The Department of Craft and Material Studies offers a professionally oriented program that leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Craft and Material Studies with majors in ceramics, fiberwork/fabric design, glassworking, metalsmithing/jewelry or woodworking/furniture design. Within these areas of specialization, courses are designed to assist students in developing concepts, personal direction, and the necessary skills and technical competencies to enable them to pursue a professional career or graduate study. In addition to the major area of study, students have the opportunity for a diverse education in the liberal arts and humanities. Students are encouraged to select courses in other schools on the Monroe Park Campus that will add to their general knowledge. A student may elect a minor area of study in any department or program offering a minor. The minor can be used to fulfill career objectives or to investigate a discipline of secondary interest.

Career opportunities for craft majors include setting up an independent studio or gallery, restoration or repair work, teaching or participating in the Artist-in-Residence programs in the public schools, and consulting and designing for industry.

Degree requirements in craft and material studies

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Craft and Material Studies requires a minimum of 123 credits, including 47 in the major. A minimum of 45 of the 123 credits must be 300- and/or 400-level courses. To enroll in an advanced-level craft course, majors must have earned a C or better in all courses prerequisite for that course.

	Credits
University core
ENGL 200 Writing and Rhetoric Workshop II	3
UNIV 111 and 112 Focused Inquiry l and ll	6
Approved humanities/fine arts	3
Approved natural/physical science	3
Approved social/behavioral science	3
Approved quantitative literacy	3

General studies
Art history (to include ARTH 103, 104 and 3 credits in a non-Western topic)	15
Literature	6

Art Foundation studios	14

Major requirements
Orientation to craft	1
Basic craft	12
Advanced craft	32
Senior seminar (capstone)	2

Other art requirements
Painting/printmaking or sculpture	8

Open electives	9

Total	120