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2022-2023 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Art Comprehensive, B.F.A.
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Shepherd University offers a program in art leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The program offers four different concentrations: painting, graphic design, photography / computer imagery, and sculpture. In addition, the department offers a program of study in the teaching field of Art Education (PreK-Adult) for students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education. Details on the teaching field of Art Education (Pre-K-Adult) can be found under the “Teaching Fields” section of the Catalogue.
The purpose of the program includes the following:
- To expose the students to the significant theories, trends, and principles that structure practices of contemporary art and design.
- To teach students to work conceptually, while mastering the technical skills necessary to fully prepare them for careers in creative fields.
- To help students to become visual problem solvers, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, foster an awareness of professional practices and expectations, and establish opportunities for learning outside the classroom.
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Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Art (Contemporary)
Total hours required (including free electives), 120 Hours:
Core Curriculum, 42 Hours:
All art majors must take ART 103 for their Core Curriculum Tier 2 Arts requirement. Fine arts core, 27 Hours:
Foundations Core, 9 Hours:
Art history core, 9 Hours:
Professional practices core, 9 Hours:
Group I electives, 6 Hours:
Select 6 credits from the following with assistance from your advisor. (Courses required in concentration area cannot be utilized twice.) Group II electives, 6 Hours:
Select 6 hours from the following with assistance from your advisor. (Courses required in concentration area cannot be utilized twice.) Concentrations (choose ONE):
In order to progress and to graduate the student enrolled in any B.F.A. concentration must receive a minimum of a C in each course within the concentration, a minimum grade of C in ART 208 - Professional Practices I and ART 490 - Capstone . Graphic design concentration, 39 Hours:
Required courses, 30 Hours:
Elective courses, 9 Hours:
Select 9 hours from the following (to be discussed with advisor):
GRDS 400 and 460 are repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.
Four-Year Course Progression
Graphic Design Concentration
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 140 |
1 |
Visual Thinking |
3 |
ART 240, 250, or 350 |
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3-D Course |
3 |
| ART 103 |
2 |
Intro to Visual Arts |
3 |
ART 255 |
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Digital Illustration I |
3 |
| ART 115 |
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Drawing I |
3 |
ART/PHOT |
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Group I/II |
3 |
| ART 150 |
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Digital Foundations |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
FYEX |
1 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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| FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 203 |
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Survey History of Western Art |
3 |
ART 310 |
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Contemporary Art |
3 |
| ART/PHOT |
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Group I/II |
3 |
ART 208 |
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Professional Practices I |
3 |
| ART/PHOT |
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Group I/II |
3 |
GRDS 312 |
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Graphic Design II |
3 |
| GRDS 307 |
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Graphic Design I |
3 |
GRDS 317 |
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Web Interface Design |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1/2 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1/2 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART/PHOT |
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Group I/II |
3 |
ART 304 |
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ST Art History |
3 |
| GRDS 412 |
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Graphic Design III |
3 |
GRDS 430 |
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Advanced Design |
3 |
| GRDS 452 |
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Digital Storytelling |
3 |
GRDS xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Science |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Science |
4 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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| FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 490 |
3 |
Capstone |
3 |
ART 390 |
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Professional Practices II |
3 |
| GRDS 422 |
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Graphic Design Thesis |
3 |
GRDS xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
| GRDS xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
GRDS 430 |
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Advanced Design |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
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TOTAL |
12 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| May 1, 2018 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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Painting concentration, 39 Hours:
Required courses, 33 Hours:
Elective courses, 6 Hours:
Select 6 hours from the following (to be discussed with advisor): Four-Year Course Progression
Painting Concentration
| FALL |
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 103 |
2 |
Intro to Visual Arts (AR) |
3 |
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ART 170 |
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Visual Thinking Skills II |
3 |
| ART 104 |
1 |
Visual Thinking Skills I |
3 |
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ART 215 |
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Drawing II |
3 |
| ART 115 |
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Drawing I |
3 |
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ART 330 |
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Painting II |
3 |
| ART 230 |
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Painting I |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 102 |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Math (MA) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 203 |
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Survey History of Western Art |
3 |
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ART 204 |
2 |
Contemporary Art (WM) |
3 |
| ART 410 |
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Advanced Drawing |
3 |
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ART 208 |
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Professional Practices I |
3 |
| ART 434 |
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Advanced Painting Studio |
3 |
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ART 475 |
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Interdisciplinary Studio |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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Group I Elective |
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Group I Elective |
3 |
| Group I Elective |
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Group I Elective |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM (MD) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 434 |
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Advanced Painting Studio |
3 |
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ART 475 |
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Interdisciplinary Studio |
3 |
| ART 390 |
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Professional Practices II OR |
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ART 390 |
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Professional Practices II OR |
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| PHOT 385 |
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Computer Digital Imagery |
3 |
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PHOT 385 |
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Computer Digital Imagery |
3 |
| Elective |
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Art Concentration or Group II Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
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Art Concentration or Group II Elective |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Lab Science |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Lab Science |
4 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
GSPE 210 (WE) |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM (GL) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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| FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 435 |
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Capstone Painting |
3 |
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ART 490 |
3 |
Capstone |
3 |
| ART 403 |
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Art Criticism OR |
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ART 476 |
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Capstone Interdisciplinary |
3 |
| ART 304 |
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Special Topics Art History |
3 |
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ART 403 |
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Art Criticism OR |
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| Group II Elective |
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Group II Elective |
3 |
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ART 304 |
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Special Topics Art History |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose (SO-CK) |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose (SO) |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose (SO) |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
1 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
13 |
| June 25, 2014 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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Photography/computer imagery concentration, 39 Hours:
Required courses, 27 Hours:
Select 12 hours from the following, 12 Hours:
Four-Year Progression
Photography/Computer Imagery Concentration
| FALL |
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 103 |
2 |
Intro to Visual Arts |
3 |
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PHOT 290 |
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History of Photography |
3 |
| ART 140 |
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Visual Thinking |
3 |
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PHOT 282 |
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Darkroom Photography |
3 |
| PHOT 281 |
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Digital Photography |
3 |
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Group I |
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Elective |
3 |
| ENGL 101 |
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Writing and Rhetoric I |
3 |
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ENGL 102 |
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Writing and Rhetoric II |
3 |
| Group I |
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Elective |
3 |
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ART 150 |
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Digital Foundations |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
FYEX |
1 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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| FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 240, 250, or 350 |
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3D foundations (choose with advisor) |
3 |
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ART 208 |
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Professional Practices I |
3 |
| ART 203 |
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Survey History of Western Art |
3 |
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ART 310 |
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Contemporary Art (Writing in the major) |
3 |
| PHOT 385 |
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Digital Imagery Manipulation |
3 |
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PHOT 381 |
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Studio Photography |
3 |
| Group I |
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Elective |
3 |
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PHOT xxx |
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Elective OR |
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| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
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Group I |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Core Curriculum |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| PHOT 420 |
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Time-Based Media |
3 |
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ART 390 |
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Professional Practices II |
3 |
| PHOT xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
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PHOT 389 |
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Image and Meaning |
3 |
| PHOT xxx |
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Elective OR |
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PHOT xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
| ART 304 |
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Special Topics in Art History OR |
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Group II |
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Elective (if needed) |
3 |
| ART 403 |
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Art Criticism |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
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Science |
4 |
| Group II |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
| Core Curriculum |
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Science |
4 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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| FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| PHOT 480 |
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Research in Photography I |
3 |
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ART 490 |
3 |
Capstone |
3 |
| PHOT xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
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PHOT 495 |
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Advanced Print Portfolio OR |
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| ART 403 |
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Art Criticism OR |
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PHOT xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
| ART 304 |
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Special Topics in Art History |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
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Core Curriculum |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
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Core Curriculum |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
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Core Curriculum |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
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Core Curriculum |
3 |
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TOTAL |
12 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
| May 19, 2021 |
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Sculpture concentration, 39 Hours:
Required courses, 33 Hours:
Elective courses, 6 Hours:
Select 6 hours from the following (to be discussed with advisor): Four-Year Course Progression
Sculpture Concentration
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 103 |
2 |
Intro to Visual Arts (AR) |
3 |
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ART 170 |
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Visual Thinking Skills II |
3 |
| ART 140 |
1 |
Visual Thinking Skills I |
3 |
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ART 215 |
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Drawing II |
3 |
| ART 115 |
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Drawing I |
3 |
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ART 350 |
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Sculpture II |
3 |
| ART 250 |
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Sculpture I |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 102 |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 203 |
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Survey History of Western Art |
3 |
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ART 204 |
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Contemporary Art |
3 |
| ART 410 |
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Advanced Drawing |
3 |
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ART 208 |
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Professional Practices I |
3 |
| ART 450 |
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Advanced Sculpture Studio |
3 |
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ART 475 |
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Interdisciplinary Studio |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose (SO-CK) |
3 |
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Elective |
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Group I Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
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Group I Elective |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Math (MA) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 450 |
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Advanced Sculpture Studio |
3 |
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ART 475 |
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Interdisciplinary Studio |
3 |
| ART 390 |
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Professional Practices II OR |
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ART 390 |
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Professional Practices II OR |
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| PHOT 385 |
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Digital Imagery |
3 |
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PHOT 385 |
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Digital Imagery |
3 |
| Elective |
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Concentration or Group II Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
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Concentration or Group II Elective |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science |
4 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
GSPE (WE) |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose (SO-GL) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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| FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 451 |
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Capstone Sculpture |
3 |
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ART 490 |
3 |
Capstone |
3 |
| ART 403 |
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Art Criticism OR |
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ART 476 |
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Capstone Interdisciplinary Studio |
3 |
| ART 304 |
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Special Topics in Art History |
3 |
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ART 403 |
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Art Criticism OR |
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| Elective |
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Group II Elective |
3 |
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ART 304 |
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Special Topics in Art History |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose (SO-MD) |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose (HM) |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose (HM-MD) |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
1 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
13 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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