Undergraduate Programs

BFA 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

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.

Recommended sequence of courses (pdf)

Core courses required for the Design concentration:

ARH 110 Survey of Western Art - Prehistory - Renaissance
ARH 111 Survey of Western Art - Renaissance - Contemporary
ARH 112 Survey of Non-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, 390s, 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 Advanced Critique in Photography
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

Semester I

ARH 110, 111, 112 (select one of these Art History Courses)
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)
Recommended 15 credit hours

Semester II

ARH 110, 111, 112 (select one of these Art History Courses)
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

Sophomore Year

Semester III

ARH 110, 111, 112 (select one of these Art History 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)
Recommended 15 - 18 credit hours

Semester IV

ART History (select one course from 200, 300 or 400 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

Junior Year

Semester V

ART History (select one course from 200, 300 or 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)
Recommended 15 -18 credit hours

Semester VI

ART History (select one course from 200, 300 or 400 level courses)
Design ART 341, 344, 381, 384, 385, 387, 388,
Advanced Design ART 420, 441, 442, 446, 481, 485, 539, 540, 545
ART 393 Practicum/Internship in Art Careers, (Select this for up to 3 credit hours of internship credit). This couse is optimal for those seeking professional training. This course can count as an art or related elective.
ART 496 Special Problems Stuio (this course is recommended for students who are extremely self motivated and directed and are ready to pursue a body of work under the direction of a full-time faculty member). This course is optional and counts as an art or related elective.
General Education (complete General Education requirements)
Recommended 15 -18 credit hours

Senior Year

Semester VII

ART History (select one course from 200, 300 or 400 level courses)
Design ART 341, 344, 381, 384, 385, 387, 388,
Advanced Design ART 420, 441, 442, 446, 481, 485, 539, 540, 545
Please select courses from another discipline within the Art Department or College from a degree audit.
ART 496 (Special Problems Studio may be repeated for credit)
ART 393 practicum/Internship in Art Careers, (Select this 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 credit hours

Semester VIII

ART History (select one course from 200, 300 or 400 level courses)
Design ART 341, 344, 381, 384, 385, 387, 388,
Advanced Design ART 420, 441, 442, 446, 481, 485, 539, 540, 545
Please select courses from another discipline within the Art Department or College from a degree audit.
ART 592 (Professional Practices, Aesthetics and Preparation for the Visual Artist is highly recommended)
ART 496 (Special Problems Studio may be repeated for credit)
ART 393 practicum/Internship in Art Careers, (Select this 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.
Select other courses of interest from another discipline within the Art Department or College
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.