BA in Studio Art and Design Requirements
The BA in Studio Art and Design requires 120 credits. The below are requirements for
a standalone BA in Studio Art and Design.
General Education Requirements (57-58 credits)
In addition to meeting the course requirements for each respective major, all students
must also fulfill the General Education requirements for the Undergraduate College. Students may apply 6 credits in their major toward
these requirements.
Required Courses (33 credits)
This course in an introduction to the basic techniques and exercises used in drawing.
In order to develop and enhance perceptual and manual skills, direct observation of
the subject and visual problem solving will be stressed. Students considering an art
major take this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
A foundation course intended to emphasize the basic principles of two-dimensional
space; objective analysis; systems of experimental manipulation; problem solving;
and consideration and use of materials. Students considering an art major should take
this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
A continuation of Drawing I with special emphasis on developing perceptual awareness
of spatial relationships and conceptual exploration using traditional and non-traditional
materials. Art majors should take this course in their first or second year. (3 credits)
|
A foundation course intended to emphasize the basic principles of two-dimensional
space; objective analysis; systems of experimental manipulation; problem solving;
and consideration and use of materials. Students considering an art major should take
this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
The basic techniques of oil painting, its form and craft will be introduced using
the human figure, still life, and landscape as subject. Students considering an art
major should take this course in the spring semester of their first year. Prerequisite:
ARS-0100. (3 credits)
|
This course is an introduction to the electronic tools necessary to function in the
graphic design field. Students will be introduced to the latest versions of industry
standard software. Students will learn the benefits of different file formats and
their applications in print and electronic media. Emphasis will be placed on work
created as well as the mechanics of software. Course Fee: $75. Prerequisites: ARS-0100
ARS 0101 (3 credits)
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This course is intended to survey the various career options available to the studio
art major. Through exposure to a diversity of art professionals, students will become
familiar with the strategies to manage and facilitate a successful career in art.
(3 credits)
|
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ARS 0300: Drawing III:Using direct observation of a subject as a point of departure, students will experiment
with various media and techniques in order to develop and enhance perceptual and conceptual
skills. Prerequisite: ARS-0200. Offered as needed. (3 credits)
ARS 0275: Graphic Design I: This course will survey the principles and theories of graphic design with emphasis
on the techniques and materials used by the graphic designer. Course Fee: $75. Prerequisite:
ARS-0101 (3 credits)
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This course is an introduction to silkscreen printing as an applied and fine art printmaking
medium. Both hand drawn and photo transparencies will be used to create stencils for
printing on paper, cloth, or other surfaces. Prerequisite: ARS-0260. (3 credits)
|
Special topics seminar required for all senior art majors (B.A. and B.F.A.) that focuses
on individual projects. Additional emphasis will be placed on the research of historical
and/or contemporary issues or models related to the student’s project. Prerequisite:
Senior Status. (3 credits)
|
Senior Projects Seminar is the second part of a two - semester seminar that focuses
on individual senior projects. In addition to research of historical and/or contemporary
issues or models that are related to the student's project, emphasis will be placed
on the studio activity and the subsequent exhibition of the senior project. Prerequisite:
ARS-0492. (3 credits)
|
History of Art Requirements (14 credits)
In addition to the courses below, students must also complete two History of Art electives
(6 credits).
A survey of western visual culture from prehistory through the Middle Ages, in architecture,
sculpture, painting, and minor arts. Class lecture and discussion will be integrated
with visits to area museums, such as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology
and Anthropology, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum
of Art, to view art of the ancient through medieval world. Offered fall semester.
No prerequisites. This course fulfills a Global Awareness/Culture requirement in the
UC General Education program. (3 credits)
|
This experiential 1-credit component is part and parcel of “History of Art, I.” It
features 14 hours per semester of on-site, first-hand museum and gallery exposure
and enjoyment. A day-long visit to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is usually
offered. (1 credit)
|
A survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts, from the 12th century
Gothic through the mid-to late nineteenth century. Class lecture and discussion will
be integrated with visits to museums, such as: Glencairn Museum and Bryn Athyn’s New
Church, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art,
Museum of Modern Art and The Cloisters. No prerequisites. Offered spring semester.
This course fulfills a Global Awareness/Culture requirement in the UC General Education
program. During designated semesters, this course will have a travel/study component,
featuring an eight-day experience in Florence, Rome, and Paris, to trace the visual
culture of the fifteenth through nineteenth centuries in architecture, painting, sculpture,
and minor arts. Visits to the major monuments and museums in these cities will accompany
lecture/discussion on site. (3 credits)
|
This experiential 1-credit component is part and parcel of “History of Art, II.” It
features 14 hours per semester of on-site, first-hand museum and gallery exposure
and enjoyment. A day-long visit to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art or Washington’s
National Gallery is usually offered. (1 credit)
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Plus: Two History of Art electives (6 credits)
Additional Requirements (9 credits)
- One 3D course which can include: Ceramics, Sculpture, Papermaking, Multimedia OR or ARS 0255: Typography (3 credits)
- Two upper-level Studio Art or Design electives (6 credits)
Additional Electives (12-13 credits)
General electives can also be used to take graphic design or upper-division studio
art courses but should not be limited to only art courses.
BA Studio Art and Design, PK-12 Art Education Track
Art Requirements (39 credits)
This course in an introduction to the basic techniques and exercises used in drawing.
In order to develop and enhance perceptual and manual skills, direct observation of
the subject and visual problem solving will be stressed. Students considering an art
major take this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
A foundation course intended to emphasize the basic principles of two-dimensional
space; objective analysis; systems of experimental manipulation; problem solving;
and consideration and use of materials. Students considering an art major should take
this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
A foundation course intended to emphasize the basic principles of two-dimensional
space; objective analysis; systems of experimental manipulation; problem solving;
and consideration and use of materials. Students considering an art major should take
this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
The basic techniques of oil painting, its form and craft will be introduced using
the human figure, still life, and landscape as subject. Students considering an art
major should take this course in the spring semester of their first year. Prerequisite:
ARS-0100. (3 credits)
|
An introduction to the basic techniques needed to use clay as a medium of creative
expression. Students will explore form and content while developing skills through
class assignments and individual projects. (3 credits)
|
The basic techniques and materials of making two and three-dimensional papermaking
will be introduced as a vehicle for formal, material and conceptual explorations.
Prerequisite: ARS 0101. (3 credits)
|
This course is an introduction to the electronic tools necessary to function in the
graphic design field. Students will be introduced to the latest versions of industry
standard software. Students will learn the benefits of different file formats and
their applications in print and electronic media. Emphasis will be placed on work
created as well as the mechanics of software. Course Fee: $75. Prerequisites: ARS-0100
ARS 0101 (3 credits)
|
This course is an introduction to silkscreen printing as an applied and fine art printmaking
medium. Both hand drawn and photo transparencies will be used to create stencils for
printing on paper, cloth, or other surfaces. Prerequisite: ARS-0260. (3 credits)
|
This course is intended to survey the various career options available to the studio
art major. Through exposure to a diversity of art professionals, students will become
familiar with the strategies to manage and facilitate a successful career in art.
(3 credits)
|
Special topics seminar required for all senior art majors (B.A. and B.F.A.) that focuses
on individual projects. Additional emphasis will be placed on the research of historical
and/or contemporary issues or models related to the student’s project. Prerequisite:
Senior Status. (3 credits)
|
Senior Projects Seminar is the second part of a two - semester seminar that focuses
on individual senior projects. In addition to research of historical and/or contemporary
issues or models that are related to the student's project, emphasis will be placed
on the studio activity and the subsequent exhibition of the senior project. Prerequisite:
ARS-0492. (3 credits)
|
History of Art Requirements (14 credits)
In addition to the courses below, students must also complete two History of Art electives
(6 credits).
A survey of western visual culture from prehistory through the Middle Ages, in architecture,
sculpture, painting, and minor arts. Class lecture and discussion will be integrated
with visits to area museums, such as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology
and Anthropology, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum
of Art, to view art of the ancient through medieval world. Offered fall semester.
No prerequisites. This course fulfills a Global Awareness/Culture requirement in the
UC General Education program. (3 credits)
|
This experiential 1-credit component is part and parcel of “History of Art, I.” It
features 14 hours per semester of on-site, first-hand museum and gallery exposure
and enjoyment. A day-long visit to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is usually
offered. (1 credit)
|
A survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts, from the 12th century
Gothic through the mid-to late nineteenth century. Class lecture and discussion will
be integrated with visits to museums, such as: Glencairn Museum and Bryn Athyn’s New
Church, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art,
Museum of Modern Art and The Cloisters. No prerequisites. Offered spring semester.
This course fulfills a Global Awareness/Culture requirement in the UC General Education
program. During designated semesters, this course will have a travel/study component,
featuring an eight-day experience in Florence, Rome, and Paris, to trace the visual
culture of the fifteenth through nineteenth centuries in architecture, painting, sculpture,
and minor arts. Visits to the major monuments and museums in these cities will accompany
lecture/discussion on site. (3 credits)
|
This experiential 1-credit component is part and parcel of “History of Art, II.” It
features 14 hours per semester of on-site, first-hand museum and gallery exposure
and enjoyment. A day-long visit to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art or Washington’s
National Gallery is usually offered. (1 credit)
|
Education Requirements (36 credits)
A study of the historical and sociological development of the American system of education
and an exploration of current issues in educational theory and practice. Offered fall
and spring semesters. IDEA/ADA/504 legal aspects will be addressed. (3 credits)
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A study of models, techniques, and skills of teaching and learning through observation
and analysis of the inclusive, regular, and diverse classroom and related settings.
Topics include management, motivation, and instruction and The Danielson Model. Competencies
for the inclusive classroom are addressed. (3 credits)
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A course designed to acquaint the student with the basic concepts and principles of
elementary and middle grades curriculum. Emphasis is on methods, planning for diversity,
inclusion, and differentiation of instruction. Competencies for the inclusive classroom
are addressed. (3 credits)
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This course will build on the learnings acquired in the Special Education foundation
course described above. The various disabilities will be covered in greater detail
with heavy emphasis on accommodating instruction and the classroom environment to
the needs of disabled students. A significant portion of the course will also be devoted
to strategies for providing appropriate enrichment in the regular classroom to students
identified as gifted and talented. (3 credits)
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This course will provide students with a foundation in the organization and management
of an effective classroom. Students will learn how to create and maintain a positive
learning environment at every level, as well as specific techniques for managing a
variety of student behavioral issues. Issues of respect, cultural diversity, and appropriate
behavioral expectations will also be covered. Competencies for the inclusive classroom
are addressed. (3 credits)
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This is an introductory survey course. Students will learn about the development of
special education in the United States. Key laws (e.g. 94-142 and ADA/504) as well
as major litigation will be covered in detail. In addition, students will be introduced
to the various categories of disability. Students will learn introductory material
about educational accommodation for these disabilities and will learn how to write
an IEP. (3 credits)
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This is a basic course intended to provide students with the fundamentals of providing
effective classroom instruction to students who are not native English speakers. It
will examine the controversy over bilingual education vs., English for Speakers of
other Languages (ESL). Students will acquire an understanding of immersion instruction,
the various levels of resource room instruction, and how the classroom teacher can
support such programs. Significant time will also be devoted to exploring cultural
diversity and ways for the classroom teacher to foster a classroom environment which
is both respectful and inclusive. (3 credits)
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Directed classroom participation. Teaching completed in suburban or urban schools;
conferences and/or seminars with supervising teacher and college faculty member. The
seminar also includes exploration of current issues in American education and their
relevance for the classroom teacher. Professional conduct and ethical standards are
emphasized as well. This course may only be taken during one of a student’s final
two semesters in the Undergraduate College. Students taking this course in their final
semester, must have completed all but two required courses. Competencies for the inclusive
classroom are addressed. (12 credits)
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Additional Requirements
- A 3D course which can include Ceramics, Sculpture, Multimedia and Papermaking (3 credits)
- Art elective (3 credits)
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Design Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Design is 126 credits. Those who wish to pursue a BFA may apply to the program by submitting a portfolio at the start of their sophomore year at Rosemont. The below requirements
are for a standalone BFA in Studio Art and Design.
General Education Requirements (48-49 credits)
In addition to meeting the course requirements for each respective major, all students
must also fulfill the General Education requirements for the Undergraduate College. Students may apply 12 credits in their major toward
these requirements.
Required Studio Art and Design Courses (45 credits)
This course in an introduction to the basic techniques and exercises used in drawing.
In order to develop and enhance perceptual and manual skills, direct observation of
the subject and visual problem solving will be stressed. Students considering an art
major take this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
A foundation course intended to emphasize the basic principles of two-dimensional
space; objective analysis; systems of experimental manipulation; problem solving;
and consideration and use of materials. Students considering an art major should take
this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
A continuation of Drawing I with special emphasis on developing perceptual awareness
of spatial relationships and conceptual exploration using traditional and non-traditional
materials. Art majors should take this course in their first or second year. (3 credits)
|
A foundation course intended to emphasize the basic principles of two-dimensional
space; objective analysis; systems of experimental manipulation; problem solving;
and consideration and use of materials. Students considering an art major should take
this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
The basic techniques of oil painting, its form and craft will be introduced using
the human figure, still life, and landscape as subject. Students considering an art
major should take this course in the spring semester of their first year. Prerequisite:
ARS-0100. (3 credits)
|
This course is an introduction to the electronic tools necessary to function in the
graphic design field. Students will be introduced to the latest versions of industry
standard software. Students will learn the benefits of different file formats and
their applications in print and electronic media. Emphasis will be placed on work
created as well as the mechanics of software. Course Fee: $75. Prerequisites: ARS-0100
ARS 0101 (3 credits)
|
This course is intended to survey the various career options available to the studio
art major. Through exposure to a diversity of art professionals, students will become
familiar with the strategies to manage and facilitate a successful career in art.
(3 credits)
|
|
ARS 0300: Drawing III:Using direct observation of a subject as a point of departure, students will experiment
with various media and techniques in order to develop and enhance perceptual and conceptual
skills. Prerequisite: ARS-0200. Offered as needed. (3 credits)
ARS 0275: Graphic Design I: This course will survey the principles and theories of graphic design with emphasis
on the techniques and materials used by the graphic designer. Course Fee: $75. Prerequisite:
ARS-0101 (3 credits)
|
This course is an introduction to silkscreen printing as an applied and fine art printmaking
medium. Both hand drawn and photo transparencies will be used to create stencils for
printing on paper, cloth, or other surfaces. Prerequisite: ARS-0260. (3 credits)
|
Special topics seminar required for all senior art majors (B.A. and B.F.A.) that focuses
on individual projects. Additional emphasis will be placed on the research of historical
and/or contemporary issues or models related to the student’s project. Prerequisite:
Senior Status. (3 credits)
|
Senior Projects Seminar is the second part of a two - semester seminar that focuses
on individual senior projects. In addition to research of historical and/or contemporary
issues or models that are related to the student's project, emphasis will be placed
on the studio activity and the subsequent exhibition of the senior project. Prerequisite:
ARS-0492. (3 credits)
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One Course Chosen From (3 credits):
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An introduction to the basic techniques needed to use clay as a medium of creative
expression. Students will explore form and content while developing skills through
class assignments and individual projects. (3 credits)
|
The basic techniques and materials of making two and three-dimensional papermaking
will be introduced as a vehicle for formal, material and conceptual explorations.
Prerequisite: ARS 0101. (3 credits)
|
This course is intended as an introduction to the materials, methods and processes
associated with safely creating works of art in three dimensions. The development
of a personal approach to expression will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ARS 0101
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History of Art Requirements (14 credits)
In addition to the courses below, students must also complete two History of Art electives
(6 credits).
A survey of western visual culture from prehistory through the Middle Ages, in architecture,
sculpture, painting, and minor arts. Class lecture and discussion will be integrated
with visits to area museums, such as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology
and Anthropology, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum
of Art, to view art of the ancient through medieval world. Offered fall semester.
No prerequisites. This course fulfills a Global Awareness/Culture requirement in the
UC General Education program. (3 credits)
|
This experiential 1-credit component is part and parcel of “History of Art, I.” It
features 14 hours per semester of on-site, first-hand museum and gallery exposure
and enjoyment. A day-long visit to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is usually
offered. (1 credit)
|
A survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts, from the 12th century
Gothic through the mid-to late nineteenth century. Class lecture and discussion will
be integrated with visits to museums, such as: Glencairn Museum and Bryn Athyn’s New
Church, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art,
Museum of Modern Art and The Cloisters. No prerequisites. Offered spring semester.
This course fulfills a Global Awareness/Culture requirement in the UC General Education
program. During designated semesters, this course will have a travel/study component,
featuring an eight-day experience in Florence, Rome, and Paris, to trace the visual
culture of the fifteenth through nineteenth centuries in architecture, painting, sculpture,
and minor arts. Visits to the major monuments and museums in these cities will accompany
lecture/discussion on site. (3 credits)
|
This experiential 1-credit component is part and parcel of “History of Art, II.” It
features 14 hours per semester of on-site, first-hand museum and gallery exposure
and enjoyment. A day-long visit to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art or Washington’s
National Gallery is usually offered. (1 credit)
|
Additional Requirements
- Four Studio Art electives (12 credits)
- Two courses in the upper-division level in a specific area (6 credits)
BFA Studio Art and Design, Graphic Design Track
Required Courses (61 credits)
This course in an introduction to the basic techniques and exercises used in drawing.
In order to develop and enhance perceptual and manual skills, direct observation of
the subject and visual problem solving will be stressed. Students considering an art
major take this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
A foundation course intended to emphasize the basic principles of two-dimensional
space; objective analysis; systems of experimental manipulation; problem solving;
and consideration and use of materials. Students considering an art major should take
this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
A continuation of Drawing I with special emphasis on developing perceptual awareness
of spatial relationships and conceptual exploration using traditional and non-traditional
materials. Art majors should take this course in their first or second year. (3 credits)
|
A foundation course intended to emphasize the basic principles of two-dimensional
space; objective analysis; systems of experimental manipulation; problem solving;
and consideration and use of materials. Students considering an art major should take
this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
The basic techniques of oil painting, its form and craft will be introduced using
the human figure, still life, and landscape as subject. Students considering an art
major should take this course in the spring semester of their first year. Prerequisite:
ARS-0100. (3 credits)
|
This course is an introduction to the electronic tools necessary to function in the
graphic design field. Students will be introduced to the latest versions of industry
standard software. Students will learn the benefits of different file formats and
their applications in print and electronic media. Emphasis will be placed on work
created as well as the mechanics of software. Course Fee: $75. Prerequisites: ARS-0100
ARS 0101 (3 credits)
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This course will focus on typography as a functional and aesthetic tool. Typographical
language, structure, and usage as it relates to graphic design and visual communication
will be stressed. Prerequisite: ARS-0200. Course Fee: $75. Offered every other year.
(3 credits)
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Basic techniques and processes used in relief and intaglio printmaking will be surveyed.
Among the processes introduced will be dry point, etching, aquatint, surface, and
color printing. Health and studio safety will be stressed. Prerequisite: ARS0100,
ARS-0101. (3 credits)
|
This course will survey the principles and theories of graphic design with emphasis
on the techniques and materials used by the graphic designer. Course Fee: $75. Prerequisite:
ARS-0101. (3 credits)
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Using the image as a vehicle of communication, emphasis will be placed on exploration
of various media and techniques of the illustrator. Prerequisite: ARS-0100, ARS-0101.
(3 credits)
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This course is intended to survey the various career options available to the studio
art major. Through exposure to a diversity of art professionals, students will become
familiar with the strategies to manage and facilitate a successful career in art.
(3 credits)
|
This course is a continuation of the study of the mechanics of graphic design software
as well as projects as introduced in Computer Graphics I. Also included will be how
ideas can be expressed through a manipulation of images using the computer as a creative
tool. Course Fee: $75. Prerequisite: ARS 0250 (3 credits)
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This course is an introduction to silkscreen printing as an applied and fine art printmaking
medium. Both hand drawn and photo transparencies will be used to create stencils for
printing on paper, cloth, or other surfaces. Prerequisite: ARS-0260. (3 credits)
|
This course is a continuation of the study of design and layout introduced in Graphic
Design I. Emphasis will be placed on the development of text and image as it relates
to mass communication. Course Fee: $75. Prerequisite: ARS-0275. (3 credits)
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Special topics seminar required for all senior art majors (B.A. and B.F.A.) that focuses
on individual projects. Additional emphasis will be placed on the research of historical
and/or contemporary issues or models related to the student’s project. Prerequisite:
Senior Status. (3 credits)
|
Senior Projects Seminar is the second part of a two - semester seminar that focuses
on individual senior projects. In addition to research of historical and/or contemporary
issues or models that are related to the student's project, emphasis will be placed
on the studio activity and the subsequent exhibition of the senior project. Prerequisite:
ARS-0492. (3 credits)
|
History of Art Requirements (14 credits)
In addition to the courses below, students must also complete two History of Art electives
(6 credits).
A survey of western visual culture from prehistory through the Middle Ages, in architecture,
sculpture, painting, and minor arts. Class lecture and discussion will be integrated
with visits to area museums, such as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology
and Anthropology, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum
of Art, to view art of the ancient through medieval world. Offered fall semester.
No prerequisites. This course fulfills a Global Awareness/Culture requirement in the
UC General Education program. (3 credits)
|
This experiential 1-credit component is part and parcel of “History of Art, I.” It
features 14 hours per semester of on-site, first-hand museum and gallery exposure
and enjoyment. A day-long visit to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is usually
offered. (1 credit)
|
A survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts, from the 12th century
Gothic through the mid-to late nineteenth century. Class lecture and discussion will
be integrated with visits to museums, such as: Glencairn Museum and Bryn Athyn’s New
Church, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art,
Museum of Modern Art and The Cloisters. No prerequisites. Offered spring semester.
This course fulfills a Global Awareness/Culture requirement in the UC General Education
program. During designated semesters, this course will have a travel/study component,
featuring an eight-day experience in Florence, Rome, and Paris, to trace the visual
culture of the fifteenth through nineteenth centuries in architecture, painting, sculpture,
and minor arts. Visits to the major monuments and museums in these cities will accompany
lecture/discussion on site. (3 credits)
|
This experiential 1-credit component is part and parcel of “History of Art, II.” It
features 14 hours per semester of on-site, first-hand museum and gallery exposure
and enjoyment. A day-long visit to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art or Washington’s
National Gallery is usually offered. (1 credit)
|
Additional Requirements (15 credits)
- Three Studio Art electives (9 credits)
- Two courses in the upper-division level in a specific area (6 credits)
BFA Studio Art and Design, Art Therapy Preparation Track
Art Requirements (45 credits)
This course in an introduction to the basic techniques and exercises used in drawing.
In order to develop and enhance perceptual and manual skills, direct observation of
the subject and visual problem solving will be stressed. Students considering an art
major take this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
A foundation course intended to emphasize the basic principles of two-dimensional
space; objective analysis; systems of experimental manipulation; problem solving;
and consideration and use of materials. Students considering an art major should take
this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
This course is an introduction to various twodimensional media with emphasis on combinations
of materials and processes. (3 credits)
|
A foundation course intended to emphasize the basic principles of two-dimensional
space; objective analysis; systems of experimental manipulation; problem solving;
and consideration and use of materials. Students considering an art major should take
this course in the fall semester of their first year. (3 credits)
|
The basic techniques of oil painting, its form and craft will be introduced using
the human figure, still life, and landscape as subject. Students considering an art
major should take this course in the spring semester of their first year. Prerequisite:
ARS-0100. (3 credits)
|
An introduction to the basic techniques needed to use clay as a medium of creative
expression. Students will explore form and content while developing skills through
class assignments and individual projects. (3 credits)
|
This course is an introduction to the electronic tools necessary to function in the
graphic design field. Students will be introduced to the latest versions of industry
standard software. Students will learn the benefits of different file formats and
their applications in print and electronic media. Emphasis will be placed on work
created as well as the mechanics of software. Course Fee: $75. Prerequisites: ARS-0100
ARS 0101 (3 credits)
|
Basic techniques and processes used in relief and intaglio printmaking will be surveyed.
Among the processes introduced will be dry point, etching, aquatint, surface, and
color printing. Health and studio safety will be stressed. Prerequisite: ARS0100,
ARS-0101. (3 credits)
|
This course is intended to survey the various career options available to the studio
art major. Through exposure to a diversity of art professionals, students will become
familiar with the strategies to manage and facilitate a successful career in art.
(3 credits)
|
This course is an introduction to silkscreen printing as an applied and fine art printmaking
medium. Both hand drawn and photo transparencies will be used to create stencils for
printing on paper, cloth, or other surfaces. Prerequisite: ARS-0260. (3 credits)
|
Special topics seminar required for all senior art majors (B.A. and B.F.A.) that focuses
on individual projects. Additional emphasis will be placed on the research of historical
and/or contemporary issues or models related to the student’s project. Prerequisite:
Senior Status. (3 credits)
|
Senior Projects Seminar is the second part of a two - semester seminar that focuses
on individual senior projects. In addition to research of historical and/or contemporary
issues or models that are related to the student's project, emphasis will be placed
on the studio activity and the subsequent exhibition of the senior project. Prerequisite:
ARS-0492. (3 credits)
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History of Art Requirements (14 credits)
In addition to the courses below, students must also complete two History of Art electives
(6 credits).
A survey of western visual culture from prehistory through the Middle Ages, in architecture,
sculpture, painting, and minor arts. Class lecture and discussion will be integrated
with visits to area museums, such as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology
and Anthropology, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum
of Art, to view art of the ancient through medieval world. Offered fall semester.
No prerequisites. This course fulfills a Global Awareness/Culture requirement in the
UC General Education program. (3 credits)
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This experiential 1-credit component is part and parcel of “History of Art, I.” It
features 14 hours per semester of on-site, first-hand museum and gallery exposure
and enjoyment. A day-long visit to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is usually
offered. (1 credit)
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A survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts, from the 12th century
Gothic through the mid-to late nineteenth century. Class lecture and discussion will
be integrated with visits to museums, such as: Glencairn Museum and Bryn Athyn’s New
Church, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art,
Museum of Modern Art and The Cloisters. No prerequisites. Offered spring semester.
This course fulfills a Global Awareness/Culture requirement in the UC General Education
program. During designated semesters, this course will have a travel/study component,
featuring an eight-day experience in Florence, Rome, and Paris, to trace the visual
culture of the fifteenth through nineteenth centuries in architecture, painting, sculpture,
and minor arts. Visits to the major monuments and museums in these cities will accompany
lecture/discussion on site. (3 credits)
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This experiential 1-credit component is part and parcel of “History of Art, II.” It
features 14 hours per semester of on-site, first-hand museum and gallery exposure
and enjoyment. A day-long visit to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art or Washington’s
National Gallery is usually offered. (1 credit)
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Psychology Requirements (15 credits)
Note: PSY 0100 is a prerequisite for all subsequent psychology courses and should
be taken as part of a student’s General Education Program. Students must also complete
one Psychology elective (3 credits).
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This course explores current research findings and significant theoretical perspectives
related to the cognitive, socioemotional and physical domains of human development
and growth across the lifespan. A major theme of the course is the interaction between
nature and nurture in human development. (3 credits)
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This course examines the major theorists who represent the psychoanalytic, identity,
needshierarchy, behavioral, and humanistic approaches to the study of personality.
Also considered will be the influence of events in theorists’ personal and professional
lives on the development of these theories. The ways in which race, cultural issues,
and gender play a part in the study of personality and personality assessment will
also be explored. (3 credits)
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A study of selected theoretical formulations concerning the development and structure
of abnormal reaction patterns. Supporting clinical and experimental data. Diagnostic
and therapeutic techniques. Offered Spring semester. (3 credits)
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A survey of the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy. Emphasis will be placed
on the need for theories of counseling and their applications in dealing with human
problems. Prerequisites: PSY0100, PSY-0340 and PSY-0380 recommended. Offered spring
semester. (3 credits)
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Electives (3-7 credits)
General electives can also be used to take graphic design or upper-division studio
art courses but should not be limited to only art courses.
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