OVERVIEW BU SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS Faculty Introductions Courses - - PDF document

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BU SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS

ADVISING DAY

OVERVIEW

• Faculty Introductions
• Courses for Fall
• Study Abroad
• Advising Resources
• Next Steps

FACULTY INTRODUCTIONS HOW MANY CREDITS CAN I TAKE?

Full Time: 12-18 credits per semester

• Students with a qualifying GPA can apply for overload

approval to take 20 credits (and have additional fees waived)

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RISING SOPHOMORES KEY COURSES

Graphic Design

• CFA AR225 Sophomore Graphic

Design

• CFA AR385 Sophomore Typography

Painting

• CFA AR241 Painting II *NEW!

Objective or Abstract focus

• CAS AH393 Contemporary Art

Sculpture

• CFA AR221 Material and Methods in

Sculpture

• CAS AH393 Contemporary Art

Printmaking

• Printmaking Courses: Consult

Deborah Cornell

• CAS AH393 Contemporary Art

Art Education BFA

• Consult with Rebecca Bourgault

Art Education 5 year BFA/MA

• CFA AR586 Child Growth and

Development

• CFA AR861 Elementary Methods

RISING JUNIORS KEY COURSES

Graphic Design

• CFA AR381 Junior Graphic Design
• CFA AR487 Junior Typography

Painting

• CFA AR341 Junior Painting Studio
• CFA AR329 Contemporary Issues I

Sculpture

• CFA AR321 or 325 Sculpture Studio
• CFA AR329 Contemporary Issues I

Printmaking

• Printmaking courses: Consult with

Deborah Cornell

• CFA AR329 Contemporary Issues I

Art Education BFA

• Consult with Rebecca Bourgault

Art Education 5 year BFA/MA

• CFA AR559 Contemporary Issues in

Art Education, or consult with Rebecca Bourgault

RECOMMENDED COURSES BY MAJOR

Graphic Design

• CFA AR581 or CAS CS103 Web Design
• CFA AR580 History of Graphic Design
• CFA AR415 or 515 Photography
• Graphic Design Elective

Painting

• CFA AR547 Principles of Painting

Techniques

• Drawing/Printmaking Elective
• Sculpture Elective

Sculpture

• CFA AR224 New Genres in Sculpture
• Drawing/Printmaking Elective

Printmaking

• Graphic Design/Painting/Sculpture

Courses

• CFA AR241 Painting II
• Upper Level Drawing Electives

Art Education BFA

• CFA AR470 Ceramics
• CFA AR415 or 515 Photography
• CAS PS101 Psychology

Art Education 5 year BFA/MA

• CFA AR470 Ceramics
• CFA AR415 or 515 Photography
• CAS PS101 Psychology

MINORS

Arts Leadership Minor

• CFA FA560 The Creative

Economy and Social Impact Communications Minor

• COM CO201 Introduction to

Communication writing (prerequisite, must earn a C)

• COM CM331 Writing for

Communication Art History Minor

• Art History courses of your

choosing

• Need at least two 300-level

courses for the AH minor Business Minor

• SMG SM131 Business, Society,

and Ethics

• SMG FE101 Introduction to

Finance Printmaking Minor

• CFA AR250 Intro to Printmaking
• Other Printmaking courses

Other Minors

• Consult the Bulletin or

Department website

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CFA ELECTIVES

Drawing/Printmaking Electives

• CFA AR238 A1 Drawing Concepts
• CFA AR239 A1 Figure Drawing
• CFA AR250 A1 Intro Printmaking
• CFA AR425 A1 Artist and Book
• CFA AR447 A1 Etching/Monotype
• CFA AR451 A1 Printmaking 2
• CFA AR500 A1 Drawing Elective
• CFA AR518 A1 Silkscreen Printmaking
• CFA AR527 A1 Drawing into Animation

CFA ELECTIVES

Design Electives

• CFA AR572 A1 Internship
• CFA AR571 A1 Exhibition Design
• CFA AR581 Web Design
• CFA AR589 A1 Interactive Design
• CFA AR580 History of Graphic Design

Sculpture Electives

• CFA AR224 A1 New Genres in Sculpture
• CFA AR470 A1 Ceramics 1

CFA ELECTIVES

Photo Electives

• CFA AR415 A1 Photography 1
• CFA AR515 A1 Digital Photo
• CFA AR510 ZZ Photo Lab NEW COURSE!

Other Electives

• CFA AR521 Site Specific Art
• CFA AR369 Art, Community, and Social Engagement NEW

COURSE!

ADDITIONAL COURSE IDEAS

Remember Your Liberal Arts Requirements!

• 8 credits in Language/Literature/Philosophy
• 8 credits in Science/Social Science/History
• 12 credits Liberal Arts electives (anything in CAS)

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STUDY ABROAD

VENICE STUDIO ARTS PROGRAM Application Deadline: April 15th Who can go in Fall 2018?

• Rising Sophomores considering Painting and Sculpture
• Rising Juniors in all majors
• Visual Arts and Arts Leadership minors
• Graphic Design will only be offered in the Fall semester—

GD majors should go in the Fall of their junior year

ADVISING RESOURCES

In-Person

• Assigned faculty advisor
• Faculty member in your foundation courses
• Beth Zerega
• bzerega@bu.edu
• CFA Dean’s Office
• Brendan Hoey: Director of Undergraduate

Student Services

• Brendan2@bu.edu
• Mary Ducharme: CFA Registrar
• mducharm@bu.edu

ADVISING RESOURCES

Online

• Student Linkà Academics Tabà AdvisingàDegree

Advice Report

• BU Bulletin:
• www.bu.edu/academics/cfa/programs
• Visual Arts Advising Website:
• bu.edu/cfa/current-students/visual/advising-

information/

NUMBERS TO KNOW

12-18: 12-18:

Credits for Full Time Status

• 16-18 credits per semester for most semesters to stay
• n track for graduation
• Students with a qualifying GPA can apply for overload

approval to take 20 credits (and have additional fees waived)

132: 132:

Credits for BFA

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NEXT STEPS

1. Meet with Beth and faculty to ask questions and choose courses 2. Fill out Web Reg form and get it signed 3. Get your Advising Code 4. Fill out a Major Declaration form DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER! April 15th: Current Sophomores April 22nd: Current Freshmen