exhibition
EXCEL
Complete an internship with a local glass studio
Attend an academic conference
Enter an arts competition or juried exhibition
Volunteer in your community
Become art student ambassador
Become president or a board member of a club or student association
Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Audit degree plan to solidify all coursework will be completed
Apply for graduation
Become a tutor for peers
Apply for graduate school
Enter BFA exhibition or prepare for senior presentation (BAs prepare for Portfolio Presentation)
Explore career options
ENGAGE
Attend BFA exhibition and award ceremony (BAs can be nominated for awards)
Be nominated for an award
Participate in on-campus interviews, mock interviews, etc.
Seek out career opportunities and apply for jobs
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 Career Center
Submit for CoLA Spotlight
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
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
UTA Volunteers
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Independent Study With Faculty to Conduct Research
CoLA Spotlight
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Artist Assistant
Fine Artist
Design and Glass Fabricator
Glass Blower
Studio Technician
Gallery Owner
Art Director
Production Artist
Business Owner
Teacher
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
Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors; use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal
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 Process and Application
Imagination and Creativity
Observation
Problem Solving
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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