08_1_7 Catalog intro.qxd 6/10/08 7:21 PM Page 1 President’s Message Dear Otis Students, This publication contains important information concerning the 2008-2009 academic year. You will find the signature core classes of the academic departments that provide the best preparation for your chosen field. There is also a range of electives, both in and out of your departments, which broaden your training as well-rounded artists and designers. In addition, this catalog contains important polices, procedures, and other pertinent details for your reference. I invite you to pay special attention to a new curricular feature at Otis: Integrated Learning. The innovative Integrated Learning program focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration by students from different departments and outside professionals on community-based public projects. These experiences, extending beyond the walls of the College and crossing traditional academic boundaries, expand your ability to respond creatively and responsibly to real-world opportunities. Otis strives to provide students with the strongest curriculum, faculty, and services, including academic advising and career counseling. The department chairs are dedicated to bringing practicing designers and artists to the classroom so you may learn from the best. The Student Resource Center has been created expressly to support your success at Otis. The positive impact of an Otis education is evidenced by the numerous awards our students win from professional groups, and the many career achievements of our alumni. On behalf of the faculty and staff at Otis, I applaud you for your hard work and talent. Your efforts as students and promise of future success as professional artists and designers inspire us, and give us a great sense of purpose. Samuel Hoi President 1 08_1_7 Catalog intro.qxd 6/10/08 7:21 PM Page 2 08_1_7 Catalog intro.qxd 6/10/08 7:21 PM Page 3 Table of Contents 1 President’s Message 124 Toy Design 4 Academic Calendars 132 Graduate: Fine Arts 8 Foundation 138 Graduate: Writing 18 Architecture/Landscape/Interiors 142 Graduate: Public Practice 26 Communication Arts 148 Graduate: Graphic Design 42 Digital Media 159 Academic Policies 58 Fashion Design 168 Admission Policies 68 Fine Arts 177 Financial Policies 80 Integrated Learning Program 179 Financial Aid Policies 86 Interactive Product Design 187 General Campus Policies 94 Interdisciplinary Concentration 191 Resources 98 Liberal Arts and Sciences 194 History 195 Board Members Otis College of Art and Design has the right to apply and enforce any and all of the rules and regulations set forth in this catalog, as well as any other rules and regulations of the College not set forth herein. The catalog and its contents, however, in no way serve as a binding contract between the student and the College. The information in this publication is subject to change at any time, for any reason, at the unilateral discretion of the College without prior notice to or approval of the student. Otis College of Art and Design is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) 985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748.9001 and the National Association of School of Art and Design (NASAD). 3 08_1_7 Catalog intro.qxd 6/10/08 7:21 PM Page 4 Fall 2008 Calendar Class Monday, August 25 – Saturday, December 13 Meetings Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Aug. 25 Aug. 26 Aug. 27 Aug. 28 Aug. 29 Aug. 30 2 Sept. 8 Sept. 2 Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 3 Sept. 15 Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 13 4 Sept. 22 Sept. 16 Sept. 17 Sept. 18 Sept. 19 Sept. 20 5 Sept. 29 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 25 Sept. 26 Sept. 27 6 Oct. 6 Sept. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 4 7 Oct. 13 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 8 Oct. 20 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 17 Oct. 18 9 Oct. 27 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Oct. 25 10 Nov. 3 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 11 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 8 12 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 13 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 22 14 Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 15 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Holidays Labor Day Monday, Sept. 1 Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 4 Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Sunday, Nov. 30 Important Dates Open Registration Monday, Apr. 14 – Friday, May 9 Registration Payment Deadline Monday, June 2 Late Registration ($275 late fee) Monday, Aug. 4 – Friday, Aug. 22 Classes Begin Monday, Aug. 25 Course Add Deadline Tuesday, Sept. 2 Independent Study Proposal Deadline Tuesday, Sept. 2 Course Drop Deadline Tuesday, Sept. 9 First Quarter Warnings Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Monday, Sept. 22 Midterm Exams & Warnings Tuesday, Oct. 7 – Monday, Oct. 13 Course Withdrawal Deadline Friday, Oct. 24 Third Quarter Warnings Wednesday, Nov. 5 – Tuesday, Nov. 11 Spring Registration Begins Monday, Nov. 24 Final Exams Monday, Dec. 8 – Saturday, Dec. 13 Spring Open Registration Deadline Friday, Dec. 12 ($275 late fee after this date) Classes End Saturday, Dec. 13 4 08_1_7 Catalog intro.qxd 6/10/08 7:21 PM Page 5 Spring 2009 Calendar Monday, January 12 - Tuesday, May 5 Class Meetings Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 16 Jan. 17 2 Jan. 26 Jan. 20 Jan. 21 Jan. 22 Jan.23 Jan. 24 3 Feb. 2 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 29 Jan. 30 Jan. 31 4 Feb. 9 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 Feb. 7 5 Feb. 23 Feb. 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 14 6 Mar. 2 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 7 Mar. 9 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Feb. 28 8 Mar. 23 Mar.3 Mar. 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 6 Mar. 7 9 Mar. 30 Mar. 10 Mar. 11 Mar. 12 Mar. 13 Mar. 14 10 Apr. 6 Mar. 24 Mar. 25 Mar. 26 Mar. 27 Mar. 28 11 Apr. 13 Mar. 31 Apr. 1 Apr. 2 Apr. 3 Apr. 4 12 Apr. 20 Apr. 7 Apr. 8 Apr. 9 Apr. 10 Apr. 11 13 Apr. 27 Apr. 14 Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 Apr. 18 14 May 4 Apr. 21 Apr. 22 Apr. 23 Apr. 24 Apr. 25 15 May 5(Tu) Apr. 28 Apr. 29 Apr. 30 May 1 May 2 Holidays Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Monday, January 19 Presidents’ Day Holiday Monday, February 16 Spring Break Monday, March 16 - Sunday, March 22 Important Dates Open Registration Deadline Friday, Dec. 12 ($275 late fee after this date) Late Registration ($275 late fee) Monday, Jan. 5 – Friday, Jan. 9 Classes Begin Monday, Jan. 12 Course Add Deadline Tuesday, Jan. 20 Independent Study Proposal Deadline Tuesday, Jan. 20 Course Drop Deadline Tuesday, Jan. 27 First Quarter Warnings Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Monday, Feb. 9 Otis Scholarship for Excellence Deadline Tuesday, Feb. 17 Cal Grant Deadline Monday, Mar. 2 Midterm Exams & Warnings Saturday, Feb. 28 – Friday, March 6 Course Withdrawal Deadline Friday, Mar. 13 Third Quarter Warnings Tuesday, April 7 – Monday, April 13 Fall Registration Begins Monday, April 13 Final Exams Tuesday, Apr. 28 – Tuesday, May 5 Classes End Tuesday, May 5 Fall Open Registration Deadline Friday, May 8 ($275 late fee after this date) Commencement Saturday, May 9 5 08_1_7 Catalog intro.qxd 6/10/08 7:21 PM Page 6 Summer 2009 Calendar Class Monday, May 18 – Tuesday, July 28 Meetings Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 2 June 1 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29 3 June 8 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5 4 June 15 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12 5 June 22 June 16 June 17 June 18 June 19 6 June 29 June 23 June 24 June 25 June 26 7 July 6 June 30 July 1 July 2 July 10 8 July 13 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 17 9 July 20 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 24 10 July 27 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 28 (Tues.) Holidays Memorial Day Monday, May 25 Independence Day Holiday Friday, July 3 Important Dates Open Registration Deadline Friday, May 15 Late Registration ($275 late fee) Monday, May 18 – Friday, May 22 Classes Begin Monday, May 18 Course Add Deadline Tuesday, May 26 Independent Study Proposal Deadline Tuesday, May 26 Course Drop Deadline Tuesday, June 2 First Quarter Warnings Tuesday, June 2 – Monday, June 8 Midterm Exams & Warnings Tuesday, June 16 – Monday, June 22 Course Withdrawal Deadline Friday, July 10 Third Quarter Warnings Tuesday, July 7 – Monday, July 13 Final Exams Tuesday, July 21 – Tuesday, July 28 Classes End Tuesday, July 28 Fall Registration Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 21 (no late fee for summer foundation students) 6 08_1_7 Catalog intro.qxd 6/10/08 7:21 PM Page 7 08_8_17 Foundation .qxd 6/10/08 7:23 PM Page 1 Foundation Department The Foundation Program provides core studies for life-long Goals learning and professional practices in the visual arts by teaching fundamental skills that enable students to become adept, well-informed makers. Integrating core visual studies with Liberal Arts curricula enhances students’ ability to construct meaning using the formal elements of art and design.