The request to create ARTZ 2306 and make a course option for BA in Art

Date: April 21, 2015
To: College of Arts + Architecture
From: Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: March 31, 2015
Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Spring 2015

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ARTZ 2306. Intro to 3D Modeling and Digital Fabrication. (3) Prerequisites: Art major; C or above in ARTB 1202 and ARTB 1206. Introductory studio exploring the use of computer-aided design for the creation or art and design works. This course will introduce 3D modeling software such as 123D Design, Blender, and/or Rhino as well as a series of fabrication methods. Projects will emphasize the use of digital fabrication as a tool for realizing conceptually driven work in ceramics, fiber, and sculptural media. Six contact hours. (On Demand)

Bachelor of Arts in Art

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art is a 39 semester hour program recommended for those interested in a double major, or for those intending to pursue a career in a discipline other than art. It is not intended for students interested in an in-depth study in a single studio area. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission. A GPA of 2.5 in the major is required for graduation.

All studio students must apply for Art major status by submitting a portfolio of work to the department. Portfolios are reviewed once per year in the Spring. Students cannot take any studio course without having Art major status. All studio students, even those seeking the B.F.A. degree, begin in the B.A. program.

Degree Requirements

Basic Foundation Studios (12 credits)

All 4 courses are required

  • ARTB 1201 2D Design (3)
  • ARTB 1202 3D Design (3)
  • ARTB 1203 Drawing 1 (3)
  • ARTB 1206 Conceptual Practices (3)

Elective Studio Courses (15 credits)

Students should select five of the following 2000/3000-level studio courses. At least 9 of these credits must be taken at UNC Charlotte.

  • ARTx any 2000-level 2D studio course (ARTB 1205 Figure Drawing is also an option)*
  • ARTx any 2000-level 3D studio course**
  • ARTx any 2000- or 3000-level studio course
  • ARTx any 2000- or 3000-level studio course
  • ARTx any 2000- or 3000-level studio course

*Options for 2000-Level 2D Courses:

  • ARTD 2139 Drawing 2
  • ARTG 2180 Graphic Design Methods
  • ARTG 2181 Graphic Design 1
  • ARTL 2186 Illustration 1
  • ARTM 2105 Digital Media 1
  • ARTP 2131 Painting 1
  • ARTR 2161 Print Media 1: Silkscreen, Relief and Mixed Media
  • ARTR 2162 Print Media 2: Intaglio Methods
  • ARTT 2191 Photo Media 1

**Options for 2000-Level 3D Courses:

  • ARTC 2171 Ceramic Handbuilding
  • ARTC 2172 Ceramic Wheel 1
  • ARTF 2151 Fibers 1
  • ARTF 2257 Mixed Media Books Arts and Papermaking
  • ARTZ 2104 Installation Art 1
  • ARTZ 2141 Sculpture 1
  • ARTZ 2306 Intro to 3D Modeling and Digital Fabrication

Students intending to pursue the B.F.A. program should complete the following courses in the anticipated area of studio concentration. These courses meet the B.A. Elective Studio requirements and will be required for the B.F.A. degree in the selected studio concentration. Students pursuing the Concentration in Art Education will have different requirements and must attend an Art Education Informational Session during their first semester at UNC Charlotte for specific information about the program and the calendar of courses.

Ceramics (ARTC)

Option 1:

  • ARTC 2171 Ceramics Handbuilding
  • ARTC 3171 Ceramic Sculpture
  • ARTC 3273 Ceramic Studio 3

Option 2:

  • ARTC 2172 Ceramics Wheel 1
  • ARTC 3172 Ceramics Wheel 2
  • ARTC 3273 Ceramic Studio 3

Digital Media (ARTM)

  • ARTM 2101 Digital Media
  • ARTM 3103 Digital Media 2
  • ARTM 3105 Video Art

Fibers (ARTF)

  • ARTF 2151 Fibers 1
  • ARTF 3352 Fibers: Surface Design 1
  • ARTF 3353 Fibers: Constructed Textiles 1

Graphic Design (ARTG)

  • ARTG 2180 Graphic Design Methods
  • ARTG 2181 Graphic Design 1
  • ARTG 3183 Graphic Design 2

Illustration (ARTL)

  • ARTL 2186 Illustration 1
  • ARTL 3186 Illustration Media and Methods
  • ARTB 1205 Figure Drawing I

Painting (ARTP)

  • ARTP 2131 Painting 1
  • ARTP 3161 Mixed Media: Works on Paper
  • ARTP 3131 Abstract Painting

Photo (ARTT)

  • ARTT 2191 Photographic Media 1
  • ARTT 3191 Camera & Light
  • ARTT 3190 Digital Photography

Print Media (ARTR)

  • ARTR 2161 Print Media 1: Silkscreen, Relief, and Mixed Media
  • ARTR 2162 Print Media 2: Intaglio Methods
  • ARTR 3162 Print Media 3: Lithography, Digital and Mixed Media

Sculpture (ARTZ)

  • ARTZ 2141 Sculpture 1: Why Sculpture
  • ARTZ 3142 Sculpture 2: Object vs. Event
  • ARTZ 3243 Sculpture 3: Content

Art History (9 credits)

All 3 courses are required

  • ARTH 1211 Art History Survey 1
  • ARTH 1212 Art History Survey 2
  • ARTH 2110 Contemporary Art History

Senior Seminar

  • ARTA 4600 Senior Seminar (O, W)*

*This Senior level course should be taken with the last Elective Studio during a student’s last one or two semesters of study at UNC Charlotte. Senior Seminar fulfills one of the two Writing Intensive (W) requirements in General Education, as well as the Oral Communication (O) requirement.

Suggested Curriculum

For a suggested curriculum for this degree to map out a path toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study.