Program Overview

Art and Art History Program

The Art and Art History program at the University of Connecticut offers a comprehensive education in the visual arts, with a focus on creative process, visual thinking, communication, and professional practice.

Program Overview

The program provides students with a working knowledge of both traditional approaches and new technologies, allowing them to merge personal expression with communication goals in their comprehensive professional preparation.

Concentrations

The program offers several concentrations, including:

• Graphic Design
• Illustration/Animation
• Printmaking
• Painting/Drawing
• Photography/Video
• Sculpture/Ceramics
• Industrial Design

Illustration/Animation Concentration

The Illustration/Animation concentration prepares students to pursue visual narrative storytelling as an applied art creatively and professionally. Emphasis is on creative process, visual thinking, communication, authoring extended illustration and/or animation works, and understanding professional practice.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 120 total degree credits are required for a BFA degree. Within the 120 total credits, a minimum of 66 must be studio art credits, with 30 of the 66 credits at the 3000/4000 level.

Suggested Sequence of Study

The suggested sequence of study for the BFA concentration in Illustration/Animation is as follows:

• First Year:
  • Semester 1:
    • ART1010 Studio Concepts
    • ART1020 Criticism & Interpretation
    • ART1030 Drawing 1
    • Art History 1000/Content Area 1
    • English 1010/1011
  • Semester 2:
    • ART1040/Drawing 2
    • ART2310, 2410, 2510 or 2610
    • ART2110 Graphic Design Process & Thinking
    • Content Area 2
    • Content Area 3
• Second Year:
  • Semester 3:
    • ART2010 Life Drawing
    • ART2310, 2410, 2510 or 2610
    • ART2310, 2410, 2510 or 2610
    • Content Area 3 (Lab)
    • Content Area 4
  • Semester 4:
    • ART2310, 2410, 2510 or 2610
    • ART3010 Life Drawing
    • ART2210 Illustration
    • Content Area 1
    • Content Area 4
• Third Year:
  • Semester 5:
    • ART2011 Intro to Digital Media
    • ART3210 Topics in Illustration
    • Studio Art Elective 3000/4000L
    • Art History 1000/2000L or 3000/4000L
    • Math/Stats Q
  • Semester 6:
    • ART2220 Animation Fundamentals
    • Studio Art 3000/4000L Elective
    • Studio Art 3000/4000L Elective
    • Art History 3000/4000L Elective
    • Content Area 2
• Fourth Year:
  • Semester 7:
    • ART3210 Topics in Illustration
    • ART3270 Going Pro
    • Art History 3000/4000L
    • Elective
    • Elective
  • Semester 8:
    • ART4901 Senior Project
    • Studio Art 3000/4000L Elective
    • Elective
    • Elective
    • Elective

BA Degree

Students pursuing a BA in Studio Art are not required to declare a concentration and follow a more general Plan of Study.

Faculty

The program is led by experienced faculty, including:

• Associate Professor of Illustration/Animation: Alison Paul
• Visiting Assistant Professor of Illustration/Animation: Christina Corey

Facilities and Resources

The program provides students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including studios, labs, and equipment for various art disciplines.

Education Abroad

The program offers opportunities for education abroad, allowing students to study art and design in international settings.

Alumni and Creative Careers

The program has a strong track record of preparing students for successful careers in the arts, with alumni working in a variety of creative fields.