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Academic Catalog 2020-2021
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Art & Design

  • Art and Design, Minor: Design
  • Art and Design, Minor: Photography
  • Art and Design, Minor: Studio
  • Art Education, BFA
  • Art Education, MS
  • Art, BA: Community Arts
  • Art, BA: Design Studies
  • Art, BA: Digital Fabrication and Design
  • Art, BA: Studio Arts
  • Art, BFA: Ceramics
  • Art, BFA: Design and Visual Communication
  • Art, BFA: Digital Studio Practice
  • Art, BFA: Fibers
  • Art, BFA: Jewelry and Metalsmithing
  • Art, BFA: Painting and Drawing
  • Art, BFA: Photography and Imaging
  • Art, BFA: Print and Narrative Forms
  • Art, BFA: Sculpture
  • Art, MA: Design Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Art, MA: Studio Art
  • Art, MFA
  • Arts Integration and Learning, Undergraduate Certificate (Peck School of the Arts, Department of Art and Design)
  • Community Arts, Undergraduate Certificate
  • Digital Fabrication and Design, Undergraduate Certificate
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Milton & Lillian Peck School of the Arts

Art, BFA: Fibers

  • Overview
  • Requirements
  • Plan of Study
  • Advance to Major
  • Advising
  • Honors

Our program includes a multi-cultural history of textiles, contemporary fiber artists, and the integration of traditional techniques with digital media. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of fibers and its visual language, while learning its traditional processes and contemporary applications.

Requirements

Course List
Code Title Credits
University Core45
First Year Program15
Art & Design Core15
BFA Degree Requirements31
Area of Concentration24
Total Credits130

University Core

The minimum number of credits required to complete the Bachelor of Arts is 120; the minimum number of credits required to complete the Bachelor of Fine Arts is 130. Students who need background preparation courses in math, English, foreign language, and chemistry may need additional credits.

Course List
Code Title Credits
General Education Requirements 1
Compentencies 1
English Parts A & B 2
Math Parts A & B 2
Foreign Language 2
Distribution Requirements 1
ARTHIST 101Ancient and Medieval Art and Architecture (counts as Humanities GER)3
ARTHIST 102Renaissance to Modern Art and Architecture (counts as Humanities GER)3
Social Science6
Natural Science (1 course with lab)6
Cultural Diversity 2
Electives
Advanced ARTHIST course6
Select 3 arts areas outside Art and Design9
Select 3 credits in an arts area3
Select 9 credits outside Peck School of the Arts9
Total Credits45
1

Learn more about the General Education Requirements.

2

Credit may be utilized in required curriculum areas.

First Year Program

Course List
Code Title Credits
2.5 cumulative GPA required:
ART 101Drawing I3
ART 106Art Survey3
ART 1082D Concepts3
ART 1093D Concepts3
ART 118Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice3
Total Credits15

Art & Design Core

Course List
Code Title Credits
200 Level Studio Electives 1
Select 3-6 credits of the following:3-6
ART 201
Drawing II 2
ART 208
Color Studio
ART 212
Introduction to Digital Studio: A/V Strategies 3
ART 221
Introduction to Design 4
FILM 222
Introduction to Digital Filmmaking
ART 223
Introduction to Typography
ART 224
Dynamic Typography
ART 227
Design Workshop:
ART 238
Fiber Workshop:
ART 243
Introduction to Painting
ART 249
Painting and Drawing Workshop:
ART 253
Introduction to Photography 5
ART 269
Sculpture Workshop:
ART 277
Design for Digital Fabrication
ART 279
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Workshop:
ART 289
Ceramics Workshop:
ART 291
Introduction to Print and Narrative Forms
ART 299
Printmaking Workshop:
Select 3-6 credits of the following:3-6
ART 231
Introduction to Fibers
ART 261
Introduction to Sculpture
ART 271
Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing
ART 281
Introduction to Ceramics
Critical Thinking
ART 309Issues in Contemporary Art:3
ART 509Art & Design Seminar:3
Total Credits15
1

Complete 9 credits total, not applicable if fulfilled as part of degree curriculum.

2

 Required for Painting and Drawing concentration. 

3

 Required for Digital Studio Practice concentration.

4

 Required for Design and Visual Communication concentration. 

5

 Required for Photography and Imaging concentration. 

Degree Requirements

Course List
Code Title Credits
Art & Design Electives
Select 27 credits (15 credits must be 300-level and above studio courses)27
Senior Capstone
ART 604Professional Practices3
ART 605BFA Exhibition1
Total Credits31

Fibers Concentration

Course List
Code Title Credits
Fibers Introductory
ART 231Introduction to Fibers3
Fibers Core
Select six of the following:18
ART 332
Woven Structure I
ART 333
Pliable Materials/Sculptural Forms
ART 336
Print, Paint and Dye on Fabric
ART 337
Screen Printing on Fabric
ART 431
Special Topics in Fibers:
ART 432
Woven Structure II
ART 433
Digital Imaging for Fabric
ART 435
Mixed Materials: Concept/Object
ART 436
Cloth Construction: Surface to Structure
ART 539
Fibers-Independent Study
Fibers Capstone
ART 531Senior Project in Fibers3
Total Credits24

Art BFA – Sample Curriculum in Fibers

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallCredits
(Includes OWC-A and QL-A Requirements) Students must be aware of the prerequisites for the 200-level course they wish to take in the second semester of the First Year and enroll in the appropriate First Year Program courses in fall.  
ART 101 Drawing I 3
ART 106 Art Survey 3
ART 108
or ART 109
2D Concepts
or 3D Concepts
3
University Core 1 3
University Core 1 3
 Credits15
Spring
ART 109
or ART 108
3D Concepts
or 2D Concepts
3
ART 118 Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice 3
Select one of the following: 3
ART 231
Introduction to Fibers  
200-level studio in Art
 
University Core 1 3
University Core 1 3
 Credits15
Year 2
Fall
Students are reminded that admission to the Art & Design Program requires completion of the 36-credit Art-Intended requirements and that all First Year Program courses must be completed in the first 45 credits (usually in fall semester of sophomore year)  
Select one of the following: 3
ART 231
Introduction to Fibers  
200-level studio in Art
 
200-level studio in Art 3
200-level studio in Art 3
ART 309 Issues in Contemporary Art: 3
ARTHIST 101 Ancient and Medieval Art and Architecture 2 3
University Core 1 3
 Credits18
Spring
ART 337
or ART 336
Screen Printing on Fabric
or Print, Paint and Dye on Fabric
3
Select one of the following: 3
ART 332
Woven Structure I  
ART 431
Special Topics in Fibers:  
ART 435
Mixed Materials: Concept/Object  
Art & Design Elective 3
ARTHIST 102 Renaissance to Modern Art and Architecture 2 3
University Core 1 3
 Credits15
Year 3
Fall
ART 333 Pliable Materials/Sculptural Forms 3
Select one of the following: 3
ART 336
Print, Paint and Dye on Fabric  
ART 433
Digital Imaging for Fabric  
ART 436
Cloth Construction: Surface to Structure  
Art & Design Elective 3
Art & Design Elective 3
Advanced Art History choice 2 3
University Core 1 3
 Credits18
Spring
Select one of the following: 3
ART 431
Special Topics in Fibers:  
ART 432
Woven Structure II  
ART 435
Mixed Materials: Concept/Object  
ART 509 Art & Design Seminar: (subtitle) 3
Art & Design Elective 3
Advanced Art History choice 2 3
University Core 1 3
 Credits15
Year 4
Fall
ART 604 Professional Practices 3
ART 433
or ART 436
Digital Imaging for Fabric
or Cloth Construction: Surface to Structure
3
Art & Design Elective 3
Art & Design Elective 3
Art & Design Elective 3
University Core 1 3
 Credits18
Spring
ART 605 BFA Exhibition 1
ART 531 Senior Project in Fibers 3
Art & Design Elective 3
Art & Design Elective 3
University Core 1 3
University Core 1 3
 Credits16
 Total Credits130
1

Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for requirements in the Core Curriculum. PSOA Arts Distribution Requirement is part of the 45-credit Core: 9 credits outside of Art & Design, in 3 of the 4 other departments in PSOA: Dance, Music, Theatre, or Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres.

2

The 12 Art History credits count in the Core Curriculum. Six credits (ARTHIST 101 and ARTHIST 102) count as Humanities GER.

Art & Design Undergraduate Admission Requirements

To be admitted in good standing, applicants (incoming freshmen and transfer students) must meet general University requirements. After being admitted to UWM and indicating Art as your chosen major, no further steps are required for acceptance into the Department of Art & Design.

Art & Design Undergraduate Incoming and Transfer Student Scholarship Portfolio Submissions

Applicants to the Art & Design program (including Art Education) are strongly encouraged to submit a portfolio of artworks and additional supporting materials, as described below, for review by the Art & Design Scholarship Committee:

  1. Art & Design Incoming Portfolio Scholarship Application Form. Complete the online form here.
  2. Portfolio of artworks. Provide 8 – 10 examples of artwork from the past two years. If including drawings, we recommend at least three from observation (not from photographs). Identify each image by media, size, and year of completion in a separate document. JPEG files at 2000 px max preferred. 
  3. As a part of the online application you will provide a personal statement that relates to your interest in Art & Design and how your work at Peck School of the Arts will help you achieve your career goals.

Art & Design awards Incoming Scholarships based on this incoming portfolio. Admitted students interested in applying for scholarship aid should do so by December 15 for priority consideration. Portfolios will be accepted after this date but may not be considered for scholarships.

General information: art-admission@uwm.edu; https://uwm.edu/arts/art-and-design/.

Advancement to Major

Students accepted into the Art & Design program receive priority registration over non-art majors. To advance to the Art & Design major, students must complete the requirements outlined below:

  1. Complete First Year Program courses (15 credits; see course list below)
  2. Oral and Written Communications Competency Part A (OWC-A)
  3. Quantitative Literacy Competency Part A (QL-A)
  4. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  5. Students pursuing the Design and Visual Communication BFA have additional requirements: complete ART 124, ART 221, and ART 223 with a B- or better; and pass the Design and Visual Communication Portfolio review.
  6. Students should complete the above to advance to major within the first 45 credits.
Course List
Code Title Credits
ART 101Drawing I3
ART 106Art Survey3
ART 1082D Concepts3
ART 1093D Concepts3
ART 118Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice3
Total Credits15

Appeal Process

An appeal process is established for students who do not meet the department's criteria for classification, GPA, and area of concentration enrollment management requirements. The appeal process will provide an opportunity for individual students to request advancement to the art major or enrollment into courses as exceptions to the department's enrollment policies based on defined, pre-determined conditions. All appeals are to be directed to the Undergraduate Advisor or PSOA advisor, who will forward the appeals to the department chair or appropriate appeals committee. The department chair or appeals committee will consult with the First Year Program Director, area head, faculty, advisors, and student if necessary before making a decision.

Advising

Location: Theatre 120
Reception Hours: 9AM-4PM Monday through Friday
(closed on university holidays)
Contact: (414) 229-4763

Academic advising is an important aspect of long-term academic success. At the Peck School of the Arts, we offer professional academic advising in the following undergraduate disciplines: art, dance, film, music, and theatre.

Advisors provide students with individualized advising to assist them in areas such as: degree requirements, major options, course selection, campus resources, college success strategies, graduation assessment, academic policies and procedures, etc. 

For more information on Peck School of the Arts advising, please visit http://uwm.edu/arts/advising/.

Honors in the Major

Honors in the Major is granted to students who have earned a GPA of 3.500 or greater in the major and the academic department's recommendation.

High Honors in the Major is granted to students who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.500 or greater and the academic department's recommendation.

Departmental Honors are granted to students recommended by their academic department for Honors excellence in performance not reflected in the GPA.

Dean's Honors are granted to students with major achievements in one or more of the arts.

Honors in the Peck School of the Arts

Dean's Honor List

GPA of 3.750 or above, earned on a full-time student's GPA on 12 or more graded credits in a given semester.

Honors Degree and Honors Degree with Thesis

Granted to graduating seniors who complete Honors College requirements, as listed in the Honors College section of this site.

Commencement Honors

Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.500 or above, based on a minimum of 40 graded UWM credits earned prior to the final semester, will receive all-university commencement honors and be awarded the traditional gold cord at the December or May Honors Convocation. Please note that for honors calculation, the GPA is not rounded and is truncated at the third decimal (e.g., 3.499).

Final Honors

Earned on a minimum of 60 graded UWM credits: Cum Laude - 3.500 or above; Magna Cum Laude - 3.650 or above; Summa Cum Laude - 3.800 or above.

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Art & Design

  • Art and Design, Minor: Design
  • Art and Design, Minor: Photography
  • Art and Design, Minor: Studio
  • Art Education, BFA
  • Art Education, MS
  • Art, BA: Community Arts
  • Art, BA: Design Studies
  • Art, BA: Digital Fabrication and Design
  • Art, BA: Studio Arts
  • Art, BFA: Ceramics
  • Art, BFA: Design and Visual Communication
  • Art, BFA: Digital Studio Practice
  • Art, BFA: Fibers
  • Art, BFA: Jewelry and Metalsmithing
  • Art, BFA: Painting and Drawing
  • Art, BFA: Photography and Imaging
  • Art, BFA: Print and Narrative Forms
  • Art, BFA: Sculpture
  • Art, MA: Design Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Art, MA: Studio Art
  • Art, MFA
  • Arts Integration and Learning, Undergraduate Certificate (Peck School of the Arts, Department of Art and Design)
  • Community Arts, Undergraduate Certificate
  • Digital Fabrication and Design, Undergraduate Certificate
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