College of Art and Design College of Performing Arts College of Media and Communication Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog 2003 • 2004 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 1•800•616•ARTS www.uarts.edu The arts have the power to transform society. They play an essen- Nondiscrimination Policy tial role in ensuring and enhancing the quality of life. The University The University of the Arts is committed to maintaining an envi- of the Arts is committed to inspiring, educating and preparing inno- ronment in which students, faculty, and staff may pursue academic, vative artists and creative leaders for the visual, performing, and artistic, and professional excellence. 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No. 2,677,865. 2 The University of the Arts Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog 2003/2004 The University of the Arts Contents 4 Academic Calendar 2003-2004 College of Performing Arts Course Descriptions The University of the Arts 84 College of Performing Arts 132 Art Education 85 Minors 134 Art Therapy 6 Mission Statement 90 The School of Dance 134 Communication 6 History of The University of the Arts 90 Ballet 137 Crafts 6 Accreditation 90 Jazz 142 Dance 7 College of Art and Design 90 Modern 146 Electronic Media 7 College of Performing Arts 90 Dance Education 147 Fine Arts 7 College of Media and Communication 96 The School of Music 149 Foundation 7Degree Programs 97 Instrumental Performance 151 Graphic Design 8 University Libraries 97 Voice 153 Graduate Seminars 9 Academic Policies and Procedures 97 Composition 153 Liberal Arts 15 Grading Policies 97 The School of Music 166 Industrial Design Graduate Programs 169 Illustration Undergraduate Degree 97 Master of Arts in Teaching Music 171 Internships Requirements 97 Master of Music in Jazz Studies 172 Master of Fine Arts in 111 The School of Theater Arts Ceramics, Painting, or Sculpture 20 Undergraduate Degree Requirements 111 Acting 173 Multimedia 21 Division of Liberal Arts 111 Musical Theater 176 Museum Studies 111 Applied Theater Arts 179 Music 186 Media Arts College of Art and Design 186 Photography/Film/Video/Animation 28 College of Art and Design College of Media and 190 Printmaking/Book Arts 31 Undergraduate Programs Communication 193 Painting/Drawing 32 Minors 195 Sculpture 35 Foundation Program 120 College of Media and Communication 196 Theater Arts 37 Crafts 121 Minors 201 Writing for Film and Television 40 Fine Arts 126 Communication 46 Graphic Design 128 Multimedia General Information 48 Illustration 130 Writing for Film and Television 50 Industrial Design 204 Admission 52 Media Arts 210 Tuition and Expenses 58 Art Education 213 Financial Aid 60 Art Therapy 224 Student Services 62 College of Art and Design 226 General Information Graduate Programs 227 Code of Conduct 64 Post-Baccalaureate Options 229 Student Code 66 Art Education 235 University Guidelines for 69 Visual Arts Responsible Computing 71 Book Arts/Printmaking 237 Academic Computing 73 Ceramics, Painting, or Sculpture 237 Continuing Education Programs 75 Industrial Design 238 Administration 77 Museum Studies 239 Board of Trustees 78 Museum Communication 240 Faculty Index 79 Museum Education 243 Index 80 Museum Exhibition Planning 250 Campus Map and Design The University of the Arts Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog 2003/2004 3 Academic Calendar 2003-2004 Summer 2003 Monday, July 7 October May Summer World of Dance begins Saturday, October 4 Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 6 Summer Pre-College begins Saturday School begins Summer Session I & II Registration Tuesday, July 8 Friday, October 17 Monday, May 5 Summer — New Student Placement Test Last day for removal of Spring 2003 Incomplete Spring 2003 semester ends "I" grades Friday, July 11 Tuesday, May 6 thru Friday, May 9 Summer I grades due to the Registrar – 12:00 p.m. Monday, October 20 Examinations Automatic conversion from "I" to "F" grade Friday, July 18 Monday, May 12 thru Friday, May 16 2-wk Summer World of Dance program ends Friday, October 24 Studio Critiques and Juries Last day to withdraw with a "W" grade August Friday, May 16 Friday, August 1 Saturday, October 25 Grades due to Registrar – 12:00 noon 4-wk Summer World of Dance ends Admission Open House Pre-College ends Saturday, May 17 Monday, October 27 thru Friday, November 7 Student Residences close – 12:00 noon Saturday, August 2 Advising for Spring 2004 registration Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 19 November SUMMER SESSION I BEGINS Friday, August 8 Advising for Spring 2004 registration Continuing Education Summer Session I begins SUMMER SESSION II ENDS Continues thru Friday, November 7 Wednesday, May 21 Monday, August 11 Monday, November 3 Awards Ceremony Continuing Education Summer Session II ends Deadline for Readmission Application for Spring 2004 semester Thursday, May 22 Friday, August 15 Commencement CAD Summer MFA program ends Thursday, November 6 Summer Session II grades due to Registrar Joint University Advising Session Monday, May 26 Memorial Day Holiday Tuesday, August 19 Monday, November 17 Summer MFA grades due to Registrar Graduation Petitions for Dec. 2003 due to Thursday, May 29 Registrar CPA/CMAC Academic Review Saturday, August 30 Fall – New Student English Placement Test Monday, November 17 thru Friday, November Friday, May 30 Student Residences open/move-in 21 CAD Academic Review Registration for Spring 2004 Deadline — Fall 2003 Application for Readmission Saturday, August 30 thru Tuesday, September 2 New Student Orientation Thursday, November 27 June Thanksgiving Day Holiday Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13 September Fall 2003 Registration for Summer Foundation Monday, September 1 Thursday, November 27 thru Sunday, November 30 Summer II Registration Labor