2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 36 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Art, Design, and Theatre | College of Arts and Science Graphic Design, Industrial and Innovative Design, and Studio Art Requirements Freshman Review All entering freshmen are admitted into the graphic design, industrial and innovative design, and studio art majors on a conditional basis. After the second semester of study, freshmen are evaluated by the art and design faculty to determine whether they are making adequate progress to continue in their respective programs and/or exhibit the talent necessary to be successful in their chosen fields. Students who do not show satisfactory progress and/or talent will be advised to consider other majors unless they show significant improvement. Sophomore Review At the end of the second semester of the sophomore year, graphic design, industrial and innovative design, and studio art majors are required to apply to the department for upper-divisional standing. The sophomore review is an evaluation of classroom work and performance and intuitive abilities necessary to succeed in the student’s chosen discipline. The art and design faculty will evaluate the student on the basis of academic progress, grade averages in major courses, and intuitive abilities necessary to succeed in the student’s chosen discipline. If necessary, the student may be required to present a portfolio representing every area of his or her work in graphic design and/or studio art courses at the University. The portfolio should include original two-dimensional work and a CD of images of three-dimensional work. Students who do not pass their sophomore review will not be allowed to continue in the major. Transfer Review All students who wish to transfer from another college or university and enroll at Cedarville University as either a graphic design, industrial and innovative design, or studio art major on the junior or senior level must submit along with their application a CD or DVD with images of two- and three- dimensional work representing collegiate classroom work and art done outside the classroom. The art and design faculty will review this material before acceptance into the program is granted. Art and Design Requirements Art and Design Student Handbook The Art Student Handbook is an overview of all department policy as it applies to the student. Each art and design student is responsible for following the policies and procedures contained in both the handbook and the University catalog. Capstone Exhibition or Project In addition to the expectation of participation in student and other exhibitions throughout the college experience, all art and design majors are required to exhibit a level of performance for graduation that meets the requirements and standards of the department. For all majors, the capstone requirement is a senior exhibition or project as approved by the department chair. Fees Lab classes that provide supplies and/or University-provided equipment require fees. These fees do not necessarily cover all the costs for student art materials or personal tools. Theatre Requirements Students complete courses in the history, theory, research, and ethics of theatre. Students are required to complete a senior capstone project in research, production, internship, or performance design or directing to graduate. The nature of the project is determined by the emphasis area of the student.