HOURS
Fall Semester
ART 2304 ART 2308 ART 3340 Art 1309 or 1310 HIST 1301
Spring Semester
ART 2360 ART 3342 OR 3340 Art 1309, 1310, or 1317 Elective HIST 1302 Lang, Phil, Cult
ART 4342 OR 4340 ART 4342 OR 4340 Art Studio Elective CORE ART 4100
ART 1300 (Rather Than UNIV) ART 1306 ART 2342 ENGL 1301 MATH 1301 OR 1302
Summer (Optional)
ART 3363 ART 4342 OR 3340 Upper Level Art History Elective Science
ART 3341 ART 4342 OR 4340 POLS 2311 Science Upper Level Art History Social/Behavioral Science
ART 1307 ART 1305 ART 3342 ENGL 1302 MATH 1308
1st Year
33
ART 3383 ART 4342 OR 4340 ART 4373 OR 4353 ART 4300 POLS 2312
3rd Year
plan for success
27
30
4th Year
124
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Work toward a GPA of 3.5+ and land 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
Join a club or student association, e.g., 2100 Club Attend visiting artist gallery talks and gallery receptions Visit Dallas-Fort Worth art museums/galleries and participate in events
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Study Abroad Global Mavericks Program International Week Language Exchange Program Lectures
Destination Graduation
Attend Advisathon Review advanced art studio courses Visit the UTA Study Abroad Office for opportunities or inquire within the Art Department Apply for scholarships and grants, e.g., McNair, Arlington Art League, CoLA, Dubois Grant, etc. Consider adding a minor or certificate (BAs: minor required) Inquire with faculty about research opportunities Complete 36-Hour CPR
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership Institute Leadership Minor Student Governance Student Organizations
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
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, e.g., Center for African American Studies, Center for Mexican American Studies, the Center for Service Learning, etc. Take a service-learning course Attend MFA Exhibition
Complete an internship with a local glass studio Attend an academic conference Enter an arts competition or juried exhibition Volunteer in your community Become art student ambassador Become president or a board member of a club or student association Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities
Career Development
Attend BFA exhibition and award ceremony (BAs can be nominated for awards) Be nominated for an award Participate in on-campus interviews, mock interviews, etc. Seek out career opportunities and apply for jobs
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Alternative Break Trips Service Learning Courses Service Learning Showcase UTA Volunteers
Internships MavMentors Conferences, Residencies, Fellowships Career Center & Job Fairs
Independent Study With Faculty to Conduct Research CoLA Spotlight
EDUCATE
Audit degree plan to solidify all coursework will be completed Apply for graduation Become a tutor for peers Apply for graduate school Enter BFA exhibition or prepare for senior presentation (BAs prepare for Portfolio Presentation) Explore career options
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 Career Center Submit for CoLA Spotlight
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities Engage with the UTA 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
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 Process and Application Imagination and Creativity Observation Problem Solving Time/Project Management
Find your career
Take Action
Artist Assistant Design and Glass Fabricator Studio Technician Art Director Business Owner Fine Artist Glass Blower Gallery Owner Production Artist Teacher
What career options do I have with this major?
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 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
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