Department of Art
Application for Track 2: BA in Studio Art with
Advanced Specialization
Track 2 of the Studio Art Major is a 12-credit combination of four courses designed to
provide advanced focus in specific chosen media for a select group of Studio Art
majors. Although there is no minimum GPA requirement for Track 2, there is a
competitive portfolio admission process. This track is aimed at students who are
considering study at the graduate level or simply wish to explore a chosen area in more
depth. The four courses comprising the advanced specialization will normally be taken
during a student’s senior year. The Advanced Specialization Seminar will focus on
portfolio preparation, career development, art writing, critical theory, and other elements
that support the post-graduate pursuit of art.
If a applicant to Track 2 has already completed courses in their chosen specialization
beyond the 48-credit Track 1 requirements, they may be used to fulfill Track 2
requirements. It is possible that the only course needed to complete the sequence is the
Advanced Specialization Seminar.
Students applying to both the department Honors Program and Track 2, must submit
separate application packages. Students accepted into both programs may use the
Honors Seminar as a substitute for the Advanced Specialization Seminar. The
Advanced Specialization Seminar may NOT be substituted for the Honors Seminar.
The department has a large supply of re-writable CDs free to students for applications.
These may be picked up in the Art Office.
TRACK 2 REQUIREMENTS
Admission into Track 2 is determined by a competitive portfolio review. Students may
apply to Track 2 after completing a minimum of two intermediate courses beyond the
Foundation courses. In addition to fulfilling Track 1 requirements, students accepted into
Track 2 must complete a 12 credit Advanced Specialization in one of the media areas
below. Advanced studio courses already completed beyond the Track 1 requirements
may be counted towards the Advanced Specialization. ARTT 481: Advanced
Specialization Seminar, is restricted to students accepted into Track 2.
Course Requirements for Areas of Advanced Specialization in Studio Art:
Advanced media courses ending in 8 or 9 are repeatable up to 12 credits.
Digital Media:
 ARTT 479 Advanced Digital Media Studio (2 repeatable 3 cr. courses) 6 credits
 Option: ARTT 479 or ARTT 353/449 (Photo) or 34x/448 (Printmaking) 3
credits
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(3 cr. of ARTT 498 Directed Studies may be substituted for ARTT 479 cr.)
ARTT 481 Advanced Specialization Seminar (Track 2 students only.
Students in Department Honors Program may substitute the Honors Seminar
for this course.
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3 credits
Painting:
 ARTT 428 Advanced Painting Studio (Three repeatable 3 cr. courses)
(3 cr. of ARTT 498 Directed Studies in Art may be substituted for ARTT428)
 ARTT 481 Advanced Specialization Seminar (Track 2 students only.
Students in Department Honors Program may substitute the Honors Seminar
for this course.
Printmaking:
 Option: ARTT 34x or ARTT 448
 ARTT 448 Advanced Printmaking Studio(Two repeatable 3 cr. courses)
(3 cr. of 498 Directed Studies may be substituted for 448 credit)
 ARTT 481 Advanced Specialization Seminar (Track 2 students only.
Students in Department Honors Program may substitute the Honors Seminar
for this course.
9 credits
3 credits
3 credits
6 credits
3 credits
Sculpture:
 Option: ARTT 33x or ARTT 418* or ARTT 438
3 credits
 ARTT 438 Advanced Sculpture Studio (Two repeatable 3cr. Courses)
6 credits
(3 cr. of ARTT 498 Directed Studies in Art may be substituted for438 credit.)
 ARTT 481 Advanced Specialization Seminar (Track 2 students only.
3 credits
Students in Department Honors Program may substitute the Honors Seminar
for this course.
Intermedia:
 ARTT 4xx Advanced Studios (Combination of inter-related courses )
(3 cr. of ARTT 498 Directed Studies in Art may be used for 4xx credit.)
 ARTT 481 Advanced Specialization Seminar (Track 2 students only.
Students in Department Honors Program may substitute the Honors Seminar
for this course.
9 credits
3 credits
APPLICATION PACKAGE
The admission process takes place during the second half of the Spring semester.
Exact deadlines are advertised several weeks before the deadline; visit the Department
of Art Office for exact deadlines.
1. Cover Letter to the Undergraduate Director, Professor Patrick Craig
Include a statement of the area in you intend to specialize (Digital Media, Painting,
Printmaking, or Intermedia). Please include a brief statement of why you are
choosing this area.
2. Completed Advanced Specialization Application (Last Page of this document)
Applications are available in the Department of Art (Room 1211E of the
Art/Sociology Building).
3. Digital Portfolio
The portfolio should consist of ten works of art from studio courses at the University
of Maryland or the institution from which you have transferred. The portfolio should
emphasize complete work, and include some variety without sacrificing overall
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quality. Work in the media area to which you are applying should be emphasized,
but your application portfolio can include work from other areas. Apply with your
strongest work.
Images for application should be submitted on a Macintosh-compatible CD or DVD.
Create a folder with your name on the disc within which to store your files. Name
your image files with your full name, i.e., Smith_Jane_01.jpg. (Words in file titles
must be separated by underscores) Any time-based files must be saved as a .mov
files. DO NOT present your work via PowerPoint, Keynote or other presentation
software. Include single .jpg files only. Digital files should be clear, in focus and of
ample resolution. Color-correct your images to appear as similar to the real work as
possible. Images should not exceed 2 MB.
4. List of Images
Include a one-page printed document that lists the name, title, medium, dimensions
or running time, date of completion, and short (1-2 sentences) about each work.
Include a small (approximately 1”x1”) image of the work by its corresponding
description.
5. Uofficial Transcript
Hard Copy
CONTINUATION IN TRACK 2
Students in Track 2 must receive a B- or better in their specialization courses. Grades of
C-, C, or C+ may be used as ARTT credits but cannot be applied to Track 2
requirements.
All decisions about admission to, and continuation in, Track 2 will be made by the
Undergraduate Director in consultation with the faculty of record.
The Department of Art encourages you to apply to Track 2 with an awareness of the
additional work that it entails. If you have any questions about the program or your
application, please contact the Undergraduate Director.
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Department of Art
Advanced Specialization in Art- Application 2014-2015
PERSONAL DATA
Name
UID
Address
Email
Home Phone
Cell Phone
ELIGIBILITY
Have you completed the following Art Foundations courses?  Yes  No
ARTT 100 2-D Art Fundamentals
ARTT 110 Elements Drawing I
ARTT 150 Introduction to Art Theory
ARTT 200 3-D Art Fundamentals
ARTT 210 Elements of Drawing II
Minimum of two 300-Level Intermediate Courses: ARTT 3_____ and ARTT 3_____
Please list any other intermediate or advanced courses you have taken:
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APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST
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Cover Letter to Undergraduate Director, Professor Patrick Craig
Completed Application
Digital Portfolio Digital on (CD-R/DVD)
Single Sheet List of Images (Hardcopy)
Unofficial Transcript
Mail/Deliver Application Package to: Department of Art (Attn: Track 2), University of
Maryland 1211-E Art/Sociology Building, College Park, MD 20742
DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 15, 2014, by 4:00pm
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