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Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2008

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Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2008 [Archived Catalog]

Computer Art, Graphic Design, or Photography (B.F.A.)

Program: B.F.A.
Department of Visual Arts, VCD Program
School of Visual and Performing Arts

Visual Arts Building 213 ~ 260-481-6709 ~ www.ipfw.edu/vpa

The Bachelor of Fine Arts program includes general education, art/design history, visual art, and design studio courses and offers concentrations in computer art, graphic design, and photography.

Students are eligible for admission to the B.F.A. major after (1) completing 45 credits of study with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher and a grade of C or better in each VCD course and (2) receiving approval for admission by the faculty after a portfolio review. A student may not enroll in any course numbered 300 or above until these criteria are met.

Admission

The student must meet the requirements of IPFW. Admission to the Department of Visual Arts does not confer acceptance to the B.F.A. major. Newly admitted students are assigned to either a pre-B.F.A. or A.S. program. Later acceptance to the B.F.A. area of concentration is dependent upon satisfying the requirements of a portfolio review.

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 33

Area I—Linguistic and Numerical Foundations Credits: 9

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Quantitative reasoning course Credits: 3

COM 114 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Cr. 3.
ENG W131 - Elementary Composition I Cr. 3.

Area II—Natural and Physical Sciences Credits: 6

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Area III—The Individual, Culture, and Society Credits: 6

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Area IV—Humanistic Thought Credits: 6

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Area V—Creative and Artistic Expression Credits: 3

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Area VII—Inquiry and Analysis Credits: 3

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Art/Design History Credits: 12

Credits in art/design history courses numbered 300 or above: 6

FINA H111 - Ancient and Medieval Art Cr. 3.
FINA H112 - Renaissance Through Modern Art Cr. 3.

Area of Concentration: Studio and Electives Credits: 75

Computer Art

Studio Electives in VCD or FINA Credits: 24

FINA P151 - Design Fundamentals I-II Cr. 3.
FINA P152 - Design Fundamentals I-II Cr. 3.
PHIL 275 - The Philosophy of Art Cr. 3.
PHYS 125 - Light and Color Cr. 3.
VCD P243 - Photography Fundamentals Cr. 3.
VCD P273 - Computer Art and Design I Cr. 3.
VCD P356 - Package Design Cr. 3.
VCD P357 - Display and Design Cr. 3.
VCD P374 - Computer Art and Design II Cr. 3.
VCD P475 - Computer Art and Design III Cr. 3.
VCD P476 - Three-Dimensional Computer Modeling Cr. 3
VCD P478 - Computer Animation Cr. 3.
VCD P495 - Independent Study in Fine Arts Cr. 3.

Graphic Design

Studio Electives in VCD or FINA Credits: 15
FINA P226 - Painting Fundamentals II Credits: 3

FINA P121 - Drawing Fundamentals I-II Cr. 3.
FINA P122 - Drawing Fundamentals I-II Cr. 3.
FINA P151 - Design Fundamentals I-II Cr. 3.
FINA P152 - Design Fundamentals I-II Cr. 3.
VCD P253 - Principles of Graphic Design I Cr. 3.
VCD P254 - Principles of Graphic Design II Cr. 3.
VCD P261 - Layout and Finished Art Cr. 3.
VCD P271 - Illustration I Cr. 3.
VCD P272 - Illustration II Cr. 3.
VCD P273 - Computer Art and Design I Cr. 3.
VCD P356 - Package Design Cr. 3.
VCD P357 - Display and Design Cr. 3.
VCD P371 - Illustration III Cr. 3.
VCD P372 - Illustration IV Cr. 3.
VCD P374 - Computer Art and Design II Cr. 3.
VCD P453 - Graphic Design III Cr. 3.
VCD P454 - Graphic Design IV Cr. 3.
VCD P475 - Computer Art and Design III Cr. 3.
VCD P495 - Independent Study in Fine Arts Cr. 3.
(or additional studio)

Photography

Studio Electives in VCD or FINA Credits: 30

FINA P151 - Design Fundamentals I-II Cr. 3.
FINA P152 - Design Fundamentals I-II Cr. 3.
PHIL 275 - The Philosophy of Art Cr. 3.
PHYS 125 - Light and Color Cr. 3.
VCD P273 - Computer Art and Design I Cr. 3.
VCD P343 - Advanced Photography I Cr. 3.
VCD P344 - Advanced Photography II Cr. 3.
VCD P374 - Computer Art and Design II Cr. 3.
VCD P443 - Advanced Photography III Cr. 3.
VCD P444 - Advanced Photography IV Cr. 3.
VCD P475 - Computer Art and Design III Cr. 3.
VCD P495 - Independent Study in Fine Arts Cr. 3.
(or additional studio)

Senior Project Credits: 6

Majors must complete a senior project in the elected area of concentration. This two-semester course requires of the student a project incorporating an in-depth study and exploration of an artistic endeavor. The senior project culminates in a B.F.A. thesis exhibition that is judged by the faculty and reviewed by the public. An artist’s statement and project description is a requirement of the exhibition installation.

VCD P450 - Senior Project Cr. 3.