HOURS
Fall Semester
POLS 2311 Media Requirement 2D Requirement ART 4343 Art 1309 or 1310
Spring Semester
MINOR POLS 2312 Social/Behavioral Science ART 3383 Art 1309, 1310, or 1317
CORE Upper Level MINOR Upper LEvel Concentration ART 4101 LanG, Phil, & Cult
ART 1300 (Rather Than UNIV 1131) ART 1305 ART 1306 ENGL 1301 MATH 1301 OR 1302
Summer (Optional)
MINOR HIST 1301 Language 1441 Upper Level Art History ART 4343
Science Language 1442 Upper Level Art History Upper Level Concentration UPPER LEVEL MINOR
ART 1307 ART 2304 ENGL 1302 MATH 1308 ART 3363
1st Year
32
Upper Level MINOR Upper LEvel MINOR HIST 1302 SCIENCE Upper Level Concentration
3rd Year
plan for success
28
30
4th Year
120
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
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
Join a club or student association Attend visiting artist gallery talks and gallery receptions Visit Dallas-Fort Worth art museums/galleries and participate in events Attend clay workshops, conferences, and exhibitions
*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, 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
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership Institute Leadership Minor Student Governance Student Organizations
Meet with adviser Review CORE and art foundation degree requirements Begin considering a studio focus in clay from the diversity of studio choices Consider free tutoring at the IDEAS Center Complete 21-Hour CPR Learn all the career choices available with a degree focus in clay
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 BFA and MFA Exhibitions
Complete an internship Attend an academic conference Enter art competitions and exhibitions 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 Update resume/CV with art exhibits, activities, and accomplishments
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 with guidance from area faculty
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 Development 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
Art Conservator Art Restoration Artist-in-Residence Ceramic 3D Printing Consultant/Designer Ceramic and Tile Restorer Ceramic Manufacturer Ceramic Technician Commission-Based Clay Artist Consignment-Based Artist Design Consultant Exhibiting Clay Artist Gallery Coordinator/Director Arts Administrator Mold Maker Muralist/Tile Designer Object Designer/Model Maker Production Potter Sculptor Studio Artist/Studio Artist With Gallery(s) Representation Studio Manager Teacher* Vessel Maker *Career options that require more education, certifications, expertise, etc.
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. Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
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