Film/Art Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

First Semester

15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SLP 007CCS First Year Experience1
DFN 119Digital Techniques3
DFN 1372D & 3D Integrated Design Studio3
DFN 139Color & Light Studies3
FLM 103Film Language & Techniques3
DVC 100Introduction to Material Culture3

Second Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DFN 1163D Techniques3*
DFN 1384D Design Studio3*
DFN 142Performative Spaces3
FLM 106Introduction to Filmmaking3
DEN 101Composition I3
DAE 200Educ. Foundations: History & Phil. of Education3
*Choose one of the indicated courses

Sophomore

Third Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
FLM 201Intermediate Filmmaking3
FLM 211Film Graphics & VFX I
6†
FLM 225Sound Design I
6†
FLM 235Acting6†
DAH 215History of Film3
DEN 102Composition II3
DAE 250Human Development Creative & Visual Learning3
† Choose two of the indicated courses. Each course is three credits.

Fourth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
FLM 212Film Graphics & VFX II6†
FLM 226Sound Design II6†
FLM 254Playing the Self6†
FLM 278Documentary Filmmaking I3*
FLM 288Experimental Fimmaking I3*
DAH 200Western Art History/Visual Culture3‡
DAH 201Visual Narration: Africa3‡
DAH 202Visual Narration: Asia3‡
DEN 318Script Writing Workshop3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
†Choose two of the indicated courses. Each course is three credits.
‡Choose one of the indicated courses in this set.

Junior

Fifth Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
FLM 325Narrative Filmmaking I3
FLM 279Documentary Filmmaking II3*
FLM 289Experiemental Filmmaking II3*
FLM —Film Elective3
DVC 306Introduction to Film3
DHU —Humanities Course3
DAE 315Elementary Art Teaching: Meth,Math & Literacy
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Sixth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
FLM 326Narrative Filmmaking II3
FLM 364Research & Development3
FLM —Film Elective3
DNS 230Math Skills3
DAE 405Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Literacy3

Senior

Seventh Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
FLM 403Film Thesis I3
FLM —Film Elective3
D– 200-400General Education Elective3
DAH 200-400Art History Elective3*§
DVC 200-400Visual Culture Elective3*§
DAE 407Reading & Lang Art Methods3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
§DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher

Eighth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
FLM 404Film Thesis II3
FLM 418Film Business & Critique3
FLM —Film Elective3
D– 200-400General Education Elective3
DAE – – –Art Education Elective3

9th Semester

Ninth Semester

12 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAE 510Directed Teaching10
DAE 520Professional Seminar2

Total Credits

138-139

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

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

Entertainment Arts/Art Education – Game

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

First Semester

15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SLP 007CCS First Year Experience1
DFN 101Drawing I: Rapid Concept3
DFN 119Digital Techniques3
DMA 107Game Ideation3
DMA 217Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics3
DVC 100Introduction to Material Culture3

Second Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DFN 112Drawing II: Style & Skill3
DFN 1172D Design Principles3
DFN 132Process & Making3
DMA 234Modeling & Texturing3
DEN 101Composition I3
DAE 200Educ. Foundations: History & Phil. of Education3

Sophomore

Third Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 233Environments & Characters3
DMA 246Game Art I3
DMA 245Game: Concept and Technology3*
DMA 297Intermediate 3D Computer Graphics3*
DAH 216History of Video Games3
DEN 102Composition II3
DAE 250Human Development Creative & Visual Lrng3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Fourth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 247Game Art II3
DMA 341Digital Character Sculpting3
DMA 256Lighting & Rendering3
DMA 248Game: Concept and Technology II3*
DMA 232Drawing Tech for Visual Media3*
DMA 317Computer Character Animation I3*
DAH 200Western Art History/Visual Culture3†
DAH 201Visual Narration: Africa3†
DAH 202Visual Narration: Asia3†
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
†Choose one of the indicated courses in this set.

Junior

Fifth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA —Entertainment Art Elective3*
DMA 381Hard Surface Sculpting3*
DMA 329Adv. Computer Generated Environments3
DMA 339Game Projects I3
DHU —Humanities Course3
DAE 315Elementary Art Teaching: Meth,Math & Literacy3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Sixth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 340Game Projects II3
DMA 364Game Thesis Design & Mgmt3
DMA —Entertainment Art Elective3
DNS 230Math Skills3
DAE 405Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Literacy3

Senior

Seventh Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 403Game Trend3
DMA 413Game Senior Studio I3
DAH 200-400Art History Elective3*‡
DVC 200-400Visual Culture Elective3*‡
D– 200-400General Education Elective3
DAE 407Reading & Lang Art Methods3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
‡DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher.

Eighth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 414Game Senior Studio II3
DMA 428Game Professional Futures3
D– 200-400General Education Elective3*
DAS 213Business Practices3*
D– 200-400General Education Elective3
DAE – – –Art Education Elective3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

9th Semester

Ninth Semester

12 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAE 510Directed Teaching10
DAE 520Professional Seminar2

Total Credits

138-139

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.

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

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

Entertainment Arts/Art Education – Concept Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

First Semester

15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SLP 007CCS First Year Experience1
DFN 101Drawing I: Rapid Concept3
DFN 1172D Design Principles3
DFN 119Digital Techniques3
DMA 105Design Process 13
DVC 100Introduction to Material Culture3

Second Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DFN 112Drawing II: Style & Skill3
DFN 132Process & Making3
DMA 106Design Process 23
DMA 108Intro to Digital 3D I3
DEN 101Composition I3
DAE 200Educ. Foundations: History & Phil. of Education3

Sophomore

Third Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 257VisComm 3 Material Indication3
DMA 237Concept ID3
DMA 208Intro to Digital 3D II3
DAH 215History of Film3*
DAH 216History of Video Games3*
DAE 250Human Development Creative & Visual Lrng3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Fourth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 245Game: Concepts & Technology3
DMA 258VisComm 4 Compositing3
DMA 259Color Theory3
DIL 246Anatomical Figure Illustration3
DAH 200Western Art History/Visual Culture3*
DAH 201Visual Narration: Africa3*
DAH 202Visual Narration: Asia3*
D — 200-400General Education Elective3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Junior

Fifth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 357VisComm 5 Zbrush3
DMA 360Architecture 13
DMA 362Vehicles and Props3
DAS 213Buisness Practices3
DAE 315Elementary Art Teaching: Meth,Math & Literacy3

Sixth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 358VisComm 6 Dramatic Narrative3
DMA 361Architecture 23
DMA 363Character Design3
DNS 230Math Skills3
DAE 405Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Literacy3

Senior

Seventh Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 430Senior Concept Studio 13
DMA 457Vis Comm 73
D– 200-400General Education Elective3
DHU —Humanities Course3
DAE 407Reading & Lang Art Methods3

Eighth Semester

12 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 431Senior Concept Studio 23
DMA 458Vis Comm 83
D– 200-400General Education Elective3
DAH 200-400
Art History Elective3*†
DVC 200-400Visual Culture Elective3*†
DAE – – –Art Education Elective3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
†DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher

9th Semester

Ninth Semester

12 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAE 510Directed Teaching10
DAE 520Professional Seminar2

Total Credits

138-139

Entertainment Arts Electives for Animation
DMA 202Animation II
DMA 2122D Digital Animation II
DMA 228Stop Motion I
DMA 235Playing the Self
DMA 256Lighting & Rendering
DMA 302Storyboarding for Film/Anim
DMA 309Concept Design
DMA 310Maquette Sculpture
DMA 312Sound Design I
DMA 317Computer Character Animation I
DMA 322Sound Design II
DMA 328Stop Motion II
DMA 347Computer Character Animation II
DIl 147Figure Illustration I
DILAnatomical Figure Illustration

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.

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

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

Entertainment Arts/Art Education – Animation

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

First Semester

15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SLP 007CCS First Year Experience1
DFN 101Drawing I: Rapid Concept3
DFN 1172D Design Principles3
DFN 119Digital Techniques3
DMA 120Creative Visualization3
DVC 100Introduction to Material Culture3

Second Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DFN 112Drawing II: Style & Skill3
DFN 132Process & Making3
DMA 101Animation I3
DMA 217Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics3
DEN 101Composition I3
DAE 200Educ. Foundations: History & Phil. of Education3

Sophomore

Third Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 201Animation II3*
DMA 234Modeling & Texturing3*
DMA 2112D Digital Animation3
DMA 243Animation Nuts & Bolts3
DAH 214History of Animation and Digital Media3
DEN 102Composition II3
DAE 250Human Development Creative & Visual Lrng3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Fourth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
FLM 106Introduction to Filmmaking3*
DMA 270Animation Production3*
DMA 230Experimental Animation I3
DMA 232Drawing Tech for Visual Media3
DMA 202Animation II3†
DMA 228Stop Motion I3†
DMA 302
Storyboarding for Film/Animation3†
DMA 317Computer Character Animation I3†
DAH 200Western Art History/Visual Culture3‡
DAH 201
Visual Narration: Africa3‡
DAH 202Visual Narration: Asia3‡
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
†Choose one of the indicated courses in this set.
‡Choose one of the indicated courses in this set.

Junior

Fifth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 348Animation Projects I3
DMA 233Environments & Characters3
DNS 230Math Skills3
DHU —Humanities Course3
DAE 315Elementary Art Teaching: Meth,Math & Literacy3

Sixth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 349Animation Projects II3
DMA 333Advanced Story Concepts3
DMA —Entertainment Arts Elective3
D– 200-400General Education Elective3*
DAS 213Business Practices3*
DAE 405Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Literacy3
*Choose one of the listed courses in this row.

Senior

Seventh Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 410Senior Production Studio I3
DMA – – –Entertainment Arts Elective3
DMA – – –Entertainment Arts Elective3
DAH 200-400Art History Elective3*§
DVC 200-400Visual Culture Elective3*§
DAE 407Reading & Lang Art Methods3
*Choose one of the elective options in this row.
§DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher

Eighth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DMA 420Senior Production Studio II3
DMA 424Professional Futures I3
D– 200-400General Education Elective3
D– 200-400General Education Elective3
DAE —Art Education Elective3

9th Semester

Ninth Semester

12 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAE 510Directed Teaching10
DAE 520Professional Seminar2

Total Credits

138-139

Entertainment Arts Electives for Animation
DMA 202Animation II
DMA 2122D Digital Animation II
DMA 228Stop Motion I
DMA 235Playing the Self
DMA 256Lighting & Rendering
DMA 302Storyboarding for Film/Anim
DMA 309Concept Design
DMA 310Maquette Sculpture
DMA 312Sound Design I
DMA 317Computer Character Animation I
DMA 322Sound Design II
DMA 328Stop Motion II
DMA 347Computer Character Animation II
DIl 147Figure Illustration I
DILAnatomical Figure Illustration

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.

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

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

Studio Art and Craft/Art Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

First Semester

15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SLP 007CCS First Year Experience1
DFN 103Drawing I: Materials & Methods3
DFN 1163D Techniques3
DFN 1213D Design Materials and Methods3
SAC 105Survey & Methods I3
DVC 100Introduction to Material Culture3

Second Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DFN 104Drawing II: Drawing as Studio Practice3
DFN 120Design Color & Context3
DFN 119Digital Techniques3
SAC 106Survey & Methods II3
DEN 101Composition I3
DAE 200Educ. Foundations: History & Phil of Education3

Sophomore

Third Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SAC 205Sophomore Seminar3
SAC —Sophomore SAC Elective3†
SAC —Sophomore SAC Elective3†
DEN 102Composition II3
DAH 200Western Art History/Visual Culture3*
DAH 201Visual Narration: Africa3*
DAH 202Visual Narration: Asia3*
DAE 250Human Development Creative & Visual Learning3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
†Choose from selected courses in the Studio Art & Craft Electives table below to satisfy the Sophomore SAC Studio Elective
requirements.

Fourth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGD 103Rapid Prototyping3*
DGD 253Time & Digital Media3*
SAC —Sophomore SAC Elective3†
SAC —Sophomore SAC Elective3†
DAH 218Contemporary Art and Visual Culture3
DHU —Humanities Course3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
†Choose from selected courses in the Studio Art & Craft Electives table below to satisfy the Sophomore SAC Studio Elective
requirements.

Junior

Fifth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SAC 380Junior Studio I3
SAC —SAC Studio Elective3
SAC —SAC Studio Elective3
DVC 200Concepts and Methods/Visual Culture3*
D– 200-400General Education Elective3*
DAE 315Elementary Art Teaching: Meth,Math & Literacy3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Sixth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SAC 381Junior Studio II3
SAC —SAC Studio Elective3
DNS 230Math Skills3
DAS 303Professional Practice for Artists3
DAE 405Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Literacy3

Senior

Seventh Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SAC 450Senior Studio I3
SAC 400Seminar Seminar3
SAC —SAC Studio Elective3
DAE —Art Education Elective3
DAE 407Reading & Lang Art Methods3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Eighth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SAC 451Senior Studio II3
SAC —SAC Studio Elective3
SAC —SAC Studio Elective3
DAH 200-400Art History Elective3*‡
DVC 200-400Visual Culture Elective3*‡
D– 100-400Open Elective3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
‡DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher

9th Semester

Ninth Semester

12 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAE 510Directed Teaching10
DAE 520Professional Seminar2

Total Credits

138-139

†Sophomore SAC Studio Elective – Choose from the selected Studio Art & Craft courses listed below to satisfy the Sophomore SAC Studio Elective requirements.

Crafts/Art Practice Studio Electives (DCR/DFA…^) – Successfully complete any (non-required) course from Art Practice (DFA course code) or Crafts & Material Studies (including DCR, DCE, DFD, DGL, DME, DAF course codes), to satisfy the requirements.

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.

Art Practice, Crafts & Material Studies Faculty

Ebiyenyefa Baralaye
MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art BFA, Rhode Island School of Design

Lena Ellis-Boatman
MFA, Michigan State University BFA, Bowling Green State University

Valerie Jenkins
MFA, University of Minnesota BFA, Grand Valley State University

Chido Johnson
MFA, University of Notre Dame BFA, University of Georgia

Thomas Madden
MFA, Bowling Green State University BFA, Kansas State University

Jeremy Noonan
MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art BFA, College for Creative Studies

Kimberly H. Scott
MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago BFA, Rhode Island School of Design

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

Communication Design/Art Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SLP 007CCS First Year Experience1
DFN 119Digital Techniques3
DFN 1372D & 3D Integrated Design Studio3
DFN 139Color & Light Studies3
DGD 151Typography I3
DVC 100Introduction to Material Culture3

Second Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DFN 1384D Design Studio3
DFN 142Performative Spaces3
DGD 152Typography II3
DGD 124Motion Essentials3
DEN 101Composition I3
DAE 200Educ. Foundations: History & Phil of Education3

Second Year

Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGD 251Typography III3
DGD 263User Interface Design3
DGD 211Introduction to Communication Design I3
DEN 102Composition II3
DAH 100Western Art History/Visual Culture3*
DAH 201Visual Narration: Africa3*
DAH 202Visual Narration: Asia3*
DAE 250Human Development Creative & Visual Learning3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGD 264User Experience Design3
DGD 212Introduction to Communication Design II3
DGD 224Motion Narratives3
DAH 247History of Graphic Design3
DHU —Humanities Course3

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGD 311Inter Communication Design I3
DGD 317Professional Studio Practice I3
DGD 365Immersive Spaces3
DNS 230Math Skills3
DAE 315Elementary Art Teaching: Meth,Math & Literacy3

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGD 312Intermediate Communication Design II3
DGD – – –Communication Design Elective3
DGD – – –Communication Design Elective3
D- 200-400General Education Elective3
DAE 405Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Literacy3

Fourth Year

Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGD 411Advanced Communication Design I3
DGD 418Professional Studio Practice II3
DAE —Art Education Elective3
DAH or DVC 200-400 levelArt History Elective (or) Visual Culture Elective3*
DAE 407Reading & Lang Art Methods3
*Choose one of the listed courses in this row.

Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGD 412Advanced Communication Design II3
DGD – – –Communication Design Elective3
DGD – – –Communication Design Elective3
D– 200-400General Education Elective3
DAEArt Education Elective3

9th Semester

Ninth Semester = 12 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAE 510Directed Teaching10
DAE 520Professional Seminar2

Total Credits: 138/139

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.

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.

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

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/Art Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

First Semester = 16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SLP 007CCS First Year Experience1
DFN 119Digital Techniques3
DFN 1372D & 3D Integrated Design Studio3
DFN 139Color & Light Studies3
DGD 151Typography I3
DVC 100Introduction to Material Culture3

Second Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DFN 1384D Design Studio3
DFN 142Performative Spaces3
DGD 124Motion Essentials3
DGD 152Typography II3
DEN 101Composition I3
DAE 200Educ. Foundations: History & Phil of Education3

Second Year

Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAD 235Concepts and Campaigns3
DGD 211Intro Communication Design I3
DAD 283Marketing & Media3
DAH 261History of Advertising
DEN 102Composition II3
DAE 250Human Development Creative & Visual Learning3

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAD 287Media & Experience3
DAD 266App Happy3
DGD 224Motion Narratives3
DAH 200
Western Art History/Visual Culture3*
DAH 201Visual Narration: Africa3*
DAH 202Visual Narration: Asia3*
DAH 261History of Advertising3
DAS 213Business Practices3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGD 317Prof Studio Practice I3
DAD 321Commercial Techniques & Production3
DAD 365
Digital Narrative3
DADAdvertising Design Elective3
DAE 315Elementary Art Teaching: Meth,Math & Literacy3

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAD 322Integrated Campaigns3
DAD 366
Experiential Media3
DAD —Advertising Design Elective3
DAE 405Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Literacy3
DNS 230Math Skills3

Fourth Year

Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAD 421Portfolio Lab I3
DAD 434Content Creation3
DAH 200-400Art History Elective (or)
3*
DVC 200-400Visual Culture Elective3*
D 100-400Open Elective3
DAE 407Reading & Lang Art Methods3
*Choose one of the listed courses in this row.

Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAD 422Portfolio Lab II3
DAD 460Thesis Studio3
DAD —Advertising Design Elective3
D 200-400General Education Elective3
DAE —Art Education Elective3

9th Semester

Ninth Semester = 12 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAE 510Directed Teaching10
DAE 520Professional Seminar2

Total Credits: 138/139

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

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.

Advertising Design Faculty

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

Philip McAvoy
BA, Michigan State University

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

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SLP 007CCS First Year Experience1
DFN 119Digital Techniques3
DFN 1372D & 3D Integrated Design Studio3
DFN 139Color & Light Studies3
DGD 151Typography I3
DVC 100Introduction to Material Culture3

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DFN 1384D Design Studio3
DFN 142Performative Spaces3
DFN 124Motion Essentials3
DGD 152Typography II3
DEN 101Composition I3

Second Year

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAD 235Concepts and Campaigns3
DGD 211Intro Communication Design I3
DAD 283Marketing & Media3
DAH 261History of Advertising3
DEN 102Composition II3

Fourth Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAD 287Media & Experience3
DAD 266App Happy3
DGD 224Motion Narratives3
DAH 200Western Art History/Visual Culture3*
DAH 201Visual Narration: Africa
3*
DAH 202Visual Narration: Asia3*
DHU —Humanities Course3
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGD 317Prof Studio Practice I3
DAD 321Commercial Techniques & Production3
DAD 365Digital Narrative3
DADAdvertising Design Elective3
D— 200-400General Education Elective3

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAD 322Integrated Campaigns3
DAD 366Experiential Media3
DADAdvertising Design Elective3
D— 200-400General Education Elective3
D— 100-400Open Elective3

Fourth Year

Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAD 421Portfolio Lab I3
DAD 434Content Creation3
DNS 200-400Natural Science3
D— 200-400General Education Elective3
DAH 200-400Art History Elective3*†
DVC 200-400Visual Culture Elective3*†
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
†DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher

Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DAD 422Portfolio Lab II3
DAD 460Thesis Studio3
DAD —Advertising Design Elective3
D— 200-400General Education Elective3
D— 100-400Open Elective3

Catalog Year 24/25

Total Credits: 120/121

*International students that require ELS-101 (4.0 cr); Total Credits = 127/128

First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=63; Gen Ed=36; Open Electives=6

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

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.

Advertising Design Faculty

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

Philip McAvoy
BA, Michigan State University