Kansas City Art Institute Course Catalog 2016-2017 4415 Warwick Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64111 www.kcai.edu Important notice: The Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) course catalog is published online annually and is primarily intended for use by students, faculty and staff. The catalog provides an overview of the college’s curriculum and academic programs and certain educational resources. Additional information about academic requirements, administrative departments, course offerings and content, degree requirements, and policies and procedures may be provided in other publications, and by the Registrar and relevant academic departments and faculty. The information contained in this catalog is subject to change by KCAI at any time, including prior to and during the academic year, without notice to affected persons. The catalog does not create a contract (express or implied) between the student and KCAI or an enforceable promise or representation. Changes authorized by KCAI apply to current and prospective students and to those previously enrolled. It is the responsibility of the individual student to monitor changes and confirm that all appropriate degree requirements are met. Academic advisors are also available to meet with students to assist with degree requirements. 2 Table of contents Important Notice 2 Table of Contents 3-4 Introduction 5 Contact Information 5 Faculty Information 5 Accreditation 6 Academic Calendar 6 Admission Criteria 6 Academic Resources 6-10 Advising and Career Services 7 Disability Services 8 Global Studies 8 Library 9-10 Academic Policies 10-11 Campus Policies 11-13 Academic Departments 13-68 Foundation Year Department 13-15 Liberal Arts Department 15-68 Converging Media Department 68 Academic Majors 69-153 Animation 69-76 Art History 76-79 Ceramics 79-86 Creative Writing 86-88 Fiber 88-93 Filmmaking 94-101 Graphic Design 101-107 Illustration 108-116 Interactive Arts 116-121 Painting 122-132 Photography 132-139 Printmaking 139-147 Sculpture 147-153 Undergraduate Certificate Programs 154-163 Asian Studies Certificate 154-162 Social Practice Certificate 162-163 Fifth Year Teaching Certificate in Art Education 163-164 School for Continuing and Professional Studies 165-178 Certificate Programs 166-177 Graphic Design 166-168 Multi-Media Studies 168-171 3 Integrated Design 171-174 Photography 175-177 For-Credit Programs for Art Educators 177 For-Credit Programs for High School Students 177-178 Pre-College Art Lab (PCAL) 177-178 Continuing Education 178 4 Introduction Founded in 1885, the Kansas City Art Institute is one of the oldest and most respected colleges of art and design in the United States. Today, KCAI is a premier, private, fully accredited four-year college of art and design, awarding the bachelor of fine arts degree. A comprehensive liberal arts program complements an emphasis in one of the following majors: animation, art history, ceramics, creative writing, filmmaking, fiber, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The college also offers certificates in social practice and Asian studies and fifth year teacher certificate program in art education. Consistently recognized for a rigorous, diverse curriculum, KCAI provides quality academic programs strengthened by first-rate support services, technology and practical learning opportunities within and beyond the United States. The college’s emphasis on personal attention allows students to gain a comprehensive education and to develop an informed, thoughtful perspective. KCAI’s scenic 15-acre campus situates students between the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, two of the top art museums in the nation. The college’s gallery, the H&R Block Artspace, is located at 16 E. 43rd St. Mission To prepare gifted students to transform the world creatively through art and design Vision To be an innovative leader in art and design Contact information KansasCity Art Institute 4415 Warwick Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64111-1820 • General information: [email protected] • Admissions and Financial Aid: Toll free: 1-800-522-5224 • College Directory: 816-472-4852 • For a list of departments and contacts within each department, please visit: http://www.kcai.edu/academics/ Faculty Faculty names, titles and biographical information are posted on the KCAI website at http://kcai.edu/about/leadership-faculty/ and are listed within each academic department. 5 Accreditation KCAI is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Contact information for each accrediting agency is listed below. KCAI is also a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, which consists of NASAD- accredited private colleges of art and design in the United States. National Association of Schools of Art and Design 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 Telephone: 703-437-0700 Website: www.nasad.arts-accredit.org The Higher Learning Commission 230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: 800-621-7440 Website: www.ncahlc.org Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design 236 Hope St. Providence, RI 02906 Telephone: 401-270-5991 Website: www.aicad.org Academic calendar Download academic calendars here: http://kcai.edu/kcai-students/ Admission criteria For information about eligibility for admission, transfer credit, how to apply, application deadlines, etc., please visit: http://www.kcai.edu/admissions Academic Resources This list is not all-inclusive. Additional resources can be found in the KCAI student handbook online at www.kcai.edu in the student life section. 6 Academic advising and career services Academic advising and career services provides a unique integrated approach to academic and career advising. The goal is to assist students and recent alumni in achieving their academic and career goals through academic and career advising and integrated programming. Beginning in the freshman year, students are exposed to career-related information, resources and services to complement their academic experiences. Students are required to meet with an advisor before completing 45 credit hours and again the semester before entering their senior year to plan their academic schedule and to track their progress in their academic program. Students can consult with an advisor each semester about progress in their academic degree program and information about policies, services or opportunities. In turn, advisors will provide guidance in choosing classes to fulfill degree requirements, as well as classes and programming that will help move students closer to their individual career goals. Advisors are provided to assist students in planning their academic program. They are not authorized to change established policies of the Kansas City Art Institute. Students are solely responsible for ensuring that their academic program complies with the policies of KCAI. Services include: • Academic and career advising • Schedule planning • Assistance with policies and procedures regarding academic requirements • Assistance with educational opportunities (directed studies, KCASE exchange program, change of major, Major Studio + program, and double major declaration) • Assistance with transfer credit hours • Career-related programming and workshops • Internship/Job-readiness (resume and cover letter preparation, networking, interview skills, and other aspects of the internship/job search process) • Online job posting for on and off-campus jobs • Graduate school preparation • Residencies, assistantships, and fellowships information • Artist statement and letter of inquiry writing and editing Academic support Students at KCAI are encouraged to seek out the assistance offered through academic support services. Academic services are available to all KCAI students and include assistance with time management, note taking, ESL strategies and the coordination of study sessions. KCAI also offers a walk-in writing lab, staffed by students who have been trained to assist others with their writing. The lab is located on the second floor of the Jannes Library, where students can receive assistance with both their writing and their research. 7 Disability services Disability services works with students who have a disclosed disability to arrange accommodations that will allow those students equal access to the educational environment. Incoming students who wish to disclose a disability, including ongoing medical conditions such as severe allergies and seizure disorders, are encouraged to contact disability services. Students may also complete a disclosure of disability form, which is located online at https://artnet.kcai.edu/required-information. Global Studies Global Studies promotes global citizenship by providing comprehensive services to both domestic students interested in studying off-campus as well as international nonimmigrant students studying at KCAI. Students can receive guidance in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, off-campus study opportunities, study abroad scholarships, travel information, student visas, international credentials and immigration regulations. KCAI enthusiastically encourages students to broaden their horizons by taking advantage of off-campus study opportunities, which include: • AICAD mobility program • International exchange program • Faculty-led travel programs • Non-KCAI sponsored study abroad programs