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College of Liberal Arts
Department of Art and Art History
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Concentration in Cinematic Arts
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1st year
Fall Semester
ART 1300 (Rather Than UNIV)
ART 1307
ART 2358
ENGL 1301
MATH 1301 OR 1302
Spring Semester
ART 1305
ART 1306
ART 3350
ENGL 1302
MATH 1308
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
2nd year
Fall Semester
ART 2304
ART 3D REQUIREMENT
ART 3358
ART 3387
POLS 2311
Spring Semester
ART 2D REQUIREMENT
ART 2360
ART 3386
ART HISTORY 1309 OR 1310
POLS 2312
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 33
3rd year
Fall Semester
ART 3384
ART 4362
ART HISTORY 1309, 1310, OR 1317
HIST 1301
ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
UPPER-LEVEL FILM COURSE
UPPER-LEVEL FILM COURSE
ART 3310
HIST 1302
SCIENCE
ELECTIVE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 33
4th year
Fall Semester
SCIENCE
UPPER-LEVEL FILM COURSE
UPPER-LEVEL FILM COURSE
ADVANCED LEVEL ART HISTORY
LANG, PHIL, & CULTURE
Spring Semester
UPPER-LEVEL FILM COURSE
UPPER-LEVEL FILM COURSE
CORE
ART 4300
ART 4100
HOURS 28
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 124
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DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
College of Liberal Arts - Department of Art and Art History
Bachelor of Fine 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.
Attend MFA Exhibition
Visit the LGBTOA+ Program Office
Take a service-learning course
Attend MFA Exhibition
Connect with theater and music students
Create film for advanced project
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
Participate in CoLA Spotlight
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Cinematographer
Freelancer
Create Art Films (Experimental Films)
Media Relations Specialist
Create TV Commercials, Promos, and Music Videos
Production Company Worker
Social Media Influencer
Documentary Filmmaker
Sound Designer and Editor
Entrepreneur
Teacher*
Film Director
Film Editor
Film Writer
*Career options that require more education, certifications, expertise, etc.
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 & 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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