Dec 04, 2024

2010-2011 University Catalog

2010-2011 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Multidisciplinary Fine Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts

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.

FOUNDATION

Fall Credits: 16.5

FNDP 111 - Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 151 - Two-dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 161 - Three-dimensional Design/Time Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAAH 111 - Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 - First-year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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ELEC X15 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 1.5 cr

Spring Credits: 16.5

Select three courses from the following four:
FNDP 112 - Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 152 - Two-dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 162 - Three-dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 171 - Time and Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAAH 112 - Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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ELEC X15 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 1.5 cr

Sophomore Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

Discipline Emphasis course - 3 cr - (see list below)
Select two Multidisciplinary Menu courses - 6 cr (see list below)
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
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

FACR 215 - Subjects/Formats Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
FACR 216 - Research Practices Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
Discipline Emphasis course - 3 cr - (see list below)
EMDI 210 - Digital Multimedia Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
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

FAMD 301 - Contemporary Issues Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Discipline Emphasis course - 3 cr - (see list below)
MMDI 141 - Collaboration and Spontaneity Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits.)

Spring credits: 15

FAMD 300 - Intermedia Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Multidisciplinary Menu course - 3 cr - (see list below)
Discipline Emphasis course - 3 cr - (see list below)
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits.)

Senior Year Credits: 30

Fall credits: 15

FAMD 400 - Projects/Critique Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Discipline Emphasis course - 3 cr - (see list below)
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits.)

Spring credits: 15

FAMD 401 - Thesis Credits: 4.5 cr, 9 hrs
FACR 401 - Senior Fine Arts Seminar Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits.)

Discipline Emphasis courses by program

Discipline Emphasis: Fine Arts Painting/Drawing

FAPT 201 - Sophomore Painting Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FAPT 202 - Sophomore Painting Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FAPT 301 - Junior Painting Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FAPT 302 - Junior Painting Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FAPT 4XX - Senior Painting 3 cr

Discipline Emphasis: Crafts Wood

CRWD 211 - Introduction to Woodworking Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CRWD 221 - Introduction to Furniture Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CRWD 223 - Wood Carving Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
CRWD 224 - Low-Tech Furniture Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CRWD 311 - Advanced Wood Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Or take one of the Wood courses above a second time.

Discipline Emphasis: Crafts Metals

CRMT 211 - Introduction to Jewelry Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CRMT 221 - Introduction to Metalsmithing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CRMT 226 - Introduction to Metal Casting Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

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

CRMT 225 - Enameling Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CRMT 227 - Introduction to Electroforming Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CRMT 228 - Metal Furniture Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CRMT 229 - Small Scale Steelworking Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Discipline Emphasis: Crafts Glass

All courses may be repeated for credit, so any of those courses may be taken twice in fulfilling the requirement. Once students have taken three 200-level courses they must take Advanced Glass for their final two discipline emphasis courses. If Advanced Glass is not offered in that particular semester, any of the 200-level courses may be substituted for the Advanced requirement.
Select five courses from the following:
CRGL 222 - Glass as Metaphor Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
(may be taken twice)
CRGL 223 - Color and Glass Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
(may be taken twice)
CRGL 224 - Glass in the Narrative Mode Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
(may be taken twice)
CRGL 225 - Glass: Form, Function & Beauty Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
(may be taken twice)
CRGL 311 - Advanced Glass Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
(take twice)

Multidisciplinary Menu Courses

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

Multidisciplinary Fine Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Foundation Year Credits: 33

FOUNDATION

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 Fibers

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