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College of Liberal Arts
Department of Art and Art History

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Concentration in Design

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1st year

Fall Semester

ART 1300 (Rather Than UNIV)

ART 1305

ART 1307

ENGL 1301

MATH 1301 OR 1302

Spring Semester

ART 1306

ART 2304

ENGL 1302

MATH 1308

ART 2D REQUIREMENT

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

2nd year

Fall Semester

ART 2354

ART 2355

POLS 2311

ART 3D REQUIREMENT

ART 1309 OR 1310

Spring Semester

ART 3354

ART 3355

POLS 2312

UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE

SOCIAUBEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

ART 1309, 1310, OR 1317

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 33

3rd year

Fall Semester

ART 3356

HIST 1301

ELECTIVE

UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE

UPPER LEVEL ART HISTORY

Spring Semester

ART 4355

ART 4396

HIST 1302

SCIENCE

ELECTIVE

UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 33

4th year

Fall Semester

SCIENCE

UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE

UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE

UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE

LANG, PHIL, CULT

Spring Semester

CORE

ART 4356

ART 4100

ART STUDIO ELECTIVE

UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN COURSE

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 Design

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

ENGAGE

Join a club or student association; e.g., AIGA

Attend designer talks, visiting artist gallery talks, and gallery receptions

Visit Dallas-Fort Worth design studios, ad agencies, art museums/galleries

Participate in events-Design Expo, Diversity Symposium, etc.

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

Create an online portfolio-Behance.net

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.

Take a service-learning course

Attend MFA Exhibition

Enter into competitions and/or juried exhibitions ranging from local (Counterspace) to national (ADDYs/DSVC) to international

EXCEL

Complete a design internship

Attend an academic conference; e.g., National Student Show & Conference

Volunteer in your community

Become design student ambassador

Become president or a board member of a club or student association

Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities

BFAs: consider adding a minor or certificate

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

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Audit degree plan to solidify all coursework will be completed

Apply for graduation

Finish your portfolio (physical book & website)

Become a tutor for peers

Apply for graduate school

Enter BFA Senior Exhibition (BAs: prepare for Portfolio Presentation)

Show portfolios at Senior Show off-campus

Explore career options

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.

Seek out career opportunities and apply for jobs

Create self-branding identity, business cards, leave behinds, etc.

Interview a design professional

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

Stay in contact with VCD program post-graduation

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

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Independent Study with Faculty to Conduct Research

CoLA Spotlight

Find your career

What career options do I have with this major?

Advertising Designer

Mobile App Designer

Art Director

Package Designer

Brand Designer

Publication Designer

Creative Director

Typeface Designer

Exhibit and Environmental Designer

User Experience Designer

Game Designer

Web Designer

Graphic Designer

Illustrator

Interactive Designer

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

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.

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

Design Strategy and Application

Imagination and Creativity

Observation

Organizational Skills

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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