Tag: 2024-2025
Interior Design/Art Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 2024/2025
Freshman
First Semester
15-16 Credit Hours
Second Semester
18 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DFN 112 | Drawing II: Style & Skill | 3 |
| DFN 138 | 4D Design Studio | 3* |
| DFN 142 | Performative Spaces | 3* |
| DIN 128 | Freshman Interior Design Studio II | 3 |
| DIN 130 | Residential Interior Design Studio | 3 |
| DEN 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| DAE 200 | Educ. Foundations: History & Phil. of Education | 3 |
Sophomore
Third Semester
18 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DFN 138 | 4D Design Studio | 3* |
| DFN 142 | Performative Spaces | 3* |
| DIN 220 | Auto CAD I/Architectural Drawing | 3 |
| DIN 231 | Sophomore Interior Design Studio I | 3 |
| DIN 251 | Design Sources & Materials | 3 |
| DAE 250 | Human Development Creative & Visual Learning | 3 |
| DEN 102 | Composition II | 3 |
Fourth Semester
15 Credit Hours
Junior
Fifth Semester
16.5 Credit Hours
Senior
Seventh Semester
13.5 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DIN 431 | Senior Interior Design Studio I | 3 |
| DIN 434 | Business Practices Seminar | 3 |
| DHU — | Humanities Course | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective (or) | 3*† |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
| DAE 407 | Reading & Lang Art Methods | 3 |
†DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
Eighth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DIN 432 | Senior Interior Design Studio II | 3 |
| DIN ELECT | Interior Design Elective | 3 |
| D– 200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| D– 200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| DAE — | Art Education Elective | 3 |
9th Semester
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
Total Credits
138-139
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
Interdisciplinary Art & Design/Art Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 2024/2025
Faculty Mentoring Required: Must Complete Plan of Work before registering for 3rd year.
Freshman
First Semester
15-16 Credit Hours
Sophomore
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 |
Junior
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 |
†DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
Senior
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 |
†DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
9th Semester
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
Total Credits
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.
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
Illustration/Art Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 2024/2025
Freshman
First Semester
15-16 Credit Hours
Sophomore
Third Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DIL 247 | Figure Illustration II | 3 |
| DIL 306 | Composition for Illustration | 3 |
| DEN 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3* |
| DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa | 3* |
| DAH 202 | Visual Narration: Asia | 3* |
| DAE 250 | Human Development Creative & Visual Learning | 3 |
Junior
Fifth Semester
18 Credit Hours
Senior
Seventh Semester
15 Credit Hours
Eighth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DIL 484 | Illustration Studio B | 3 |
| DIL – – – | Illustration Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective | 3*† |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
| D– 200-400 | General Elective | 3 |
| DAE – – – | Art Education Elective | 3 |
†DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
9th Semester
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
Total Credits
138-139
Illustration Electives – Successfully complete designated DIL 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).
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.
Illustration Faculty
Gil Ashby
MFA, School of Visual Arts BFA, School of Visual Arts
Elizabeth Bauer
MFA, University of Notre Dame
BFA, Ringling College of Art and Design
Don Kilpatrick
BFA, University of Georgia
Erik Olsen
MFA, Wayne State University BFA, Art Center College of Design
Francis Vallejo
MA, Savannah College of Art and Design 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
Fashion Accessories Design/Art Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 2024/2025
Freshman
First Semester
15-16 Credit Hours
Second Semester
18 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DFN 104 | Drawing II: Drawing as a Practice | 3 |
| DFN 120 | Design Color & Context | 3* |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design-Form & Space | 3* |
| DFN 119 | Digital Techniques | 3 |
| FAD 102 | Fashion Fundamentals: Accessories | 3 |
| DEN 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| DAE 200 | Educ. Foundations: History & Phil. of Education | 3 |
Sophomore
Third Semester
18 Credit Hours
Fourth Semester
15 Credit Hours
Junior
Fifth Semester
15 Credit Hours
Senior
Seventh Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FAD 401 | Advanced Collection Design | 3 |
| FAD 403 | Advanced Shoe Making | 3 |
| FAD — | Fashion Accessories Design Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective | 3*† |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
| DAE 407 | Reading & Lang Art Methods | 3 |
†DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
9th Semester
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
Total Credits
138-139
Fashion Accessories Design Electives – Successfully complete designated courses within the major (not listed as “required”), subject code FAD
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.
Fashion Design Faculty
Aki Choklat
MA, Royal College of Art
BA, Brigham Young 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
Fashion Design/Art Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 2024/2025
Freshman
First Semester
15-16 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SLP 007 | CCS First Year Experience | 1 |
| DFN 103 | Drawing I: Materials & Methods | 3 |
| DFN 120 | Design Color & Context | 3* |
| DFN 121 | 3D Design Material Manifestation | 3* |
| FAD 101 | Fashion Fundamentals: Apparel | 3 |
| DEN 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| DVC 100 | Introduction to Material Culture | 3 |
Second Semester
18 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DFN 104 | Drawing II: Drawing as a Practice | 3 |
| DFN 120 | Design Color & Context | 3* |
| DFN 121 | 3D Design Material Manifestation | 3* |
| DFN 119 | Digital Techniques | 3 |
| FAD 102 | Fashion Fundamentals: Accessories | 3 |
| DEN 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| DAE 200 | Educ. Foundations: History & Phil. of Education | 3 |
Sophomore
Third Semester
18 Credit Hours
Fourth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FAD 205 | Collection Design | 3 |
| DFD 219 | Embellished Surfaces | 3 |
| DCR 252 | 3D Modeling for Makers | 3 |
| DNS 230 | Math Skills | 3 |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3* |
| DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa | 3* |
| DAH 202 | Visual Narration: Asia | 3* |
| D–200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
Junior
Fifth Semester
15 Credit Hours
Senior
Seventh Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FAD 401 | Advanced Collection Design | 3 |
| FAD 411 | Senior Studio Pre-Collection | 3 |
| FAD — | Fashion Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective | 3*† |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
| DAE 407 | Reading & Lang Art Methods | 3 |
†DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
9th Semester
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
Total Credits
138-139
Fashion Design Electives – Courses within the major (not listed as “required”), subject code FAD
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.
Fashion Design Faculty
Aki Choklat
MA, Royal College of Art
BA, Brigham Young 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
Film/Art Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 2024/2025
Freshman
First Semester
15-16 Credit Hours
Sophomore
Third Semester
18 Credit Hours
Fourth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FLM 212 | Film Graphics & VFX II | 6† |
| FLM 226 | Sound Design II | 6† |
| FLM 254 | Playing the Self | 6† |
| FLM 278 | Documentary Filmmaking I | 3* |
| FLM 288 | Experimental Fimmaking I | 3* |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3‡ |
| DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa | 3‡ |
| DAH 202 | Visual Narration: Asia | 3‡ |
| DEN 318 | Script Writing Workshop | 3 |
†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
Senior
Seventh Semester
15 Credit Hours
9th Semester
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
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
Sophomore
Third Semester
18 Credit Hours
Fourth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DMA 247 | Game Art II | 3 |
| DMA 341 | Digital Character Sculpting | 3 |
| DMA 256 | Lighting & Rendering | 3 |
| DMA 248 | Game: Concept and Technology II | 3* |
| DMA 232 | Drawing Tech for Visual Media | 3* |
| DMA 317 | Computer Character Animation I | 3* |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3† |
| DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa | 3† |
| DAH 202 | Visual Narration: Asia | 3† |
†Choose one of the indicated courses in this set.
Junior
Fifth Semester
15 Credit Hours
Senior
Seventh Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DMA 403 | Game Trend | 3 |
| DMA 413 | Game Senior Studio I | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective | 3*‡ |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*‡ |
| D– 200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| DAE 407 | Reading & Lang Art Methods | 3 |
‡DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher.
9th Semester
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
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
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
Sophomore
Third Semester
18 Credit Hours
Fourth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DMA 245 | Game: Concepts & Technology | 3 |
| DMA 258 | VisComm 4 Compositing | 3 |
| DMA 259 | Color Theory | 3 |
| DIL 246 | Anatomical Figure Illustration | 3 |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3* |
| DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa | 3* |
| DAH 202 | Visual Narration: Asia | 3* |
| D — 200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
Junior
Fifth Semester
15 Credit Hours
Senior
Seventh Semester
15 Credit Hours
Eighth Semester
12 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DMA 431 | Senior Concept Studio 2 | 3 |
| DMA 458 | Vis Comm 8 | 3 |
| D– 200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective | 3*† |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
| DAE – – – | Art Education Elective | 3 |
†DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
9th Semester
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
Total Credits
138-139
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).
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
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
Sophomore
Third Semester
18 Credit Hours
Fourth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FLM 106 | Introduction to Filmmaking | 3* |
| DMA 270 | Animation Production | 3* |
| DMA 230 | Experimental Animation I | 3 |
| DMA 232 | Drawing Tech for Visual Media | 3 |
| DMA 202 | Animation II | 3† |
| DMA 228 | Stop Motion I | 3† |
| DMA 302 | Storyboarding for Film/Animation | 3† |
| DMA 317 | Computer Character Animation I | 3† |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3‡ |
| DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa | 3‡ |
| DAH 202 | Visual Narration: Asia | 3‡ |
†Choose one of the indicated courses in this set.
‡Choose one of the indicated courses in this set.
Junior
Fifth Semester
15 Credit Hours
Sixth Semester
15 Credit Hours
Senior
Seventh Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DMA 410 | Senior Production Studio I | 3 |
| DMA – – – | Entertainment Arts Elective | 3 |
| DMA – – – | Entertainment Arts Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective | 3*§ |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*§ |
| DAE 407 | Reading & Lang Art Methods | 3 |
§DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
9th Semester
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
Total Credits
138-139
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).
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
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