Curriculum: 2012–2013

BFA Illustration

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded for completion of 134 credits, as designated by the program. A maximum of 67 credits may 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
PUFN 1440 2D Integrated Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1450 2D Integrated Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1000 3D Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1010 3D Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1040 Drawing Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1050 Drawing Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1505 Laboratory 1 3 -
PUFN 1510 Laboratory 2 - 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
PUIL 2115 Core Studio 1: 2D 4 -
PUIL 2135 Core Lab 1: Painting & Drawing 2 -
PUIL 2116 Core Studio 2: 3D - 4
PUIL 2136 Core Lab 2: Objects - 2
PUIL 2070 Language & Letterforms 3 -
Electives
3 6
PLDS 2500 Intro to Design Studies: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 2501 Intro to Design Studies: Recitation 3 -
PLVS 2045 History of Illustration - 3
Art History/Design Studies Elective (2000 level)
- 3
ULEC University Lecture Elective
3 -
  18 18
Junior Year F S
PUIL 3115 Core Studio 3: Motion 4 -
PUIL 3135 Core Lab 3: Moving Pictures 2 -
PUIL 3300 Topics Studio - 6
Studio Elective
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 -
ULEC University Lecture Elective
- 3
Liberal Arts Elective
- 3
  18 18
Senior Year F S
PUIL 4115 Senior Thesis 1 6 -
PUIL 4116 Senior Thesis 2 - 6
PUIL 4021 Professional Practices - 3
Studio Electives
3 2
Senior Seminar
3 -
Liberal Arts Elective
- 3
  12 14
TOTAL CREDITS 134

BA/BFA Illustration Program

First Year F S
PUFN 1440 2D Integrated Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1450 2D Integrated Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1000 3D Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1010 3D Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1040 Drawing Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1050 Drawing Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1505 Laboratory 1 3 -
PUFN 1510 Laboratory 2 - 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
PUIL 2115 Core Studio 1: 2D 4 -
PUIL 2135 Core Lab 1: Painting & Drawing 2 -
PUIL 2116 Core Studio 2: 3D - 4
PUIL 2136 Core Lab 2: Objects - 2
PUIL 2070 Language & Letterforms 3 -
2000-level Art and Design History Elective
3 -
Lang Seminars 7 -
  19 18
Third Year F S
PUIL 3115 Core Studio 3: Motion 4 -
PUIL 3135 Core Lab 3: Moving Pictures 2 -
Studio Electives
- 9
3000-level Art and Design History Elective
3 -
Lang Seminars 8 8
  17 17
Fourth Year F S
PUIL 3300 Topics Studio - 6
Studio Electives
5 6
Lang Seminars 12 8
  17 20
Fifth Year F S
PUIL 4115 Senior Thesis 1 6 -
PUIL 4116 Senior Thesis 2 - 6
PUIL 4021 Professional Practices - 3
Studio Electives
4 -
Lang Seminars 8 7
  18 16
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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