PREPARING TO JOIN THE UTA ART + ART HISTORY DEPARTMENT

• Transfer students can best prepare for the program by taking a balance of academic core classes and foundational art courses. Students interested in the Art History programs may wish to also take some foundational Art History courses. Entering the program Texas Core Complete requires a slightly different approach to completing our studio degree requirements.

• When students enroll in their 21st studio class hour  (their 7th studio class), the progress of each student is reviewed by appropriate faculty.  Both transfer coursework and UTA studio courses are counted toward this Concentration Portfolio Review, which serves as an "entrance-exam” for the studio programs, and is the final step in qualifying for advanced studio classes.

• SAVE YOUR WORK from the art classes that you take at other institutions. Transfer credits utilized toward the degree will be taken into consideration during the review.

• Art 1301- Art Appreciation does not meet any requirement for the BFA, BFA with Art Certification, BA or the BA in Art History.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

• The Art + Art History Department offers 4 degree options in 11 areas of concentration, including Art Certification and Art History.

• All Art + Art History majors must meet with an advisor each semester before registration. Call the Art and Art History Office at 817-272-2891 to set up an appointment for advising once you are accepted.

• Students may transfer up to 72 hours of academic credit to be applied to a degree.

• Advising for Summer and Fall semesters begins in late March.  Send in your transcripts and apply for admission in early February.

• Advising for the Spring semester begins in late October.  Send in your transcripts and apply for admission in early September.

• Check MyMav for holds on your student account. All holds must be resolved before class registration.

ADVISING APPOINTMENTS

• New transfer students should call the Art and Art History Office in March to schedule an advising appointment for Summer and Fall semesters. Call in October to schedule an advising appointment for Spring semesters.

• Ask about transfer credit utilization - not all that is transferred is guaranteed to be used by the department, or UTA.

• Ask about your degree requirements and options (BFA, BFA with Art Certification, BA in Studio Art or a BA in Art History).

• Ask about Concentration Portfolio Review (CPR) 

• Bring unofficial transcripts to your first advising appointment.

• First advising appointments last between 30 and 45 minutes.

IMPORTANT ACADEMIC LINKS

Associated Files