President’s Message Dear Otis Students, This publication contains important information concerning the 2009-10 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 education 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 unique 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 projects. These experiences, bridging academic and real-world learning, reinforces the development of 21st century professional skills and social responsibility. Please also note that the Artists, Community, and Teaching (A.C.T.) program, for several years only available to Fine Arts majors, will now be accessible to students from several other departments. If you are interested in teaching art and design, please consult with your faculty advisors and the ACT Coordinator. Otis strives to provide students with the strongest curriculum, faculty, and services, including academic advising. The department chairs are dedicated to bringing top practicing designers and artists to the classroom so you may learn from the best. Co-curricular activities, career services, and student leadership opportunities exist expressly to support your success at Otis. The positive outcome of an Otis education is evidenced by the many awards our students win from professional groups, as well as the numerous 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 Table of Contents 01 President’s Message 132 Toy Design 04 Academic Calendars 140 Graduate: Fine Arts 10 Foundation 146 Graduate: Writing 20 A.C.T. 150 Graduate: Public Practice 24 Architecture/Landscape/Interiors 158 Graduate: Graphic Design 32 Communication Arts 167 Academic Policies 48 Digital Media 176 Admission Policies 64 Fashion Design 185 Financial Policies 74 Fine Arts 187 Financial Aid Policies 88 Integrated Learning Program 196 General Campus Policies 94 Interdisciplinary Concentration 201 Resources 96 Liberal Arts and Sciences 204 History 124 Product Design 205 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 Fall 2009 Calendar Class Monday, August 31 – Saturday, December 19 Meetings Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Aug. 31 Sept. 1 Sept. 2 Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 2 Sept. 14 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 3 Sept. 21 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 17 Sept. 18 Sept. 19 4 Sept. 28 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 25 Sept. 26 5 Oct. 5 Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 6 Oct. 12 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 7 Oct. 19 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 17 8 Oct. 26 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 9 Nov. 2 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Oct. 31 10 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 11 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 12 Nov. 23 Nov. 24 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 13 Nov. 30 Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 5 14 Dec. 7 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 15 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 17 Dec. 18 Dec. 19 Holidays Labor Day Monday, Sept. 7 Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3 Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Sunday, Nov. 29 Important Dates Open Registration Monday, Apr. 13 – Friday, May 8 Registration Payment Deadline Friday, July 24 Late Registration ($275 late fee) Monday, Aug. 3 – Friday, Aug. 28 Classes Begin Monday, Aug. 31 Course Add Deadline Tuesday, Sept. 8 Independent Study Proposal Deadline Tuesday, Sept. 8 Course Drop Deadline Tuesday, Sept. 15 First Quarter Warnings Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Monday, Sept. 28 Midterm Exams & Warnings Tuesday, Oct. 13 – Monday, Oct. 19 Course Withdrawal Deadline Friday, Oct. 23 Third Quarter Warnings Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Tuesday, Nov. 17 Spring Registration Begins Monday, Nov. 23 Final Exams Monday, Dec. 14 – Saturday, Dec. 19 Spring Open Registration Deadline Friday, Dec. 18 ($275 late fee after this date) Classes End Saturday, Dec. 19 4 Spring 2010 Calendar Monday, January 11 – Tuesday, May 04 Class Meetings Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Jan. 11 Jan 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 16 2 Jan.25 Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Jan. 21 Jan.22 Jan. 23 3 Feb. 1 Jan. 26 Jan.27 Jan.28 Jan.29 Jan.30 4 Feb. 8 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 5 Feb.22 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 6 Mar.1 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb..20 7 Mar. 8 Feb.23 Feb.24 Feb.25 Feb.26 Feb.27 8 Mar. 22 Mar .2 Mar. 3 Mar. 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 6 9 Mar.29 Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Mar. 11 Mar. 12 Mar. 13 10 Apr. 5 Mar. 23 Mar. 24 Mar.25 Mar.26 Mar.27 11 Apr.12 Mar.30 Mar.31 Apr. 1 Apr. 2 Apr. 3 12 Apr. 19 Apr. 6 Apr. 7 Apr. 8 Apr. 9 Apr. 10 13 Apr.26 Apr. 13 Apr. 14 Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 14 May 3 Apr. 20 Apr. 21 Apr. 22 Apr. 23 Apr.24 15 May 4(Tu) Apr.27 Apr.28 Apr.29 Apr.30 May 1 Holidays Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Monday, January 18 Presidents’ Day Holiday Monday, February 15 Spring Break Monday, March 15 - Sunday, March 21 Important Dates Open Registration Deadline Friday, Dec. 18 ($275 late fee after this date) Late Registration ($275 late fee) Monday, Jan. 4 – Friday, Jan 8 Classes Begin Monday, Jan 11 Course Add Deadline Tuesday, Jan.19 Independent Study Proposal Deadline Tuesday, Jan.19 Course Drop Deadline Tuesday, January 26 First Quarter Warnings Tuesday, Feb. 2 – Monday, Feb. 8 Named Scholarship Application Deadline Tuesday, Feb. 16 Cal Grant Deadline Tuesday, March 2 Midterm Exams & Warnings Saturday, Feb. 27 – Friday, Mar. 5 Course Withdrawal Deadline Friday, Mar. 12 Third Quarter Warnings Tuesday, April 6 – Monday, April 12 Final Exams Tuesday, April 27 – Tuesday, May 4 Fall Registration Begins Monday, April 12 Classes End Tuesday, May 4 Fall Open Registration Deadline Friday, May 7 ($275 late fee after this date) Commencement Saturday, May 8 5 Summer 2010 Calendar Class Monday, May 24 – Tuesday, August 3 Meetings Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 2 June 7 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 3 June 14 June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11 4 June 21 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18 5 June 28 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 25 6 July 12 June 29 June 30 July 1 July 2 7 July 19 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 8 July 26 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 9 Aug. 2 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 10 Aug 3 (Tu) July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 Holidays Memorial Day Monday, May 31 Independence Day Holiday Monday, July 5 Important Dates Open Registration Deadline Friday, May 21 Late Registration Monday, May 24 – Tuesday, June 1 Classes Begin Monday, May 24 Course Add Deadline Tuesday, June 1 Independent Study Proposal Deadline Tuesday, June 1 Course Drop Deadline Tuesday, June 8 First Quarter Warnings Tuesday, June 8 – Monday, June 14 Midterm Exams & Warnings Tuesday, June 22 – Monday, June 28 Course Withdrawal Deadline Friday, July 9 Third Quarter Warnings Tuesday, July 13 – Monday, July 19 Final Exams Tuesday, July 27 – Tuesday, August 3 Classes End Tuesday, Aug. 3 Fall Registration Monday, August 9 – Friday, August 27 (no late fee for summer foundation students) 6 Spring 2010 Calendar Graduate Graphic Design Primary Program Only Monday, January 11 – Tuesday, March 9 Class Meetings Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Jan. 11 Jan 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 16 2 Jan.25 Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Jan. 21 Jan.22 Jan. 23 3 Feb. 1 Jan. 26 Jan.27 Jan.28 Jan.29 Jan.30 4 Feb. 8 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 5 Feb.22 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 6 Mar.1 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb.