Nov 24, 2024

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Studio Art (B.F.A.)

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The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

Emphasis 1. Design and Media Arts

Requirements in School (80-81)

ART 100 - Drawing Foundation I Credits: 3
ART 101 - Drawing Foundation II Credits: 3
ART 102 - 2-D Foundation Credits: 3
ART 103 - 3-D Foundation Credits: 3
ARTH 291 - Art History Survey I: to ca. 1400 Credits: 3
ARTH 292 - Art History Survey II: from ca. 1400 Credits: 3

One of the following areas of study (62-63)

Time Arts (62)

ARTD 273 - Introduction to Time Arts I Credits: 4
ARTD 275 - Introduction to Time Arts II Credits: 4
ARTD 303 - Video Art Credits: 4
ARTD 313 - Beginning Photography Credits: 4
ARTD 355 - Critical Topics in Art and Time Credits: 4
ARTD 370 - 2-D Animation Credits: 4
ARTD 373 - 3-D Animation Credits: 4
ARTD 409 - Advanced Topics: Interactive Art Credits: 4
ARTD 466 - Intermedia Arts Credits: 4
ARTD 467 - Advanced Topics: Video Art Credits: 4
ARTD 473 - Advanced Topics: 3D Animation Credits: 4
ARTD 406 - Senior Project Credits: 4
Upper-division art studio electives (8)
Art history electives (6)

Special requirements

After completion of ARTD 273 and ARTD 275, students must successfully complete a portfolio review in order to be retained in the time arts area of study.

Photography (63)

ARTD 303 - Video Art Credits: 4
ARTD 313 - Beginning Photography Credits: 4
ARTD 413 - Intermediate Traditional Photography Credits: 4
ARTD 419 - Intermediate Digital Photography Credits: 4
ARTD 468 - Advanced Photographic Media Credits: 4
Students must take 16 semester hours in this course.
ARTD 469 - Problems in Photography Credits: 4
Students must take 8 semester hours in this course.
ARTD 406 - Senior Project Credits: 4
ARTS 330 - Introduction to Printmaking Credits: 4
ARTS 351 - Beginning Metalwork and Jewelry Credits: 4
Upper division art studio electives (8)
Art history electives (3)

Special requirements

A portfolio review is required for retention in the photography area of study after completing two courses in photography in the School of Art at NIU.

Visual Communication (62)

ARTD 201 - Introduction to Visual Communication Credits: 4
ARTD 211 - Typography Credits: 4
ARTD 212 - Type and Image Credits: 4
ARTD 311 - Intermediate Visual Communication I Credits: 4
ARTD 312 - Intermediate Visual Communication II Credits: 4
ARTD 318 - Interaction Design I Credits: 4
ARTD 319 - Interaction Design II Credits: 4
ARTD 405 - Professional Practices in Design Credits: 4
ARTD 411 - Advanced Visual Communication I Credits: 4
ARTD 412 - Advanced Visual Communication II Credits: 4
ARTH 360 - Studies in Design Credits: 3
ARTD 406 - Senior Project Credits: 4
Art studio electives (8)
Art history elective (3)

Total Hours for Emphasis 1, Design and Media Arts: 80-81

Emphasis 2. 2-D Studio

A portfolio review is required for retention in this emphasis after completion of designated courses in the chosen area of study.

Requirements in School (79-83)

Total Hours for Emphasis 2, 2-D Studio: 79-83

Emphasis 3. 3-D Studio

A portfolio review is required for admission to or retention in this emphasis after completion of two courses in the chosen area of study.

Studio Art (B.F.A.)

Emphasis 1. Design and Media Arts

Requirements in School (80-81)

One of the following areas of study (62-63)

Time Arts (62)

Special requirements

Photography (63)

Special requirements

Visual Communication (62)

Total Hours for Emphasis 1, Design and Media Arts: 80-81

Emphasis 2. 2-D Studio

Requirements in School (79-83)

Total Hours for Emphasis 2, 2-D Studio: 79-83

Emphasis 3. 3-D Studio

Requirements in School (79-80)

Total Hours for Emphasis 3, 3-D Studio: 79-80