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Sculpture Emphasis (78)
First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 330, 331
Emphasis (30): ART 311, 315, 360, 361, 362, 370, 408, 460, 461, 462
Studio electives from the following (12): ART 305, 340, 350, 380, 381, 385, 409
Studio elective from the following (3): ART 306, 312, 341, 351, 361
Art history electives from the following (6): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439

The Individualized Major (INDI) at CCA provides an opportunity for students to design and follow a personalized program of study. Students must write and present a proposal (e.g., “What I want to do and why I want to do it”), which must be approved.

Students also must be prepared to demonstrate that they have begun one or more bodies of interdisciplinary work, and that they are motivated and capable of working outside departmental structures.

The INDI major exists specifically for students whose work bridges media and disciplines that fall outside regular program and department structures. Students who are working in two or three closely related areas, such as drawing/printmaking/bookmaking or sculpture/wood/ceramics, do not always need to work within the INDI process. In this case, students are advised to work with departmental or area advisors.

The INDI major is meant to serve students who are truly involved with interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary work; or conceptually based work that transcends specific media; or who are working in combinations of 2D, 3D, time-based and writing-based forms.

Before applying to the Individualized Major, students should talk to their advisor and discuss the options of pursuing interdisciplinary work within an existing major. For most students working within an existing major is the best choice.

This is an honors program and it is the student’s responsibility to:
design and propose a personal course of study
follow through in a mature self-guided manner
monitor their own progress for graduation

Admission Requirements

Admission to the B.F.A. program is based on an interview and portfolio examination by the Fine Arts Department. The portfolio is to be presented in person or mailed along with a statement of intent as stipulated by the department and should contain examples of work that the candidate believes best display his or her abilities.

Students are expected to assume the costs of materials they use in their courses. All studio courses may have an additional charge for materials used in class.
Career Information

Fine arts students become professional artists in their major (painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture). Some also may pursue commercial work in related vocations requiring their expertise, such as advertising, photography, photojournalism, art printing, pattern and model making, illustration, and restoration. Graduates have been hired as artists, graphic artists, photographers, illustrators, printers, directors, managers, and professors. Typical hiring firms include museums, public and cultural agencies, advertising agencies, galleries, businesses, universities.

The major in studio art gives a thorough education in the traditions of twentieth-century drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In addition to extensive studio courses, the major covers the history of art and its role in contemporary society.

The introductory two-term sequence, called Theory and Techniques of Studio Art, focuses on developing the fundamentals of visual language. The major culminates in Open Studio and the Senior Show, immersing the student in building and exhibiting a body of work.

The minors in ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture and printmaking each have a strong foundation in the basic requirements of an art major, as well as in-depth experiences in one of the department’s program areas, ensuring that each student has a broad understanding of the visual language and is able to articulate visual ideas.

Pursue a career in art or art history
Gain knowledge and skills in a specific discipline:
Art History: Learn about the history of art and its effects on society
Graphic Design: Study graphic design from design to digital media and presentation
Photography: Concentrate on learning photography techniques and concepts
Studio Art: Become aquainted with different types of studio art such as drawing and sculpture
Enhance your major with a complementary minor
Pursue a career in art or art history
Gain knowledge and skills in a specific discipline:
Art History: Learn about the history of art and its effects on society
Graphic Design: Study graphic design from design to digital media and presentation
Photography: Concentrate on learning photography techniques and concepts
Studio Art: Become aquainted with different types of studio art such as drawing and sculpture
Enhance your major with a complementary minor

Students in the 3D Modeling for Animation & Games program prepare for their future in the computer generated animation industry through a combined focus on traditional artistic skills and modern technology. You’ll attend courses on sculpture, life drawing, and color theory, as well as character modeling, lighting, and digital imaging. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as character modeler, texture artist, and junior production designer.
Computer Animation Courses: 3-D Modeling Program – The Art Institutes programs are offered at the following Art Institute locations: