Studio Art: Sculpture, BFASA
for the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art Major in Studio Art, Sculpture Concentration
Students in the BASA and BFASA who choose the concentration in Sculpture will focus on methods and concepts related to three-dimensional art, form-making, and expanded spatial practices. Contemporary sculpture practice is informed by multiple modes of ideation, making and fabrication, and utilizes a dynamic and ever-expanding set of tools, materials, techniques and approaches. The outcomes are endlessly varied, from the most traditional to the wildly experimental, in scope, scale and content. The Sculpture concentration allows students to explore the multitude of art making options available, by encouraging individual growth, collaborative engagement, and collective accomplishments.
Courses in sculpture introduce students to a variety of materials and fabrication methods with explorations in three dimensional form, concepts and ideation, including wood fabrication, mold making and casting, and metal fabrication and welding. Advanced courses allow for more independent practice, and encourage a more singular approach to the use of materials and methodologies, ensuring students develop their own unique path via elective courses in ceramics, fiber and soft sculpture, experimental fashion, time-based practices, video, photography, and special topic courses and seminars. We offer experiences in a variety of classrooms and shops designed to support an expansive material practice, including well-equipped wood-shops, ceramic studios, plaster and casting rooms, welding and cold metal fabrication, small-scale foundry, sewing and fiber, and digital output technologies including 3D printers, water jet and laser cutting, CNC machining, vacuum-forming, digital imaging, and sound and video editing.
for the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art Major in Studio Art, Sculpture Concentration
Students in the School of Art and Design must complete the Campus General Education requirements. Some Art and Design courses will also apply toward the General Education requirements.
A portfolio review is required for admission to the School of Art and Design.
Students majoring in this degree program must complete the First Year Curriculum requirements before beginning other major requirements.
First Year Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FAA 101 | Arts at Illinois | 1 |
| ARTF 101 | Contemporary Issues in Art | 2 |
| ARTE 101 | Art, Design, and Society | 2 |
| ARTH 110 | Introduction to the History of Art and Visual Culture | 3 |
| Select one Drawing course: | 3 | |
| Observational Drawing | ||
| Expressive Drawing | ||
| Visualization Drawing | ||
| Select one course in 2D Category: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Graphic Design | ||
| Introduction to Printmaking (required for Studio Art: Printmaking) | ||
| Fashion Illustration (required for Studio Art: Fashion) | ||
| Beginning Painting (required for Studio Art: Painting) | ||
| Basic Photography (required for Studio Art: Photography) | ||
| Select one course in 3D Category: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Industrial Design | ||
| Ceramics Sculpture I | ||
| Jewelry/Metals I | ||
| Beginning Sculpture (required for Studio Art: Sculpture) | ||
| Select one course in 4D Category: | 3 | |
| Image Practice | ||
| Time Arts I | ||
| Interaction I | ||
| Total Hours | 20 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Art History Requirements | 9 | |
200 level and above ARTH courses | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Capstone Requirements | ||
| ARTS 392 | Current Art Issues Seminar | 3 |
| ARTS 451 | Advanced Studio II | 4 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits for BFA Studio Arts | ||
| First-Year Curriculum Requirements | 20 | |
| Art History Requirements | 9 | |
| BFA Capstone requirements | 7 | |
| Concentration Requirements 1 | 43-46 | |
| General Education Requirements, three hours of art history also count as gen ed credit | 40 | |
| Electives to bring the total hours earned to 122, including a minimum of 40 credits at the 300- or 400-level. | 0-3 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
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See Concentrations tab for requirements for individual concentrations.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select four courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Some courses are required for the Sculpture concentration, noted below. If any required course was selected in the first year curriculum, pick from remaining offerings in this section. | ||
| Introduction to Printmaking (exclude if taken in first year curriculum) | ||
| Ceramics Sculpture I (required for Sculpture concentration; exclude if taken in first year curriculum) | ||
or ARTS 252 | Making and Meaning | |
| Image Practice (exclude if taken in first year curriculum) | ||
| Time Arts I (exclude if taken in first year curriculum) | ||
| Life Drawing | ||
| Beginning Painting (exclude if taken in first year curriculum) | ||
| Intermediate Painting | ||
| Beginning Sculpture (required for Sculpture concentration; exclude if taken in first year curriculum) | ||
| Intermediate Sculpture (required for Sculpture concentration) | ||
| Special Topics in Studio Art (may be repeated up to 12 hours total if topics vary) | ||
| Select up to eleven 300- or 400-level courses from the following list: | 31-34 | |
| Some courses are required for the Sculpture concentration, noted below. | ||
| Ceramics Sculpture II (required for Sculpture concentration) | ||
or ARTS 457 | Art in Context | |
| Intermediate Studio I | ||
| Intermediate Studio II | ||
| Internship in Studio Arts (may be completed twice to a maximum of 4 hours total, with advisor consent) | ||
| Special Topics in Printmaking 1 | ||
| Time Arts II 1 | ||
| Interaction II 1 | ||
| Special Topics in New Media | ||
| Advanced Studio I | ||
| Advanced Drawing 1 | ||
| Advanced Painting 1 | ||
| Advanced Sculpture (required for Sculpture concentration) 1 | ||
| Art in Context 1 | ||
or ARTS 310 | Ceramics Sculpture II | |
| Special Topics in Studio Art (may be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours, if topics vary) | ||
| Total Hours | 43-46 | |
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May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.
for the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art Major in Studio Art, Sculpture Concentration
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree General and Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| FAA 101 | 1 | ARTE 101 | 2 |
| ARTF 101 | 2 | ARTD or ARTS ### (2D Category) | 3 |
| ARTH 110 | 3 | ARTS ### (4D Category) | 3 |
| ARTS 280 | 3 | Comp. I or Language Other than English (3rd level) | 4 |
| ARTF ### (Drawing Category) | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| Comp. I or Language Other than English (3rd level) | 4 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ARTS 210 or 252 | 3 | ARTS 381 | 3 |
| Course from 'select 4' concentration list | 3 | Course from 'select 4' concentration list | 3 |
| ARTH 200-400 level course | 3 | ARTH 200-400 level course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ARTS 310 or 457 | 3 | ARTS 392 | 3 |
| ARTH 200-400 level course | 3 | Course from 'select 11' concentration list | 3 |
| Course from 'select 11' concentration list | 3 | Course from 'select 11' concentration list | 3 |
| Course from 'select 11' concentration list | 3 | Course from 'select 11' concentration list | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ARTS 456 | 3 | ARTS 451 | 4 |
| Course from 'select 11' concentration list | 3 | Course from 'select 11' concentration list | 3 |
| Course from 'select 11' concentration list | 3 | Course from 'select 11' concentration list | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours 122 | |||
for the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art Major in Studio Art, Sculpture Concentration
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