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2010-2011 University Catalog 
    
2010-2011 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Multidisciplinary Fine Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts


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Program Total Credits: 123

This multidisciplinary option is for the fine arts student who is interested in working across media and in research, cultural studies, and exploratory models of making art. This major involves 18 credits in a core of multidisciplinary classes, and 15 credits in a discipline emphasis which supplies depth of studio experience. The discipline emphasis can be chosen from one of the program areas in Fine Arts, Crafts, or Media Arts.

The core multidisciplinary classes begin in the spring term of the Sophomore year and involve class research and studio. Junior year will consist of a class addressing issues of cultural relevance. Lectures by experts in their respective fields are combined with studio work that responds to the presentations. There will also be a core class on contemporary issues in art during the Junior year. Senior year will be more individualized study leading toward a Senior thesis exhibition.

Foundation Year Credits: 33


All Freshman students (and transfer students who lack sufficient background in the visual arts and design) enter the 18-credit Foundation core program that includes courses in drawing, two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design and time-motion studies. The Foundation program introduces the basic language and processes of the visual arts and prepares the students for entry into a major department. Through Freshman elective course offerings, students are introduced to major course options and opportunities offered by the College of Art and Design.

Foundation students are eligible to select any College of Art and Design major program regardless of the Foundation sequence they complete.

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Fall Credits: 16.5


Spring Credits: 16.5


Sophomore Year Credits: 30


Fall Credits: 15


Spring Credits: 15


Junior Year Credits: 30


Fall Credits: 15


Spring credits: 15


Senior Year Credits: 30


Fall credits: 15


Spring credits: 15


Discipline Emphasis courses by program


Discipline Emphasis: Fine Arts Painting/Drawing


Discipline Emphasis: Fine Arts Sculpture


Discipline Emphasis: Fine Arts Printmaking


Discipline Emphasis: Media Arts Photography


Select one of the following two:


Discipline Emphasis: Media Arts Film


Select one of the following three:


Discipline Emphasis: Media Arts Animation


Select one of the following two:


Discipline Emphasis: Crafts Ceramics


Discipline Emphasis: Crafts Wood


Discipline Emphasis: Crafts Metals


Select two of the following courses (not offered every semester):


Discipline Emphasis: Crafts Glass


Multidisciplinary Menu Courses


Multidisciplinary Menu Courses are all of the 200-level course listed in the Discipline Emphasis area above.

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