Curriculum and Course Descriptions

INTENSIVE, HANDS-ON LEARNING
FOR FUTURE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS

With only 90 credit students overall, SA+D is a highly collaborative community. Students work closely with their advisors and other faculty to plan their curriculum based on their educational and professional goals.

The program at the School of Art + Design is designed to develop the technical, creative, and problem-solving skills that lay the groundwork for further study. Upon the completion of studies here, most graduates transfer to four-year institutions offering bachelor of fine arts degrees.

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First Year
The first year of study at the School of Art + Design is a foundation for both studio art and graphic design majors, with all courses required for all students. The Curriculum covers the basic skills, concepts and theories that are fundamental for professionals in the visual arts, with a focus on practical applications in the studio. Art History helps students understand the evolution of the visual arts, and provides a context for contemporary practice.

First Semester—Both Majors
AR 101 Introduction to Drawing
AR 103 Two-Dimensional Design
AR 105 Color Theory and Application
AR 107 Art History I
EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing
DS 107 First Year Seminar

Second Semester—Both Majors
AR 104 Three-Dimensional Design
AR 115 Figure Drawing I
AR 114 Intermediate Drawing
AR 108 Art History II
EN 102 Techniques of Reading Writing
 

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Second Year
Second year course work provides deeper focus and concentration on the skills, techniques and craft required of professionals in studio arts and graphic design. Elective studio courses in printmaking, photography and other media, along with general education electives, provide additional opportunities for students to tailor their education to their needs.

Third Semester—Studio Art Majors
AR 201 Painting I
AR 215 Figure Drawing II
Studio Elective*
AR 275 Professional Practice for the Visual Artist
Mathematics foundation
Behavioral/social science distribution
 
*Select AR 203, AR 226, GD 210, GD 220, GD110, or AA 134.

Fourth Semester—Studio Art Majors
AR 280A Studio Practicum: Drawing
AR 221 Sculpture I
AR 203 Photographic Expressions I or AR 226 Monotype Workshop
Humanities distribution
Natural sciences distribution
 
 
 
 

Third Semester—Graphic Design Majors
GD110 Digital Tools for the Graphics Profession.
GD 210 Graphic Design I
GD 220 Typography I
AR 275 Professional Practice for the Visual Artist
Mathematics foundation
Behavioral/social science distribution

Fourth Semester—Graphic Design Majors
GD 211 Graphic Design II
GD 221 Typography II
Studio elective
*Humanities distribution
Natural sciences distribution
 
*Select from AR 203, AR 201, AR 215, AR 221 or AR 226.

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