B.F.A., Design
The Design concentration begins with a series of foundation courses in drawing, visual language and principles, photography, digital imaging, and clay modeling. This foundation balances the progressive building of conceptual and technical skills with creative problem solving and prepares students for advanced courses in digital video, photography, web design, graphic design, ceramics, and variable topics. Advanced Design students are encouraged to innovate new forms, expand media and disciplines, and work toward personal expression and understanding. All studios are state of the art and fully equipped with the latest hardware, software, and peripherals.
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Design Faculty
Nikki Blair
Chris Cassidy
Bryan Ellis
Amy Lixl-Purcell
Sarah Martin
John Maggio
Leah Sobsey
Chris Thomas
Lee Walton
List of Courses
These are the courses required for the Design concentration. For a suggested schedule of courses for Design students, see the schedule at the bottom of this page. For more information on these and other available courses, see the Art Department's list of courses or the UNCG course bulletin.
Core courses required for the Design concentration:
ART 100 or 101- Introduction to Art or Survey of Western Art
ART 120 Drawing and Pictorial Composition I
ART 140 Design I
ART 150 Clay Modeling
ART 220 Drawing and Pictorial Composition II
ART 221 Life Drawing
ART 241 Design II
ART 285 Photography I
ART 347 Color Theory
Select two from the following: 340, 341, 344
12 semester hours of Art History above the 100 level
12 semester hours of Design (courses numbered in the 280s, 340s, 370s, 380s, 309s, 440s, 470s,. 480s, 490s)
6 semester hours of Advanced Design (courses numberd in the 440s, 480s, 490s, 540s, or 529)
9 semester hours in Art OR related electives (recommended choose from 300 level or above)
Elective courses in Design include:
ART 281 Ceramics I
ART 340 Concepts in Time-Based Media
ART 341 Letters, Signs, & Symbols
ART 344 Digital Darkroom
ART 345 Introducation to Web Design
ART 346 Kinetic Design
ART 348 Metal Sculpture
ART 373 Design Methods for the Crafts
ART 381 Ceramics II
ART 382 Ceramic Glaze Techniques
ART 384 Photojournalism and Documentary Photo
ART 385 Photography II
ART 388 Photography II
ART 485 Photography III
ART 387 Color Photography
ART 441 Books and Images
ART 442 Image Sequencing/Sequential Images
ART 445 Three-Dimensional Design
ART 446 Graphic Design
ART 481 Ceramics III
ART 485 Photography III
ART 529 Multi-Media Print
ART 540 Digital Visualization and Methods
ART 545 Interactive Web Design
ART 592 Prof. Practices, Aethetics, and Prep. for the Visual Artist
Suggested Course Schedule
This list outlines the schedule of courses recommended for majors in the Design concentration. For more information on courses and requirements, see the Art Department's list of courses or the UNCG course bulletin. For information on advising, see the Art Department's page or contact the Department.
Freshman Year |
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| Semester I | Semester II |
| ART History 100 or 101 ART 120, 140, 150 (select one of these Studio Art core requirements) General Education (select 3 courses. If possible, schedule one with a GL, or GN, SI or WI marker) |
ART History 200, 201, 202, 203, 204 (select one Art History course) ART 120, 140, or 150 (select one of these Studio Art core requirements) ART 241 (select if ART 140 is completed) General Education (select two courses. If possible schedule one with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker) ART 220 (select if ART 120 is completed) |
| Recommended 15 credit hours | Recommended 15 credit hours |
Sophomore Year |
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| Semester III | Semester IV |
| ART History (select one course from 200 or 300 level courses) ART 120, 140, 150 (select the last core Studio Art core requirement) ART 241 (select if 140 is completed) ART 220 (select this if ART 120 is completed) ART 285 (select if ART 140 is completed) ART 281, (select ceramics if 150 and 140 are completed ) General Education (select two courses. If available schedule one with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker) |
ART History (select one course from 200 or 300 level courses) ART 241 (select this Design Requirement if 140 is completed) ART 220 (select if ART 120 is completed) ART 221 (select if ART 120 and 220 are completed) ART 285 (select if ART 140 is completed) ART 281, (select ceramics if 150 and 140 are completed ) ART 340, 341, 344 (select one of two required) General Education (select two courses. If available schedule one with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker) |
| Recommended 15 - 18 credit hours | Recommended 15 - 18 credit hours |
Junior Year |
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| Semester V | Semester VI |
| ART History (select one course from 300/400 level courses) ART 340, 341, 344, (select a second course, 2 of 3 required) ART 345, Intro. to Web Design ART or related Electives (select advanced design courses from those numbered in the 300's and 400's. 340, 341, 381, 384, 385, 387, 388, 441, 442, 445, 446, 481) General Education (selected one course. If available schedule one with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker) |
ART History (select one course from 300/400 level courses if the required 15 credit hours of Art History above the 100 level have not been completed) |
| Recommended 15 -18 credit hours | Recommended 15 -18 credit hours |
Senior Year |
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| Semester VII | Semester VIII |
Design ART 341, 344, 381, 384, 385, 387, 388, |
Design ART 341, 344, 381, 384, 385, 387, 388, |
| Recommended 15 credit hours | Recommended 15 credit hours |
To earn a BFA in Art with a studio concentration in four years you must average 15 credit hours per semester. In at least 3 of the eight semesters within the four year time period you must take an 18 credit hour course lead.
Seniors must participate in an experience which will prepare them for the professional world of exhibiting. All studio art majors are required to enter the annual Senior Exhibition. This exhibition is competitive and works are selected for a show that is installed in the Gatewood Galolery and Studio Arts Building.

