Art - Studio
Interim Director: Nan Goggin
School Office: 143 Art and Design Building, 408 East Peabody, Champaign, (217) 333-0855
Curriculum in Crafts
For the Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Crafts
The curriculum in Crafts includes two areas of concentration: Ceramics and Metals. The BFA program focuses on the development of individual artistic and design capabilities, critical perceptions, and the mastery of comprehensive technical skills. The program emphasizes strengths in conceptual and material specialization. The curriculum supports professional training for the self-sustaining visual artist and provides the skills necessary for students to pursue an advanced degree in the arts. The curriculum in Crafts requires 122 credit hours.
Contact: Mark Avery
Specialist in Undergraduate Academic Affairs
School Office: 140 Art and Design Building, Champaign, 333-6632, mavery@illinois.edu
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.
| Hours | Art History |
|---|---|
| 8 | Any two of ARTH 111, 112, 113, 114, or 115 (all meet a general education requirement; credit will not be given for both ARTH 112 and 115) |
| 6 | Advanced art history (200-level or above) |
| 14 | Total |
| Hours | Art Foundation |
|---|---|
| 2 | ARTF 101 - Contemporary Issues in Art |
| 6 | ARTF 102 and 104 - Drawing, I and II |
| 6 | ARTF 103 and 105 - Design, I and II Workshops |
| 14 | Total |
Concentration in Ceramics
| Hours | Ceramics Requirements |
|---|---|
| 3 | ARTS 210 - Ceramics Sculpture I |
| 3 | ARTS 310 - Ceramics Sculpture II |
| 5-15 | ARTS 410 - Advanced Ceramics Sculpture (can be repeated up to 15 hours) |
| 2-6 | ARTS 412 - Ceramics |
| 3 | ARTS 220 - Glass, I |
| 3 | ARTS 230 - Jewelry/Metals, I |
| 6 | ARTS 250 and 253 - Life Drawing, I and II (or ARTS 250 and 252 - Making and Meaning) |
| 6 | ARTS 280 and 281 - Sculpture, I and II |
| 2 | ARTS 392 - Current Art Issues Seminar |
| 42 | Total |
| Hours | Electives |
|---|---|
| 15 | Art and Design electives (Art + Design courses not in Ceramics requirements) |
| Open electives as needed to total 122 hour degree |
Concentration in Metals
| Hours | Metals Requirements |
|---|---|
| 3 | ARTS 230 - Jewelry/Metals, I |
| 3 | ARTS 231 - Jewelry/Metals, II |
| 3 | ARTS 330 - Jewelry Metals, III |
| 3 | ARTS 331 - Jewelry Metals, IV |
| 4 | ARTS 332 - Metal Technology (repeat twice) |
| 5 | ARTS 430 - Jewelry Metals, V |
| 5 | ARTS 431 - Jewelry Metals, VI |
| 3 | ARTS 333 - Enameling |
| 3 | ARTS 334 - Metalsmithing |
| 3 | ARTS 210 - Ceramics Sculpture I |
| 3 | ARTS 220 - Glass I |
| 3 | ARTS 250 - Life Drawing |
| 3 | ARTS 260 - Basic Photography |
| 6 | ARTS 280 and 281 - Sculpture I and II or ARTD 220 and ARTD 222 - Design Workshop I and II |
| 3 | Select one: |
| ARTS 200 - Intro to Book Arts | |
| ARTS 310 - Ceramics Sculpture II | |
| ARTS 391 - Independent Study | |
| 53 | Total |
| Hours | Electives |
|---|---|
| 6 | Supporting electives (see advisor) |
| Open electives as needed to total 122 hour degree |