Program Overview

BFA in Visual Art with Concentration in Metalsmithing/Jewelry

The BFA in Visual Art with a concentration in Metalsmithing/Jewelry is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles and techniques of metalsmithing and jewelry making. The program is structured to allow students to develop their skills and creativity in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Program Requirements

The program requires a total of 120-121 credit hours, with 45 hours at the junior/senior (300+) level. The curriculum includes a combination of core courses, major requirements, and electives.

• Core 34: English (SGE)010 (3 hours)
• Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 (3 hours)
• ART 101 (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060 (3 hours)
• ART 102 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• ART 103 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• ART 105 (Major Requirement) (1 hour)
• HA 150 (3 hours)
• HA 151 (Major Requirement; Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060 (3 hours)
• METL 301 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• METL 505 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• METL 506 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• METL 360 (Major Requirement, SPRING ONLY) (3 hours)
• METL 362 (Major Requirement, SPRING ONLY) (3 hours)
• METL 364 (Major Requirement, FALL ONLY) (3 hours)
• METL 503 (or Visual Art Studio 300+, Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• METL 504 (or HA 300+, Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• METL 515 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• METL 520 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• ART 540 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• ART 650 (Major Requirement, enroll with METL 515) (3 hours)
• ART 660 (Capstone Course, enroll with METL 520) (3 hours)

Course Sequence

The program is designed to be completed in four years, with a sample course sequence as follows:

Freshman

• Fall:
  • Core 34: English (SGE)010 (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 (3 hours)
  • ART 101 (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060 (3 hours)
  • ART 103 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • ART 105 (Major Requirement) (1 hour)
  • HA 150 (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • Core 34: English (SGE)010 (3 hours)
  • ART 102 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • ART 132 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • Visual Art Studio (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • HA 151 (Major Requirement; Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060 (3 hours)

Sophomore

• Fall:
  • Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)030 (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)040 (4-5 hours)
  • HA Non-Western Art Elective (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • METL 301 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • METL 505 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 (3 hours)
  • METL 506 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • Visual Art Studio (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)

Junior

• Fall:
  • Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 (3 hours)
  • METL 364 (Major Requirement, FALL ONLY) (3 hours)
  • METL 503 (or Visual Art Studio 300+, Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • Visual Art Studio (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • HA 300+ (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • METL 360 (Major Requirement, SPRING ONLY) (3 hours)
  • METL 362 (Major Requirement, SPRING ONLY) (3 hours)
  • ART 540 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • METL 504 (or HA 300+, Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 (3 hours)

Senior

• Fall:
  • METL 515 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • ART 650 (Major Requirement, enroll with METL 515) (3 hours)
  • Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
  • Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
  • Elective (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • METL 520 (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • ART 660 (Capstone Course, enroll with METL 520) (3 hours)
  • Visual Art Studio (Major Requirement) (3 hours)
  • Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
  • Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (1 hour)

Notes

• All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours, with 45 hours at the junior/senior (300+) level.
• *Courses with a * designate courses that are degree requirements but can also be taken to fulfill the KU Core 34 requirement. If another course is used to fulfill the Core 34 requirement, the course listed is still required as a degree requirement.
• **Notes:
  • This course is a major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
  • This course is a Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.
  • This course is a _Required _Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course, it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.