College of Liberal Arts

Department of Art and Art History

Bachelor of Arts in Art with Concentration in Cinematic Arts

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1st year

Fall Semester

ART 1300 (Rather than UNIV)

ART 2358

ART 1307

ENGL 1301

MATH 1301 OR 1302

Spring Semester

ART 1306

ART 1305

ENGL 1302

MATH 1308

ART 3350

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

2nd year

Fall Semester

POLS 2311

ART 2304

3D REQUIREMENT

ART 3358

ART 1309 OR 1310

Spring Semester

MINOR

POLS 2312

2D REQUIREMENT

ART 3386

ART 1309, 1310, OR 1317

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

3rd year

Fall Semester

MINOR

HIST 1301

LANGUAGE 1441

ART 3310

ART 3384

Spring Semester

UPPER-LEVEL MINOR

HIST 1302

LANGUAGE 1442

UPPER-LEVEL ART HISTORY

ART 4362

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

4th year

Fall Semester

UPPER-LEVEL MINOR

UPPER-LEVEL MINOR

SCIENCE

UPPER-LEVEL CONCENTRATION

LANG, PHIL, & CULT

Spring Semester

CORE

UPPER-LEVEL MINOR

SCIENCE

ART 4101

SOCIAUBEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

HOURS 28

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

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DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY

College of Liberal Arts -  Department of Art and Art History

Bachelor of Arts in Art with Concentration in Cinematic Arts

Beginning the Journey

EDUCATE

Meet with advisor

Review CORE and art foundation degree requirements

Begin considering studio focus

Consider free tutoring at the IDEAS Center (2nd floor of Central Library)

Complete 21-Hour CPR

Visit the VRC and watch films on the "150 films every filmmaker should watch" list

ENGAGE

Attend Student FN Organization (SFVO) meetings

Attend visiting artist gallery talks and gallery receptions

Visit Dallas-Fort Worth art museums/galleries and participate in events

Read film criticism

EXCEL

Work toward earning a GPA of 3.5+ and being on the Honor Roll

Consider joining the Honor's College

Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and speak with them about on-campus and summer job opportunities

Become a better writer and use the Writing Center

Trailblazing the Path

EDUCATE

Attend Advisathon

Review advanced art studio courses

Visit the UTA Study Abroad Office for opportunities or inquire within the Art Department

Apply for scholarships; e.g., McNair, Arlington Art League, CoLA, etc.

Consider adding a minor or certificate (BAs: minor required)

Inquire with faculty about research opportunities

Complete 36-Hour CPR

ENGAGE

Attend public lectures on campus; e.g., Maverick Speakers Series, Women's History Month lectures, Termini lecture, etc.

Visit centers on campus to learn more: Center for African American Studies, Center for Mexican American Studies, the Center for Service Learning, etc.

Visit the LGBTOA+ Program Office

Take a service-learning course

Attend MFA Exhibition

Connect with theater and music students

Create film for advanced project

Experiment, take artistic risks and don't be afraid to fail

EXCEL

Complete an internship

Attend an academic conference (and speak)

Enter/submit work to film festivals and competitions

Attend and volunteer at a film festival or in your community

Become art student ambassador

Become president or a board member of a club or student association; e.g., SFVO

Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities

Write scripts

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Audit degree plan to solidify all coursework will be completed

Apply for graduation

Become a tutor for peers

Enter BFA exhibition or prepare for senior presentation (BAs: prepare for Portfolio Presentation)

Explore career options

Apply for graduate school

Prepare demo reel

ENGAGE

Attend BFA exhibition and award ceremony

Be nominated for an award (BAs can be nominated for awards)

Participate in on-campus interviews, mock interviews, etc. (with mentors)

Seek out career opportunities and apply for jobs

Network at DFW Film Pro meetings

Seek out a mentor

Write film criticism

EXCEL

Win an award

Attend an alumni networking event

Apply for a residency

Take a grant writing or proposal writing workshop

Participate in Test Drive (attend graduate classes)

Develop CV or resume in class or with faculty

Visit the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center

Submit for CoLA Spotlight

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

MavMentors

Conferences, Residencies, Fellowships

Career Center & Job Fairs

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Study Abroad

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Lectures

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Leadership Institute

Leadership Minor

Student Governance

Student Organizations

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Alternative Break Trips

Service Learning Courses

Service Learning Showcase

UTA Volunteers

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Independent Study with Faculty to Conduct Research

CoLA Spotlight

Find your career

What career options do I have with this major?

Cinematographer

Film Writer

Create Art Films (Experimental Films)

Freelancer

Create TV Commercials, Promos, and Music Videos

Media Relations Specialist

Production Company Worker

Documentary Filmmaker

Social Media Influencer

Entrepreneur

Sound Designer and Editor

Film Director

Teacher

Film Editor

Workforce Skills

Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking.

Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Career Readiness

Ability to Communicate Ideas and Emotions Creatively

Ability to Concentrate for Long Periods of Time

Ability to Make Critical Observations or Decisions

Aesthetic Sensibility

Attention to Detail

Communication

Critical Assessment

Historical/Current Knowledge of Processes/Issues Related to Filmmaking

Imagination and Creativity

Observation

Problem Solving

Technical Competencies

Time/Project Management

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

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