The Visual and Media Arts Practice Major
Note: A grade of not less than C (2.0) is required in each course comprising the major.
11 units, including:
Group A: Foundation Requirements
Group B: Intermediate & Advanced Visual and Media Arts Practice
Five electives, including at least one course at the 300-level and no more than one course at the 100-level, chosen from:
VMAP-112 Introduction to Drawing
VMAP-113 Introduction to Painting
VMAP-114 Introduction to Sculpture
VMAP-115 Introduction to Printmaking
VMAP-116 Introduction to Photography
VMAP-117 Introduction to Film, Sound and Video
VMAP-250 Drawing Techniques and Concepts
VMAP-251 Human Figure Drawing
VMAP-252 Observational/Representational Painting: The Figure and Its Spaces
VMAP-253 Painting: Abstract, Conceptual, Process, and Material
VMAP-254 Sculpture Methods: Materials and Processes
VMAP-255 Sculpture Methods: Computer Modeling and Fabrication
VMAP-256 Printmaking Techniques and Concepts
VMAP-257 Artist's Book
VMAP-258 Darkroom Photography
VMAP-259 Digital Photography
VMAP-260 Thematic Explorations in Sound and Video Art
VMAP-261 Independent Film and Video: Curatorial Practice and Presentation
VMAP-262 Digital America Journal and Internet Art History
VMAP-279 Selected Topics
VMAP 287 Print in Public Space
VMAP 295 Animation, Motion Graphics, and Sequential Media
VMAP 296 Video Art and Alternative Media: History, Theory, & Practice
VMAP-300 Drawing Media Studio
VMAP-302 VMAP 302 Painting Media Studio
VMAP-304 Sculpture Media Studio
VMAP-306 Printmaking Media Studio
VMAP-308 Photography Media Studio
VMAP-310 Time-Based Media Studio
VMAP 355 Artist’s Film and Video: Approaching Narrative
Group C: Art History and Theory requirements
Group D: Capstone Course
VMAP-465 Advanced Studio Practice**
Senior Thesis Exhibition Option
VMAP-466 Senior Thesis Exhibition***
*Offered only in spring semesters. Should be taken in the spring of junior year.
**Offered only in fall semesters. Must be taken in the fall semester of senior year.
***Enrollment in this course is contingent upon individual student plans, successful completion of VMAP-465 and faculty recommendation. While it is not required for completion of the Visual and Media Arts Practice Major, it is highly recommended for students planning to develop careers as artists.
The Visual and Media Arts Practice Minor
Note: A grade of not less than C (2.0) is required in each course comprising the minor.
Six units, including:
Group A: Foundation Requirements
Group B: Three electives (no more than one course at the 100-level) chosen from:
VMAP-112 Introduction to Drawing
VMAP-113 Introduction to Painting
VMAP-114 Introduction to Sculpture
VMAP-115 Introduction to Printmaking
VMAP-116 Introduction to Photography
VMAP-117 Introduction to Film, Sound and Video
VMAP-250 Drawing Techniques and Concepts
VMAP-251 Human Figure Drawing
VMAP-252 Observational/Representational Painting: The Figure and Its Spaces
VMAP-253 Painting: Abstract, Conceptual, Process, and Material
VMAP-254 Sculpture Methods: Materials and Processes
VMAP-255 Sculpture Methods: Computer Modeling and Fabrication
VMAP-256 Printmaking Techniques and Concepts
VMAP-257 Artist's Book
VMAP-258 Darkroom Photography
VMAP-259 Digital Photography
VMAP-260 Thematic Explorations in Sound and Video Art
VMAP-261 Independent Film and Video: Curatorial Practice and Presentation
VMAP-262 Digital America Journal and Internet Art History
VMAP-279 Selected Topics
VMAP 287 Print in Public Space
VMAP 295 Animation, Motion Graphics, and Sequential Media
VMAP 296 Video Art and Alternative Media: History, Theory, & Practice
VMAP-300 Drawing Media Studio
VMAP-302 Painting Media Studio
VMAP-304 Sculpture Media Studio
VMAP-306 Printmaking Media Studio
VMAP-308 Photography Media Studio
VMAP-310 Time-Based Media Studio
VMAP 355 Artist’s Film and Video: Approaching Narrative
Group C: One Art History unit, chosen from: