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2017-2018 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]
Craft + Material Studies, Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Programs > Programs in the College of Art, Media, & Design
Contacts Description Program Objectives Academic Plan Program Requirements
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College of Art, Media & Design
School of Art
Liberal Arts Distribution
Contacts
Mi-Kyoung Lee / mlee@uarts.edu / 215.717.6107
Program Director
Description
Students major in Craft + Material Studies with a concentration in one of the following areas: Ceramics, Fibers and Textile Studies, Glass, Jewelry/Metals or Wood/Furniture. Students use elective credits for deeper study within a discipline, to combine multiple Craft disciplines or to sample the many courses offered across the university. A student who pursues a B.F.A. Craft and Material Studies will work closely with an advisor to determine the curricular path that best matches his or her artistic goals. At the heart of the major is thinking through making. Craft students are passionate about working with their hands and about discussing the ideas and concepts underlying their art. Craft students learn to express themselves through material and process. Some students are interested in functional formats: pottery, blown glass, jewelry, wearables, furniture, etc. Others make work addressing other areas of contemporary art and design practice. Having experienced personal control of all aspects of making, from initial design to final finished piece, Craft graduates are flexible and well-prepared to enter the profession as independent studio artists, find positions in related fields in design, business and industry or go on to pursue advanced degrees.
Program Objectives
- Students demonstrate independent, creative problem solving and original thinking. They exhibit a distinct and personal approach to art making.
- Students demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues and historical precedents. They have an appreciation for experimentation/innovation as well as for the traditions of making as applied to contemporary craft practice.
- Students acquire and demonstrate the professional skills needed to be successful as artists, entrepreneurs, designers for industry and productive citizens.
- Students are able to talk and write about art (including their own work) critically, intelligently and with considerable insight.
- Students acquire the level of technical skill required for them to reach their career goals. They establish a work practice appropriate to their ideas and demonstrate a deep familiarity with materials and processes.
Academic Plan
Academic plans provide a semester by semester suggested course sequence. Plans can be customized through discussions with academic advisors.
Program Requirements (126 credits)
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CAMD College Core (18 credits)
Student Choice
Complete two of the following groups:
CAMD School Core (6 credits)
All CAMD students are required to complete 6 credits of School Core coursework after completing Core Studies. Students are free to select courses from any school or college-wide program.
Illustration (College-Wide Program)
Major Requirements (40.5 credits)
Major Selection
- Select 2 courses from the same subject from the following (6 credits): CERA 211 Throwing Exploration Projects , CERA 212 Throwing Exploration Studio , CERA 213 Handbuilding Exploration Projects , CERA 214 Handbuilding Exploration Studio , FIBR 211 Fibers Mixed Media Exploration , FIBR 212 Color and the Loom Exploration , FIBR 222 Constructed Surface Exploration , GLAS 211 Glass Blowing Exploration Projects , GLAS 212 Glass Blowing Exploration Studio , GLAS 221 Stained Glass Exploration , METL 211 Jewelry Exploration Projects , METL 212 Jewelry Exploration Studio , METL 221 Metalsmithing Exploration , WOOD 211 Woodworking Exploration Projects , or WOOD 212 Woodworking Exploration Studio
- Select 2 additional courses from the following (6 credits): CERA 211 Throwing Exploration Projects , CERA 212 Throwing Exploration Studio , CERA 213 Handbuilding Exploration Projects , CERA 214 Handbuilding Exploration Studio , FIBR 211 Fibers Mixed Media Exploration , FIBR 212 Color and the Loom Exploration , FIBR 222 Constructed Surface Exploration , GLAS 211 Glass Blowing Exploration Projects , GLAS 212 Glass Blowing Exploration Studio , GLAS 221 Stained Glass Exploration , METL 211 Jewelry Exploration Projects , METL 212 Jewelry Exploration Studio , METL 221 Metalsmithing Exploration , WOOD 211 Woodworking Exploration Projects , or WOOD 212 Woodworking Exploration Studio
- Select 2 courses from subjects: CERA, FIBR, GLAS, METL, WOOD; 300 level 6 credits
- Select 3 courses from subjects: CERA, FIBR, GLAS, METL, WOOD; 400 level 9 credits
Concentration
Craft + Material Studies students who declare a concentration should complete the corresponding concentration course sequence below.
Ceramics
- Select 1 course from the following: CERA 211 Throwing Exploration Projects , CERA 212 Throwing Exploration Studio , CERA 213 Handbuilding Exploration Projects , CERA 214 Handbuilding Exploration Studio , FIBR 211 Fibers Mixed Media Exploration , FIBR 212 Color and the Loom Exploration , FIBR 222 Constructed Surface Exploration , GLAS 211 Glass Blowing Exploration Projects , GLAS 212 Glass Blowing Exploration Studio , GLAS 221 Stained Glass Exploration , METL 211 Jewelry Exploration Projects , METL 212 Jewelry Exploration Studio , METL 221 Metalsmithing Exploration , WOOD 211 Woodworking Exploration Projects , or WOOD 212 Woodworking Exploration Studio 3 credits
- Select 3 courses from subject CRCM; 300 level 9 credits
- Select 3 courses from subject CRCM; 400 level 9 credits
Fibers and Textiles Studies
- Select 2 courses from the following: FIBR 211 Fibers Mixed Media Exploration , FIBR 212 Color and the Loom Exploration , or FIBR 222 Constructed Surface Exploration 6 credits
- Select 1 course from the following: CERA 211 Throwing Exploration Projects , CERA 212 Throwing Exploration Studio , CERA 213 Handbuilding Exploration Projects , CERA 214 Handbuilding Exploration Studio , FIBR 211 Fibers Mixed Media Exploration , FIBR 212 Color and the Loom Exploration , FIBR 222 Constructed Surface Exploration , GLAS 211 Glass Blowing Exploration Projects , GLAS 212 Glass Blowing Exploration Studio , GLAS 221 Stained Glass Exploration , METL 211 Jewelry Exploration Projects , METL 212 Jewelry Exploration Studio , METL 221 Metalsmithing Exploration , WOOD 211 Woodworking Exploration Projects , WOOD 212 Woodworking Exploration Studio 3 credits
- Select 3 courses from subject FIBR; 300 level 9 credits
- Select 3 courses from subject FIBR; 400 level 9 credits
Glass
- Select 2 courses from the following: GLAS 211 Glass Blowing Exploration Projects , GLAS 212 Glass Blowing Exploration Studio , or GLAS 221 Stained Glass Exploration 6 credits
- Select 1 course from the following: CERA 211 Throwing Exploration Projects , CERA 212 Throwing Exploration Studio , CERA 213 Handbuilding Exploration Projects , CERA 214 Handbuilding Exploration Studio , FIBR 211 Fibers Mixed Media Exploration , FIBR 212 Color and the Loom Exploration , FIBR 222 Constructed Surface Exploration , GLAS 211 Glass Blowing Exploration Projects , GLAS 212 Glass Blowing Exploration Studio , GLAS 221 Stained Glass Exploration , METL 211 Jewelry Exploration Projects , METL 212 Jewelry Exploration Studio , METL 221 Metalsmithing Exploration , WOOD 211 Woodworking Exploration Projects , or WOOD 212 Woodworking Exploration Studio 3 credits
- Select 3 courses from subject GLAS; 300 level 9 credits
- Select 3 courses from subject GLAS; 400 level 9 credits
Jewelry
- Select 2 courses from the following: METL 211 Jewelry Exploration Projects , METL 212 Jewelry Exploration Studio , or METL 221 Metalsmithing Exploration 6 credits
- Select 1 course from the following: CERA 211 Throwing Exploration Projects , CERA 212 Throwing Exploration Studio , CERA 213 Handbuilding Exploration Projects , CERA 214 Handbuilding Exploration Studio , FIBR 211 Fibers Mixed Media Exploration , FIBR 212 Color and the Loom Exploration , FIBR 222 Constructed Surface Exploration , GLAS 211 Glass Blowing Exploration Projects , GLAS 212 Glass Blowing Exploration Studio , GLAS 221 Stained Glass Exploration , METL 211 Jewelry Exploration Projects , METL 212 Jewelry Exploration Studio , METL 221 Metalsmithing Exploration , WOOD 211 Woodworking Exploration Projects , or WOOD 212 Woodworking Exploration Studio 3 credits
- Select 3 courses from subject METL; 300 level 9 credits
- Select 3 courses from subject METL; 400 level 9 credits
Wood and Furniture
- Complete WOOD 211 Woodworking Exploration Projects and WOOD 212 Woodworking Exploration Studio 6 credits
- Select 1 course from the following: CERA 211 Throwing Exploration Projects , CERA 212 Throwing Exploration Studio , CERA 213 Handbuilding Exploration Projects , CERA 214 Handbuilding Exploration Studio , FIBR 211 Fibers Mixed Media Exploration , FIBR 212 Color and the Loom Exploration , FIBR 222 Constructed Surface Exploration , GLAS 211 Glass Blowing Exploration Projects , GLAS 212 Glass Blowing Exploration Studio , GLAS 221 Stained Glass Exploration , METL 211 Jewelry Exploration Projects , METL 212 Jewelry Exploration Studio , METL 221 Metalsmithing Exploration , WOOD 211 Woodworking Exploration Projects , or WOOD 212 Woodworking Exploration Studio 3 credits
- Select 3 courses from subject WOOD, 300 level 9 credits
- Select 3 courses from subject WOOD, 400 level 9 credits
Discipline History (12 credits)
Liberal Arts Distribution (30 credits)
First Year Writing (6 credits)
- or 3 credits
- or 3 credits
Humanities Seminar (3 credits)
- Select 1 course from subject HUMS
Period Interpretation (6 credits)
- Select 1 course from subject PIPT
- Select 1 course from subject PITC
Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (3 credits)
- Select 1 course from subject SIFT
Liberal Arts Electives (12 credits)
- Select courses from subjects:
- AHST (Art History), HIST (History)
- ARAB (Arabic), FRCH (French), ITAL (Italian), LITT (Literature)
- PHIL (Philosophy), RELI (Religion)
- MATH (Math), SCIE (Science)
- ANTH (Anthropology), PHIL (Philosophy), PSYC (Psychology), SOCI (Sociology)
- STCU (Cultural Studies), STDA (Dance Studies), STGS (Gender & Sexuality Studies),
STMU (Music Studies), STPF (Performance Studies)
- Select courses from : Art History or LA Elective.
Electives (15 credits)
- Complete 15 credits of free electives. This requirement is satisfied by any undergraduate course that isn’t required by the program.
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