School of Art and Art History's comprehensive curriculum provides instruction in studio art, design, art history, art education and museum studies (graduate students only). It also prepares students for advanced study or employment in art-related fields as diverse as museum operations, advertising, information graphics and production, and management in the arts.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
Overview
The school's size, diverse programs and degree offerings, as well as facilities result in a fully configured art school within the largest university in the Southeast. The school, with the other units of the College of the Arts and the Harn Museum of Art, shares the mission of serving as an educational, professional and cultural resource in the visual arts for the campus, community, state and region.
Art and Technology
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete ART 1803C for 6 credits or six credits of any ART/PGY/GRA course at the 2000 level with minimum grades of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C: ARH 2050, ARH 2051, ART 2305C, DIG 2131C, DIG 2282C
- 2.5 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a minimum grade of C
- 2.75 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete remaining critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
- 3.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
Semester 1 |
Credits |
ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice |
6 |
DIG 1000C Workshop in Fundamental Digital Technologies |
3 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life GE-H |
3 |
Composition State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 2 |
Credits |
ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 GE-H and N |
3 |
ART 2305C Drawing: Form and Space |
3 |
ART 2468C Printmaking: Figure Ground or ART 2500C Painting: Investigations in Black and White or GRA 2111C Graphic Design: Visual Dynamics |
3 |
DIG 2131C Digital Imaging |
3 |
Composition GE-C |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 3 |
Credits |
ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 GE-H, N |
3 |
ART 2701C Sculpture: Shaping Form and Space or ART 2757C Ceramics: 3D Conceptualization |
3 |
DIG 2282C Time-based Media |
3 |
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry State Core GE-M |
4 |
PGY 2101C Visual Literacy: Photography GE-H |
3 |
Total |
16 |
Semester 4 |
Credits |
ART 2501C Painting: Investigations in Color or ART 2401C Printmaking: Color Theory |
3 |
GRA 2208C Typography 1: Letterform |
3-4 |
Biological or Physical Science State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Mathematics GE-M |
3 |
Studio elective ART/GRA/PGY prefix at 2000 level |
3 |
Total |
15-16 |
Semester 5 |
Credits |
ART 3632C Net Art |
3 |
ART 3959C Video Art |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Biological or Physical Science State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Elective Faculty-approved, 3000/4000 level
|
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 6 |
Credits |
ART 3616C Digital Art and Animation |
3 |
IDC 3500C Programming for Artists |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences State Core GE-S |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 7 |
Credits |
ART 4612C Digital Media Workshop |
3 |
ART 4645C Sensors and Electronics-based Art |
3 |
Elective |
2 |
Social or Behavioral Science GE-S |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
14 |
Semester 8 |
Credits |
ART 4639C Advanced Experiments in Digital Art |
3 |
ART 4848C Installation Using Digital Processes |
3 |
ART 4955C Senior Project |
1 |
Elective |
2 |
Humanities State Core GE-H |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
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Ceramics
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete ART 1803C for 6 credits or six credits of any ART/PGY/GRA course at the 2000 level with minimum grades of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 of 6 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C: ARH 2050, ARH 2051, ART 2305C, ART 2704C, ART 2757C, ART 2752C
- 2.5 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a minimum grade of C
- 2.75 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete remaining critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
- 3.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
Semester 1 |
Credits |
ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice |
6 |
DIG 1000C Workshop in Fundamental Digital Technologies |
3 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life GE-H |
3 |
Composition State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 2 |
Credits |
ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 GE-H, N |
3 |
ART 2305C Drawing: Form and Space |
3 |
ART 2468C Printmaking: Figure Ground or ART 2500C Painting: Investigations in Black and White or GRA 2111C Graphic Design: Visual Dynamics |
3 |
ART 2757C Ceramics: 3D Conceptualization |
3 |
Composition GE-C |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 3 |
Credits |
ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 GE-H and N |
3 |
ART 2501C Painting: Investigations in Color or ART 2401C Printmaking: Color Theory |
3 |
ART 2704C Figurative Ceramics |
3 |
PGY 2101C Visual Literacy: Photography GE-H |
3 |
Mathematics State Core GE-M |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 4 |
Credits |
ART 2752C Throwing: Skills and Concepts |
3 |
DIG 2131C Digital Imaging or DIG 2282C Time-based Media |
3 |
Biological or Physical Science State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Mathematics GE-M, pure math |
3 |
Studio elective ART/GRA/PGY prefix at 2000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 5 |
Credits |
ART 3764C Ceramic Sculpture 1 |
3 |
ART 3783C Ceramic Design |
3 |
Elective Faculty-approved, 3000/4000 level
|
3 |
Biological or Physical Science GE-B/P |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences State Core GE-S |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 6 |
Credits |
ART 3768C Ceramic Sculpture 2 |
3 |
ART 3784C Vessel Aesthetic 2 |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 7 |
Credits |
ART 4760C Advanced Ceramics |
6 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences GE-S |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 8 |
Credits |
ART 4760C Advanced Ceramics Repeat |
6 |
ART 4955C Senior Project |
1 |
Elective |
2 |
Humanities State Core GE-H |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
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Creative Photography
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete ART 1803C for 6 credits or six credits of any ART/PGY/GRA course at the 2000 level with minimum grades of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 of 6 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C: ARH 2050, ARH 2051, ART 2305C, PGY 2101C, PGY 2441C, PGY 2442C
- 2.5 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
- 2.75 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete remaining critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
- 3.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
Students also must complete a 2-D, a 3-D and a 4-D course as part of their 2000-level studio requirements. A portfolio review will be required of students before admission into junior-level studio courses.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
Semester 1 |
Credits |
ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Studio |
6 |
DIG 1000C Workshop in Fundamental Digital Technologies |
3 |
Composition State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life GE-H |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 2 |
Credits |
ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 GE-H and N |
3 |
ART 2305C Drawing: Form and Space |
3 |
ART 2757C Ceramics: 3D Conceptualization or ART 2701C Sculpture: Shaping Form and Space |
3 |
Composition GE-C |
3 |
PGY 2101C Visual Literacy: Photography GE-H |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 3 |
Credits |
ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 GE-H and N |
3 |
ART 2468C Printmaking: Figure Ground or ART 2500C Painting: Investigations in Black and White or GRA 2111C Graphic Design: Visual Dynamics |
3 |
ART 2501C Painting: Investigations in Color or ART 2401C Printmaking: Color Theory |
3 |
PGY 2441C Photography: Images Order and Idea |
3 |
Mathematics State Core GE-M |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 4 |
Credits |
DIG 2131C Digital Imaging |
3 |
PGY 2442C Photography: Figure and Ground |
3 |
Mathematics GE-M, pure math |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences State Core GE-S |
3 |
Studio elective ART/GRA/PGY prefix at 2000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 5 |
Credits |
PGY 3410C Photography: Color |
3 |
PGY 3444C Photography: Black and White |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Elective Faculty-approved, 3000/4000 level
|
3 |
Biological or Physical Science State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 6 |
Credits |
PGY 3820C Photography: Digital |
3 |
PGY 4156C Large Format Photography |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 7 |
Credits |
PGY 4420C Advanced Photography |
6 |
Biological or Physical Science GE-B/P |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences GE-S |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 8 |
Credits |
ART 4955C Senior Project |
1 |
PGY 4420C Advanced Photography Repeat |
6 |
Elective |
2 |
Humanities State Core GE-H |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
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Drawing
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete ART 1803C for 6 credits or six credits of any ART/PGY/GRA course at the 2000 level with minimum grades of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C: ARH 2050, ARH 2051, ART 2305C, ART 2374C, ART 2330C
- 2.5 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a minimum grade of C
- 2.75 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete remaining critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
- 3.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
Semester 1 |
Credits |
ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Studio |
6 |
DIG 1000C Workshop in Fundamental Digital Technologies |
3 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life GE-H |
3 |
Composition GE-C; WR |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 2 |
Credits |
ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 GE-H and N |
3 |
ART 2305C Drawing: Form and Space |
3 |
ART 2468C Printmaking: Figure Ground or ART 2500C Painting: Investigations in Black and White or GRA 2111C Graphic Design: Visual Dynamics |
3 |
ART 2757C Ceramics: 3D Conceptualization or ART 2701C Sculpture: Shaping Form and Space |
3 |
Composition State Core GE-C |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 3 |
Credits |
ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 GE-H and N |
3 |
ART 2374C Drawing: Movement and Motion |
3 |
ART 2501C Painting: Investigations in Color or ART 2401C Printmaking: Color Theory |
3 |
PGY 2101C Visual Literacy: Photography GE-H |
3 |
Mathematics State Core GE-M |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 4 |
Credits |
ART 2330C Figure Drawing 1 |
3 |
DIG 2131C Digital Imaging or DIG 2282C Time-based Media |
3 |
Biological or Physical Science State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Mathematics GE-M, pure math |
3 |
Studio elective ART/GRA/PGY prefix at 2000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 5 |
Credits |
ART 3310C Color Drawing |
3 |
ART 3381C Sketch Journal: Uses and Development |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Elective Faculty-approved, 3000/4000 level
|
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences State Core GE-S |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 6 |
Credits |
ART 3333C Figure Drawing 2 |
3 |
ART 3380C Experimental Drawing |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 7 |
Credits |
ART 4312C Advanced Drawing |
6 |
Biological or Physical Science State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences GE-S |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 8 |
Credits |
ART 4312C Advanced Drawing Repeat |
6 |
ART 4955C Senior Project |
1 |
Elective |
2 |
Humanities State Core GE-H |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
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Painting
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete ART 1803C for 6 credits or six credits of any ART/PGY/GRA course at the 2000 level with minimum grades of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 of 6 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C: ARH 2050, ARH 2051, ART 2305C, ART 2500C, ART 2501C, ART 2503C
- 2.5 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a minimum grade of C
- 2.75 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete remaining critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
- 3.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
Semester 1 |
Credits |
ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Studio |
6 |
DIG 1000C Workshop in Fundamental Digital Technologies |
3 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life GE-H |
3 |
Composition State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 2 |
Credits |
ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 GE-H, N |
3 |
ART 2305C Drawing: Form and Space |
3 |
ART 2500C Painting: Investigations in Black and White |
3 |
ART 2757C Ceramics: 3D Conceptualization or ART 2701C Sculpture: Shaping Form and Space |
3 |
Composition GE-C |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 3 |
Credits |
ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 GE-H and N |
3 |
ART 2501C Painting: Investigations in Color |
3 |
PGY 2101C Visual Literacy: Photography GE-H |
3 |
Mathematics State Core GE-M |
3 |
Studio elective ART/GRA/PGY prefix at 2000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 4 |
Credits |
ART 2503C Painting from Observation |
3 |
DIG 2131C Digital Imaging or DIG 2282C Time-based Media |
3 |
Biological or Physical Science State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Mathematics GE-M, pure math |
3 |
Studio elective ART/GRA/PGY prefix at 2000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 5 |
Credits |
ART 3560C Figure Painting |
3 |
ART 3561C Projects in Painting: Experiments in Media |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Elective Faculty-approved, 3000/4000 level
|
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences State Core GE-S |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 6 |
Credits |
ART 3504C Painting: Structure and Transformation |
3 |
ART 3522C Painting: Exploring the Series |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Biological or Physical Science State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 7 |
Credits |
ART 4505C Advanced Painting |
6 |
Elective |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences GE-S |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 8 |
Credits |
ART 4505C Advanced Painting Repeat |
6 |
ART 4955C Senior Project |
1 |
Elective |
2 |
Humanities State Core GE-H |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
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Printmaking
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete ART 1803C for 6 credits or six credits of any ART/PGY/GRA course at the 2000 level with minimum grades of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C: ARH 2050, ARH 2051, ART 2305C, ART 2401C, ART 2468C
- 2.5 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a minimum grade of C
- 2.75 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete remaining critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
- 3.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
Semester 1 |
Credits |
ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Studio |
6 |
DIG 1000C Workshop in Fundamental Digital Technologies |
3 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life GE-H |
3 |
Composition State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 2 |
Credits |
ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 GE-H, N |
3 |
ART 2305C Drawing: Form and Space |
3 |
ART 2468C Printmaking: Figure Ground |
3 |
ART 2757C Ceramics: 3D Conceptualization or ART 2701C Sculpture: Shaping Form and Space |
3 |
Composition GE-C |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 3 |
Credits |
ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 GE-H and N |
3 |
ART 2401C Printmaking: Color Theory |
3 |
Mathematics State Core GE-M |
3 |
Studio electives ART/GRA/PGY prefix at 2000 level |
6 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 4 |
Credits |
DIG 2131C Digital Imaging or DIG 2282C Time-based Media |
3 |
PGY 2101C Visual Literacy: Photography GE-H |
3 |
Biological or Physical Science State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Mathematics GE-M, pure math |
3 |
Studio elective ART/GRA/PGY prefix at 2000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 5 |
Credits |
ART 3420C Printmaking: Lithography |
3 |
ART 3442C Printmaking: Intaglio |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Elective Faculty-approved, 3000/4000 level
|
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences State Core GE-S |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 6 |
Credits |
ART 3433C Screen Printing |
3 |
ART 3462C Print Photo Intaglio |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 7 |
Credits |
ART 4402C Advanced Printmaking |
6 |
Biological or Physical Science GE-B/P |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences GE-S |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 8 |
Credits |
ART 4402C Advanced Printmaking Repeat |
6 |
ART 4955C Senior Project |
1 |
Elective |
2 |
Humanities State Core GE-H |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
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Sculpture
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete ART 1803C for 6 credits or six credits of any ART/PGY/GRA course at the 2000 level with minimum grades of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C: ARH 2050, ARH 2051, ART 2305C, ART 2701C, ART 2702C
- 2.5 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a minimum grade of C
- 2.75 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete remaining critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
- 3.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
Semester 1 |
Credits |
ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Studio |
6 |
DIG 1000C Workshop in Fundamental Digital Technologies |
3 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life GE-H |
3 |
Composition State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 2 |
Credits |
ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 GE-H and N |
3 |
ART 2305C Drawing: Form and Space |
3 |
ART 2468C Printmaking: Figure Ground or ART 2500C Painting: Investigations in Black and White or GRA 2111C Graphic Design: Visual Dynamics |
3 |
ART 2701C Sculpture: Shaping Form and Space |
3 |
Composition GE-C |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 3 |
Credits |
ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 GE-H and N |
3 |
ART 2702C Sculpture: Gravity and Buoyancy |
3 |
PGY 2101C Visual Literacy: Photography GE-H |
3 |
Mathematics State Core GE-M |
3 |
Studio elective ART/GRA/PGY prefix at 2000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 4 |
Credits |
ART 2501C Painting: Investigations in Color or ART 2401C Printmaking: Color Theory |
3 |
DIG 2131C Digital Imaging or DIG 2282C Time-based Media |
3 |
Biological or Physical Science State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Mathematics GE-M, pure math |
3 |
Studio elective ART/GRA/PGY prefix at 2000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 5 |
Credits |
ART 3711C Sculpture: Materials and Methods |
3 |
ART 3712C Sculpture: Concepts and Strategies |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Elective Faculty-approved, 3000/4000 level
|
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences State Core GE-S |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 6 |
Credits |
ART 3715C Sculpture: Metals |
3 |
ART 3842C Installation and Performance Art |
3 |
Art history elective ARH prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 7 |
Credits |
ART 4710C Advanced Sculpture |
6 |
Biological or Physical Science GE-B/P |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences GE-S |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 8 |
Credits |
ART 4710C Advanced Sculpture Repeat |
6 |
ART 4955C Senior Project |
1 |
Elective |
2 |
Humanities State Core GE-H |
3 |
Studio elective ART/DIG/GRA/PGY prefix at 3000/4000 level |
3 |
Total |
15 |
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