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This is the second of two comics storytelling,courses. This course expands on elements,introduced in Comics I. Students explore the,production of comics from script to final through,development of stories, adapted or ‘kit-bashed.’,Students also review the intersections between,narrative perspective and narrative experience, as,well as an investigation of causality’s impact on,storytelling.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 321
This is the first of two visual development,intensive courses. Throughout this course,,students explore what it means to be a character,designer in the animation industry. The semester,will begin with a deep dive into theory and will,end with a capstone, collaborative project of a,student’s choice. Student participants should have,taken DIL 386 Introduction to,Visual Development prior to taking this course.,Faculty approval required to register.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 386
This is the second intensive course on visual,development taken after Visual Development I:,Character Intensive. Throughout this course,,students explore what it means to be an,environment designer in the animation industry.,The semester begins with a deep dive into theory,and ends with a capstone, collaborative project of,a student’s choice. Faculty approval is required,to register.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 387
Ceramic tile, murals and architectural,embellishments are increasingly found in public,settings. Projects in this class center on,drawing and painting as well as the use of colored,slips and modular formats. Layout, design, the,making and firing of work and installation are,covered. This course is well suited for students,majoring in painting, sculpture, design, or,illustration.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DCE 135
Faculty Mentoring Required: Must Complete Plan of Work before registering for 3rd year.
First Semester
15-16 Credit Hours
Second Semester
15 Credit Hours
Third Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GUS 100 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3§ |
| GUS 100 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3§ |
| DEN 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3* |
| DAH 201 | Digital Narration: Africa | 3* |
| DAH 202 | Digital Narration: Asia | 3* |
| D– 100-400 | Open Elective | 3 |
Fifth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 305 | Art as Narrative | 3 |
| GUS 200-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| D– 100-400 | Open Elective | 3 |
| DNS 200-400 | Natural Science | 3 |
| D— 100-400 | Open Elective | 3 |
Sixth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 308 | Art as Propaganda | 3 |
| IAD 310 | IAD Research & Portfolio | 3 |
| GUS 200-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective (or) | 3*† |
| DVC 200-300 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
| D— 100-400 | Open Elective | 3 |
Seventh Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 407 | Interdisciplinary Thesis I | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| D– 200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective (or) | 3*† |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
Eighth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 408 | Interdisciplinary Thesis II | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| DAE – – – | Art Education Elective | 3 |
| D— 200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| D— 200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
*International students that require ELS-101 (4.0 cr); Total Credits = 121/122
Total credits: 121: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=15; Major=51; Gen Ed=42; Open Electives=12
GUS – Undergraduate Studio Elective – Required studio electives for the IAD major from an approved major/department. GUS course levls with an (*) exp. GUS 200*, must be satisfied at the level listed; other electives must be taken within the range listed (exp. 200-400 level). Mentoring is required for course approvals.
General Education Electives – Successfully complete any 200-400 level (non-required) Liberal Arts course, from subjects: DAH-Art History, DAS-Academic Studies, DEN-English, DHS-History, DLE-Liberal Elective, DNS-Natural Science DSS-Social Science, DPL-Philosophy, etc), DVC-Visual Culture.
Open Electives – Successfully complete any (3.0 credit) 100-400 level (non-required) course from an Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression). Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.
Scott Northrup
MA, The New School
BFA, College for Creative Studies
Faculty Mentoring Required: Must Complete Plan of Work before registering for 3rd year.
First Semester
15-16 Credit Hours
Third Semester
18 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GUS 100 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| GUS 100 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| DEN 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3* |
| DAH 201 | Digital Narration: Africa | 3* |
| DAH 202 | Digital Narration: Asia | 3* |
| DAE 250 | Human Development Creative & Visual Learning | 3 |
| D– 100-400 | Open Elective | 3 |
Fifth Semester
15 Credit Hours
Sixth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 308 | IAD Junior Thesis | 3 |
| IAD 310 | IAD Research & Portfolio | 3 |
| GUS 200-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective (or) | 3*† |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
| DAE 405 | Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Literacy | 3 |
Seventh Semester
15 Credit Hours
Eighth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 408 | Interdisciplinary Thesis II | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective (or) | 3*† |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
| DAE – – – | Art Education Elective | 3 |
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
138-139
GUS – Undergraduate Studio Elective – Required studio electives for the IAD major from an approved major/department. GUS course levls with an (*) exp. GUS 200*, must be satisfied at the level listed; other electives must be taken within the range listed (exp. 200-400 level). Mentoring is required for course approvals.
General Education Electives – Successfully complete any 200-400 level (non-required) Liberal Arts course, from subjects: DAH-Art History, DAS-Academic Studies, DEN-English, DHS-History, DLE-Liberal Elective, DNS-Natural Science DSS-Social Science, DPL-Philosophy, etc), DVC-Visual Culture.
Open Electives – Successfully complete any (3.0 credit) 100-400 level (non-required) course from an Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
Art Education Elective – Successfully complete an approved 100-400 level studio course from an undergraduate major (outside of the assigned major). Art Ed Department Chair approval required for course selection.
This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression). Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.
Scott Northrup
MA, The New School
BFA, College for Creative Studies
Lee, Jhih-Yin
Ph.D. University of Georgia M.Ed. University of Houston
Amy Ruopp
Ph.D., EDS, University of Missouri
MAT, BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art
In this course, Art Education candidates acquire,further practice with professional methodologies,of art instruction and facilitation for students,in Kindergarten-8th grade levels. The primary,focus is mastery of the pedagogical content,knowledge paired with teaching and learning,strategies necessary for planning and implementing,dynamic elementary art programming. Attention is,directed to the multiple components of art,instruction: age appropriate teaching methods,,reaching and involving all students with,diversity, equity and inclusion in mind, classroom,management, age appropriate art materials,,technology in Art Education, showing student work,,inclusion and accommodation of special needs,students, school diversity, art room safety,,facilities management, and evaluation methods.,Special attention is devoted to content area,literacy and inclusion of purposeful reading,experiences in the subject area. Thirty hours,Field Experience in Elementary Educational,Settings required outside of class. All required,field hours and associated field experience,assignments must be completed before registration,for the next art education course. Art Education,candidates must pass DAE 315 with a grade of ‘C’,(2.00) or higher to qualify for certification.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAE 200, DAE-250
This course is a comprehensive survey of the,historical development of interior design with,emphasis on furniture and the decorative arts.,The course explores the designs and materials of,Egypt, the Classical Mediterranean, the Medieval,World and Tudor-Elizabethan England. Students,examine the influence of Islam on Spanish design,and that of the French monarchy on Baroque,,Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. The course,concludes with the technological developments and,their impact on designs of the late 19th and 20th,centuries. Lectures and on-site study of museum,collections provide direct experience of the,decorative arts. The history of interior design,and furniture encompasses numerous styles,,movements, and individual artistic contributions.,It also reflects the influence of cultural,,political, and social developments
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102
This course prepares students to function as,professional artists and/or designers. It,provides an introduction to contemporary business,theories, trend analysis, and branding techniques,and practices. As well, students learn and use,basic project management principles, project,costing models, and the elements of business plan,design. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102
The focus of this course is functional and ,nonfunctional objects derived from expanding the,traditional interpretation of forms and creative,hybrids. Refinement in combining form with,surface treatments is also emphasized.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DCE 135 OR DCE 175