The BA in Art with a concentration in 3D4M (3-Dimensional Forum) focuses on the study of Ceramics, Glass, and Sculpture. The mission of this program is to explore interdisciplinary exchanges that revolve around material study, concept, and critical dialogue in a studio-based environment. Classes are taught in the Art Building and in the Ceramics and Metal Arts Building (CMA), where there are extensive facilities for ceramics, glass, wood and metal fabrication. The CMA also houses a foundry, computer lab , and gallery with sound hanging systems.
The UW 3D4M programs foster research and conversations at the intersection of craft processes and fine art by emphasizing creativity combined with direct material manipulation as a means to empower artists voices. Through a wide variety of cultural lenses students are encouraged to connect with their community and broaden their understanding of it through the conversation of art.
Admissions
The BA in Art is an open major with minimum requirements. The admission process is the same for all the concentrations.
Degree Requirements
Students in the Art major graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art. To graduate from the University of Washington, students must complete at least 180 course credits: a combination of UW general education requirements, major requirements, and electives.
Major Requirements
Art majors must satisfactorily complete 55 credits of ART classes (at least 40 credits must be at UW) and 15 credits in Art History for a total of 70 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the required classes:
- 20 credits of 100- and 200-level ART courses
- 20 credits of 300-level ART courses
- 15 credits of 400-level ART courses
- Painting and Drawing concentration requires 15 credits of 300-level and 20 credits of 400-level courses
- 15 credits of ART HISTORY courses (at least one must be 300- or 400-level)
Concentration Requirements
Art majors with a concentration in 3D4M must complete the following required courses:
Introductory Art: 20 credits
- ART 233: Intro to Glass (5 cr)
- ART 253: Intro to Ceramics (5 cr)
- ART 272: Intro to Sculpture (5 cr)
- 100/200-level ART course (5 cr)
Note: ART 233, 253, and 272 are prerequisites for the 300-level courses required in the 3D4M concentration. Students must complete all three if they plan to enroll in 300-level courses in Glass, Ceramics, and Sculpture. At a minimum, they should complete two of the three courses (10 credits) and two other 100/200-level ART courses (10 credits) to total 20 credits.
3D4M Concentration: 35 cRedits
Complete 20 credits of 300-levels and 15 credits in Senior 3D4M Studio.
- ART 333: New Materials & Processes in Glass (5-15 cr)
- ART 353: Interm Ceramic Art (5-15 cr)
- ART 372: Interm Approaches to Sculpture (5-15 cr)
- ART 453: Sr 3D4M Studio (15 cr)
Note: To enroll in ART 333, 353, or 372, you must have completed the pertaining 200-level introductory prerequisites. Up to 15 credits may be obtained from each.
ART HISTORY: 15 credits
- 300/400-level AH course (5 cr)
- 200/300-level AH courses (10 cr)
Note: We recommend students complete a 200-level art history writing course in their first year as an art major. Many Art History courses also satisfy other UW GE Requirements.