Curriculum: 2012–2013

BFA Design and Technology

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded for completion of 134 credits, as designated by the program. A maximum of 67 credits can be transferred. Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner.

Prospective students seeking admission for fall 2013 or later should refer to the 2013–2014 curriculum.

First Year F S
PUDT 1100 Core Studio: Image 4 -
PUDT 1103 Core Lab: Image 2 -
PUDT 1200 Core Studio: Time - 4
PUDT 1202 Core Lab: Time - 2
PUDT 1203 Creative Computing - 3
Studio Electives
6 3
PLEN 1020 Critical Reading & Writing 1 3 -
PLEN 1021 Critical Reading & Writing 2 - 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
  18 18
Sophomore Year F S
PUDT 2100 Core Studio: Interaction 4 -
PUDT 2101 Core Lab: Interaction 2 -
PUDT 2200 Core Studio: Space - 4
PUDT 2201 Core Lab: Space - 2
Studio Electives
6 6
PLVS 2060 History of Design & Technology: Lec - 0
PLVS 2061 History of Design & Technology: Rec - 3
PLDS 2500 Intro to Design Studies: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 2501 Intro to Design Studies: Recitation 3 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective (2000 level)
- 3
ULEC University Lecture Elective
3 -
  18 18
Junior Year F S
PUCD 3095 Topics Studio 6 -
PUDT 3000 Prototyping - 3
PSAM 5550 Collaborative Studio/Current Elective - 3
Studio Electives
6 6
PLDS 3500 Global Issues in Design: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 3501 Global Issues in Design: Recitation 3 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective (3000 level)
- 3
Liberal Arts Elective
3 -
ULEC University Lecture Elective
- 3
  18 18
Senior Year F S
PUCD 4205 Senior Thesis 1 6 -
PUCD 4210 Senior Thesis 2 - 6
PUDT 3901 Internship (fall or spring) 2 -
Studio Electives
3 3
Senior Seminar
3 -
Liberal Arts Elective
- 3
  14 12
TOTAL CREDITS 134

BA/BFA Design and Technology Program

First Year F S
PUDT 1100 Core Studio: Image 4 -
PUDT 1103 Core Lab: Image 2 -
PUDT 1200 Core Studio: Time - 4
PUDT 1202 Core Lab: Time - 2
PUDT 1203 Creative Computing - 3
Studio Electives
6 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
LFYW 1000 Lang First Year Writing 4 -
LFYW 1500 Lang First Year Writing - 4
  19 19
Second Year F S
PUDT 2100 Core Studio: Interaction 4 -
PUDT 2101 Core Lab: Interaction 2 -
PUDT 2200 Core Studio: Space - 4
PUDT 2201 Core Lab: Space - 2
Studio Electives
3 3
Lang Seminars 8 8
  17 19
Third Year F S
PUCD 3095 Topics Studio 6 -
PUDT 3000 Prototyping - 3
PSAM 5550 Collaboration Studio - 3
Studio Electives
3 3
Art History/Design Studies Elective (2000 level)
3 -
Lang Seminars 8 8
  20 17
Fourth Year F S
Studio Electives
6 6
PUDT 3901 Internship (Optional) 2 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective (300 level)
- 3
Lang Seminars 12 8
  18 17
Fifth Year F S
PUDT 4100 Thesis 1 6 -
PUDT 4200 Thesis 2 - 6
Studio Electives
3 3
Lang Seminars 8 8
  17 17
TOTAL CREDITS 180

Please note: Students are advised to refer to the current applicable program catalog for degree completion requirements and to confirm their progress in satisfying those requirements with their advisors.


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