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2008-2009 University Catalog

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2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Illustration - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Program Total Credits: 123

n order to prepare for a career in this competitive field, The University of the Arts Illustration student develops skills that encompass both traditional and experimental media: from drawing and painting to photography, graphic design, three-dimensional processes, and emerging opportunities in digital image-making. Students may concentrate on a traditional, digital, or design-oriented illustration curriculum. These skills are nurtured within a stimulating cultural climate provided by the resources of the outstanding faculty, nationally recognized curriculum, visiting artists, a gallery exhibition program, the University, and the city at large. Each student progresses from general competencies to a personal viewpoint, clarified career goals, a professional attitude, and a finished portfolio.

Sophomore Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

ILUS 201 - Pictorial Foundation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 211 - Figure Anatomy Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 220 - Typography Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Select one course from the following two:

LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

ILUS 202 - Pictorial Foundation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 212 - Figure Anatomy Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAPH 282 - Photography for Illustrators Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Select one course from the following two:

LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Junior Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

ILUS 301 - Illustration Methods Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 320 - Design Methods Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 321 - Figurative Communication Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

ILUS 302 - Illustration Methods Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 312 - Figure Utilization Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 322 - Sequential Format Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Sequential Format is only required of the Design Illustration Track students
or
Electives

Senior Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

ILUS 401 - Illustration Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 441 - Senior Portfolio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

Electives Credits: 6 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

ILUS 402 - Illustration Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 442 - Senior Portfolio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Liberal Arts Distribution

Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3 credits.

Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 15 cr
Art History Elective Credits: 3 cr

LAAH 111 - Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 - Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 - First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Note:

Electives must include at least nine studio credits outside the Illustration offerings.