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throughout the Chicago area. Music emphasizes skills and College of Architecture knowledge that are fundamental to the entire discipline: music theory, music history, performance, aural and key- and the Arts board training, orchestration, composition, conducting, Dean, Judith Russi Kirshner and ensemble participation. Theatre majors study the arts 303 Jefferson Hall (JH) that contribute to theatre production—acting, directing, (312) 996-3351 and design—as well as drama in its critical and historical [email protected] context. http://www.aa.uic.edu All work submitted by students for credit in any course in Administration: 303 JH the college belongs to the Board of Trustees of the Student Services and Academic Advising: 306 JH University of Illinois; the University reserves the right to Departments/Schools: Architecture, Art and Design, Art retain, copyright, use, exhibit, reproduce, and publish any History, and Performing Arts work so submitted. Introduction For information on the College of Architecture and the Arts, see the Web page http://www.aa.uic.edu. The College of Architecture and the Arts is a unique group of schools, departments, and centers whose programs focus Accreditation on the exploration, analysis, and representation of our physical, social, and sensory environments. The college The Bachelor of Fine Arts programs in Graphic Design embraces all the visual and performing arts as well as archi- and Industrial Design are accredited by the National tecture and art history, and occupies a unique position in Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Chicago as the only place where one can prepare for a Qualified graduates from the Bachelor of Arts in career in the arts within a major research university. Architectural Studies program may apply for advanced Instruction in the college is enriched by a faculty of prac- standing in the School’s professional Master of ticing architects, artists, designers, art historians, musi- Architecture degree program, or at other accredited schools cians, directors, and theatrical designers. This faculty adds of architecture. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s dimensions of professional experience, current issues, and Master of Architecture program is accredited by the ongoing research to the traditional concepts of disciplinary National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). areas within the college. Master’s degree programs may consist of a preprofessional The college promotes collaborations and integration undergraduate degree and a professional graduate degree, among its different programs, and is strongly committed which, when earned sequentially, comprise an accredited to interdisciplinary education breaking new ground in the professional education. Although oriented to NAAB crite- arts and arts research. Its diverse programs emphasize ria, UIC’s undergraduate preprofessional degree is not an urban engagement and are informed by current thinking accredited professional degree. in the use of new technologies for artistic expression and instruction. The College of Architecture and the Arts has Degree Requirements been extending the traditional boundaries of education in To earn a College of Architecture and the Arts degree from order to meet the contemporary challenges of a global UIC, students need to complete University, college, and economy. Faculty and students alike realize that the next department/school degree requirements. University and generation of graduates must be equipped to engage cre- college degree requirements for all College of Architecture atively and knowledgeably in the current global cultural and the Arts students are outlined below. Students should arena and become familiar with international standards, consult their department or school section for additional artistic concerns, and procedures. The college has devel- degree requirements. oped a number of faculty and student international exchange programs in Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Semester Hour Requirement (see next page) France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Mexico, Russia, Sweden, and Switzerland. Course Requirements Through its many educational programs and collabora- General Education Core tions, the college has become a formidable educational General Education at UIC is designed to serve as a foun- resource in community development and in the changing dation for lifelong learning. Students are required to com- modern urban environment. Developing connections with plete a minimum of 24 semester hours in the General a wide range of programs and resources in the university, Education Core with at least one course from each of the the College of Architecture and the Arts is engaged as a following categories: leader in visual and performing arts education and research I. Analyzing the Natural World in the city of Chicago, the nation, and the world. II. Understanding the Individual and Society The College of Architecture and the Arts is composed of III. Understanding the Past the School of Architecture, the School of Art and Design, IV. Understanding the Creative Arts the Department of Art History, the Department of Performing Arts, the City Design Center, and the Jane V. Exploring World Cultures Addams Hull-House Museum. Curricula are offered in VI. Understanding U.S. Society architecture, art and design, art history, and performing For a description and a list of courses for each General arts (music and theatre) leading to the baccalaureate in Education Core category, students should consult the those fields. In the fields of architecture and art, the major General Education section of the catalog. Information on emphases are on creative processes and studio work with a meeting the General Education Core requirements for variety of supportive lectures and seminar programs. In art each degree program is provided in the College of College of Architecture and the Arts history, the emphasis is on scholarly study of the arts of Architecture and the Arts department sections. the past; lectures, seminars, and independent research are conducted on campus and in museums and libraries 81 Semester Hour Requirement The College of Architecture and the Arts semester hour requirement varies by degree program. Major School/Department Degree Conferred Total Hours Architectural Studies Architecture BA in Architectural Studies 130 Art Education Art and Design BFA in Art Education 130 Art History Art History BA in Art History 120 Electronic Visualization Art and Design BFA in Electronic Visualization 134 Graphic Design Art and Design BFA in Graphic Design 134 Industrial Design Art and Design BFA in Industrial Design 134 Moving Image Art and Design BFA in Moving Image 130 Music—Basic and Performance Concentrations Performing Arts BA in Music 120 Performance Performing Arts BFA in Performance 120 Photography Art and Design BFA in Photography 130 Studio Arts—Painting and Sculpture Concentrations Art and Design BFA in Studio Arts 130 Theatre—Performance and Directing/Design Concentrations Performing Arts BA in Theatre 120 General Education Proficiencies—University Writing Full-Time Enrollment Requirement Students in the college are expected to carry a full-time College of Architecture and the Arts students meet the load in order to make satisfactory progress toward their requirement by achieving a passing grade in English 160 degree. Students should consult with their school/depart- and 161. ment adviser if they enroll in a part-time schedule to deter- mine their degree progress and projected graduation date. Foundation Course Requirements Each school and department in the college has a different Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement set of foundation and major course requirements. Students College of Architecture and the Arts students cannot grad- must fulfill all the foundation and major course require- uate with less than a 2.00/4.00 GPA in all work taken at ments outlined for their degree program. UIC, in all work taken in the major field, and in all work accepted for transfer by the university (transfer work plus Other Requirements work taken at UIC). Course Level Requirement Graduation Declaration/Filing to Graduate Each school or department in the College of Architecture and Students who are within two terms of graduation should the Arts has specific upper-level requirements for their degree first contact their school or department and the college programs. Students should consult the individual unit for office for a complete check of their progress toward the details on required 200-, 300-, or 400-level course work. degree. A diploma cannot be ordered until a student has Course Work Limitations completed this graduation check. Course work that duplicates previous credit does not count Students declare their intent to graduate online using UIC toward graduation; no credit is given for a course in which Web for Student. The deadline for submission to the a failing grade is received. Pending Degree List is the end of the third week (fall and spring) or second week (summer) of the term in which Credit earned in ESL 050 and 060, Mathematics 070 and graduation is sought. Failure to submit the request at this 090, and English 150 and 152 will not fulfill college time may delay the awarding of the degree. A final review degree requirements. (By exception, students may earn 3 will be made following the close of the term. If a student semester hours of credit in English 150 or 152 and receive has satisfactorily completed all the degree requirements, a waiver of English 160 for the term in which they