The University of Illinois at Chicago 2005-2007 Undergraduate Catalog

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The programs of the School of Art and Design provide students with technical knowledge and the aesthetic and critical perspectives vital for independent artistic and design careers. Studio courses form the central experiences of programs promoting the development of students’ particular interests. Unlike a traditional art academy model, the school’s studio/laboratory format involves students in a scheduled lecture and laboratory experience and also obligates them to engage in significant additional creative work and independent research using the entire University and city as a base for learning. All courses include comprehensive exposure to a wide range of possibilities for creative expression and problem solving.

Graphic design can be described as the process of visually communicating ideas and information through the use of signs, symbols, and images. The graphic design curriculum prepares students for professional careers in a variety of disciplines that constitute contemporary practice. Through structured practical and theoretical exercises, the program seeks to develop in its students a broad visual vocabulary and wide range of analytical, organizational, and technical skills that encompass the entire scope of visual communications. The program utilizes contemporary technology in print, film, video, and digital computers to expose students to a wide range of design possibilities. All students going into the Graphic Design major are required to purchase a laptop computer.

The industrial design curriculum emphasizes the development of concepts and specifications for a wide range of consumer products, instruments and medical equipment, furniture and lighting systems, transportation, toys, exhibits, and packaging centered on the need for socially and environmentally conscious design. The curriculum supports design education through a solid grounding in two- and three-dimensional visuals, rendering, model making, CAD, CAM, and research methodologies.

Photography, film, and electronic media (electronic visualization, computer graphics, and video) are media for communication and personal expression. Students are expected to explore the social, cultural, and ideological possibilities of these media. Study leads to careers in education, documentation, marketing, journalism, and artistic expression.

Painting and sculpture are the two components of the studio arts curriculum. While obtaining a degree, students may concentrate in one area or explore a combination of more than one, but exposure to both disciplines is required. Required seminars in the sophomore through senior years emphasize contemporary concepts and issues and complement the studio work and critiques. Curriculum requirements also include courses in art history. Students are required to have a thesis exhibition in their final semester as a culmination of their studio practice.

The curriculum in art education provides the requirements for Illinois state teacher certification and the education needed for students to become effective teachers/artists and teachers/researchers at the high school and middle school levels. The curriculum is based on the premise that an understanding of art theory, technical competence in art making, and skill in effective communication, supported by a broad background in the liberal arts and sciences, is vital to proficient and inspiring teaching. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for secondary teacher certification (Type 09) after evaluation by the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board.

Accreditation

The School of Art and Design is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

School of Art and Design Degree Requirements

Students are expected to attend all scheduled studio classes and are expected to spend a minimum of six additional studio hours per week outside of scheduled class time in completion of assignments. In addition, students must engage in significant extra-curricular creative work and independent research including, but not limited to, attendance at special seminars, tutorials, lectures, and scheduled trips to Chicago’s galleries and museums.

To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of Art and Design, students need to complete University, college, and school degree requirements. The School of Art and Design degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.

First-Year Program for All Art and Design Degree Programs

The first-year program is included in all art and design degree programs. Appropriate placement in the program is made for transfer students who have completed equivalent course work. The following courses are to be completed before students begin taking courses in the major.

Courses	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I	4
AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I	4
AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I	4
AD 170—Introduction to Time-Based Visual Arts	4
Total Hours—First-Year Program	24

B.F.A. in Art Education

For the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education, a total of 130 semester hours is required. The Secondary Certificate (Type 09) is not automatically awarded upon successful completion of degree requirements. Before the certificate is issued, the candidate must file an application for the Illinois teaching certificate with the UIC Council on Teacher Education. The candidate must also pass a series of examinations required by the Illinois State Board of Education. See the Council on Teacher Education Handbook available in 3015 EPASW for more information. Also, see the College of Education section of this catalog.

Middle School Endorsement (grades 6, 7, and 8) to the Secondary Certificate additionally requires the completion of CIE 484 (3 hours) and EPSY 466 (3 hours).

After completing the School of Art and Design First-Year Program, students who meet or exceed a minimum 2.50/4.00 cumulative GPA and a 3.00/4.00 GPA in Art and Design courses may submit an application and portfolio to the Pre-Art Education Program.

Admission into the Pre-Art Education Program does not guarantee placement in the Art Education Professional Core sequence. At the end of the sophomore year at UIC (or transfer students who have completed first year course work and have a minimum of 60 or more hours applicable to the Art Education degree), students submit an application and portfolio as well as complete an interview with the Coordinator of Art Education. Successful applicants will be enrolled in the Professional Art Education Core sequence.

After students are admitted to the Professional Art Education Core, they must apply for Certification Candidacy with the UIC Council on Teacher Education. The Basic Skills Test must be passed before applying for candidacy. The Content Area Test (Art 6-12) must be passed before the candidate is allowed into practice teaching. The Assessment of Professional Teaching must be passed prior to granting certification. For information on application procedures and testing schedules, contact the Council on Teacher Education located in 3015 EPASW. Also, see the College of Education section of the catalog.

Students are required to maintain a 2.50/4.00 cumulative GPA and 3.00/4.00 Art and Design GPA throughout the curriculum. For information on admission to the Art Education major, current portfolio deadlines, and submitting a successful portfolio, see the UIC School of Art and Design Handbook, the Program Guide for Teacher Education in Art, and meet with a School of Art and Design advisor.

Degree Requirements—Art Education

To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and school degree requirements. The Art Education degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.

B.F.A. in Art Education Degree Requirements^a	Hours
First-Year Program	24
General Education Requirements	34
Professional Core	37
Art Education Major Courses	35
Total Hours—B.F.A. in Art Education	130

^a Students must achieve a grade of Credit or C or higher for courses to count toward degree requirements. English Composition, Art and Design, Education, and Art History courses may not be taken credit/no credit.

First-Year Program

See previous section First-Year Program for All Art and Design Degree Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.

General Education Requirements

Courses	Hours
ENGL 160—English Composition I	3
ENGL 161—English Composition II	3
THTR 161—Fundamentals of Acting	3
Two courses in social sciences^a	6
Two courses in physical or natural sciences^a	8
AH 110—Art History I^b	4
AH 111—Art History II^b	4
AH 160—Trends in International Contemporary Art Since 1960	3
Total Hours—General Education Requirements	34

^a Students will find lists of approved social sciences and natural sciences courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of the catalog.
^b AH 110 and AH 111 fulfill the minimum humanities requirement.

Professional Core

Courses^a	Hours
ED 200—Education Policy Foundations	3
ED 210—The Educative Process	3
ED 330—Curriculum, Instruction, Evaluation	4
SPED 410—Survey of Characteristics of Learners with Disabilities	3
AD 281—Foundations of Art Education	4
AD 382—Art Education Practicum	4
AD 482—Visual and Verbal Literacy	4
AD 484—Educational Practice with Seminar I^b	6
AD 485—Educational Practice with Seminar II^b	6
Total Hours—Professional Core	37

^a Students must earn a cumulative 3.00/4.00 in their Education sequence (ED 200, 210, 330 and SPED 410) and they must earn a 3.00/4.00 in their Art Education Sequence (AD 281, 382, 482) in order to be eligible for student teaching. GPA for Art Ed and for Education is calculated separately. GPA for Art Education is calculated separately from GPA for Art Student Teaching.
^b A grade of B or higher in practice teaching is required for certification.

Art Education Major Courses

Courses^a	Hours
AD 203—Topics in Drawing Studio I	4
AD 205—Introduction to Computer Graphics	4
AD 230—Painting I	4
AD 290—Interdisciplinary Seminar I	4
Eight hours selected from one of the following areas: Painting: AD 332, Repeat for credit OR Sculpture: AD 342, Repeat for credit OR Photography: AD 261, AD 262, AD 267, AD 268, AD 360, AD 362 OR Moving Image: AD 271, AD 274, AD 278, AD 371, AD 374, AD 378	8
AD electives chosen from any area of the School of Art and Design	8
One course in Art History at the 200-level or above to fulfill the University cultural diversity requirement chosen from the following:	3
AH 264—African-American Art History (3)
AH 270—African Art (3)
AH 275—South Asian Visual Cultures (3)
Total Hours—Art Education Major Courses	35

^a Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 in all of these courses with no grade less than C.

Sample Course Schedule—Art Education

Freshman Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 160—English Composition I	3
THTR 161—Fundamentals of Acting	3
Total Hours	18

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 161—English Composition II	3
AH 160—Trends in International Contemporary Art Since 1960	3
Total Hours	18

Sophomore Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AH 110—Art History I	4
Physical/natural science	5
AD Studio Arts, Photography, Moving Image, or Electronic Visualization	4
AD 203—Drawing II	4
Total Hours	17

Spring Semester	Hours
AH 111—Art History II	4
AD 230—Painting I	4
Art and Design elective	4
AH elective	3
Social science	3
Total Hours	18

Junior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
ED 200—Education Policy Foundations	3
ED 210—The Educative Process	3
AD 290—Studio Seminar I	4
Physical/natural science	4
AD Studio Arts, Photography, Moving Image, or Electronic Visualization	4
Total Hours	18

Spring Semester	Hours
SPED 410—Survey of Characteristics of Learners with Disabilities	3
AD 281—Foundations of Art Education	4
Social science	3
AD 205—Introduction to Computer Graphics	4
AD elective	4
Total Hours	18

Senior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
ED 330—Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation in Secondary School	4
AD 382—Art Education Practicum	4
AD 482—Visual and Verbal Literacy	4
Total Hours	12

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 484—Educational Practice with Seminar I	6
AD 485—Educational Practice with Seminar II	6
Total Hours	12

Degree Requirements for Electronic Visualization, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Moving Image, Photography, and Studio Arts

General Education Requirements for Electronic Visualization, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Moving Image, Photography, and Studio Arts Degree Programs

Courses^a	Hours
ENGL 160—English Composition I	3
ENGL 161—English Composition II	3
Two courses (or more) in social sciences^b	6
Two courses (or more) in physical or natural sciences^b	6
AH 110—Art History I^c	4
AH 111—Art History II^c	4
AH 160—Trends in International Contemporary Art Since 1960^d	3
General education electives outside the School of Art and Design^e	15
Total Hours—General Education Requirements	44

^a One course in general education must be an approved cultural diversity course. See the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for the Cultural Diversity course list.
^b Students may find lists of approved social sciences and natural sciences courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of the catalog.
^c AH 110 and AH 111 fulfill the minimum humanities requirement.
^d Students in Moving Image, Photography, and Studio Arts must take AH 160 as a directed general education course. Students in Electronic Visualization, Graphic Design, and Industrial Design may take AH 160 or an additional general education course.

^e Students must have a total of 24 hours of approved general education requirements from the course distribution tables to graduate. These hours can be taken from either humanities, social sciences, or physical/natural sciences.

B.F.A. in Electronic Visualization

To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Electronic Visualization degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and school degree requirements. The Electronic Visualization degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies. A portfolio review is required prior to acceptance as a major in the electronic visualization curriculum.

Degree Requirements—Electronic Visualization

B.F.A. in Electronic Visualization Degree Requirements	Hours
First-Year Program	24
General Education Requirements	44
Electronic Visualization Major Requirements	66
Total Hours—B.F.A. in Electronic Visualization	134

First-Year Program

See previous section First-Year Program for All Art and Design Degree Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.

General Education Requirements

See previous section General Education Requirements for Electronic Visualization, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Moving Image, Photography, and Studio Arts Degree Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.

Electronic Visualization Major Requirements

Courses	Hours
AD 205—Introduction to Computer Graphics	4
AD 206—Intermediate Computer Graphics	4
AD 305—Electronic Visualization I	4
AD 307—Electronic Visualization II	4
AD 308—3-D Modeling: Alias	4
AD 309—Advanced 3-D Modeling/Animation	4
AD 415—Design Colloquium	4
AD 405—Smart Art: Physical Computing	4
AD 407—Virtual Reality I	4
AD 408—Virtual Reality II	4
AD 409—Electronic Visualization: Senior Project	4
AD electives chosen in consultation with the student's advisor^a	16

AH electives chosen with advisor’s approval from the following: AH 204—Greek Art and Archaeology (3) AH 230—History of Photography I—The Nineteenth Century (3) AH 231—History of Photography II—The Twentieth Century (3) AH 232—History of Film I: 1890 to World War II (3) AH 233—History of Film II: World War II to the Present (3) AH 404—Topics in Architecture, Art, and Design (3) AH 430—Contemporary Photography (3) AH 432—Topics in Film and Video (3)	6
Total Hours—Electronic Visualization Major Requirements	66

^a Students are strongly encouraged to take AD 322—Interactive Product Design and AD 425—Design Visualization as part of their 16-hour elective requirement to prepare them for working in this highly technical field.

Sample Course Schedule—Electronic Visualization

Freshman Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 160—English Composition I	3
Total Hours	15

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 161—English Composition II	3
General education	3
Total Hours	18

Sophomore Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 205—Introduction to Computer Graphics	4
AH 110—Art History I	4
AD elective	4
General education (recommend COMM 103)	3
General education (recommend CS 101)	3
Total Hours	18

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 206—Intermediate Computer Graphics	4
AH 111—Art History II	4
Physical/natural science (recommend MATH 180)	5
General education (recommend CS 102)	3
General education	2
Total Hours	18

Junior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 308—3-D Modeling: Alias	4
AD 322—Interactive Product Design I OR AD elective	4
AD 305—Electronic Visualization I	4
General education (recommend MCS 360)	3
General education	3
Total Hours	18

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 309—Advanced 3-D Modeling/Animation	4
AD 425—Design Visualization OR AD elective	4
AD 307—Electronic Visualization II	4
Physical/natural science (recommend MATH 181)	5
Total Hours	17

Senior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 405—Smart Art: Physical Computing	4
AD 407—Virtual Reality I	4
AH major	3
AD elective	4
Total Hours	15

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 408—Virtual Reality II	4
AD 409—Electronic Visualization: Senior Project	4
AD 415—Design Colloquium	4
AH major	3
Total Hours	15

B.F.A. in Graphic Design

To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and school degree requirements. The School of Art and Design degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies. A portfolio review is required prior to acceptance as a major in the graphic design curriculum.

Degree Requirements—Graphic Design

B.F.A. in Graphic Design Degree Requirements	Hours
First-Year Program	24
General Education Requirements	44
Graphic Design Major Requirements	66
Total Hours—B.F.A. in Graphic Design	134

First-Year Program

See previous section First-Year Program for All Art and Design Degree Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.

General Education Requirements

Graphic Design Major Requirements

Courses	Hours
AD 205—Introduction to Computer Graphics	4
AD 210—Graphic Design II	4
AD 211—Graphic Design III	4
AD 219—Typography I	4
AD 314—Graphic Design IV	4
AD 315—Graphic Design V	4
AD 317—Digital Media in Graphic Design	4
AD 411—Graphic Design Professional Practice	4
AD 412—Graphic Design Thesis	4
AD 415—Design Colloquium	4
AD 209—Color Theory	4

One of the following courses: AD 267—Methods and Techniques of Digital Photography (4) AD 268—Methods and Techniques of Analog Photography (4) AD 274—Motion Graphics (4)	4

AH 235—History of Design I: 1760-1925	3
AH 236—History of Design II: 1925 to the Present	3
AD electives chosen from any area within the School of Art and Design	12
Total Hours—Graphic Design Major Requirements	66

Sample Course Schedule—Graphic Design

Freshman Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 160—English Composition I	3
Total Hours	15

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 161—English Composition II	3
General education	3
Total Hours	18

Sophomore Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AH 110—Art History I	4
Physical/natural science OR AD 219—Typography I	4
AD 210—Graphic Design II	4
AD 205—Introduction to Computer Graphics OR AD 209—Color Theory	4
Total Hours	16

Spring Semester	Hours
AH 111—Art History II	4
Physical/natural science OR AD 219—Typography I	4
AD 211—Graphic Design III	4
AD 205—Introduction to Computer Graphics OR AD 209—Color Theory	4
Total Hours	16

Junior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 314—Graphic Design IV	4
AD 260—Photography II OR AD 317—Digital Media	4
AH 235—History of Design I: 1760-1925	3
General education	3
General education	3
Total Hours	17

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 315—Graphic Design V	4
AD 260—Photography II OR AD 317—Digital Media	4
AH 236—History of Design II: 1925 to the Present	3
Physical/natural science	5
Total Hours	16

Senior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 411—Graphic Design Professional Practice	4
Social science	3
AD elective	4
AD elective	4
General education	3
Total Hours	18

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 412—Graphic Design Thesis	4
AD 415—Design Colloquium	4
AD elective	`4
General education	3
Social science	3
Total Hours	18

B.F.A. in Industrial Design

To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and school degree requirements. The School of Art and Design degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies. A portfolio review is required prior to acceptance as a major in the industrial design curriculum.

Degree Requirements—Industrial Design

B.F.A. in Industrial Design Degree Requirements	Hours
First-Year Program	24
General Education Requirements	44
Industrial Design Major Requirements	66
Total Hours—B.F.A. in Industrial Design	134

First-Year Program

See previous section First-Year Program for All Art and Design Degree Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.

General Education Requirements

Industrial Design Major Requirements

Courses	Hours
AD 205—Introduction to Computer Graphics	4
AD 220—Industrial Design II	4
AD 221—Industrial Design III	4
AD 223—Drawing for Designers	4
AD 320—Industrial Design IV	4
AD 321—Industrial Design V	4
AD 322—Interactive Product Design I	4
AD 326—Materials and Methods	4
AD 415—Design Colloquium	4
AD 420—Interdisciplinary Product Design I	4
AD 421—Interdisciplinary Product Design II	4
AD 422—Interactive Product Design II	4
AD 423—Industrial Design Thesis	4
AH 235—History of Design I: 1760-1925	3
AH 236—History of Design II: 1925 to the Present	3
AD 425—Design Visualization OR AD elective	8
Total hours—Industrial Design Major Requirements	66

Sample Course Schedule—Industrial Design

Freshman Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 160—English Composition I	3
Total Hours	15

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 161—English Composition II	3
General education	3
Total Hours	18

Sophomore Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 220—Industrial Design II	4
AH 110—Art History I	4
AD 223—Drawing for Designers	4
AD 205—Introduction to Computer Graphics	4
Total Hours	16

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 221—Industrial Design III	4
AH 111—Art History II	4
AD elective	4
Social science	3
General education	3
Total Hours	18

Junior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 320—Industrial Design IV	4
AD 326—Materials and Methods	4
AH 235 —History of Design I: 1760-1925	3
Physical/natural science	5
Total Hours	16

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 321—Industrial Design V	4
AH 236—History of Design II: 1925 to the Present	3
AD 322—Interactive Product Design I	4
Physical/natural science	4
General education	3
Total Hours	18

Senior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 420—Interdisciplinary Product Design I	4
AD 422—Interactive Product Design II	4
Social science	3
General education	3
General education	3
Total Hours	17

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 421—Interdisciplinary Product Design II	4
AD 423—Industrial Design Thesis	4
AD 415—Design Colloquium	4
AD 425—Design Visualization OR AD elective	4
Total Hours	16

B.F.A. in Moving Image

To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Moving Image degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and school degree requirements. The Moving Image degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies. A portfolio review is required prior to acceptance as a major in the moving image curriculum.

Degree Requirements—Moving Image

B.F.A. in Moving Image Degree Requirements	Hours
First-Year Program	24
General Education Requirements	44
Moving Image Major Requirements	62
Total Hours—B.F.A. in Moving Image	130

First-Year Program

See previous section First-Year Program for All Art and Design Degree Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.

General Education Requirements

Moving Image Major Requirements

Courses	Hours
AD 278—Moving Image I	4
AD 362—Documentary Media	4
AD 378—Moving Image II	4

Two courses chosen in consultation with the student's advisor from the following: AD 271—16mm Film Production I (4) AD 274—Motion Graphics I (4) AD 275—Writing for Moving Image (4) AD 276—Audio (4) AD 371—16mm Film Production II (4) OR AD 374—Motion Graphics II (4)	8

AD 290—Interdisciplinary Seminar I	4
AD 391—Interdisciplinary Seminar II	4
AD 462—Advanced Art/Studio Critique	6
AD 463—Art/Studio Thesis	6
AD electives chose in consultation with the student's advisor	16
AH 232—History of Film I: 1890 to World War II	3
AH 233—History of Film II: World War II to the Present	3
Total Hours—Moving Image Major Requirements	62

Sample Course Schedule—Moving Image

Freshman Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 160—English Composition I	3
Total Hours	15

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 161—English Composition II	3
Total Hours	15

Sophomore Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AH 110—Art History I	4
AD 290—Interdisciplinary Seminar I	4
AD 271—16mm Film Production I OR AD 274—Motion Graphics I OR AD 278—Moving Image I	4
Physical/natural science	5
Total Hours	17

Spring Semester	Hours
AH 111—Art History II	4
General education	3
General education	3
AD 278—Moving Image I OR AD 274—Motion Graphics I	4
AD elective	4
Total Hours	18

Junior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
General education	3
AH 232—History of Film I: 1890 to World War II	3
AD 275—Writing for Moving Image	4
AD 391—Interdisciplinary Seminar II	4
AD 378—Moving Image II	4
Total Hours	18

Spring Semester	Hours
AH 160—Trends in International Contemporary Art Since 1960	3
AH 233—History of Film II: World War II to the Present	3
AD 276—Audio	4
AD 362—Documentary Media	4
AD 371—16mm Film Production II OR AD 374—Motion Graphics II	4
Total Hours	18

Senior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
Physical/natural science	4
Social science	3
AD 462—Advanced Art/Studio Critique	6
AD elective	4
Total Hours	17

Spring Semester	Hours
General education	3
Social science	3
AD 463—Art/Studio Thesis	6
AD elective	4
Total Hours	16

B.F.A. in Photography

To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and school degree requirements. The Photography degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies. A portfolio review is required prior to acceptance as a major in the photography curriculum.

Degree Requirements—Photography

B.F.A. in Photography Degree Requirements	Hours
First-Year Program	24
General Education Requirements	44
Photography Major Requirements	62
Total Hours—B.F.A. in Photography	130

First-Year Program

See previous section First-Year Program for All Art and Design Degree Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.

General Education Requirements

Photography Major Requirements

Courses	Hours
AD 261—Color Photography	4
AD 262—View Camera Photography	4
AD 267—Methods and Techniques of Digital Photography	4
AD 268—Methods and Techniques of Analog Photography	4
AD 360—Projects in Digital Media	4
AD 362—Documentary Media	4
AD 290—Interdisciplinary Seminar I	4
AD 391—Interdisciplinary Seminar II	4
AD 462—Advanced Art/Studio Critique	6
AD 463—Art/Studio Thesis	6
AD 209—Color Theory	4
AD elective	4
AD elective	4

AH electives chosen with advisor’s approval from the following (AH 230, 231, or 430 preferred): AH 204—Greek Art and Archaeology (3) AH 230—History of Photography I—The Nineteenth Century (3) AH 231—History of Photography II—The Twentieth Century (3) AH 232—History of Film I: 1890 to World War II (3) AH 233—History of Film II: World War II to the Present (3) AH 404—Topics in Architecture, Art, and Design (3) AH 430—Contemporary Photography (3) AH 432—Topics in Film and Video (3)	6
Total Hours—Photography Major Requirements	62

Sample Course Schedule—Photography

Freshman Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 160—English Composition I	3
Total Hours	15

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 161—English Composition II	3
Total Hours	15

Sophomore Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AH 110—Art History I	4
General education	3
General education	3
AD 290—Interdisciplinary Seminar I	4
AD 267—Methods and Techniques of Digital Photography OR AD 268—Methods and Techniques of Analog Photography	4
Total Hours	18

Spring Semester	Hours
AH 160—Trends in International Contemporary Art Since 1960	3
General education	3
General education	3
AD 209—Color Theory	4
AD 267—Methods and Techniques of Digital Photography OR AD 268—Methods and Techniques of Analog Photography	4
Total Hours	17

Junior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 391—Interdisciplinary Seminar II	4
AD 262—View Camera/Studio Lighting	4
AD 360—Advanced Projects in Digital Media	4
Physical/natural science	4
Total Hours	16

Spring Semester	Hours
AH 111—Art History II	4
AD 261—Color Photography	4
AD 362—Documentary Media	4
Physical/natural science	5
Total Hours	17

Senior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
Social science	3
AH major	3
AD 462—Advanced Art/Studio Critique	6
AD elective	4
Total Hours	16

Spring Semester	Hours
Social science	3
AH major	3
AD 463—Art/Studio Thesis	6
AD elective	4
Total Hours	16

B.F.A. in Studio Arts—Painting and Sculpture

To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and school degree requirements. The Studio Arts degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.

Degree Requirements—Studio Arts

B.F.A. in Studio Arts Degree Requirements	Hours
First-Year Program	24
General Education Requirements	44
Studio Arts Major Requirements	62
Total Hours—B.F.A. in Studio Arts	130

First-Year Program

See previous section First-Year Program for All Art and Design Degree Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.

General Education Requirements

Studio Arts Major Requirements

Students may concentrate in one area (painting or sculpture) or may explore both studio disciplines.

Courses	Hours
AD 203—Topics in Drawing Studio I	4
AD 209—Color Theory	4
AD 290—Interdisciplinary Seminar I	4
AD 391—Interdisciplinary Seminar II	4
AD 230—Painting I: Beginning	4
AD 251—Topics in Seriality and Replication	4

Eight hours chosen from the following (each of which may be repeated to fulfill the requirement): AD 332—Topics in Painting Studio (4) AD 342—Topics in Sculpture Studio (4)	8

AD 462—Advanced Art/Studio Critique	6
AD 463—Art/Studio Thesis	6
Six hours of AH electives at the 200- or 300-level related to the major area of concentration chosen with the approval of the advisor	6
AD electives	12
Total Hours—Studio Arts Major Requirements	62

Sample Course Schedule—Studio Arts

Freshman Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 160—English Composition I	3
Total Hours	15

Spring Semester	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I OR AD 110—Graphic Design I	4
AD 120—Industrial Design I OR AD 140—Sculpture I	4
AD 160—Photography I OR AD 170—Time-Based Visual Arts	4
ENGL 161—English Composition II	3
Total Hours	15

Sophomore Year
Fall Semester	Hours
AH 110—Art History I	4
General education	3
General education	3
AD 290—Interdisciplinary Seminar I	4
AD 203—Topics in Drawing Studio I OR AD 230—Painting I: Beginning OR AD 251—Topics in Seriality and Replication	4
Total Hours	18

Spring Semester	Hours
AH 160—Trends in International Contemporary Art Since 1960	3
General education	3
General education	3
AD 209—Color Theory	4
AD 203—Topics in Drawing Studio I OR AD 230—Painting I: Beginning OR AD 251—Topics in Seriality and Replication	4
Total Hours	17

Junior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
Physical/natural science	4
AD 391—Interdisciplinary Seminar II	4
AD 332—Topics in Painting Studio OR AD 342—Topics in Sculpture Studio OR AD elective	4
AD 304—Topics in Drawing Studio II OR AD elective	4
Total Hours	16

Spring Semester	Hours
Physical/natural science	5
AH 111—Art History II	4
AD 332—Topics in Painting Studio OR AD 342—Topics in Sculpture Studio OR AD elective	4
AD 304—Topics in Drawing Studio II OR AD elective	4
Total Hours	17

Senior Year
Fall Semester	Hours
Social science	3
AH major	3
AD 462—Advanced Art/Studio Critique	6
AD elective	4
Total Hours	16

Spring Semester	Hours
Social science	3
AH major	3
AD 463—Art/Studio Thesis	6
AD elective	4
Total Hours	16

Minor in Studio Arts

Students from other disciplines who wish to minor in studio arts must complete a minimum of 23 semester hours, distributed as follows.

Required Courses—Studio Arts Minor	Hours
AD 102—Drawing I: Beginning	4
AD 140—Sculpture I: Beginning	4
AD 230—Painting I: Beginning	4
AD 251—Topics in Seriality and Replication	4
AD 290—Studio Seminar I	4

One additional course at the 200-, 300-, or 400-level chosen from the following, depending on student’s area of interest: AD 203—Drawing II: Intermediate (4) AD 209—Color Theory (4) AD 231—Painting II: Intermediate (4) AD 241—Sculpture II: Intermediate (4) AD 252—Printmaking II: Intermediate (4) AD 304—Drawing III: Advanced (4) AD 351—Printmaking III: Advanced (4) AD 432—Painting III: Advanced (4) AD 442—Sculpture III: Advanced (4)	4
Total Hours—Studio Arts Minor	24

Cooperative Education Program

Positions are available in the cooperative education program for students with junior standing and a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00/4.00. Portfolio review and approval of the faculty are required. Students gain valuable employment experience through parallel work placement and a full-time or part-time course of study. Program participation may lead to permanent employment opportunities following graduation.

Distinction

Distinction in Art and Design is awarded to students who obtain a grade point average of at least 3.75/4.00 in all AD courses.