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The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Art is a professional degree program. The BFA prepares students for a variety of art and art-related careers or graduate school by providing a thorough grounding in fundamental principles and techniques with opportunities for emphasis in one or more arts areas. This degree focuses on intensive work in art or design supported by a program of general studies. The BFA degree offers concentrations in art education, art history, ceramics, drawing and painting, graphic communications, illustration, photography and video, printmaking, sculpture, sequential art, and textile and surface design.
Term 1
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Requirement
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ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
3
ART 1100 2-D Design and Color TheoryART 1100 2-D Design and Color Theory3 Credits
Elements of art and the principles of two-dimensional design, with emphasis on line, shape, texture, space, value elements of color theory executed through conventional methods .
3
ART 1150 Drawing IART 1150 Drawing I3 Credits
Drawing, using a variety of media and techniques, including work from figure, still-life and landscape. Some drawing with digital media. For art majors or students seeking an in-depth art study.
3
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3
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3
Total: 15
Term 2
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Requirement
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ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
3
ART 2150 Drawing IIART 2150 Drawing II3 Credits
Pictorial composition with studies in use of line, form, value and texture, including work from nature, the life model and setups.
Prerequisites: ART 1100 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 1150 with a minimum grade of C
3
ARH 2750 Ancient through Medieval ArtARH 2750 Ancient through Medieval Art3 Credits
This lecture/discussion course surveys the art and architecture of the western world from prehistory through the middle ages. It includes an introduction to parallel developments in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
3
ART 2990 Concept,Creativity, StudioPracART 2990 Concept,Creativity, StudioPrac3 Credits
This is a studio art foundation course and is a prerequisite for the BFA majors in all concentrations. It is designed as an introduction to the studio practices and conceptual processes of a creative artist.
3
ART 3820 Textile FoundationsART 3820 Textile Foundations3 Credits
Provides students with an overall introduction to the fundamentals of fabric design. Including fiber formation, surface design, basic construction techniques and insight into various textile industry careers and standards.
Prerequisites: ART 1100 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 1150** with a minimum grade of C
3
Total: 15
Year 1 (Hours: 30)
Term 3
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Requirement
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ARH 2850 Renaissance through Modern ArtARH 2850 Renaissance through Modern Art3 Credits
This is a survey/discussion course in which students study major developments and trends in world art from the fifteenth through the twentieth centuries CE. It includes an introduction to parallel developments in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
3
ART 2550 Computer Applications in ArtART 2550 Computer Applications in Art3 Credits
The study of computer technology employed by professional artists. Digital presentation and documentation techniques covered. Limited work with art production software.
Prerequisites: ART 1100 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 1150 with a minimum grade of C
3
ART 1200 3-D DesignART 1200 3-D Design3 Credits
An introductory course in exploring, evaluating and resolving concepts related to basic three-dimensional design problems. Exercises include three-dimensional drawing techniques and model building. Emphasis is placed on the application of elements and design and principles of organization as well as form and space relationships using a variety of media.
Prerequisites: ART 1100 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 1150 with a minimum grade of C
3
ART 3830 Color & Trend ForecastingART 3830 Color & Trend Forecasting3 Credits
Students will learn how to identify, track and analyze trends in both color and various consumer products. By analyzing social and political climates of the past and present; strategic methods will be taught to collect and research influential aspects of both the art and design (fashion and interior) industries.
Prerequisites: ART 3820** with a minimum grade of C
3
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3
Total: 15
Term 4
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Requirement
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ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
2
ART 3800 Sewing Construction Techniq IART 3800 Sewing Construction Techniq I3 Credits
This course is an introduction to various textile sewing and construction techniques. Topics include machine components, set-up, maintenance, basic sewing and finishing methods.
Prerequisites: ART 2990 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 3820 with a minimum grade of C
3
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3
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3
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3
Total: 14
Year 2 (Hours: 29)
Term 5
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Requirement
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POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
3
ART 3840 CAD for Textiles IART 3840 CAD for Textiles I3 Credits
This course is an exploration of digital art and textile design processes. Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator students will be become knowledgeable in various repeat design methods and applications. Stressing the use of textiles in both the fashion and interior industries students will create successful colorways and unified collections.
Prerequisites: ART 2550 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 3820** with a minimum grade of C
3
ART 3870 Technical Develop & Drafting IART 3870 Technical Develop & Drafting I3 Credits
An introduction to textile development and patternmaking or drafting. Students will learn the methods including, basic pattern engineering, assembly options, historical garment fits and sizing theory. Principles of material utilization, quality assurance and cohesive collections will be emphasized by using both manual and digital software-based methods.
Prerequisites: ART 1200 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 3820 with a minimum grade of C
3
ARH 4880 History of TextilesARH 4880 History of Textiles3 Credits
This course explores the history of textile and fashion to understand past to present usage of certain materials and how those materials influence past, current, and future fashion trends.
3
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3
Total: 15
Term 6
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ART 3860 Weaving IART 3860 Weaving I3 Credits
An introduction to loom weaving. Utilizing frame, basic floor and AVL dobby looms ? students will learn basic woven methods and their applications for industrial textiles.
Prerequisites: ART 3820 with a minimum grade of C
3
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3
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3
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3
Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 30)
Term 7
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ART 3880 The Textile IndustryART 3880 The Textile Industry3 Credits
Discussing the application of merchandising principles as they relate to standard industry practice, students will become knowledgeable in the visual tools needed to promote textiles and/or apparel products. This course will explore product development strategies used in various industry segments including international sourcing, wholesale, production, marketing, advertising and sales/promotion.
Prerequisites: ART 3840** with a minimum grade of C
3
ART 3810 Sewing Construction IIART 3810 Sewing Construction II3 Credits
Building on skills gained in ART 3800, this course focuses on textiles sewing/construction techniques for apparel and costume and home and accessories. The course includes advanced sewing construction and finishing techniques.
Prerequisites: ART 3800 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 3870** with a minimum grade of C
3
ART 4820 Technical Dev & Drafting IIART 4820 Technical Dev & Drafting II3 Credits
Building on Technical Development and Drafting I, this course will stress advance drafting methods and the development of unified fashion focused collections.
Prerequisites: ART 3800 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 3870 with a minimum grade of C
3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (1 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (1 of 2)4 Credits
SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L)
4
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3
Total: 16
Term 8
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ART 4850 Textile Senior ExitART 4850 Textile Senior Exit3 Credits
Designed to provide students with integrated knowledge from previous textile courses, this course facilitates the development of a cohesive body of work. By emphasizing critical thinking and researching students will define their personal intentions as a textile artist and/or designer. To prepare for graduation, students will also work on concepts such as personal branding, portfolio development and professional industry skillsets.
Prerequisites: ART 3880 with a minimum grade of C
3
ART 4800 CAD for Textiles IIART 4800 CAD for Textiles II3 Credits
Building on the skills gained in CAD I, this course will explore advance computer design methods and innovative product development. Students will learn how to create application sketches and various simulations that will provide pivotal portfolio development, industry insight and knowledge.
Prerequisites: ART 3880 with a minimum grade of C
3
ART 4810 Weaving IIART 4810 Weaving II3 Credits
Building on Weaving I, this course will stress methods of advance woven structures utilizing multi-harness and AVL dobby looms.
Prerequisites: ART 3860 with a minimum grade of C
3
Art History Elective (2 of 2)Art History Elective (2 of 2)3 Credits
ARH 3000 or ARH 3100 or ARH 3150 or ARH 3200 or ARH 3240 or ARH 3250 or ARH 3300 or ARH 3320 or ARH 3350 or ARH 3370 or ARH 3400 or ARH 3500 or ARH 3600 or ARH 3700 or ARH 3750 or ARH 3840 or ARH 3850 or ARH 3990 or ARH 4000 or ARH 4150 or ARH 4400 or ARH 4490 or ARH 4500 or ARH 4700 or ARH 4750 or ARH 4820 or ARH 4840 or ARH 4870 or ARH 4880 or ARH 4900 or ARED 3304
3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (2 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (2 of 2)3 Credits
SCI 1102 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L)
3
Total: 15
Year 4 (Hours: 31)
Program Total: 120 Hours
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