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Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture

Requirements may differ according to date of enrollment. Current students should check their college catalog.
Requires admission to major. 18-credit hour Foundation Program plus 55 credit hours of Major Requirements. Total credit hours required: 73+ Visiting Artist Program.

Course Number Title Credit Hours

Foundation Program (18 credit hours):
ART 115 Masterpieces-Art to 1400 3
ART 116 Masterpieces-Art from 1400 to the Present 3
ART 100 Visual Concepts 3
ART 150 Drawing I 3
ART 155 2-D Design 3
ART 257 Sculptural Form and Content 3
or ART 273 Handforming Clay

Sculpture Major Requirements:
Sculputure students must takee ART 273 Handforming Clay as part of Foundation Program

ART 151 Drawing II 3
ART 252 Life Drawing I 3
ART 255 Introduction to Photography 3
ART 257 Sculptural Form and Content 3
ART 258 Figure Modeling 3
ART 285 Painting I 3
ART 357 3-D Methods and Materials 3
ART 441 Directed Studio Project 3
ART 457 3-D Expression and Craft 3
ART 495 Independent Studio Project 3

Art History electives
6
ART and MEDA studio electives
**Electives may emphasize Special Effects for Film and Industry as advised
18**

ART 460 Senior Seminar 1

Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts

Requirements may differ according to date of enrollment. Current students should check their college catalog.
Requires admission to major. 18-credit hour Foundation Program plus 55 credit hours of Major Requirements. Total credit hours required: 73+ Visiting Artist Program.

Course Number Title Credit Hours

Foundation Program (18 credit hours):
ART 115 Masterpieces-Art to 1400 3
ART 116 Masterpieces-Art from 1400 to the Present 3
ART 100 Visual Concepts 3
ART 150 Drawing I 3
ART 155 2-D Design 3
ART 257 Sculptural Form and Content 3
or ART 273 Handforming Clay

Media Arts Major Requirements:

MEDA 152 Introduction to Experimental Video 3
MEDA 215 Interactive Art 3
MEDA 265 Interactivity for the Web 3
MEDA 320 Audio and Desktop Multimedia 3
MEDA 352 Experimental Video 3
MEDA 355 Advanced Interactivity 3
MEDA 410 Advanced Experimental Video 3
ART 255 Introduction to Photography 3
MEDA 495 Media Arts Capstone 3

ART and MEDA studio electives
21

Media Criticism or Art History Electives
6

ART 460 Senior Seminar 1

Requirements may differ according to date of enrollment. Current students should check their college catalog.
Requires admission to major. 18-credit hour Foundation Program plus 55 credit hours of Major Requirements. Total credit hours required: 73+ Visiting Artist Program.

Course Number Title Credit Hours

Foundation Program (18 credit hours):
ART 115 Masterpieces-Art to 1400 3
ART 116 Masterpieces-Art from 1400 to the Present 3
ART 100 Visual Concepts 3
ART 150 Drawing I 3
ART 155 2-D Design 3
ART 257 Sculptural Form and Content 3
or ART 273 Handforming Clay

Photography Major Requirements:

ART 151 Drawing II 3
ART 252 Life Drawing I 3
ART 255 Introduction to Photography 3
ART 263 Relief Painting 3
ART 274 Pottery on the Wheel 3
ART 285 Painting I 3
ART 305 Black and White Technique 3
ART 310 Digital Imaging 3
ART 355 Color Photography 3
ART 357 3-D Methods and Materials 3
ART 405 Photographic Inquiry 3

ART and MEDA studio electives
**Electives may emphasize another concentration within the visual arts as advised
15**

ART 460 Senior Seminar 1

Requirements may differ according to date of enrollment. Current students should check their college catalog.
Requires admission to major. 18-credit hour Foundation Program plus 55 credit hours of Major Requirements. Total credit hours required: 73+ Visiting Artist Program.

Course Number Title Credit Hours

Foundation Program (18 credit hours):
ART 115 Masterpieces in Art to 1400 3
ART 116 Masterpieces from 1400-Present 3
ART 100 Visual Literacy 3
ART 150 Drawing I 3
ART 155 2-D Design 3
ART 257 3-D Form and Content 3
or ART 273 Handforming Clay

Animation and Illustration Major Requirements (55 credit hours):

ART 151 Drawing II 3
ART 252 Life Drawing I 3
ART 255 Introduction to Photography 3
ART 258 Figure Modeling 3
ART 285 Painting I 3
ART 380 Illustration I 3
ART 381 Illustration II 3
ART 420 Illustration III 3
MEDA 205 Introduction to 2-D Animation 3
MEDA 305 Intermediate 2-D Animation 3
MEDA 405 Advanced 2-D Animation 3
MEDA 301 Media Performance I 3
MEDA 496 Animation and Illustration Capstone 3
ART and MEDA studio electives 9
Art History Electives 6
Senior Exhibition
1

Studio Requirements
Core Studio
Drawing 1
3 units
Visual Dynamics (2D, 3D & 4D)
9 units
Photography Major Requirements
Tools 1: Black & White
3 units
Tools 2: Color
3 units
Investigations 1: Materials & Methods
3 units
Tools 3: Digital
3 units
Tools 4: Large Format & Lighting
3 units
Investigations 2: Sequence & Context
3 units
Media History: Contemporary Issues & Images
3 units
Advanced Workshops*
*Rotating topics include: documentary, narrative, installation, and alternative processes.
6 units
Junior Tutorial
Internship strongly recommended during Junior year
3 units
Senior Project: Photography
6 units
Additional Studio Requirements
Interdisciplinary Critique
3 units
Interdisciplinary Studio
3 units
Diversity Studies Studio
3 units
Studio Electives
18 units

75 total units
Humanities & Sciences Requirements
English 1: Language Dynamics
3 units
English 2: Literature and Writing
3 units
Introduction to the Arts: Antiquity to Early Modern
3 units
Introduction to the Modern Arts
3 units
Visual Studies Seminar (300 level)
3 units
Media History: Photography
3 units
Visual Studies Electives
3 units
Science
3 units
Mathematics
3 units
Philosophy/Social Science
3 units
Foundation in Critical Studies
3 units
Cultural History
3 units
Methods Of Knowledge Seminar
3 units
Literature Seminar (304 level)
3 units
Diversity Studies Seminar
3 units
Humanities & Science Electives
6 units

51 total units

Core Studio
Drawing 1
3 units
Visual Dynamics (2D, 3D & 4D)
9 units
Inidividualized Major Requirements
Individualized Mentorship Tutorial
3 units
Approved Studio Classes at 200 or 300 level
12 units
Individualized Critique
3 units
Approved Studio Classes at 300 or 400 level
15 units
Senior Project
3 units
Individualized Senior Project
3 units
Junior Review
0 units
Additional Studio Requirements
Interdisciplinary Studio
3 units
Diversity Studies Studio
3 units
Studio Electives
18 units

75 total units
Humanities and Sciences Requirements
English 1: Language Dynamics
3 units
English 2: Literature and Writing
3 units
Introduction to the Arts: Antiquity to Early Modern
3 units
Introduction to the Modern Arts
3 units
Visual Studies Seminar (300 level)
3 units
Visual Studies Electives
6 units
Science
3 units
Mathematics
3 units
Philosophy/Social Science
3 units
Foundation in Critical Studies
3 units
Cultural History
3 units
Methods of Knowledge Seminar
3 units
Literature Seminar (304 level)
3 units
Diversity Studies Seminar
3 units
Humanities and Science Electives
6 units

51 total units

Studio Requirements
Core Studio
Drawing 1
3 units
Visual Dynamics (2D, 3D & 4D)
9 units
Illustration Major Requirements
Illustration Studios 1–6
18 units
Illustration Tools A
3 units
Illustration Tools J
3 units
Selected Courses from Illustration Tools and/or Approved Fine Arts Electives
15 units
Studio Electives: Approved Drawing Electives
6 units
Additional Studio Requirements
Diversity Studies Studio
3 units
Interdisciplinary Studio
3 units
Studio Electives
12 units

75 total units
Humanities & Sciences Requirements
English 1: Language Dynamics
3 units
English 2: Literature and Writing
3 units
Introduction to the Arts: Antiquity to Early Modern
3 units
Introduction to the Modern Arts
3 units
Visual Studies Seminar (300 level)
3 units
Media History: History of Illustration
3 units
Visual Studies Elective
3 units
Science
3 units
Mathematics
3 units
Philosophy / Social Science
3 units
Foundation in Critical Studies
3 units
Cultural History
3 units
Methods Of Knowledge Seminar
3 units
Literature Seminar (304 level)
3 units
Diversity Studies Seminar
3 units
Humanities & Science Electives
6 units

51 total units

Freshman Seminar 4 4
Design: From Line to Pixel 4 4
Drawing 2 -
Drawing & Painting - 2
Studio Elective - 3

Critical Reading & Writing 1 & 2 3 3
Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 & 2
3
3
Total 16 19
Sophomore Year F S
Studio & Light 1 & 2 3 3
View Camera 3 -
Design 3: Capture to Print 3 -
Studio Elective - 3
Photo Topics - 3
Design 4: Pixel to Cyberspace - 3
Sophomore Seminar 3 3
History of Photography 3 -
Intro to Visual Culture 3 -
University Lecture Elective - 3
Total 18 18

Junior Year F S
Junior Seminar 3 3
Imagery & Design 3 -
Studio Electives 6 6
Internship or Elective - 3
Global Issues in Design & Visuality: 21st Century 3 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective - 3
Liberal Arts Elective 3 -
University Lecture Elective - 3
Total 18 18
Senior Year F S
Senior Seminar 3 3
Senior Seminar Lab 2 2
Senior Thesis Tutorial 1 1
Studio Electives 3 3
Senior Seminar (Art & Design Studies) 3 -
Advanced Art History/Design Studies Elective - 3
Liberal Arts Elective 3 -
Total 15 12

TOTAL CREDITS 134

Electives
Advanced Color Printing, Advanced Light: Style and Magic, Adventures in Location Production, The Artistic Career: Editing, Curating, & Application, Artists’ Books, Conceptual Processes, Contemporary Strategies, Copyright and Contract Negotiation, The Digital Studio: The Art of Lighting and Work Flow, Documenting Community 1 & 2, Experiments: Pixel to Paper, Exploring the Narrative in Video, Fashion Photography 1 & 2, Independent Study, Instinct & Metaphor, Intimate Portrait, The Personal Essay, Portraiture, Postmodern Currents, Professional Internship, Sexuality, Nudity & Beauty in Photography, Transitioning to the Professional World, The Urban Landscape

Curriculum (BFA – Photography)
First Year F S
Freshman Seminar 4 4
Design: From Line to Pixel 4 4
Drawing 2 -
Drawing & Painting - 2
Studio Elective - 3

Critical Reading & Writing 1 & 2 3 3
Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 & 2
3
3
Total 16 19
Sophomore Year F S
Studio & Light 1 & 2 3 3
View Camera 3 -
Design 3: Capture to Print 3 -
Studio Elective - 3
Photo Topics - 3
Design 4: Pixel to Cyberspace - 3
Sophomore Seminar 3 3
History of Photography 3 -
Intro to Visual Culture 3 -
University Lecture Elective - 3
Total 18 18

Junior Year F S
Junior Seminar 3 3
Imagery & Design 3 -
Studio Electives 6 6
Internship or Elective - 3
Global Issues in Design & Visuality: 21st Century 3 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective - 3
Liberal Arts Elective 3 -
University Lecture Elective - 3
Total 18 18
Senior Year F S
Senior Seminar 3 3
Senior Seminar Lab 2 2
Senior Thesis Tutorial 1 1
Studio Electives 3 3
Senior Seminar (Art & Design Studies) 3 -
Advanced Art History/Design Studies Elective - 3
Liberal Arts Elective 3 -
Total 15 12

TOTAL CREDITS 134

Electives
Advanced Color Printing, Advanced Light: Style and Magic, Adventures in Location Production, The Artistic Career: Editing, Curating, & Application, Artists’ Books, Conceptual Processes, Contemporary Strategies, Copyright and Contract Negotiation, The Digital Studio: The Art of Lighting and Work Flow, Documenting Community 1 & 2, Experiments: Pixel to Paper, Exploring the Narrative in Video, Fashion Photography 1 & 2, Independent Study, Instinct & Metaphor, Intimate Portrait, The Personal Essay, Portraiture, Postmodern Currents, Professional Internship, Sexuality, Nudity & Beauty in Photography, Transitioning to the Professional World, The Urban Landscape