The College of Fine Arts offers a minor in interdisciplinary studies in Fine Arts for a total of 18 credit hours:
a. Six hours: FA 284 and either FA 329 or ARTH/MA/MUSE/ THEA/DANC 487
b. Twelve hours electives from FA 329, 384, 394, ARTH/ MA/MUSE/THEA/DANC 484, 487 and PHIL *467
Total: 18 hours
See Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media (IFDM) in the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Programs section of the Catalog for IFDM course descriptions.
Courses
FA 105.
Fine Arts Co-op Work Phase.
(0)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
FA 229.
Topics .
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Interdisciplinary topics in fine arts.
FA 284.
Experiencing the Arts.
(3)
Explores fundamental connections and differences among artistic media through readings, lectures, attendance at artistic exhibits and events, and discussions with creators of collaborative works of art.
FA 299.
Exploring Careers in the Arts.
(2)
A career planning course integrating practical realities and needs with professional artistic aspirations.
Does not count toward 6 hours of Fine Arts required of Fine Arts Majors.
Open to all students.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
FA 329.
Historical Interdisciplinary Topics.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Analyzes major instances of interdisciplinary influence and collaboration in the history of the arts.
FA 384.
Interdisciplinary Topics.
(3)
In this studio course, students collaborate on creative problems and projects that combine various art forms.
FA 394.
Problems in Interdisciplinary Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
An independent study in either critical studies or studio, beyond the scope of the Fine Arts interdisciplinary courses, which may occur within or outside the College of Fine Arts.
FA *475.
The Professional Print Workshop.
(2)
Devon
Topics related to the operation of a professional printmaking workshop including history, business structures, ethics and marketing.
{Fall}
FA *476.
The Professional Printer.
(4)
Hamon
Advanced techniques in lithography with emphasis on development of skills necessary for the master printer. Lecture and practicum topics include theory and chemistry of lithography, collaboration, edition printing, workshop management and paper.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall}
IFDM 105.
Inter and New Media Studies I.
(3)
The history of methods and practices of art, science and technology in the development of new media, with surveys from a historical perspective. Studies the practices, careers and disciplines involved with film and digital media.
Restriction: permission of IFDM advisor.
IFDM 205.
Studio I: Activating Digital Space.
(3)
This studio course explores critical, technical and creative elements of digital space. By translating the process of seeing and conceptualizing into visual forms, students use technical knowledge to conceptualize, create and collaborate on projects.
Prerequisite: CS 152L
Restriction: permission of IFDM advisor.
IFDM 210.
Introduction to Modeling and Postproduction.
(3)
An introduction to computer graphics and animation that mixes theory and application using a standard animation software package to teach the use of the tool and to demonstrate key concepts. Involves collaborative projects.
Prerequisite: 205
Restriction: permission of IFDM advisor.
IFDM 300.
Critical Intermediations.
(3)
Examines new media technologies from a transdisciplinary perspective by exploring how the use of new media is affecting academic practice across disciplines. Proposes the development of a critical analytical framework for approaching new media.
Prerequisite: 210
Restriction: permission of IFDM advisor.
IFDM 310.
Studio II: Writing Digital Narrative.
(3)
The goal of this course is to offer students an overview of issues on writing for digital media; its objective is to create successful, media-savvy writers, who work across digital platforms.
Prerequisite: 300
Restriction: permission of IFDM advisor.
IFDM 400.
Ethics, Science and Technology.
(3)
Ethical issues arising from the impact of science and technology on the personal, social and political dimensions of culture or what happens and who takes responsibility when the genie is out of the bottle?
Prerequisite: 310 Corequisite: 450
Restriction: permission of IFDM advisor.
IFDM 410.
The Business and Law of Film and New Media.
(3)
This course will introduce students to the business and legal aspects of creating a new digital media venture including: concept formation; marketing; budget development; finding financing; forming a company; hiring and managing employees; and sales.
Prerequisite: 400 Corequisite: 451
Restriction: permission of IFDM advisor.
IFDM 450.
IFDM Capstone I Senior Projects Course.
(4)
Students are required to form interdisciplinary collaborative teams that will develop and plan project ideas.
Prerequisite: 310 Corequisite: 400
Restriction: permission of IFDM advisor.
IFDM 451.
IFDM Capstone II Senior Projects Course.
(4)
Collaborative teams execute projects and give open demonstration of the results.
Prerequisite: 450 Corequisite: 410
Restriction: permission of IFDM advisor.
IFDM 491.
Topics in Film & Digital Media.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
May be repeated for credit, up to 12 hours as long as topic varies. This course allows permanent or visiting faculty to develop a course based on a topic related to digital media, and may include courses in career development for media industries.
Restriction: permission of IFDM advisor.
IFDM 497.
Independent Study in Film and Digital Media.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
May be repeated for credit as long as topic varies. This course allows IFDM student to study individually, under direction of IFDM instructor. Study area to be approved by instructor, and be related to film and digital media.
Restriction: permission of IFDM advisor.
