Category: Curriculum Chart

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

First Year Experience=1; Foundations 15; Major=60; Gen Ed=39; Elective=6;

Entertainment Arts Electives for Animation

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.

Entertainment Arts Faculty

David Bentley
BFA, Brigham Young University

Tim Flattery
BFA, Center for Creative Studies

David Gazdowicz
MFA, Eastern Michigan University BFA, College for Creative Studies

Josh Harrell
MFA, University of Southern California BA, University of the South

Steven Stanchfield

Dylan Vanwormer
BFA, Ringling College of Art & Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

First Year Experience=1; Foundations 15; Major=60; Gen Ed=39; Elective=6;

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.

Entertainment Arts Faculty

David Bentley
BFA, Brigham Young University

Tim Flattery
BFA, Center for Creative Studies

David Gazdowicz
MFA, Eastern Michigan University BFA, College for Creative Studies

Josh Harrell
MFA, University of Southern California BA, University of the South

Steven Stanchfield

Dylan Vanwormer
BFA, Ringling College of Art & Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

First Year Experience=1; Foundations=15; Major=60; Gen Ed=39; Elective=6;

Entertainment Arts Electives for Animation

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.

Entertainment Arts Faculty

David Bentley
BFA, Brigham Young University

Tim Flattery
BFA, Center for Creative Studies

David Gazdowicz
MFA, Eastern Michigan University BFA, College for Creative Studies

Josh Harrell
MFA, University of Southern California BA, University of the South

Steven Stanchfield

Dylan Vanwormer
BFA, Ringling College of Art & Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

First Year Experience=1; Foundations=15; Major=60; Gen Ed=39; Open Electives=6

Communication Design Electives – Successfully complete designated DGD courses within the major (not listed as “required”).

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.

Communication Design Faculty

Susan LaPorte
MFA, California Institute of the Arts BFA, University of Illinois at Chicago

Matt Raupp
MFA, Eastern Michigan University BFA, Eastern Michigan University

Chad Reichert
MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BSFA, Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Placed by Department – Students are placed into appropriate Junior and/or Senior level studio based on required departmental review.

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.

Transportation Design Faculty

Hojoon Kang
BS, Art Center College of Design

Paul Snyder
MFA, New York Academy
BFA, College for Creative Studies

Cleber Vieira
BFA, MacKenzie University
BFA, Instituto Europeo di Design

Jason White
BFA, College for Creative Studies

Art Education Faculty

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

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Product Design Electives – Successfully complete designated courses within the major (not listed as “required”), subject code DPR.

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.

Product Design Faculty

Greg Darby
BFA, College for Creative Studies

John Kaloustian
BFA, College for Creative Studies

Stephen Schock
MFA, Wayne State University BFA, Center for Creative Studies

Patrick Schiavone
BFA, College for Creative Studies

Art Education Faculty

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

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Photography Electives – Successfully complete designated courses within the major (not listed as “required”), subject code DPH

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.

Photography Faculty

Scott Northrup
MA, The New School
BFA, College for Creative Studies

Eleanor Oakes
MFA, Stanford University BFA, Princeton University

Bill Valencenti
BFA, Columbia College

Art Education Faculty

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

Advertising Design	Advertising Design/Art Education
Communication Design	Communication Design/Art Education
Entertainment Arts – Animation	Entertainment Arts/Art Education – Animation
Entertainment Arts – Concept Design	Entertainment Arts/Art Education – Concept Design
Entertainment Arts – Game	Entertainment Arts/Art Education – Game
Fashion Accessories Design	Fashion Accessories Design/Art Education
Fashion Design	Fashion Design/Art Education
Film	Film/Art Education
Illustration	Illustration/Art Education
Interdisciplinary Art & Design	Interdisciplinary Art & Design/Art Education
Interior Design	Interior Design/Art Education
Photography	Photography/Art Education
Product Design	Product Design/Art Education
Studio Art and Craft	Studio Art and Craft/Art Education
Transportation Design	Transportation Design/Art Education
Undeclared – One Semester

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Interior Design Electives – Must seek Department Chair approval for course selection.

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.

Interior Design Faculty

Sandra Olave
MFA, College for Creative Studies
BFA, Universidad Autonoma Del Caribe

Art Education Faculty

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

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Faculty Mentoring Required: Must Complete Plan of Work before registering for 3rd year.

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

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.

Film, Interdisciplinary Art & Design Faculty

Scott Northrup
MA, The New School
BFA, College for Creative Studies

Art Education Faculty

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