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.

visit the digital studio web site: http://digital.uncg.edu

Design Faculty

Nikki Blair
Chris Cassidy
Jym Davis
Seth 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 340 Design III
ART 347 Color Theory
ART 498 Independent Study
ART 499 Independent Study * 498 and 499 should be taken the last two semesters of the senior year. Senior independent projects are proposed by students as a culmination of undergraduate course study. Projects are realized in consultation with faculty and submitted for the Senior Juried Show held in mid Spring semester in the Weatherspoon Art Museum.

12 semester hours of Art History above the 100 level
10 semester hours of Advanced Design
8 semester hours in Art OR related electives

Elective courses in Design include:
ART 281 Ceramics I
ART 341 Letters, Signs, & Symbols
ART 344 The Electronic Darkroom
ART 346 Kinetic Design
ART 373 Design Methods for the Crafts
ART 381 Ceramics II
ART 382 Ceramic Glaze Techniques
ART 384 Photojournalism
ART 385 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 529 Multi-Media Print
ART 540 Digital Visualization and Methods
ART 545 Interactive Web Design

 

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
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
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 ART140 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 ART140 is completed) ART 281, ( select ceramics if 150 and 140 are completed ) ART 340 (select if ART 241 is completed) 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
Semester V	Semester VI
ART History (select one course from 300/400 level courses) ART 340 (select if 241 is completed) ART 341, 344, (select if 140 and 241 are completed) ART or related Electives (select advanced design courses from those numbered in the 300's and 400's.) 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 12 credit hours of Art History above the 100 level have not been completed) ART or related Electives (select advanced design courses from those numbered in the 300's and 400's, (select only if ART 140, 241, 340 are completed.) ART 393 practicum/Internship in Art Careers, (select for up to 3 credit hours of internship credit). This course is optimal for those seeking professional training. This course can count as an art or related elective.
Recommended 15 -18 credit hours	Recommended 15 -18 credit hours

Senior Year
Semester VI	Semester VIII
ART 498 Independent Study projects should be in graphic design, ceramics, photography, or another appropriate area of design specialization. Advanced design courses in the 400's and 500's (ART 441, 442, 445, 446, 481, 529, 540, 545, 550)	ART 499 Independent Study projects should be in graphic design, ceramics, photography, or another appropriate area of design specialization. ART 441, 442, 445, 446, 529, 540, 545, 550 ART 592 (Professional Practices, Aesthetics and Preparation for the Visual Artist is highly recommended)
Recommended 15 -18 credit hours	Recommended 15 -18 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 Juried Exhibition. This exhibition is competitive and works are selected for a show that is installed at the Weatherspoon Art Museum. The prospectus forms are available in the Art Department Office by October and seniors are eligible to submit works 1 semester prior to their graduation date. The jurying takes place in February for an exhibition that is installed in March through April.