Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog 1999–2000
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of the Arts Undergraduate and Graduate Course The University Philadelphia College of Catalog Art and Design Philadelphia College of 1999–2000 Performing Arts College of Media and Communication The University of the Arts 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 1-800-616-ARTS 1 The University of the Arts is the nation’s only university devoted exclusively to education and professional training in design, visual, media, and performing arts. Located in central Philadelphia, The University of the Arts was founded in 1987 through the consolidation of two century-old institutions: the Philadelphia College of Art and the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts. A third academic unit, the College of Media and Communication, was established in 1996. Offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in communication, crafts, dance, graphic design, industrial and museum exhibition design, fine arts, illustration, media arts, multimedia, music, theater, writing, and museum and arts education, the University prepares its students to assume over 150 careers in traditional and emerging arts and related fields. The University of the Arts 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-717-6030 1-800-616-ARTS fax 215-717-6045 http://www.uarts.edu The University of the Arts gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission and financial aid, and conducts all educational programs, activities, and employment practices without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability. Direct inquiries to the Office of the Dean of Students/ ADA Coordinator, The University of the Arts, 1500 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102; (215) 875-2229. This catalog was updated as of July, 1999. The University of the Arts reserves the right to revise any information herein at its discretion and without prior notice. Trademarked names appear throughout this catalog. Rather than list the names and entities that own the trademarks or insert a trademark symbol with each mention of the trademarked name, the publisher states that it is using the names only for editorial purposes and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringing upon that trademark. 2 Contents 4 Academic Calendar 1999-2000 The University of the Arts PCAD Graduate Programs College of Media and Communication (CMAC) 6 Mission Statement 78 Graduate Programs 6 History of the University of the Arts 80 Master of Fine Arts in Book Arts/ 118 College of Media and Communication 6 Accreditation Printmaking 118 Minors 8 Admission 82 Master of Industrial Design 119 Communication 14 Tuition and Expenses 84 Master of Fine Arts in Museum 121 Multimedia 17 Financial Aid Exhibition Planning and Design 123 Writing for Film and Television 25 Academic Regulations 86 Master of Arts in Art Education 31 Student Services 87 Master of Arts in Museum Education 33 General Information 89 Master of Arts in 34 Code of Conduct Teaching in Visual Arts Course Descriptions 35 Student Code 90 Extended Degree Options 41 University Libraries 91 Master of Fine Arts in 126 Art Education 42 Academic Computing Ceramics, Painting, or Sculpture 128 Art Therapy 42 Guidlines for Responsible Computing 128 Communication 43 Continuing Education Programs 130 Crafts 44 Undergraduate Degree Requirements 135 Dance 45 Division of Liberal Arts Philadelphia College of 139 Dance Extension Performing Arts (PCPA) 140 Electronic Media 141 Fine Arts 94 Philadelphia College of Performing Arts 143 Foundation Philadelphia College of 95 The School of Dance 144 Graphic Design Art and Design (PCAD) 97 Ballet 146 Graduate Seminars 97 Jazz/Theater Dance 147 Liberal Arts 52 Philadelphia College of Art and Design 97 Modern Dance 158 Industrial Design 52 Undergraduate Programs 98 Dance Education 161 Illustration 55 Minors/Concentrations 98 Certificate in Dance 162 Museum Exhibition Planning 58 Foundation Program 99 Dance Extension and Design 60 Crafts 100 The School of Music 163 Multimedia 62 Crafts Studio Certificate Program 104 Bachelor of Music 165 Music 62 Fine Arts 106 Diploma in Music 172 Media Arts 63 Painting/Drawing 107 Certificate in Music Photography/Film/Video/Animation 64 Printmaking/Book Arts 107 MATPREP 175 Printmaking/Book Arts 66 Sculpture 108 Graduate Programs 178 Painting/Drawing 67 Graphic Design 108 Master of Arts in Teaching in 180 Sculpture 68 Illustration Music Education 181 Theater Arts 69 Industrial Design 110 Master of Music in Jazz Studies 185 UArts Course 70 Media Arts 112 The School of Theater Arts 186 Writing for Film and Television 71 Photography 115 Acting 72 Film/Video 115 Musical Theater 72 Animation 73 Film/Animation 189 Administration 74 Art Education 76 Art Therapy 189 Board of Trustees 190 Faculty Index 192 Index 197 Campus Map 3 Academic Calendar 1999-2000 Fall 1999 November Monday, November 1 thru Friday, November 12 August Advising for Spring 2000 registration Saturday, August 28 Student Residences open/Move-in Monday, November 8 thru Friday, November 12 English Placement Exam Registration for Spring 2000 Graduation Petitions for December ’99, May 2000 and Saturday, August 28 – Tuesday, August 31 (& Sat. Sept 4) August 2000 due to Registrar New Student orientation Thursday, November 25 thru Sunday, November 28 Monday, August 30 Thanksgiving vacation Advising/Registration for new transfers, graduate, and Residence Halls remain open readmitted students, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Music Placement Exam December Thursday, December 9 Tuesday, August 31 Advising/Registration for new freshmen, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Continuing Studies Fall session ends September Friday, December 10 Wednesday, September 1 Fall 1999 classes end Fall semester classes begin Late registration Saturday, December 11 Saturday School ends Wednesday, September 1 thru Tuesday, September 14 Drop/add period Monday, December 13 thru Friday, December 17 Late registration Examinations, critiques, and juries Monday, September 6 Friday, December 17 Labor Day Holiday Grades due to Registrar Documents for students graduating December ’99 due to Registrar Friday, September 17 Drop/add period for PCPA ensembles ends Saturday, December 18 Saturday, September 18 Residence Halls close at 12:00 noon Dance Extension classes begin Dance Extension classes end Monday, September 20 Continuing Studies Fall session begins Spring 2000 October January Saturday, October 2 Saturday, January 1 Saturday School begins New Year’s Day Holiday Monday, October 4 Wednesday, January 5 Deans and directors submit Spring 2000 courses PCPA Academic Review Wednesday, October 6 Thursday, January 6 FOLLOW MONDAY CLASS SCHEDULE PCAD Academic Review Friday, October 15 CMAC Academic Review Last day for removal of Spring ’99 Incomplete (I) grades Thursday, January 13 Monday, October 18 New Student registration Automatic conversion from “I” to “F” grade Residence Halls open, 9:00 am Friday, October 22 Thursday, January 13 & Friday, January 14 Last day to withdraw with a “W” grade New Student orientation Saturday, October 23 Monday, January 17 Open House Martin Luther King Holiday 4 Tuesday, January 18 Tuesday, May 2 thru Monday, May 8 Spring semester classes begin Examinations Dance Extension begins Monday, May 8 thru Friday, May 12 Tuesday, January 18 thru Monday, January 31 Critiques and juries Drop/add period – for ALL classes Late registration Friday, May 12 Final grades due to Registrar Monday, January 31 Continuing Studies Spring session begins Saturday, May 13 Student residences close at 12:00 noon February Saturday, February 12 Wednesday, May 17 Saturday School begins Awards Ceremony Friday, February 25 Thursday, May 18 Deans/directors submit Fall 2000 courses to Registrar Commencement Ceremony Last day for removal of Fall ’99 Incomplete (I) grades Monday, February 28 Automatic conversion from “I” to “F” Summer 2000 March May Friday, March 3 Monday, May 15 Last day to withdraw with a “W” grade Summer session I begins Continuing Studies Summer session I begins Monday, March 6 thru Sunday, March 12 Spring Break/Residence Halls remain open Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Holiday Monday, March 13 Spring 2000 classes resume June Monday, June 19 Monday, March 13 thru Friday, March 17 Summer World of Dance begins PCAD Freshmen Major Orientation Week Dance Extension begins Freshman Major Selections due to Registrar, Friday 3/17 Wednesday, March 15 Friday, June 23 2000/2001 Financial Aid applications due Summer session I ends April Monday, June 26 Saturday, April 1 Summer session II begins Open House Continuing Studies Summer session I ends Monday, April 3 thru Friday, April 14 Wednesday, June 28 Advising for Fall 2000 registration PCAD Summer MFA program begins Monday, April 10 thru Friday, April 14 July Registration for Fall 2000 Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 Independence Day Holiday Saturday, April 22 Saturday School ends Friday, July 14 Summer World of Dance ends Monday, April 24 Dance Extension ends August Wednesday, August 2 Thursday, April 27 Dance Extension ends Continuing Studies Spring session ends May Friday, August 4 Summer session II ends Monday, May 1 Spring 2000 classes end Friday, August 18 Monday, May 1 and Tuesday, May 2 PCAD Summer MFA program ends Registration for Summer Sessions I & II 5 Mission Statement History of The University of the Arts The University of the Arts is devoted exclusively to education and training in the arts. Within this community of artists the process of learning engages, refines, and articulates all of our The University of the Arts has evolved from two century-old creative capabilities. Our institution was among the first to institutions: the Philadelphia College of Art and the Philadelphia contribute to the formation of an American tradition in arts College of Performing Arts. education. We continue to develop interpreters and innovators The Philadelphia College of Art (PCA) was formed in 1876 who influence our dynamic culture. along with the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Initially known as the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art, the institution The University’s Mission Is: was established in response to the interest in art and the Art Centennial Exposition.