Art and Design - Sculpture and Ceramics Emphasis, B.F.A.
UVU's BFA in ceramics and sculpture helps students build a strong foundation of design fundamentals, technical skills, and the use of materials. Whether throwing clay on a potter's wheel or listening to a class lecture, students discover endless sources of creative ideas while taking courses in low-fire ceramics, mold making, casting, ceramic technologies, and more.
Matriculation Requirements
- AA, AS, or AAS Degree or equivalent in Art and Design or advisor approval (Graphic Design Emphasis B.F.A. candidates must complete the AAS Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design; Illustration Emphasis B.F.A. candidates must complete the AAS Degree or equivalent in Illustration)
- Portfolio Review
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| Art and Design Requirements | 61 Credits | |
| Complete the requirements | 61 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | 59 Credits | |
| Students emphasizing 3-D art complete the following (either ART 334R or ART 335R must be repeated): | ||
| ART 1340 | Sculpture I FF | 3 |
| ART 1350 | Ceramics I FF | 3 |
| ART 1650 | Watercolor FF | 3 |
| ART 2340 | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ART 2350 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART 2630 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 2680 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 3800 | Low-Fire Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 3810 | Ceramic Technologies | 3 |
| ART 4360 | Mold Making and Casting | 3 |
| ART 4370 | Hand Building Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 3005 | Ceramic History Trends and Practices WE | 3 |
| Complete 9.0 credits of the following, with no more than 6.0 credits in one course. | 9 | |
| Sculpture III (3) | ||
| Ceramics III (3) | ||
| Emphasis Elective Requirements | ||
| Two upper-division Art History classes (6 credits). | 6 | |
| Complete any ART/ARTH courses not already used (4 credits must be upper division). | 8 | |
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements Courses taken to fulfill individual program emphases will not also count toward the Discipline Core Requirements (credit will not count twice) | 26 Credits | |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series (1) (Must be taken 2 times) | 2 |
| ART 499R | BFA Project WE (3) (Must be taken in two consecutive semesters) | 6 |
| ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| Complete 9 credits from the following list (please note: ART 1210 is required for Illustration BFA degrees, ART 1110 is required for Painting/Drawing BFA degrees, ART 1400 is required for Graphic Design and Illustration BFA degrees, ART 1750 is required for Photography BFA degrees): | 9 | |
| Drawing I (3) | ||
| Observational Drawing (3) | ||
| Ceramics I FF (3) | ||
| Graphic Computer Applications (3) | ||
| Graphic Design I (3) | ||
| Intro to Digital Imaging (3) | ||
| Painting I (3) | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with no grade lower than a C- in all Art and Design courses.
- Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Portfolio submission required during senior year.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| Complete one of following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | ||
| Introduction to Statistics QL | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL | ||
| College Algebra QL | ||
| College Algebra for Business QL | ||
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| ART Elective | 3 | |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 1340 or ART 1350 | Sculpture I FF or Ceramics I FF | 3 |
| or Ceramics I FF | ||
| ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| Humanities GE | 3 | |
| Art Core Elective | 3 | |
| ART 1340 or ART 1350 | Sculpture I FF or Ceramics I FF | 3 |
| or Ceramics I FF | ||
| ART/ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Biology GE | 3 | |
| ART 2350 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART 2340 | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ART 2680 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART/ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| Physical Science GE | 3 | |
| ARTH Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| ART 3005 | Ceramic History Trends and Practices WE | 3 |
| ART 334R or ART 335R | Sculpture III or Ceramics III | 3 |
| or Ceramics III | ||
| ART 3800 | Low-Fire Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Biology or Physical Science GE | 3 | |
| ARTH Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| ART 3810 | Ceramic Technologies | 3 |
| ART 1650 | Watercolor FF | 3 |
| ART 334R or ART 335R | Sculpture III or Ceramics III | 3 |
| or Ceramics III | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| ART 4370 | Hand Building Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 2630 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 334R or ART 335R | Sculpture III or Ceramics III | 3 |
| ART 499R | BFA Project WE | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| Social Science GE | 3 | |
| American Institutions GE | 3 | |
| ART 499R | BFA Project WE | 3 |
| ART 4360 | Mold Making and Casting | 3 |
| ART/ARTH Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- VISUAL LITERACY: Demonstrate with proficiency the ability to articulate elements and principles of design. Demonstrate with proficiency the ability to control the given (material) media.
- PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE: Demonstrate with proficiency technical knowledge of studio maintenance and proper use of space and materials. Demonstrate with proficiency the ability to produce a quality sculpture/ceramics portfolio to facilitate admission into graduate schools, to approach galleries, to enter shows, or to establish other means of marketing student’s work.
- CREATIVE DIVERSITY: Demonstrate with proficiency the exploration of a range of concept development, originality, historical research, and creativity.