Curriculum in Sculpture
For the Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture
The curriculum in sculpture requires 122 credit hours and provides a broad and solid foundation in the fundamental disciplines of drawing, design, and painting, including both traditional and contemporary concepts. The student is encouraged to experience a wide range of materials, techniques, methods, and styles.
Contact: Mark Avery
Specialist in Undergraduate Academic Affairs
School Office: 140 Art and Design Building, Champaign, 333-6632, mavery@uiuc.edu
| Hours | General Education Requirements1 |
|---|---|
| 4 | Composition I |
| 3 | Advanced Composition |
| 24 | 6 hours in each of the following areas: humanities and the arts, natural sciences and technology, social and behavioral sciences, quantatative reasoning, and cultural studies2 |
| 0-12 | Foreign language3 |
| 31-43 | Total |
| Hours | Art History |
|---|---|
| 8 | Any two of: ARTH 111, 112, 113, 114 or 115 (all meet a general education requirement)4 |
| 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 |
| Hours | Sculpture Requirements |
|---|---|
| 3 | ARTS 252— Making and Meaning |
| 3 | ARTS 280—Sculpture I |
| 3 | ARTS 281—Sculpture II |
| 3 | ARTS 392—Current Art Issues Seminar |
| 4 | ARTS 350—Intermediate Studio I |
| 4 | ARTS 351—Intermediate Studio II |
| 4 | ARTS 450—Advanced Studio I |
| 4 | ARTS 451—Advanced Studio II |
| 28 | Total |
| Hours | Electives |
|---|---|
| 22 | Art + Design electives (art + design courses not in sculpture requirements) |
| Open electives5 as needed to toal 122 hour degree (no Art courses) |
1. See www.courses.uiuc.edu for a current listing of courses and requirements.
2. Six of the eight required Art History credits will also be used as general education requirements.
3. Students must complete a third-level college foreign language course or its equivalent for graduation.
4. Credit is not given for both ARTH 112 and 115.
5. Open electives are any UIUC course not used to satisfy graphic design requirements, graphic design electives, art + design electives, or general education requirements.