College of Liberal Arts

Department of Art and Art History

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Concentration in Printmaking

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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 3343

ART 2304

ENGL 1302

MATH 1308

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

2nd year

Fall Semester

ART MEDIA

ART 3D REQUIREMENT

ART 4345

ART 1309 OR 1310

HIST 1301

Spring Semester

ART 4345

ART UPPER LEVEL

ART HISTORY 1309, 1310, OR 1317

LANG, PHIL, CUL

ELECTIVE

HIST 1302

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 33

3rd year

Fall Semester

ART 4345

ART UPPER LEVEL

ART HISTORY UPPER LEVEL

ELECTIVE

SCIENCE

Spring Semester

ART 4345

ART UPPER LEVEL

ART HISTORY UPPER LEVEL

POLS 2311

SCIENCE

SOCI/BEH SC

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 33

4th year

Fall Semester

ART 4345

ART UPPER LEVEL

ART UPPER LEVEL

ART 4300

POLS 2312

Spring Semester

ART 4345

ART UPPER LEVEL

ART STUDIO ELECTIVE

CORE

ART 4100

HOURS 28

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 124

College of Liberal Arts 502 South Cooper St. #335,Box #19089 P: 817.272.2891 IF: 817.272.2805 I uta.edu

DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY

College to Liberal Arts - Department of Art and Art History

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Concentration in Printmaking

Beginning the Journey

EDUCATE

Begin exploring studio focus

Meet with advisor

Review CORE and art foundation degree requirements

Consider free tutoring at the IDEAS Center (2nd floor of Central Library)

Complete 21-Hour CPR

ENGAGE

Join Wild Pony Editions, an entrepreneurship through ­print organization

Join other clubs or student associations

Meet printmaking faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate printmaking majors

Attend visiting artist gallery talks and gallery receptions

Visit Dallas-Fort Worth art museums/galleries and participate in events

EXCEL

Consider joining the Honor's College

Work toward earning a GPA of 3.5+ and being on the Honor Roll

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

Take advanced classes in printmaking

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)

Complete 36-Hour CPR

ENGAGE

Become a Wild Pony Editions studio assistant

Become a printmaking area studio tech

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

EXCEL

Inquire with faculty about research opportunities in printmaking

Attend academic/professional conferences, e.g., Southern Graphics Council International & Mid-America Print Council

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

Take independent study classes in printmaking

Become a tutor for peers in beginning printmaking classes

Apply for graduate school, e.g., MFA in printmaking

Apply for graduation

Enter BFA exhibition or prepare for senior presentation (BAs: prepare for Portfolio Presentation)

ENGAGE

Complete an internship with Wild Pony Editions

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

Apply for a residency with a printmaking or studio art focus

Apply for specialized printmaking workshops regionally or nationally

Attend an alumni networking event

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

*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?

2D Studio Printmaker

Art/Creative Director

Arts Administrator

Business Owner

Commercial/Master Printer

Fine Artist

Graphic Artist

Printmaking Instructor

Silkscreen Artist

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.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

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

Critical Assessment

Imagination and Creativity

Observation

Problem Solving

Research

Resourcefulness

Technical Competence

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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