Courses

Basic Histology

Course No. BMA312.1  Credits: 3

Fundamental histology course covering microscopic structure, nomenclature, and function of normal cells, tissues, and organs (human emphasis) to provide a sound foundation for bioengineering, pre-medical and pre-dental students. CIA Students interested in registering for this course; please contact Amanda Almon (Head of Biomedical Art) & Dr. Joseph Miller, CWRU course faculty. Cross-registration at CWRU required.

Basic Theories of Psychology

Course No. SNS308.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Adina Davidson

This course will offer an overview of the basic theories of psychology and how they apply to human development. We will explore the questions of what motivates people to do what they do. How and why do people change as they grow from infants to adults? How do we develop in our ability to play, to work, to love and to be ethical human beings? The course will cover the major personality theories of Freud and his understanding of the unconscious, Erickson, Jung with his description of the shadows and archetypes in the human mind and Rogers' humanistic psychology as well as learning theories and systems of moral development. The course will also cover the major feminist critiques of these systems. There will be a brief overview of psychological problems such as major depression, schizophrenia, phobias, etc., as well as some methods of treatment. 3 credits.

BFA Production and Independent Research: Production, Conveyance and Presentation.

Course No. SCU428M.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Royden Watson

As an extension of the Visual Arts and Technology Environment's goal that students develop the ability to generate self-directed work, the Department of Sculpture seeks to provide each student with opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to identify and sustain an independent practice. This course is designed to increase student awareness of the current art discourse and the ability to use that knowledge as a means of awareness within the production of their own work. This educational process embraces a variety of approaches to basic problem-solving skills measured against the contemporary practices of the discipline. In cooperation with a major-day faculty, students are expected to develop what is often their first significant independent work. For BFA students the focus of this course centers on artistic production, conditions of conveyance and Presentation. Required at the senior level for all sculpture majors for BFA development and open to junior level sculpture students as an elective offering for independent research open to all other students at the junior and senior levels. Offered spring. 3 credits.

BFA Production and Independent Research: Research and Production.

Course No. SCU427M.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Barry Underwood

As an extension of the Visual Arts and Technology EnvironmentÕs goal that students develop the ability to generate self-directed work, the Department of Sculpture seeks to provide each student with opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to identify and sustain an independent practice. This course is designed to increase student awareness of the current art discourse and the ability to use that knowledge as a means of awareness within the production of their own work. This educational process embraces a variety of approaches to basic problem-solving skills measured against the contemporary practices of the discipline. In cooperation with a major-day faculty, students are expected to develop what is often their first significant independent work. For BFA students the focus of this course centers on research methods and its translation into artistic production. Required at the senior level for all Sculpture majors for BFA development and open to junior level sculpture students as an elective offering for independent research open to all other students at the junior and senior levels. Offered fall. 3 credits.

BFA Statement & Exhibition

Course No. VAT093.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Christina Cassara | Lane Cooper | Sarah Kabot

This course is designed to help you in the preparation of this exhibition statement, which is an expository document in which you examine your work and thinking within varied frameworks. This paper serves as a point of departure for your oral defense. The length for the B.F.A. exhibition statement varies, but the full statement exclusive of footnotes, bibliography, addenda and illustrations should be no fewer than 1500 words (6 double-spaced, typed pages + illustrations, footnotes and bibliography) and no more than ten pages (2500 words + illustrations, footnotes and bibliography). This paper is meant to answer the question "what is your practice as an artist, and how do you position that practice in your culture?" It should represent your beliefs as they are specifically relevant to your work. Your final, revised draft must be completed and distributed to committee members at least two days prior to your oral defense. You will also prepare a shorter, one-page (250 word) statement (abstract,) to pass out at your defense. This course is open to all seniors regardless of majors and is required by all VATe students. Offered spring. 3 credits.

BFA Thesis

Course No. GDS465.2  Credits: 3
Faculty Mari Hulick

This is the core class for the Senior year of study in the major. The class meets weekly for presentations and to develop research skills and strategic practice. This is the research and idea-phase of the BFA thesis presented in the spring. Presentation, research, and ideational skills are stressed. Offered fall. 3 credits.

BFA Thesis and Exhibition

Course No. TIM401/TIM402
Faculty Kristen Baumliér-Faber

These courses provide a platform for senior Animation, Game Design, and TIME-Digital Arts students who are BFA candidates. The courses are structured to support the individual in shaping her/his own project and the production of all elements of the BFA Thesis, strong conceptual skills developed through a professional planning and a good researched idea are core to this process.

BFA Thesis Continuation

Course No. GEN490.1

Option for students who have completed all course requirements but who require an additional semester to complete their BFA thesis exhibition. Permission of the major department chair required. $500 studio access fee charged. 0 credits.