Course Catalog 2012 ÂŹ 2013
Table of Contents ÂŹ 2
24 St u d e n t L i f e
75 Co mmun ity Outr eac h
Office for Student Life
High School Summer Immersion
4 Introducing the College of Visual Arts
Peer Mentoring Program
Adult Community Education
Student Council
Mission
Campus Activities
77 Admin ist ratio n
Message from the President
Student Life Sponsored Events
Board of Trustees
Campus Location
Support Services
Campus Officers
Accreditation
Alumni Benefits
Academic Leaders
Minnesota Office of Higher Education Disclosure
Faculty
Administrative Staff
7
Admissions
BFA Degrees, Programs, and Course Descriptions
Application Process
Enrichment
85 Buildin gs an d Access
Admissions Information
Academic Support
Locations and Contacts
Enrollment Options
Facilities
Scheduled Hours
Transfer Students
Emergency College Closings
International Students
70 I n st i t u t i o n al P o l ic i es
Evacuation Procedures
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
Severe Weather Procedures
Maintenance of Work Areas
Parking
3
Aca demic Cal e nda r
28 Acad e m i c I n fo r mat i o n
Ban on Firearms
Crime Awareness and Campus Security
14 T uit ion Info r m ati o n
Act of 1990
Tuition and Fees
Disability Policy
Tuition Payment Policy
Exhibition and Publication of Work
Withdrawal Policy
FERPA and Confidentiality of Student Records
Grievance Procedures
17 F in a n c ia l A i d I nfo r m at i o n
Health Insurance
How Financial Aid is Determined
Immunization Law
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Military Service
Eligibility Requirements
No Smoking Policy
Available Financial Aid Programs
Noise Control
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Non-Discrimination Policy
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic
Safety on Campus
Progress Policy
Student Conduct Code
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Student Right-To-Know
89 D iscl aimer 90 In dex
Academic Calendar 2012-2013 ¬ 3
Please visit www.cva.edu for the most current calendar information. There you will also find the academic and gallery calendars.
November 9
13
22 New Faculty Orientation 24
Convocation
31 New Student Orientation 31 Incomplete Grades Due for Spring 2012
September 3
Labor Day – No Classes
4
Classes Begin at 8:00 a.m.
4-14 Academic Advising Weeks 7
CVA Welcome Back Party
7 Faculty/Staff Orientation 11
Last Day to Register
11
Last Day to Add or Drop a Class
14
Course Syllabi due in Registrar’s Office
17
Constitution Day
October 22-26
21
Thanksgiving Recess Begins – No Classes
26
Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m.
26-30
Senior Thesis Presentations Proposals Due
Validation Day: Last Day to Validate Fall Registration
30
Advising & Registration Day for Spring 2013 – No Classes
Fall Sem ester 20 12
August
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
December 4-14
Academic Advising Weeks
14
Last Day of Classes
February 1
Course Syllabi due in Registrar’s Office
March 11-15
Mid-Term Week: Faculty Mid-Term Student Evaluations
18-22
Spring Break – No Classes
25
Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m.
26
Scholarship Award Ceremony
April
14 New Student Registration Program for
5
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
Spring Admits
9
Advising & Registration Day for Fall 2013 –
17-18
No Classes
Junior Level Reviews 19
January 2013 2
Final Grades Due by 12 p.m.
Sprin g Sem e ster 20 1 3
January 4
Registration Day for Fall 2013 Foundation
Students 22-May 3 Academic Advising Weeks
May 2
Senior Celebration
3
Last Day of Classes
Commencement 3:30 p.m.
Last Day to Validate Spring Registration
3
16
Faculty/Staff Orientation
6-7
Foundation Level Reviews
18
New Student Orientation
10
Final Grades Due by 12 p.m.
18
Incomplete Grades Due for Fall 2012
Mid-Term Week: Faculty Mid-Term Student
21
Martin Luther King Day – No Classes
Evaluations
22
Classes Begin at 8:00 a.m.
22-Feb 1 Academic Advising Weeks 29
Last Day to Register
29
Last Day to Add or Drop a Class
Su m m er 20 1 3 May 20 – July 31 Summer Session for all Students
Introducing the College of Visual Arts
Introducing the College of Visual Arts ÂŹ 5
Missio n
The College of Visual Arts provides a collaborative environment that focuses on individual student development by fully integrating the study of the liberal arts and the visual arts. We cultivate a worldview that recognizes the value of art and design in promoting pride in place and responsible citizenship.
Introducing the College of Visual Arts ÂŹ 6
M e ssag e fro m th e Pr esid ent We live in a visual world where creative expression is manifested in the simple things that surround us. The trained artist or designer thinks beyond the first rendition of an idea, testing the limits of their creative powers to respond to what is unseen by most of us, making it perceptible.
I invite you to join CVA. This is an exciting time to
corporations such as Target, 3M, Best Buy, General
be an artist and designer. I look forward to seeing you
Mills, Lawson Software, and Medtronic.
on campus.
Ann Ledy
professionals and cultural institutions to take best
President and Chief Academic Officer
advantage of the resources in the vibrant Twin Cities
CVA collaborates with art and design
area, enriching the opportunities and experiences
Cam pus Lo catio n
available to students.
At the College of Visual Arts we pride ourselves
CVA is located in the beautiful Summit Avenue and
in providing an environment that stimulates
Ramsey Hill neighborhoods of Saint Paul. The college
creative problem solving through experiential
is close to Grand and Selby avenues and downtown
The College of Visual Arts is accredited by the
learning, research, and visual analysis. We recognize
Saint Paul. Students who need housing have a wide
National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
the individual talents of all of our students and
choice of affordable apartments, duplexes, and single-
support their creative development within a clearly
family homes.
The College of Visual Arts is accredited by the Higher
sequenced curriculum in graphic design, illustration,
Learning Commission, a commission of the North
photography, fine arts, and interdisciplinary art and
other metropolitan communities. Students can easily
Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
design studies.
get around on a public transportation system that is
HLC may be reached at:
The liberal arts are a key component to a CVA
fast and affordable; excellent biking trails are also
education. They are fully integrated throughout
available. The Twin Cities area has all the resources
The Higher Learning Commission
the curriculum and foster critical thinking in art
of a major metropolitan area, including cultural and
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
and design. In the studio, students acquire the
educational institutions and professional sports.
Chicago, IL 60604
skills necessary to explore their ideas and execute
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
their concepts. Through professional studies
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Art Center,
and internships they are prepared to enter the
and other museums and galleries offer a rich cultural
professional world of art and design. What sets a
experience. With more theaters per capita than New
CVA graduate apart from other emerging artists and
York City, theater abounds. Concert venues and clubs
designers is their strong work ethic, coupled with an
feature classical, jazz, folk, contemporary, and many
unquenchable curiosity and skilled resourcefulness.
other types of music.
CVA alumni are community leaders, setting the pace
for change and innovation in art, design, and
creative employment opportunities, including design
commerce.
studios, ad agencies, web providers, and major
The college is also close to Minneapolis and
The Twin Cities is a showcase for all the arts. The
The area has a large number of businesses with
Accr editatio n
Min n e sota O ffice o f Hig h er Edu catio n D isclosu r e The College of Visual Arts is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
Admissions
Admissions ÂŹ 8
The College of Visual Arts welcomes applications from prospective students interested in a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in art or design. All applications for admission are evaluated on the basis of a portfolio review, statement of interest, and records of academic aptitude and performance. Admissions decisions are individualized and take into account all aspects of the applicant’s background.
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Applicatio n Pro cess
Statement of Interest
Test Scores
Application Form and Fee
A prospective student is required to submit an
The college’s ACT code is 6117 and the SAT code
essay that describes the student’s goals, and what
is 6147. An ACT or SAT score is required for
the student finds exciting about art and design. If
all applicants unless otherwise notified by the
applicable, the essay may also address any unusual
Admissions Office, with one exception: Transfer
circumstances that may have affected an applicant’s
applicants who have successfully completed 30 or
academic performance. One or two pages are
more college credits at an accredited institution are
recommended for this statement of interest. CVA
not required to submit ACT or SAT scores.
Students initiate the admissions process by submitting a completed application form with a $40 nonrefundable application fee. A paper application form can be obtained from CVA’s Admissions Office or you may apply online at http://www.cva.edu/ admissions/online_application/. Application fee waivers are available to those that qualify. Please see http://www.cva.edu/admissions/ application_fee_waiver/ for more information.
We suggest that students complete all application
offers several workshops throughout the year to assist applicants in writing the statement of interest.
Academic Transcripts
Portfolio Review A portfolio for admission into CVA is required and may include, but is not limited to drawing, painting,
requirements within two weeks following the
All applicants must present proof of high school
graphic design work, digital work, photography,
submission of the application form. Please note the
graduation or its equivalent. A valid academic
printmaking, sculpture, websites, video, and
February 15 priority scholarship deadline for the fall
transcript – official and sealed – must be sent directly
documentation of installation. Applicants may
semester and December 1 priority deadline for the
to the CVA Admissions Office. (Please note that
choose to submit a variety of media or concentrate
spring semester.
transcripts stamped “Issued to Student” are NOT
on just one. Portfolios should include twelve to
considered official.)
twenty examples of artwork and applicants may also
supplement portfolios with sketchbooks.
If a student has not completed high school, she/
he must submit General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
scores in addition to the official high school transcript.
classes throughout the year to assist applicants to
build a portfolio. Students wishing to enhance their
If the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree at a U.S.
CVA offers multiple drawing workshops and
college or university, s/he need not furnish a high
portfolio for admission should strongly consider
school transcript, but will need to provide an official
attending one of CVA’s workshops, offered in the
college transcript.
fall and winter, and/or our high school summer immersion classes. Information on workshops and summer classes can be found on the CVA website or by contacting the Admissions Office.
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A portfolio can be reviewed on campus, online, or sent through the mail. On campus reviews take place at CVA by appointment with the Admissions Office. Applicants may bring original work, photographs, or Macintosh-compatible CD/DVD. It is recommended that an applicant use photographs or digital images to represent oversize, three-dimensional, or digital work. Online portfolios are also accepted provided each image is labeled with title, size, and medium.
Applicants mailing a portfolio should not send
original artwork as items may be damaged while in transit and cannot be returned. Alternately, applicants can send Macintosh-compatible CDs of their work to the attention of the Admissions Office. A numbered
Tuition Deposit Payment of a $200 tuition deposit secures a position at CVA for accepted applicants and allows new students to register for classes. This deposit is applied to the first semester tuition cost. The balance of the semester’s tuition is due no later than Validation, which takes place at New Student Orientation (please see the calendar for these dates.) Deposits received before May 1 for fall semester or before December 1 for spring semester are refundable. Deposits received after May 1 or December 1 are non-refundable, except if requested within three days of payment.
while developing self-confidence, self-advocacy, and lifelong learning skills.
En ro llm ent Optio ns
Full-time Students Students are considered full time when they carry at least 12 credits per semester. To graduate within four years, a student must take six semesters of 15 credits each and two semesters of 18 credits each.
Part-time Students Students are considered part time if they are enrolled in fewer than 12 credits per semester. Students are
medium, and date of completion must be included
Admission on Conditional Acceptance
with CD/DVD.
CVA offers conditional acceptance to students who
show artistic potential but in some other respect do
being fully immersed in CVA’s artistic and academic
Ad missio ns In fo r matio n
not meet CVA’s academic standards. Conditional
Acceptance Notification
acceptance allows students who would otherwise be
Applicant files are evaluated on a rolling basis.
successfully handle a rigorous curriculum. Students
Applicants who have submitted all application
admitted conditionally must maintain a minimum
materials by the priority deadline (February 15 for
grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
fall or December 1 for spring) will be notified of the
(or C average) by the end of their first semester of
admissions status within two weeks after fulfilling
enrollment. If the student meets this requirement, the
their application requirements. CVA will continue to
conditional status is removed. If the student is unable
accept applications after the March 1 and December
to fulfill this requirement, the student is suspended.
1 priority deadlines unless or until maximum
enrollment is achieved.
College Art Prep for Success (CAPS) program. CAPS
inventory, detailing the title of each piece, size,
declined admission a chance to prove that they can
Conditionally accepted students participate in the
participants develop study skills and work habits critical to maximizing their educational experience
able to pursue a degree on a part-time basis but students who attend full time may benefit from community.
Second Degree Students CVA frequently enrolls students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree at another institution. Second degree students come to CVA from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds, including persons with considerable professional experience, as well as individuals with limited art and design experience. Second degree students are subject to the same policies as degree-seeking students and must meet all standard admissions criteria. Contact the Admissions Office for specific application instructions.
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Non-degree Students
Tr ansfer Stu d ents
Students who do not plan to pursue a BFA degree
Transfer students must have official, sealed
may enroll in classes on a space-available basis and
transcripts sent to CVA from their high school
with permission of the appropriate department
and all post-secondary institutions attended.
chair. Non-degree students do not need to complete
Once all admissions materials have been received
all of the general admissions procedures, but must
and a student has been accepted into the college,
submit a CVA application. Non-degree students are
an official evaluation of transfer credit will be
not eligible for financial aid and are subject to the
provided. Applicants may transfer a maximum
same tuition structure as part-time degree seeking
of 60 semester credits. Academic credits earned
students. Non-degree students must meet prerequisite
at other regionally accredited post-secondary
International students are encouraged to
requirements to enroll in courses or receive approval
institutions will be considered for transfer credit
apply for admission as early as possible. Please
from the appropriate department chair. An individual
if the applicant received a “C” or above and if
note the February 15 priority scholarship
interested in enrolling as a non-degree student should
the course is appropriate to CVA’s curriculum.
deadline for the fall semester and December 1
contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Remedial and developmental course credits will
priority deadline for the spring semester.
not be accepted. Students seeking to transfer studio
credits must submit a portfolio that displays the
will be issued once a student is accepted and the
work done in each course they wish to transfer.
$200 tuition deposit has been received. In addition
The Admissions Office, in conjunction with
to general admission requirements, international
faculty, reviews student work based on the official
applicants must also submit the following:
Spring/Summer Foundation Year Students may begin the first year Foundation Program in the spring semester, completing the second semester of the Foundation Program in the summer. This option gives students the opportunity to continue as sophomores at the start of the next academic year in the fall. Students participating in the Spring/ Summer Foundation Program must commit to both the spring and summer semesters.
Transfer portfolios for all prospective studio credits should be submitted before the beginning of the term for which the student is seeking admission, as the transfer credits may affect the student’s registration status. Guidelines for the transfer portfolio preparation are available from the Admissions Office.
Inter natio nal Stu d ents
The I-20 form needed to obtain a student visa
transcripts, the quality and the equivalency of the work shown in the transfer portfolio. Credits are not
1. P roof of English Language Proficiency: A solid command of oral and written English is necessary
automatically transferred and are awarded on an individual basis.
for success in CVA’s programs. Unless English is
a prospective student’s first language, the following minimum score is required.
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TOEFL Paper: 550
TOEFL Computer: 213
TOEFL iBT: 79-80
IELTS: 6.0
The college’s TOEFL code number is 6108.
Students whose scores fall below the minimum are required to participate in the completion of
Credit Load for International Students International students with F-1 or J-1 status are required to carry 15 credits, since falling below full time status will cause that student to be classified “Out-of-Status” under SEVIS regulations.
Participation Requirements: •
High school senior
•
Minimum 3.2 GPA
•
Complete PSEO requirements
PSEO students may enroll in one or both of the PSEO classes offered, but must make a two semester, year-long commitment. Classes meet twice a week,
program though the Global Language Institute
Transfer Credit for International Students
(http://www.gli.org/programs.html).
Students wishing to transfer credits taken outside the
liberal arts classes are one hour and twenty minutes.
United States must have an equivalency evaluation
Although CVA offers both morning and afternoon
performed by a recognized organization providing
classes, we cannot guarantee class times until
Diplomas, transcripts, financial statements,
such services. The Admissions Office can refer
registration in June.
and letters must be submitted in certified
students to organizations providing evaluations.
the English and academic preparation instruction
2. Certified Translation of all Documents:
translations. 3. Declaration of Finances: International students must submit an official affidavit and appropriate bank statement verifying adequate funds to cover tuition, fees, housing, and supplies for one academic year. Financial declarations must be submitted in U.S. currency.
classes are two hours and fifty minutes in length and
Fall PSEO course options:
English translations. The Admissions Office can refer students to organizations providing such
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Studio
P ostseco n dary En ro llm ent Optio ns (PSEO) Pro g r am
•
FD112: Foundation Drawing I [3 credits]
•
A H120: Prehistoric through Medieval Art History [3 credits]
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a Minnesota Department of Education program that allows high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while enrolled in high school. CVA’s PSEO program offers qualified high school seniors a challenging and rewarding introduction to art and design school. High school students interested in building a portfolio for art and design school admission and earning credit towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at CVA are encouraged to apply.
Spring PSEO course options: •
FD113: Foundation Drawing II [3 credits] Prerequisite FD112
•
A H121: Renaissance through Modern Art History [3 credits] Prerequisite AH120
Please see course descriptions for more detail on these offerings.
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PSEO Admission Requirements
Accepted Students
Supplies
•
College of Visual Arts PSEO Application
Once a student is accepted into the PSEO program,
All textbooks and equipment provided to
•
Minnesota Board of Education PSEO
they become a member of the CVA community. The
PSEO participants during the semester remain the property of CVA.
Registration Form
student takes part in New Student Orientation, the
•
Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form
Peer Mentorship program, and is given an academic
•
A rt Teacher Recommendation Form
advisor. Students are responsible, in consultation
•
Official High School Transcript
with their high school counselor, to ensure that the
Interview and Portfolio Review
courses taken at CVA will be sufficient to meet their
(please call for an appointment)
high school graduation requirements. CVA is not
•
responsible for fulfilling the student’s high school We encourage students to complete the PSEO
requirements for graduation.
application process before May 1. There are limited
spaces available and are filled on a first come basis.
school schedule before CVA registration in July.
Each student is asked to clarify his or her high
Class space is limited and class times are assigned
PSEO Portfolio Review Students should include five to ten examples of artwork that reflect a prospective student’s imagination, originality, and conceptual skills. The portfolio may include drawing, painting, illustration, mixed media, digital work, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video.
depending on space availability. Class times are never guaranteed and registration priority is given to currently enrolled students. PSEO students must request in writing from the CVA registrar that an official copy of their CVA transcript be sent to their high school.
Acceptance into the CVA PSEO program does
not guarantee acceptance into the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree program at the College of Visual Arts. All students interested in the BFA program must go through the BFA admissions process.
Tuition Information
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20 12-20 1 3 Tuitio n an d Fees Full-time tuition (12-18 credits per semester) and fees for 2012-2013 are as follows:
FD122 3-D Design Elements Kit . . . . . . $
265
Late Registration Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 100 Parking Permit (additional) . . . . . . . . $ 5
600
Students who take more than 18 credits per semester will be charged the full time semester tuition plus an additional $1,100 per credit over 18 credits. Part-time (less than 12 credits per semester) or are auditing (enrolling without credit) tuition for 2012-2013 are as follows:
SUMMER 20 1 3 TUITION AND FEES
Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,000 Non-credit/audit tuition (per credit) . . $
667
Student fee (per course) . . . . . . . . . . $
60
who began enrollment at CVA in Spring 2013. These
due will be adjusted at that time and a revised billing
students are eligible for financial aid, including CVA
statement will be mailed to the student. If tuition and
grants and scholarships, as offered in the Spring–
fees are not paid in full by the due date, a late fee of
Summer financial aid award.
$100 will be charged to the student’s account.
Full-time tuition (12-18 credits) and fees for Summer
Please remit payment to: The College of Visual Arts,
Full-time tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12,581 Student fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 300 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12,881
summer term. Part-time students, seeking financial
Academic transcript fee . . . . . . . . . . $
4
Graduation fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
50
Late tuition payment fee . . . . . . . . . . $
100
Locker rental deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . $
10
Photo ID replacement fee . . . . . . . . . $
5
PH316 Digital Photography fee . . . . . . $
125
FD101b 2-D Design/Digital Kit . . . . . . $
193
FD112 Drawing I Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . $
130
Attn: Business Office, 344 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102.
assistance if they are enrolled part-time for the
The following fees may be incurred at CVA:
financial aid already approved for the student. If changes are made to the financial aid, the amount
In general, students are not eligible for grant
Additional Fees
provided on a billing statement and reflect anticipated
Full-time tuition rates apply to Foundation students
2013 are as follows:
Part-time tuition (per credit) . . . . . . . $ 1,258
Tuition and fee charges are due thirty days prior to the beginning of each semester. Total charges are
Full-time tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25,161 Student fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Tuitio n Pay m ent P o licy
assistance for the summer term, should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to the beginning of the term. Part-time tuition (1.5-10.5 credits) and fees for Summer 2013 are as follows: Part-time tuition $ 2,000 per class ($667 per credit) Student fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 per class
With d r awal P o licy A student who completely withdraws during the fall or spring term will be assessed tuition on the following schedule: 1st through 6th day of class . . . . . . . .
0%
7th through 11th day of class . . . . . . .
30%
12th through 16th day of class . . . . . .
45%
17th through 21st day of class . . . . . . .
60%
22nd through 26th day of class . . . . . .
75%
27th through 31st day of class . . . . . . .
90%
After 31st day of class . . . . . . . . . . . 100%
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Return of Federal Funds Policy
Withdrawal Date A withdrawal date must be determined for the
A federal financial aid recipient who withdraws
purpose of returning Title IV funds, state funds, and
from the college before completing 60% of a term
calculating institutional charges. The withdrawal
will be required to return a portion of the federal
date is determined at the time a student completes an
financial aid received for that term. The amount owed
official CVA withdrawal form or otherwise notifies the
is calculated through a formula called the Federal
college in writing of the intent to withdraw. Should
Return of Title IV Funds Refund Calculation. The
a student fail to notify the college of the withdrawal,
types of assistance included under this policy
the withdrawal date is considered to be the last date
are the Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal
of participation in an academically related activity. If
Direct Student Loans, and the Federal Direct PLUS
this date cannot be determined, the withdrawal date
Loan.
shall be considered the midpoint of the term.
A student considering withdrawal is
encouraged to visit the Financial Aid Office for information about the financial consequences of withdrawing from the college.
Should a student elect to completely withdraw
from CVA and the refund calculation determines that funds are owed to the college, he or she must pay the amount due within 10 business days after the date of withdrawal. Any account balance not satisfied within this time will be turned over to CVA’s collection agency for immediate payment.
Financial Aid Information
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CVA believes that every accepted student should have the opportunity to enroll at the college, regardless of financial need. Through a program of scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and the Tuition Management Systems Monthly Payment Plan, CVA provides a comprehensive approach to assist students in any financial situation. The Financial Aid Office works to develop a financial aid package that best meets each student’s specific financial needs.
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H ow Finan cial Aid is D eter min ed
E stimated Cost o f Atten dan ce
Eligib ilit y R eq uir em ents
The following are the direct and estimated
To be eligible for financial aid through CVA,
A student must complete the Free Application for
indirect costs for full-time students in
a student must:
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). After the FAFSA has
the 2012-2013 academic year:
a. Be enrolled in a CVA degree program
b. Complete the Free Application for Federal
been submitted, a Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent to the student and to CVA. The Financial Aid
Direct Costs
Student Aid (FAFSA)
Office uses this information to determine a student’s
Full-time tuition per year . . . . . . . . . $ 25,161
c. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
financial aid award.
Student fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 600
d. Be registered with Selective Service (if you are
Estimated indirect expenses
The Financial Aid Office calculates financial
need by taking the total cost of attendance minus
*Books/supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,595
the expected family contribution (EFC). The EFC,
*Room and board . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,750
reported on the SAR, is used as an index to determine
*Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,461
eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study programs.
*Miscellaneous/personal . . . . . . . $ 2,997
Total Cost of Attendance . . . . . . . . $ 39,564
The Financial Aid Office uses as the EFC, grade
a male)
e. Not be in default on any educational loan or
f. Maintain satisfactory academic progress
owe a refund on any federal or state grant towards a degree Some types of financial aid may require full-time
level, and course load to determine sources of aid available to each student. The Financial Aid Office
Direct costs—tuition and fees—are billed by CVA.
enrollment. Financial aid is prorated for part-time
will mail the completed financial aid award to the
Estimated costs identified by an asterisk (*) are not
students according to their course load. Financial aid
student’s permanent address.
charged by the college, and may vary for each student
for students seeking a second degree is limited to the
depending upon living arrangements and individual
CVA Grant and student loans.
circumstances.
A student must reapply annually for all types of
financial aid. Each January, new financial aid forms and applications are distributed for the next fall term. Returning students who wish to apply for aid should complete their financial aid application by April 15 for priority consideration.
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Avail ab le Finan cial Aid Pro g r ams
Scholarship Programs
Excellence in Scholarship Exhibition
At CVA, we strive to recognize both academic and
Enrolled students who participate in the annual
Need-Based Gift Aid
artistic merit of our students. In order to do so, a
Excellence in Scholarship Exhibition are eligible for
variety of scholarship programs are awarded to
the Excellence in Scholarship Award. All awards are
incoming students.
made for the following academic year. At the time of
Federal Pell Grant: The federal government awards Pell Grants to students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a degree-granting program and who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Full-time enrollment for this grant is 12 credits per semester.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): FSEOG is a federally sponsored program administered by the college. Students must be eligible for a Pell Grant in order to qualify. Awards are based on financial need, availability of funds, and the amount of aid received from other sources.
Minnesota State Grant: This grant is available to Minnesota residents only (the program determines residency). State grant guidelines determine the amount of the award based on need and credit load. Full time enrollment for the Minnesota State Grant is 15 credits per semester.
CVA Grant: CVA awards tuition grants in varying amounts to enrolled students, based on demonstrated financial need. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average is required for retaining the CVA Grant. CVA Grant recipients must submit the FAFSA and complete the CVA Financial Aid Application no later than April 15 each year in order to renew the grant.
application, qualified students must be enrolled full CVA Academic Scholarship: $2,000
time and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. In
The CVA Academic Scholarship recognizes students
order to receive the award, students must maintain
who have achieved academically in high school
full time status and a 3.5 GPA throughout the award
or college. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded at
year.
the time of admission to CVA students who have a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
awards, special named scholarships are awarded
to recognize outstanding achievement in a particular
Academic Scholarship recipients can compete for
In addition to the Excellence in Scholarship
additional scholarship by submitting a scholarship
discipline. A faculty committee selects recipients
application and portfolio prior to February 15.
who are announced in March at the annual CVA
Scholarship applications will be judged by a jury of
Scholarship Award Ceremony.
CVA faculty members. Scholarship applicants may be
Self-Help Aid
eligible for the following awards: CVA Faculty Scholarship:
$1,000
CVA Presidential Scholarship:
$3,500
CVA Trustee’s Scholarship:
$6,500
All scholarships are renewable for up to four years to students who maintain a cumulative GPA at CVA of 3.0 or higher and are enrolled full time. New Student Scholarships do not apply to some study abroad opportunities. Please see the Financial Aid Office for more information.
College Work-Study: Federal, state, and college funds provide part-time, on and off campus employment opportunities for students. Award amounts are based upon availability of funds. Federal and state programs require that a student demonstrate financial need.
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Federal Direct Student Loan: Provides longterm, low interest loans through the U.S. Department of Education. Repayment of this loan begins six months after graduation or if enrollment status falls below half time. Interest does not accrue on a Subsidized Direct Student Loan while the student is enrolled at least half time. Interest accrues on Unsubsidized Direct Student Loans while the student is still in school. However, the student has the option of making interest payments while in school. If no payments are made, accrued interest will be capitalized.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan: Parents of dependent students who need additional funds to meet education expenses may be eligible to borrow up to the total cost of education (direct costs + estimated indirect costs) through this program. The interest rate for this loan is fixed at 7.9%. Repayment typically begins 60 days after the final loan disbursement for each year and lasts 120 months. The PLUS loan is obtained through the school from the U.S. Department of Education.
Alternative Loan Programs: A variety of lenders provide student loans for up to the cost of attendance. Interest rates and terms vary by lender. CVA’s Financial Aid Office encourages students to research the best loan terms, and should visit the Financial Aid Office to finalize the loan.
For more information about educational loans or
work-study, or for an application, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
H ow to Apply fo r Finan cial Aid Step 1: Complete the CVA Application for Financial Aid, available in the Financial Aid Office or on the Financial Aid website www.cva.edu/financial_aid/ forms_and_resources/.
Step 2: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov. CVA’s school code is 007462. If you do not want to submit your FAFSA online, you may request a FAFSA booklet from the Financial Aid Office and submit your completed form to the Financial Aid Office for processing.
If you already completed the FAFSA and did
not include CVA as one of your college choices, call 800.433.3243 or go online to www.fafsa.gov to request a copy of your SAR sent to the CVA Financial Aid Office.
Your FAFSA may be selected for a process called
verification. One out of every three applicants
NOTE: It is recommended that you submit the
FAFSA after you and your parents, if applicable, have completed current federal income tax forms (1040). If the tax forms are not complete, you may estimate the financial portion of the application.
Please contact the CVA Financial Aid Office
should you have any questions. You are invited to arrange an appointment for a review of your aid application. During the review you will be given an estimate of your costs and financial aid eligibility.
Step 3: To apply for the Federal Direct Student Loan, you must complete student loan entrance counseling and complete the Federal Direct Master Promissory Note (MPN) online at www.studentloans.gov. If you are unable to complete the process online, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Finan cial Aid Satisfacto ry Acad emic Pro g r e ss P o licy
is selected for this process. If your application is
Satisfactory academic progress is defined as
selected, the CVA Financial Aid Office will contact you
progressing in a positive manner towards fulfilling
requesting various documents. Please note that your
the requirements of a degree program. There are
financial aid file will be placed in “hold status” until
two components to measure academic progress.
all the required information is received by the
The first is a qualitative measure by use of the
Financial Aid Office.
cumulative grade point average (GPA); the second is the quantitative measurement that is determined by the number of credits successfully completed.
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Qualitative Requirements (GPA) A student is required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for courses taken at the College of Visual Arts. Letter grades of A through F are included in the cumulative GPA. Grades of I (Incomplete), S (Passing), U (Not
Full-time enrollment for financial aid purposes
is 12 or more credits per term. Please note that 15 credits per semester is considered full time enrollment for the Minnesota State Grant Program.
Academic Progress Review
Financial Aid Appeal Process A student who fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress and is suspended from financial aid may appeal based upon unusual or extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control. A student must submit a written appeal and supporting
passing), Au (Audit), and W (Withdrawal) do
Satisfactory academic progress is evaluated at the end
documentation to the Director of Financial Aid within
not carry a numerical value and do not affect the
of each academic year, after spring semester grades
30 days of notification of financial aid suspension. The
GPA. If a course is repeated, the second grade
have been posted. A student who fails to meet the
Financial Aid Committee will review all financial aid
is used in calculating the cumulative GPA.
progress standard will be notified in writing no later
appeal requests and will provide a written decision
than 4 weeks after the progress review.
to the student within 10 business days after receipt
qualitative requirements will first be made at the end
of the request. The student may file a written appeal
of spring semester in the student’s second academic
Financial Aid Office defines completed credit hours
of the decision of the Financial Aid Committee with
year and will be assessed at the end of each academic
and cumulative GPA in the same manner as the
the vice president of the College of Visual Arts. This
year thereafter.
Registrar’s Office. Students should refer to the
appeal must be submitted to the vice president within
Registrar’s section of the catalog for clarification on
10 business days after the decision of the Financial
these items.
Aid Committee. The vice president will provide a
Determination as to whether a student meets the
Quantitative Requirements (Course Completion Rate) A student is expected to earn his or her degree
In determining satisfactory progress, the
written decision to the student within 10 business
Financial Aid Suspension
within 150 percent of the estimated length of the
A student who does not achieve the necessary
program (maximum six years). In order to meet this
requirements for satisfactory academic progress
requirement, a student must successfully complete at
is placed on financial aid suspension and will lose
least 67 percent of attempted credits each term. This
eligibility for financial aid. A student may regain
will be calculated by dividing the cumulative credits
eligibility for assistance after demonstrating the
earned by the cumulative credits attempted. Accepted
ability to maintain the standards of this policy. A
transfer credits are included in the calculation of a
student who exceeds the maximum published length
student’s course completion rate.
of the program (six years) is placed on financial aid
Determination as to whether or not a student
meets the quantitative requirements will be made at the end of the spring semester in the student’s first academic year and will be assessed at the end of each academic year thereafter.
suspension.
days after receipt of the appeal. All decisions made at this stage of the appeal process are final.
Fr eq u ently Ask ed Q u e stio ns an d Answers 1. How do I apply for financial aid?
Complete the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) and the CVA Financial Aid Application. Both applications are available in the CVA Financial Aid Office or at the CVA Financial Aid website. You must reapply no later than April 15 each year in order to continue receiving financial aid.
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2. Am I required to report my parents’
4. W hat types of financial aid are available
information on the FAFSA?
7. How will I be notified of my financial
at CVA?
aid award?
You are required to report parent information unless you meet one of the following criteria:
assistance in the form of grants, scholarships,
permanent address detailing the type and
a. You are 24 years of age by December 31 of the
work-study, student loans, and a loan for parents
amount of assistance you are eligible to receive.
to those who qualify. Students at CVA usually
When you receive your award letter, you
receive a combination of aid depending upon
will have the option to refuse and/or ask for
financial need.
adjustments to all or a portion of your aid award.
year you are applying for aid.
b. You have at least one bachelor’s degree and are
c. You are married.
d. You have children or other dependents who
working on a master’s or doctorate program.
receive more than half of their support from
A n eligibility notice will be mailed to your
Estimated billing information is also enclosed 5. What does the EFC mean?
with the initial notice of aid. Awards are typically
T he Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is the
mailed within two weeks of FAFSA filing,
result of a federal calculation that takes into
beginning March 1.
you.
C VA offers federal, state, and institutional
e. Both parents are deceased, or until the age of
account many factors, such as household income,
18 you were a ward/dependent of the court.
assets, number in household, and the number in
8. How will I receive my financial aid?
f. You are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
college. The result of this calculation, the EFC,
g. You are/were an emancipated minor.
is an index number used to determine financial
on a semester basis. If a credit balance results
h. You have been determined to be an
need and eligibility for most sources of financial
from the application of all of your financial aid
unaccompanied youth who is homeless or at
aid. Your EFC is reported on your Student Aid
received, the Business Office will generate a
risk of being homeless.
Report (SAR).
refund check after the six-day drop/add period.
If you are unsure of your status or have
6. How is financial need determined?
extenuating circumstances, please contact the
Financial Aid Office.
Financial need is determined by your FAFSA, and your calculated EFC. Need is determined by taking the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books,
3. W hat if my financial situation has changed
supplies, living/personal expenses) minus your
and will affect my ability to pay for college?
EFC. Once the financial need is determined, the
If your income has decreased by a significant
Financial Aid Office determines what types and
amount from the previous year or if you have
the amount of aid to offer.
unexpected circumstances, you may complete an appeal form which is available on the Financial Aid and Resources page of the CVA website.
Financial aid is disbursed to your student account
Student Life
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O ffice fo r Stu d ent Life
Stu d ent Co u n cil
The director for student life is available to support
The Student Council at CVA supports the mission
overall student wellness and to advise students on
of the Office for Student Life by sponsoring and
The Office for Student Life works with the Student
non-academic student-centered issues at the college.
coordinating events, programs, and open forum
Council to sponsor social and cultural events
The director provides support and referral services, is
discussions for enrolled students. The Student
throughout the school year. Annual trips include visits
a confidential resource for students, and is available
Council creates leadership opportunities and provides
to apple orchards and corn mazes in the fall and snow
for a range of services including conflict mediation
a venue for students to express their interests and
tubing and sledding in the winter. Weekly bowling
and assisting students in adjusting to college life.
concerns. Elections are held for representatives from
events, themed balls, and student mixers take place
each academic major program. Each Foundation
throughout the year. Triathlon Club, Illustration Club,
to international and exchange students, oversees
section also elects representatives to the council. The
and Bowling Club meet regularly. Students interested
disability services, Student Council, campus activities,
president and vice president are selected through
in creating a club or organization are encouraged (and
counseling and referral services, the Peer Mentoring
school-wide election.
required) to meet with the director for student life.
Cam pus Activitie s
Su pp o r t Service s
CVA encourages students to become involved with
Counseling and Referral Services
The director for student life is also CVA’s advisor
Stu d ent Life Sp o nso r ed Events
program, and manages the student lounge in the Blair Arcade. The Office for Student Life is open throughout the year. It is best for a student to make an appointment with the director, but walk-in visits are welcome on a first-come, first served basis.
Peer M ento rin g Pro g r am
programs and events sponsored by the college and other organizations. Events planned by the Office for Student Life and the Student Council provide opportunities for getting to know other students in a
Peer mentors are college work-study students, trained
variety of social, cultural, and educational settings.
to help connect newly enrolled students to the
Involvement with student groups, such as the
academic and social terrain of CVA, the art and design
Minnesota chapter of the AIGA, allows CVA students
community, and the Twin Cities area. Peer mentors
to network with some of the leading minds in the
are responsible for sponsoring social activities for the
graphic arts community.
Foundation cohort as well as for meeting individually with every new student on a regular basis during their first year at the college. Three peer mentors are assigned to each Foundation section.
In an effort to better meet every student’s personal needs, CVA has a special referral arrangement with a licensed psychologist, Dr. Greg Stern. Dr. Stern’s office is conveniently located at 366 Selby Avenue, near the CVA campus. Whether a student needs a single appointment, just someone to talk to, or long-term therapy, Dr. Stern can offer assistance. Insurance is accepted. Dr. Stern’s telephone number is 651.208.9611.
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Disability Services
Housing
Early self-disclosure of learning, psychological,
CVA makes every effort to connect students with area
The college assigns each student an email address
or physical disability is an integral component
apartment owners, managers, and local residents
with the @student.cva.edu domain. Students are
for success at college. CVA provides a supportive
willing to rent. Many students currently reside in
required to use this address when communicating
environment for students with disabilities. The
apartment buildings in close proximity to the college
with CVA faculty and staff. New students will receive
director for student life coordinates requests from
facilities. The Office for Student Life will provide
their email address and password during summer
students. A student requesting services should
current housing information upon request. Housing
registration. Returning students will retain their
schedule an appointment with the director for
information can also be found in the Student Life
address from year to year. A student can contact his
student life as soon as possible so that appropriate
section of the CVA website.
or her advisor with questions about the email service. For information regarding how to use student email,
accommodations can be determined. Students are required to submit a Request for Accommodations for Students with Disabilities form, available in the Office for Student Life, and attach appropriate documentation from a physician or other professional. Failure to provide required documentation may result in delayed or denied services. The information will then be evaluated and appropriate accommodations will be determined. This information may also be used to determine if a student might need additional assistance in other areas such as placement exams and course registration. All information and documentation relating to disabilities is confidential and is not released without the student’s written consent. Submission of the appropriate form and documentation does not guarantee accommodation, except as required by law.
Lockers Lockers are available in the Grotto Studios on a firstcome, first-served basis. Students are responsible for
please contact CVA’s digital tutor.
Mailboxes
the care and appearance of their assigned lockers.
Student mailboxes are located on the first floor of the
Lockers must be emptied of all items at the end of
Summit Building. At the beginning of each academic
the academic year or at the time of withdrawal from
year, students are assigned a new mailbox. Students
the college. CVA does not accept responsibility for
are responsible for checking their mailboxes on a
lost or stolen property or property left in lockers. A
regular basis for telephone messages, notes from
$10 deposit is required to obtain a locker and will be
faculty or staff, and registration information. Items
refunded upon the return of the lock at the end of
placed in mailboxes are considered confidential.
the semester or academic year. For information on
The college is not responsible for students not
obtaining a locker, contact the Registrar’s Office.
receiving messages, notes, memos, etc. Any questions concerning student mailboxes can be directed to the
Key Fob A keyless entry system fob is required for access to the buildings at CVA. A key fob will be issued to all new students at Validation. There is a $25.00 charge for replacing a lost key fob. The key fob remains the property of CVA and must be returned when the student graduates or withdraws from the college.
Registrar’s Office.
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Alu m ni B en efits Alumni from the College of Visual Arts are a valued and recognized part of the college’s community. CVA is proud of alumni achievements in the world of art and design and seeks to be an asset for alumni success. CVA welcomes alumni interest, support, and assistance.
Alumni may benefit from the educational and
professional environment at the college. These benefits include: Benefits: 1. Auditing a Class: Alumni are allowed to audit classes on a pass/fail basis. Tuition is waived for the first audited class. Alumni will be expected to pay any course fee that may apply. Enrollment depends upon space availability and satisfaction of all financial obligations to CVA. To register for a class, alumni should contact the Registrar’s Office. 2. Library Privileges: Alumni may use the library. They may check out items including books, slides, videos, and magazines and have access to various online databases. Library access, however, does not include interlibrary loan requests. For more information contact the library director. 3. Computer Lab Access: Alumni may use the college computer labs during regular building hours. Priority is first given to scheduled classes and currently enrolled students.
4. Photography Facilities Access: Darkroom access
In order to initiate and maintain these benefits
is a privilege meant to help alumni progress with
alumni should:
their personal artwork, develop a portfolio, or
1. Update the Alumni Office (alumni@cva.edu)
build a body of work. Access is granted during
with current address, telephone number,
regular building hours. Fees will be determined
and email address. Alumni may also include
by the photo technician, depending on the
the URL for their personal home page or
amount of use by the alumnus. Eligibility for
their place of employment. A link to this
certain areas and equipment is based upon
website will be added to the CVA Alumni
previous CVA course experience. Access includes
website page. Sharing information such as
the darkroom, copy camera room, mounting
new jobs, gallery shows, and other personal
room, and photo studio. Alumni are required to
accomplishments is also welcomed!
follow procedures as outlined in darkroom policy. 2. If alumni wish to use CVA facilities, they 5. P rintmaking Shop Access: The print shop
should visit the Registrar’s Office during
welcomes alumni to make prints and use
regular office hours to update their CVA ID.
processes learned in previous CVA courses.
Alumni will also need to pay a refundable
There is a per semester fee, determined by
deposit of $25 to receive a keyless entry
the printmaking coordinator for the use of the
system fob. A CVA ID and the key fob will be
printmaking facilities. Access is granted during
required for access to the library and labs.
regular building hours. The equipment that is available will vary from semester to semester. Access to the printmaking shop is a privilege meant to help alumni progress with their personal artwork, develop a portfolio, or build a body of work. Use of the facilities for extensive or commercial production is not permitted, due to limited work and storage space and consumable supplies. Alumni are required to get approval from the printmaking coordinator and to follow the usual shop practices and all of the shop protocols for safety.
Academic Information
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B FA D eg r ees , Pro g r ams , an d Co u rse D escriptio ns The College of Visual Arts offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fashion design, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, and photography. Fine arts concentrations include drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Interdisciplinary art and design studies offers a concentration in fashion.
All students participate in a clearly sequenced
first year Foundation Program designed to ground them in the skills, vocabulary, concepts, and methods that will be essential to all future work. Throughout the program, studio and liberal arts course content are clearly correlated to reinforce learning across the curriculum.
In the sophomore year, students begin to focus
on their major fields. Each program offers a carefully designed sequence of courses to build the knowledge and skills required for increasingly complex and sophisticated study within their program.
Junior and senior year work focuses in depth on
of the art and design majors is a distinguishing
year students with information and experience
feature of the College of Visual Arts. CVA offers a
necessary to make an informed choice of major at
robust selection of liberal arts courses to round the
the end of the first year. Site visits to professional
student’s learning experience. Extensive study in art
art and design studios, museums like the
history helps the students understand the context
Walker Art Center, and interaction with guest
of their own work in the larger world of art and
artists and designers offer a behind-the-scenes
design. CVA math and science courses incorporate
look into the roles of artists and designers.
teaching methods that combine rigorous coverage
of traditional course content with active learning
programs are key contributors to first year students
through the arts. Skills in oral presentation and in
success at CVA. Each student is assigned a full-time
critical reading, thinking, and writing are integrated
faculty advisor and a peer mentor. Students meet
across the curriculum.
regularly with the advisor and the peer mentor
throughout the academic year. Advisors track and
The CVA curriculum differs from that of many
art and design colleges because it integrates learning
support student academic progress, and guide
in all the disciplines involved in art and design as
students in their choice of a major. The peer mentors
well as preparation for professional practice. At
help students to become a part of the CVA community
CVA, students become successful students, and are
and get involved in CVA activities and programs.
prepared to become accomplished professional artists
and designers.
students are fully prepared to move into their chosen
After completing the Foundation Program,
major program, through which they will satisfy the
First Year: Building a Foundation
work in the major fields and continues the parallel
Through a carefully sequenced curriculum in studio
development in the disciplines and professional
arts, liberal arts, and orientation to art and design,
development. Junior year internships offer another
CVA’s unique first year program lays the foundation
opportunity for exposure to professional practice. As
for an integrated four-year experience, which
the student nears graduation, the CVA curriculum
culminates in the senior capstone project. Studio
provides a strong support for the transition from
and liberal arts course content is strongly correlated,
college out into the world of professional practice
reinforcing learning across the curriculum. During
with professional skills training. The senior year
the first year, students become proficient in the visual
culminates with presentation of a senior thesis and
vocabulary, technical skills, and problem solving
other capstone work.
strategies necessary for success.
Integration of liberal arts coursework in all
The Academic Advising and Peer Mentorship
CVA’s Foundation Program also provides first
requirements for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Foundation Program Course Requirements Orientation to Art and Design Drawing I 2-D Design/Digital 3-D Design Elements Prehistoric through Gothic Art History College Expository Writing Foundation Seminar: Introduction to the Majors Drawing II Color/Digital Applications
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3-D Design Principles
arts play an important role in cultivating a worldview
Fashion Design Course Requirements
Renaissance through Modern Art History
that recognizes the value of art and design in
Sophomore
Academic Research and Writing
promoting pride in place and responsible citizenship.
Introduction to Painting Introduction to Sewing
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Fashion Design Major Students must complete their Foundation courses before moving onto their major.
Liberal Arts
CVA offers a unique and highly competitive fashion design program, requiring a junior year of study abroad at École Parsons à Paris. Spend your sophomore year at CVA exploring French
The liberal arts are fully integrated throughout CVA’s
language, culture, and the art history of Paris.
curriculum. Students take two liberal arts courses
As a fashion design sophomore, you develop
each semester, which help to convey knowledge
the basic skills in sewing, textile processes, and
and critical reasoning skills essential to artists and
figure drawing in support of your fashion design
designers. The liberal arts program is tailored to be of
portfolio for admission to your year abroad.
particular value to students of art and design, without
The École Parsons à Paris catalog describes
sacrificing the rigor and breadth of a general liberal
their program: “You acquire an understanding
arts education. Liberal arts courses are offered in art
of tools, materials, construction techniques, and
history, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences,
textile design methods, enabling you to express
and mathematics. The study of art history helps
your individual creative vision. Intensive concept
students understand the context of their own work in
and design courses, weekly critiques, workshops
the larger world of art and design.
with industry professionals, and the study of
Parisian prêt-à-porter help you to develop originality
Experiential learning is emphasized at CVA.
The liberal arts curriculum features innovative
and acquire an understanding of your craft.”
approaches to teaching, including a botany course
Your year abroad prepares you for your senior
that incorporates botanical illustration and a math
capstone experience at CVA—the development
course that focuses on geometry as applied in
of a professional portfolio, a senior fashion
drawing. Through writing across the curriculum,
collection, and an internship within the field.
students develop skills in written and oral communication in liberal arts and in studio classes. Students also acquire research skills that prepare them for professional work and lifelong learning. The knowledge and skills that students gain in the liberal
Figure Drawing Art Since 1945 French Language and Culture Figure Painting Textile Processes Art in Paris Visual Geometry Science of Art Conservation Total 30
Junior (in Paris) Fashion Drawing I Fashion Research and Design Concepts I 3-D Fashion Drawing I Pattern Drafting I Fashion History I (Critical Studies) French Paris Inside/Out I Fashion Drawing II Fashion Research and Design Concepts II 3-D Fashion Design II Pattern Drafting II Fashion History II (Critical Studies) Textile Paris Inside/Out II Total 38
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Senior
chosen concentration. Each area of concentration
beginning level courses offered during the Foundation
Digital Portfolio for Fashion
features a broad range of options, allowing students
year, intermediate students sharpen their powers of
Introduction to Fashion Studio Thesis
to sharpen their focus and shape their personal vision.
perception in courses that emphasize drawing from
Professional Pattern/Construction Techniques
Through the combination of intense studio experience
life. Using traditional media and techniques, students
Professional Writing and Rhetoric
and a rigorous study of liberal arts, each area
learn human anatomy, observe the landscape, and map
Introduction to Marketing
emphasizes conceptual development, critical thinking,
the architectural spaces of the urban environment. In
Studio Thesis for Fashion
and the development of a cohesive body of work.
other intermediate drawing courses, students examine
Professional Practices
the conceptual methods of narration, serialization, and
Seminar Thesis
courses at CVA teach students to document, display,
iconography. In advanced courses, students explore
Art and the Law
and market their work. Fine arts students work
drawing through experimentation and discovery by
Internship
closely with faculty mentors who are established
using non-traditional materials and methods, with the
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artists. Students learn how to identify and reach their
option of an interdisciplinary approach.
To prepare fine arts majors as professional artists,
audience and to contribute their unique problem
Fine Arts Major Materials and methods are explored as relationships between form and content are developed. Advanced students are challenged to create bodies of work for exhibition in the community and will learn about the broad range of professional opportunities to pursue. These include maintaining a studio practice, preparing to exhibit and sell work, creating public murals, working on commissions, illustrating, teaching, and applying to graduate school.
After developing the building blocks of visual
language, technical skills, and problem solving strategies during the foundation year, fine arts majors can choose to enter drawing, painting, printmaking,
solving skills to society at large. Students ready
Drawing Concentration Course Requirements
themselves for careers as professional artists by
Sophomore
developing strong speaking and writing abilities.
Figure Drawing
Introduction to Painting
Fine arts majors participate in the senior
capstone courses. Studio thesis is a year-long
Introduction to Sculptural Practices
experience providing students with the time and
Art Since 1945
focus to strengthen connections between form and
Visual Geometry
concept as they develop a significant body of work.
Non-Traditional Drawing
In Professional Practices, students are exposed to a
Figure Painting
variety of career options for artists as they prepare
Introduction to Printmaking
to enter the world as a professional in their chosen
Contemporary Issues in Art
discipline.
Science of Art Conservation
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Fine Arts: Drawing Concentration
or sculpture as a primary concentration. Each student
Drawing is considered a primary means of expression
follows a similar path, taking introductory level
and also is a concentration within the fine arts major.
courses in drawing, painting, printmaking, and
The broad array of drawing courses offered in the
sculpture during the sophomore year. In the third
fine arts curriculum reflects the dynamic placement
semester, students begin advanced courses in the
of drawing in contemporary art practice. Following
Junior Contemporary Approaches to Drawing Intaglio Introduction to Photography 3 Studio Electives Professional Writing and Rhetoric
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Humanities or Social Science Elective
relationship between painting and other media
Senior
Advanced Works on Paper
such as drawing, video, and photography.
Digital Portfolio for Fine Arts
Internship
Introduction to Fine Arts Studio Thesis
Liberal Arts Elective
Painting Concentration Course Requirements
Studio Elective
Art and the Law
Sophomore
3 Humanities or Social Science Electives
Total 36
Figure Drawing
Studio Thesis for Painting
Introduction to Painting
Professional Practices
Senior
Introduction to Sculptural Practices
Seminar Thesis
Introduction to Fine Arts Studio Thesis
Art Since 1945
Total 30
Digital Portfolio for Fine Arts
Visual Geometry
Studio Elective
Non-Traditional Drawing
3 Humanities or Social Science Electives
Figure Painting
Studio Thesis for Drawing
Introduction to Printmaking
Professional Practices
Contemporary Issues in Art
Seminar Thesis
Science of Art Conservation
Total 30
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Fine Arts: Painting Concentration
Junior
Through painting, students build a visual language to describe ideas, hone preferences and skill, and master the painting medium. The tools of traditional painting—often complemented by non-traditional tools—are explored, as students investigate painting styles from representation to abstraction, and back again. Students become familiar with theory and practice of painting through visits with artists in their studios, through guest artists who attend classes, through readings on contemporary issues, and by working with experienced CVA faculty members who are accomplished, practicing artists within their fields. Students explore the
Contemporary Approaches to Drawing Narrative Painting Introduction to Photography 3 Studio Electives Professional Writing and Rhetoric Humanities or Social Science Elective Painting as Abstraction Internship Liberal Arts Elective Art and the Law Total 36
Fine Arts: Printmaking Concentration Printmaking at CVA is a concentration under the fine arts major that bridges the fields of graphic design, illustration, and book arts, and is closely related to photography and fine art drawing and painting. The CVA print shop provides a generous range of printmaking facilities, allowing students to pursue techniques in screen-printing, intaglio, lithography, relief, and monotype. CVA students also have the opportunity to take book arts courses in the specialized facilities of the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, located in Minneapolis. The letterpress studio offers an important link between typography and fine art, and continues students’ education in the knowledge of fine art papers.
After solid grounding in printmaking
techniques from introductory courses, students explore contemporary methods using digital and photosensitive materials. Emphasis is placed on
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developing a cohesive portfolio of work that reflects
Senior
Non-Traditional Drawing
clear concept development and knowledge of
Introduction to Fine Arts Studio Thesis
Introduction to Photography
producing multiple prints as well as unique variations.
Digital Portfolio for Fine Arts
Additive Processes: Metal/Wood
Studio Elective
Contemporary Issues in Art
Printmaking Concentration Course Requirements
3 Humanities or Social Science Electives
Science of Art Conservation
Sophomore
Studio Thesis for Printmaking
Total 30
Figure Drawing
Professional Practices
Introduction to Painting
Seminar Thesis
Junior
Introduction to Sculptural Practices
Total 30
Introduction to Printmaking Introduction to Video
Art Since 1945 Visual Geometry Non-Traditional Drawing Introduction to Photography Introduction to Printmaking Contemporary Issues in Art Science of Art Conservation Total 30
Junior Intaglio Contemporary Approaches to Drawing Letterpress 2 Studio Electives Professional Writing and Rhetoric Humanities or Social Science Elective Relief/Monotype Printmaking The Book Internship Liberal Arts Elective Art and the Law Total 36
Fine Arts: Sculpture Concentration The CVA student who chooses the sculpture concentration within the fine arts major discovers the three-dimensional world with its form, function, and aesthetics, and how sculpture comes to life in a myriad of materials and techniques. By experiencing, exploring, and creating, the sculpture student shapes his or her artistic path and builds a range of skills that are highly marketable in today’s workplace.
Beginning and intermediate level students weld
metal, construct wood, carve, and create molds from clay and plaster. Advanced sculpture students may select courses in public art and installation art. Sculpture Concentration Course Requirements
Sophomore Figure Drawing Introduction to Painting Introduction to Sculptural Practices Art Since 1945 Visual Geometry
3-D Alternative Methods 3 Studio Electives Professional Writing and Rhetoric Humanities or Social Science Elective Expanded Forms: Interdisciplinary Sculpture Internship Liberal Arts Elective Art and the Law Total 36
Senior Digital Portfolio for Fine Arts Introduction to Fine Arts Studio Thesis Public Art 3 Humanities or Social Science Electives Studio Thesis for Sculpture Professional Practices Seminar Thesis Total 30
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Graphic Design Major Graphic Design at CVA embraces traditional and new media practice. The curriculum offers students a unique three-semester immersion in the art and craft of typography and three semesters of applied graphic design practice. Students study new and emerging digital media with a strong focus on interactive usability.
Early sequential courses are structured to stress
advanced craft, theory, process, and technical skills to ensure refined success in a student’s later project work. A studio practicum, internship, and a course in professional practice augment the curriculum. Advanced courses and the capstone experience are customized to reflect individual interests, among others, in package design, publication design, social change, sustainability, civility, advertising, signage and exhibition design, new media, web and interactivity, motion graphics, and corporate branding and identity. Graphic Design Major Course Requirements
Sophomore Graphic Imagery Introduction to Interactive Media Introduction to Printmaking Art Since 1945 Visual Geometry Introduction to Typography Principles of Usability Introduction to Photography
History of Graphic Design Science/Art/Technology Total 30
Junior Intermediate Typography Graphic Design Practicum Interdisciplinary Digital Applications Studio Elective Professional Writing and Rhetoric Introduction to Marketing Graphic Design Systems The Big Idea Internship Advanced Interactive Applications Humanities Elective Advertising Total 36
Senior Advanced Typography Introduction to Graphic Design Studio Thesis Digital Imagery Liberal Arts Elective Art and the Law Studio Thesis for Graphic Design Professional Practices Studio Elective Seminar Thesis Humanities Elective Total 30
Illustration Major CVA’s Illustration Program was initiated in 2009 as a newly-designed, independent major that places an emphasis on emerging trends and topics within the illustration industry. Illustration students are prepared for careers as practicing professional illustrators with a thorough understanding of the history and development of illustration.
Students develop a clear understanding of the
business of illustration and professional practices for a variety of markets including editorial, advertising, children’s book, comic book, book publishing, surface design, packaging, and product. Skills developed in foundation courses, such as drawing and composition, are reinforced throughout the illustration curriculum. Through creative problemsolving exercises and process-intensive assignments, CVA illustration students discover, develop, and shape their own personal and inventive approach to image making.
Upon completing their coursework, CVA
illustration students graduate with a strong and focused portfolio, competitive skills developed for the illustration market, and a firm understanding of the business practices needed for professional, successful, and productive interactions with clients.
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Illustration Major Course Requirements
Senior
The first-year Foundation Program prepares
Sophomore
Digital Portfolio for Illustration
students with an excellent basis of visual language,
Illustration Concepts
Introduction to Illustration Studio Thesis
vocabulary, and creative problem-solving skills that
Illustration Methods
2 Studio Electives
they will build on when beginning their photography
Figure Drawing
Liberal Arts Elective
concentration. Students will make use of digital point-
Art Since 1945
Art and the Law
and-shoot cameras to use as a documentary tool for
Botany Through Art
Studio Thesis for Illustration
the foundation year.
Digital Illustration
Professional Practices
Students spend their sophomore year working
Introduction to Painting for Illustrators
Seminar Thesis
in traditional film-based camera and darkroom
Introduction to Printmaking
Humanities or Social Science Elective
work, in both black and white and color. They
History of Illustration
Total 30
learn to use the viewfinder as a compositional
Visual Geometry Total 30
tool, framing aspects of the world they are drawn
Photography Major
to explore as they discover their own distinctive voices. Classes in printmaking and sculpture
Junior
The Photography Program at CVA produces students
sow the seeds of future mixed media work.
Narrative Illustration
who are well prepared technically and conceptually
In a student’s junior year, advanced classes
Pattern and Product
to pursue the many possible directions of the
build on this foundation, teaching the use of
Advanced Digital Techniques
contemporary photographer.
medium and large format cameras, working in the
Figure Painting
studio on lighting strategies, and understanding
Professional Writing and Rhetoric
on a deep grounding in traditional analog photo
metering, film choices, and other professional
3 Humanities or Social Science Electives
techniques, the challenges of lighting, and a thorough
techniques. Simultaneously, students address content,
Children’s Book
competency in contemporary digital practices. While
understanding the power of the medium, and consider
Comic Book
embracing contemporary digital techniques, a strong
the genres and issues of contemporary photography.
Internship
background in traditional analog photography gives
Concurrently, students examine the techniques
Introduction to Photography
students a solid foundation to build upon and, very
and possibilities of digital photography,
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importantly, gives them an expanded set of distinctive
including digital capture and film scanning,
The program’s technical emphasis is based
looks to explore artistically and to offer clients.
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color management, advanced image editing with
Photography Major Course Requirements
Senior
Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, outputting to
Sophomore
Digital Portfolio for Photography
the web, use of archival inkjet printers, working
Introduction to Printmaking
Introduction to Photography Studio Thesis
with service bureaus, and implementing an
Introduction to Sculptural Practices
Studio Elective
effective digital workflow into their practice.
Introduction to Photography
2 Humanities or Social Science Electives
Through CVA’s internship program, juniors have
Art Since 1945
Social Science Elective
an opportunity to work with some of the Twin Cities’
Visual Geometry
Studio Thesis for Photography
best photographers and organizations. From this
Introduction to Typography
Professional Practices
outside work experience, students get a good look at
Traditional Color Processes
Seminar Thesis
the world that awaits them as professionals.
Digital Photography
Total 30
Students in Fashion Photography work with
History of Photography
a professional fashion photographer to gain an
Science/Art/Technology
understanding of this important photographic
Total 30
apllication and business. Students also explore historic printing techniques in Alternative
Junior
Photographic Processes, rounding out their
Advanced Photographic Techniques
understanding of the old and new of photography.
Introduction to Video
The senior capstone experience gives each student
Applied Lighting
a full year to connect the technical and conceptual
2 Studio Electives
and produce a strong body of resolved work in Studio
Professional Writing and Rhetoric
Thesis for Photography. A public presentation of
Humanities Elective
their thesis work is the culmination of their program.
Alternative Photo Processes
Professional Practices gives students the tools needed
Fashion Photography
to succeed after graduation.
Internship Art and the Law Liberal Arts Elective Total 36
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Co u rse D escriptio ns
FD101b: 2-D Design/Digital
FD114: Color / Digital Applications
Foundation Courses
[3 credits]
[3 credits] Prerequisite FD101b
Students explore the fundamentals of visual
This course is an introduction to the practice, theory,
FD100e: Orientation to Art and Design
language in two-dimensional design and digital
and application of color in two-dimensional design.
[1.5 credits]
imagery. Projects emphasize process, visual problem
Students develop the ability to use color as it is
CVA’s Orientation to Art and Design course provides
solving, and two-dimensional design concepts
applied to traditional art and design problems, Gestalt
an introduction and orientation to the college
using black, white, and value. The goal of this
grouping principles, theories of color organization,
experience at CVA. In this course, students develop
course is to understand art and design concepts
color and spatial perception, and color interaction.
time management, critical thinking, and problem
through the application of digital processes and
Students apply the various color systems to two-
solving skills as they participate in museum and
handcrafted technique. Emphasis is placed on concept
dimensional design problems though the application
gallery visits, professional panel presentations, and
development, vocabulary, visual craft, digital process
of digital processes and handcrafted technique.
individual and collaborative art and design projects.
skills, presentation methods, and critical analysis.
Emphasis is placed on concept development,
Orientation to Art and Design introduces students to a
vocabulary, visual craft, digital process skills,
working art and design vocabulary, as it builds verbal,
FD112 & FD113: Drawing I and Drawing II
written, and visual presentation skills.
[3 credits each] Prerequisite for FD113 is FD112
presentation methods, and critical analysis.
Drawing is fundamental to the fields of art and
FD122: 3-D Design Elements
FD100b: Foundation Seminar: Introduction to the Majors
design. These perceptual and analytical drawing
[3 credits]
courses provide CVA foundation students with a
This course teaches Foundation students the basic
[.5 credit] Prerequisite FD100
year long studio drawing experience that develops
elements of three-dimensional design: point, line,
Foundation Seminar offers CVA first year students
drawing skills and process, mastery of basic drawing
plane, volume, and space. Exercises will teach a
access to contemporary art and design professions
materials, tools and techniques, and the ability to
method for problem identification, experimentation,
through museum tours, site visits to professional
visually communicate ideas. Sequential problems
and resolution. Analysis of three-dimensional forms
art and design studios, panel discussions featuring
explore basic art and design principles and concepts,
are introduced using schematic drawings and models
practicing artists and designers, introduction to the
working from still life, landscape, interiors, linear
oriented by simple, imaginary, XYZ coordinate
majors by the department chairs and senior thesis
perspective, and the figure in space. Fall semester
space. Critical thinking and presentation skills are
presentations, and the unique opportunity to meet
concentrates on the use and exploration of line and
developed through participation in group critique.
and learn about the artists, designers, and museum
its applications in black and white; spring semester
Emphasis is placed on capability with material
professionals behind the scene at the Walker Art
introduces value and color. Studio practice is
procurement, effective time management, and
Center. Experiences provide students with the
supported by assigned readings, class discussion, and
regular use of Process Journal.
information necessary to make an informed choice of
historical and contemporary slide surveys. Critical
major at the conclusion of the first year.
thinking skills, analysis, and reflective investigation are emphasized through process studies, research, and during student lead critiques.
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FD123: 3-D Design Principles
AH220: History of Graphic Design
[3 credits] PREREQUISITE FD122
AH121: Renaissance through Modern Art History
The rules guiding the use of basic three-dimensional
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH120
In an historical overview of how graphic design
elements are the focus of this course. The generation
In this survey of art and architecture from the 14th
developed into a 20th century profession, this
of new forms is introduced through projects
to mid-20th century, topics include the Renaissance,
course gives contemporary graphic designers a clear
emphasizing scale and proportion. The real structural
Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism,
understanding of their design heritage by weaving
considerations and orientations required by gravity
Impressionism, and such early 20th-century
the profession’s many historical threads together into
are a focus. Schematic drawing and modeling skills
movements as Cubism and Surrealism. The course
a framework based upon individuals, major schools
are used as techniques for synthesizing forms and
also covers later art in cultures of Asia, the Americas,
of thought, and technologies that have influenced the
spaces. Critical thinking and presentation skills are
Oceania and Africa, with emphasis on cultural and
practice of design.
developed through participation in group critique.
historical context. Vocabulary, theoretical skills,
Emphasis is placed on capability with material
and research methodology are developed to an
AH221: History of Illustration
procurement, effective time management, and
intermediate level and students are introduced to
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH215
regular use of the process journal.
critical theory.
In this exploration of the pioneering styles of
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH215
American illustrators from traditional to avant-garde,
Lib er al Ar ts Co u rses
AH215: Art Since 1945
realistic to expressionistic, students examine the
Art History Courses
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH121
role of illustration, cartooning and caricature in the
This course is an examination of contemporary art
graphic arts and popular culture.
AH120: Prehistoric through Gothic Art History
and architecture beginning with the rise of abstract expressionism in the mid-1940s and continuing
AH222: History of Photography
[3 credits]
through various international movements to the
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH215
This course is a survey of the major periods of
present day. Developments in painting, sculpture,
This course examines the origins of photography
art from the Paleolithic Era through the Middle
and architecture are explored in relation to newer
in the nineteenth century and chronicles its
Ages. Its purpose is to introduce students to key
approaches in performance, conceptual art,
development into a respected artistic genre to the
works of art and architecture from such cultures
installation, mixed media, and video art. Emphasis
present day. Photographers and their work are studied
as Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and
is on critical theory as well as social and historical
in their social and historical context to give students
Romanesque, with emphasis on cultural and
background. Vocabulary, critical skills, and research
an understanding of how photography reflects,
historical context. The course includes attention to
methodology are developed to an advanced level.
and influences, society at large. The emphasis is on
the early art of cultures in Asia, the Islamic world,
photography as an art form rather than its technical
the Americas, and Africa. Students are introduced
processes.
to art historical vocabulary, basic theoretical concepts, and art historical research methodology.
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AH306: Contemporary Issues in Art
numerous world-renowned galleries, museums, and
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH215
art and design studios. The course prepares students
Students explore the place of artistic practice in
for an immersion of the culture of the city, including
contemporary culture and the strategies used by
visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum
artists to communicate their ideas. The relationships
of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American
between artists, their audiences, and cultural
Art, Cooper-Hewitt, the National Design Museum,
authorities such as critics, scholars, and curators
DIA Beacon Contemporary Art Museum, and the
are studied with attention to the inevitable political
Guggenheim Museum.
dimensions of art. Topics include the assignment of critical value to works of art through such categorical
AH391: Art in Paris
distinctions as “high” and “low” art or “otherness,”
[3 elective credits in Art History, Humanities,
the role of the artist’s intention in the construction of
or Liberal Arts]
meaning, and the development of artistic identity.
Each year CVA offers a semester-long, in-depth study of the artistic tradition and art history of
AH312: Museum Studies
France. Students and CVA faculty travel to Paris
[3 credits]
over spring break. The curriculum introduces
This course explores the evolution of museums and
students to the cultural heritage of France through
galleries into powerful institutions that produce
its art, architecture, literature, and history. Students
knowledge, establish epistemological categories,
investigate the influence of the French tradition on
promote ways of seeing objects and constructing
contemporary art and design through critical readings
narratives, and create standards of “taste.” It also
and visits to museums, galleries, studios, and other
provides a practical introduction to the day-to-day
art spaces in both the Twin Cities and Paris.
operations of the museum or gallery, including collection management, exhibit planning and design,
AH399: Urban Studies: Reading the City
museum education, administration, and conservation.
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH215
Survey of the geographic, cultural, social, and
English Courses EN110b: College Expository Writing [3 credits]
The course introduces effective paragraph and essay development. Focus is on expository forms for organizing essays to help writers present both informational and abstract ideas to an audience. Students engage in varied forms of writing and in reading and analyzing model essays. A workshop atmosphere permits students to develop their own writing processes and guides them to the production of accomplished papers.
EN111b: Academic Research and Writing [3 credits] Prerequisite EN110b
Further practice in the skills and methods learned in EN110b. The course introduces the conventions for writing critical research papers, with emphasis on research methods. Students select individual topics and then find, analyze, and synthesize information from library resources, the world around them, interviews, the Internet, and other sources. They produce well-reasoned, detailed critical papers.
Humanities Courses
AH390: Art in New York City
architectural history of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
HU202: French Language and Culture
[3 elective credits in Art History, Humanities,
The emphasis is on studying the cities empirically to
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH215
or Liberal Arts] Prerequisite AH215
understand why and how they evolved into the urban
In this French language course, students develop
Every other year, CVA offers a summer session
center we know today. The class includes walking and
listening, speaking, reading, and writing
studying the art in New York City. Students and CVA
bike tours.
competencies in order to explore French culture.
faculty spend a week in New York City experiencing
By using case studies to identify key features
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of French culture (museums, cartoons, comics,
Brothers. Readings will the drawn from a variety of
literature. Students explore how these on-going
animation, advertising, fashion, design), students
sources and include texts from such writers as F. Scott
conversations between written word and visual
become familiar with the relationships between
Fitzgerald and Louise Erdrich. The format of the class
media may inform their own creative output. Course
the French language and various cultural forms in
is lecture and discussion, and students will go on two
activities include discussions of readings, visual
France. The class includes some lecture but is mostly
field trips. Class work will culminate in a research
images, and videos.
discussion-based. Coursework includes examinations,
paper and class presentation.
HU304: The Gothic in British Literature
workbook exercises, oral presentations, and writing assignments. No previous knowledge of French
HU302: Asian Art and Culture
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH215
is required (both beginners and more advanced
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH215
This course explores one of the darker offspring of the
students are welcome).
Students examine the major art and architecture
Anglo-European Enlightenment: an unquenchable
of India, China, and Japan within the context of
fascination on the part of artists, poets, philosophers,
HU224: Minnesota Art and Culture
major religious, social, and political institutions.
and novelists in exploring the wild and dangerous
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH215
The origins of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Daoism,
corners of both the natural world and the human
This course will explore the rich social and cultural
Confucianism, and Shintoism are reviewed in order
mind. From Gothic novels set in decaying abbeys
history of Minnesota, with an emphasis on the
to understand the rich and remarkable works of art
to murder mysteries cloaked in London fog, this
visual arts and attention to architecture, literature,
created. The class is lecture and discussion, with field
course charts a progression of stories designed to
and film. Beginning with the earliest settlers of
trips and a research paper.
raise goose-bumps and cause nightmares. Authors
the Minnesota Territory and the Native American
read will include Anne Radcliffe, Lord Byron, Mary Shelley, Wilkie Collins, A. Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker,
the arts developed in Minnesota as it became a center
HU303: The Artist in Literature and Literature in the Arts
of transportation and commerce under such leaders
[3 credits]
interpretations of Gothicism in comic books, graphic
as James J. Hill and John Bradstreet. Particular
This course explores important “conversations” that
novels, movies, and television series with on-going
emphasis will be given to the late nineteenth and
have taken place between creative writers and visual
study of visual representations of classic Gothic works
early twentieth century, which saw the proliferation
artists in the past two hundred years. First, using
in a variety of media.
of the art institutions, such as the Minneapolis
works of poetry and fiction from Romanticism to the
Institute of Arts and the Walker Art Center, that have
present day, students examine how the visual artist
HU307: Spectacle and Revolution
made it a leading cultural center of the Midwest.
has been portrayed in English literature. Second,
[3 credits]
Among the numerous artists covered in the course
students examine how painters, sculptors, illustrators,
This course explores performance art of the 1960s
are Anton Gag, Clara Mairs, Clement Haupers, Wanda
and filmmakers have interpreted famous characters,
and 1970s, a revolutionary time that prompted
Gag, Paul Manship, George Morrison, and the Coen
important scenes, and even entire texts from English
artists to respond with works that crossed disciplines
traditions they encountered, the class examines how
and H.G. Wells. Students consider contemporary
and broke taboos of all kinds. This course focuses on the era’s politically engaged performance art –
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street theater, conceptual activities, intermedia,
HU309: Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Art and Culture of the Middle Ages
HU356: Twentieth-Century Literature
happenings, action music, institutional critique, and feminist performance. A wide variety of artists and
[3 credits]
This course is a survey of the literature of various
movements are covered. Fluxus, Arte Povera (Italy),
This course is an examination of the arts – sculpture,
countries with an emphasis on particular genres or
Vienna Actionism (Austria), Nouveau Réalisme
painting, illuminated manuscripts, mosaics, and other
traditions. Recent courses have dealt with the short
(France), Aktual Art (Czechoslovakia), Group Zero
forms of visual expression – that developed out of
story, poetry, and multicultural literature of the
(Germany), Joseph Beuys, Valie Export, Marina
the traditions of the Christian, Islamic, and Jewish
United States.
Abramovic, Marcel Broodthaers, Daniel Buren, and
faiths during the Middle Ages. We will examine not
others. In the course, students explore the strategies
only the works of art themselves but, importantly, the
HU391: Art in Paris
and tactics with which these artists deployed art as a
ways in which these faith traditions intersected with
[3 elective credits in Art History, Humanities,
political weapon for change and debate the success of
each other, the cultural context in which the art was
or Liberal Arts]
their projects.
created, and the vibrant visual culture that was an
Each year CVA offers a semester-long, in-depth
[3 credits] Prerequisite EN111b
outcome of those interactions. The course will cover
study of the artistic tradition and art history of
HU308: Philosophy and Literature of Postmodernism
early Christian and Jewish art, Byzantine art, Islamic
France. Students and CVA faculty travel to Paris
art with special attention on Andalusia, as well as the
over spring break. The curriculum introduces
[3 credits] Prerequisite AH215
Carolingian, Ottonian, Viking, Celtic, Romanesque,
students to the cultural heritage of France through
“The Age of Uncertainty” pursues the twin goals of
and Gothic traditions, and conclude with the 14th
its art, architecture, literature, and history. Students
introducing students to philosophy and of exposing
century.
investigate the influence of the French tradition on
.
students to contemporary postmodern literature.
contemporary art and design through critical readings
Ranging from epistemology to phenomenology,
HU343: Introduction to Film Studies
and visits to museums, galleries, studios, and other
from the philosophy of language to semiotics,
[3 credits]
art spaces in both the Twin Cities and Paris.
from aesthetics to ethics, “The Age of Uncertainty”
This course develops critical viewing skills of film
combines philosophical inquiry with contemporary
and introduces film theory. Through viewing films,
literature. For example, how do we know what
then discussing and writing about them from
LA312: Professional Writing and Rhetoric
we claim to know in this day and age? How do
various points of view (emotional, intellectual,
[3 credits]
postmodern writers experiment with narrative
social, economic, and artistic), students gain an
Introduces students of all majors to the basic genres
uncertainty? How do we read the signs that surround
understanding of the ways that films affect our lives.
of professional writing, including cover and query
us, for instance, in a poem composed entirely of two
letters, artist and design statements, resumes,
letters? By alternating creative and philosophical
thank you notes, and project proposals. Writing
readings, the course aims to show how and why
strategies for graduate school applications, including
philosophy is crucial for artistic endeavors.
writing samples and grant applications will also be discussed. The course also aims to develop student’s
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public speaking skills from gallery talks, design and
course explores such topics as linear perspective, an
of light and the environment, and analysis of fakes
portfolio presentations, and academic speeches to
introduction to the principles of geometry through
and forgeries.
the two-minute “elevator talk.” The course also
drawing, and both traditional and non-traditional
prepares, supports, and monitors students’ internship
methods of representation.
applications and addresses interview skills and professional etiquette.
LA400: Seminar Thesis [3 credits] FINAL SEMESTER
This is a capstone class in which students use their own artwork as a starting point for a semester of intellectual inquiry, culminating in a written paper and a public oral presentation. This process involves critical reflection on the content, medium, process, purpose, and significance of the work; the exploration and analysis of its symbolic language; and, finally, the contextualization of the work in terms of theory and the artistic, historical, and cultural tradition. Students are expected to use sound research methodology for acquiring and using relevant information from many sources and to collectively discuss each other’s work.
Mathematics Courses
NS320: Botany Through Art [3 credits]
Sciences Courses NS205: Science/Art/Technology [3 credits]
This class takes a hands-on approach to exploring new information and communication technologies (ICT) and how they transform our relationship to the physical and the social world. Students explore the science behind these social media to gain understanding of how they can be constructed to meet our needs as artists and creative citizens.
Examination of the diversity of form, structure, and function in plants and fungi, with emphasis on flowering plants. Plants from a variety of plant groups are examined in detail, emphasizing their basic structures and adaptations for survival and reproduction. Biogeography and the connection to humans are discussed. Drawing is used for documentation and analysis of plant structures.
Social Sciences Courses
in the form of open source tools such as Scratch and
SS301a: Teaching Artist: Theory and Methods
Designblocks software programs, sensor kits, and the
[3 credits]
Arduino computer platform. Students are expected
This course engages students in the theory and
to demonstrate their learning through individual
practice of the Teaching Artist in the schools and
learning projects, group discussions, writing
community. Students explore teaching and learning
assignments, and class presentations of interactive
in a historical and contemporary context, applying
projects.
theory in both arts-infused peer presentations and
Course work includes readings, a class blog, and ICT
MA214: Visual Geometry
direct team teaching in the classroom. Teaching
[3 credits]
NS210: Science of Art Conservation
artists, arts administrators, and leaders in the art
A general introduction to mathematical modeling,
[3 credits]
education community present models of teacher artist
abstraction, and generalization. Drawing and
Introduction to the scientific processes related to
collaborations, inquiry based learning, arts-infused
three-dimensional models are used to simulate the
conservation, maintenance, and repair of art works
curriculum, classroom management strategies, and
language and structure of mathematical systems
in various media, including painting, works on paper,
school culture. The course provides the opportunity
used in the visual arts. The interrelationship between
photography, textiles, and other objects. Topics
for classroom observation and participation and
mathematics, art, and culture is explored. The
include the chemical composition of materials, effects
introduces students to teaching artist residency
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opportunities.
SS329: Advertising
SS351: Art and the Law
[3 credits]
[3 credits]
SS310: Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to the basic principles of advertising,
Law and the world of visual artists and designers
[3 credits]
planning, and creative processes as they relate
intersect in many ways. This course examines
This course deals in depth with the fundamental
to strategic marketing. This course will explore
contemporary legal issues, including intellectual
elements of culture, including subsistence strategies,
the evolution of advertising as well as strategies
property rights in works of art and design (copyright,
kinship, marriage and gender, social stratification,
influenced by the analysis of market research,
appropriation, and resale); artistic freedom and
politics and law, religion, and ritual. Case studies of
consumer behavior, and the creative process.
censorship; legal issues involving art collectors,
cultures existing in the modern world are the primary
Advertising will address the non-personal, persuasive
museums, and galleries; and international law
focus for the course.
communication of information about goods, services,
and the fate of works of art during wartime. The
and ideas of identified sponsors to defined audiences
relationship between ethics and law will be a
through a variety of media.
recurring theme in examination of the codes of ethics
SS321: U.S. History
of professional art and design organizations.
[3 credits]
Survey of the major social, political, and economic
SS340: Introduction to World History
Course activities include readings, research, class
developments in the United States from its founding
[3 credits]
presentations, discussion and debate about case
to the present.
An introductory survey treating selected periods,
studies in legal and ethical issues, and the mock trial
regions, and peoples, focusing on contact and
of an intellectual property case.
SS325: Introduction to European History
exchange between empires, civilizations, and cultures.
SS399: History and Social Sciences Topics
This course is an introduction to the study of
SS350: General Psychology
[3 credits]
European history focusing on a selected period.
[3 credits]
Special topics courses in history and social sciences
Introduction to the theories and methods of the
are announced each year. Recent courses include
SS328: Introduction to Marketing
science of psychology, covering such topics as
Human Origins, Art, Architecture, and Cultures of the
[3 credits]
perception, learning and memory, the development of
Pacific Northwest; Art, Architecture and Cultures of
This course examines marketing goods and services
personality, and motivation and emotions. Students
the American Southwest; Maya Art and Architecture;
and the strategic marketing process. Topics include
examine the application of these topics to issues in
and Native American Art and Cultures.
consumer behavior, demographics, and the four
contemporary society such as pathological behavior
critical components of marketing: promotion,
and the various models for its treatment, individual
placing, pricing, and production. Students learn how
and group differences, and various social processes.
[3 credits]
to develop marketing strategies, explain various factors affecting branding and design, and recognize the significance of the Internet in today’s business environment.
Inter disciplinary Cou rse s ID202: Hand Lettering [3 credits]
Hand lettering is the synthesis of typography and illustration. In this course, students incorporate hand
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lettering into their illustration process. They explore
techniques. The essential question: “why use the book
ID360: Public Art
lettering as free gestural expression, outside of the
format?” will drive investigations of traditional book
[3 credits] Prerequisites FA213 and FA240b
confines of the computer, made by hand
elements, linearity, image/text relationships, and the
This combination studio and lecture course covers
using a variety of traditional media. Students gain
nature of narrative.
contemporary and historical issues pertaining
appreciation for hand lettering as art as well as
to art in public places vs. public art, community
learn how to incorporate hand lettering into their
ID350: Installation Art
based work, public process, collaboration among
illustrations.
[3 credits] Prerequisites FA240b
disciplines, and funding. Public art works include a
Students explore art as a spatial experience that
wide range of methods such as sculpture, wall murals,
ID302: Teaching Artist: Practicum
brings together a variety of visual skills and media
landscape art, and architecturally integrated pieces.
[3 credits] Prerequisite ss301
to create installations. Working both collaboratively
Individual and collaborative course projects include
During spring semester, students are involved in
and on individual projects, students study issues such
architecturally integrated pieces, drawing for design,
actual classroom observation, interaction, and
as site-specificity, temporality, scale and context, and
scale model building, site planning, and finished
visual arts teaching experiences. Collaborating with
interdisciplinary artistic practice. The course looks at
works. The course includes field trips to public art
classroom teachers, art instructors, arts professionals,
the history of installation art and contemporary issues
sites and discussions with public art administrators.
and teaching artists CVA students participate in three
that include the dynamics of “place” and how context
classroom visual art residencies mentored by the CVA
informs content. Students are expected to do research
professor. Students meet independently with their
on current installation artists and keep a process
collaborative partners and meet with the CVA faculty
journal used for the development of ideas.
Fin e Ar ts Cou rse s
Drawing Courses FA218: Figure Drawing
member throughout the Practicum experiences to reflect, aid development of individual lesson plans and
ID355: Digital Imagery
[3 credits] Prerequisite FD113
assessment methods, and address imminent issues.
[3 credits] Prerequisites GD221 and PH240
Students work from the figure using drawing to
Teaching Artist Practicum fulfills the requirement for
Exploration of expression and style utilizing advanced
arbitrate between rigorous observation and pictorial
the CVA internship credit.
digital applications. This course explores the
necessity. Skills developed in Drawing I and II extend
possibilities of creating and manipulating imagery
into working exclusively from the figure, focusing
ID330: The Book
on the computer. It strives for an understanding
on anatomical understanding and overall expressive
[3 credits] Prerequisite FA230a
of the current theories of the role of the digital in
concerns. Awareness of the figure in art is expanded
“The Book” exposes students to the book format
the creative process. In addition, students examine
from historical to contemporary contexts.
through various structures, media, and techniques.
alternative methods of output and presentation.
Critical, historical, and theoretical issues are
Emphasis is placed on conceptual and artistic
FA219 Non-Traditional Drawing
discussed as they pertain to contemporary book
development. Final presentations and exhibitions
[3 credits] Prerequisite FA218
art and emphasis is placed on the application and
stress professionalism.
This course explores the idea of drawing as an
incorporation of previously mastered skills and
analog to activity. Emphasis is on process and
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experimentation as students explore a broad range
developed in conjunction with work completed during
approaches to the figure in art provides a context
of materials, tools, media, and contexts for drawing.
the semester.
for exploring concepts of narration and abstraction.
Concept and content are explored through the act of drawing which may take the form of representation, abstraction, installation, and performance.
FA300: Contemporary Approaches to Drawing [3 credits] Prerequisite FA219
Building upon previous skills, this course is a further investigation of drawing as a primary mode of expression. A strong focus is placed on concept development as students respond to specific assignments that engage a broad range of cultural issues and ideas. Individual aesthetic and expression are developed. Students continue to hone their ability to articulate their ideas through critique presentation and the development of artists’ statements.
FA301: Advanced Works on Paper 3 credits] Prerequisite FA300
The goal of this course is to facilitate challenging, individual directions in drawing and a critical involvement in the creative process. Strong emphasis is placed on the practice of drawing in a postmodern context. Students are engaged in the contemporary dialogue on drawing through reading assignments related to drawing and arts criticism, exposure to visiting artists, and field trips to relevant exhibitions. An understanding of contemporary issues, historical approaches, and technical/formal concerns inform the student’s exploration. Artists’ statements are
Continued emphasis is placed on gaining knowledge
Painting Courses FA222: Introduction to Painting [3 credits] Prerequisites FD113 and FD114
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of painting principles, methods, and materials. Emphasis in the course is on learning how to develop the convincing illusion of form and space as students work from observation, simultaneously strengthening perceptual abilities and increasing knowledge and use of color pigments. Understanding how formal decisions affect the expressive potential of the artwork underscores not only how to paint, but also awareness of the process of making decisions in the work. A variety of approaches assist students in finding their own language with paint while exploring the expressive possibilities of moving beyond simply creating a picture. The course is supplemented by readings and discussions of historic and contemporary issues as well as individual and group critiques.
FA223: Figure Painting [3 credits] Prerequisite FA222
Using Introduction to Painting as a foundation, students study specific problems related to representational painting. Working from the model, students engage in extended observational painting, linking their figure drawing skills with painting. Exploration of historical and contemporary
of materials and techniques used in a variety of approaches to painting.
FA304: Narrative Painting [3 credits] Prerequisite FA223
Students respond to a broad range of problems in representational painting as they explore the relationship between painting as process and concept development. Emphasis is on how to structure a painting to heighten narrative connotations. Experimental and traditional painting techniques are covered in conjunction with readings and discussions on contemporary painting issues. Students work towards broader decision making abilities and individual directions in painting. Artists’ statements are developed in conjunction with final semester work.
FA305: Painting as Abstraction [3 credits] Prerequisites FA304
The goal of this course is to facilitate challenging directions in painting and a critical involvement in the creative process. Strong emphasis is placed on the practice of painting in a postmodern context. Students explore the relationship between painting and photography, film, digital media, and popular culture. Students are engaged in the contemporary dialogue on painting through reading assignments related to painting, cultural theory, and arts criticism. Visiting
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artists and field trips to relevant exhibitions will
inks. Students experiment with viscosity printing and
illustrations, and presswork. It includes basic
broaden students’ awareness of current professional
create unique collages layered with hot wax encaustic
designing with metal type, combining text with
painting practice. Artists’ statements are developed
monotype. Both editions and one-of-a-kind images
traditional printing methods, and setting up
in conjunction with work completed during the
are created. Good shop practice, craftsmanship,
and operating the press. The course also covers
semester.
and technical skill develop along with concept and
working directly from digital files of image and
aesthetics and awareness of more professional
text to photopolymer plates. With an introduction
practices.
to the designing and making of books, students
Printmaking Courses FA230a: Introduction to Printmaking [3 credits]
This is a prerequisite for all further print courses and lays the foundation of studio protocols and an understanding of print vocabulary, safer shop practices and the categorization of prints. Multiple techniques are introduced, such as drypoint and mezzotint engraving on metal, relief printing, and monotype printmaking. This course engenders appreciation for presentation, and fine paper, while providing a historical context. Workshops and demonstrations are provided in collage, acetone transfer, or other alternative processes, to support the final printmaking project that is presented as a book, boxed prints, portfolio, or unusual format.
FA233: Relief/Monotype Printmaking [3 credits] Prerequisite FA230a
This is an exploration of the technical and aesthetic aspects of monotype and relief beyond FA230a and in combination with options such as collage, collagraph and embossing techniques. Students learn multi-layered 4-color printing in monotype and Japanese style woodblock using Akua water-based
learn traditional methods of western and Japanese
FA235: Screenprinting
bookbinding and explore a range of decorative and
[3 credits] Prerequisite FA230a
functional printing papers. Projects in this course
Versatile screen printing processes using water-based
include small books, broadsides, postcards, and
inks is introduced in this hands-on active course.
business cards.
Students learn the basic materials and techniques
needed to create layered printed images that are
FA330c: Intaglio Printmaking
aesthetically and conceptually well considered.
[3 credits] Prerequisite FA230a
Techniques ranging from direct stenciling, to
Intaglio expands on the shop practices, press
autographic mark-making to photochemical stenciling
experience, and hand engraving techniques learned
are learned, along with alternative substrates and
in Introduction to Printmaking. The first half of the
how to set up a low cost screen printing studio at
course focuses on copper acid etching and techniques
home. This course includes a history of serigraphy,
such as hard ground line etching and tonal effects
comparing practices of the commercial screen print
with spray aquatint, sugar lift, deteriorating, and
industry with those of the street artist and fine art
soft ground. The emphasis for the second half is
printer.
on light sensitive photo polymer plates using hand
made tonal wash positives or digital transparent
FA237: Letterpress
positives. Layered multiple plates and colors are a
[3 credits] Prerequisite FA230a
technical challenge. Contemporary intaglio printing
This course is an overview of the techniques of
and theory is explored through exposure to current
Letterpress printing applied to Book Arts as an
printmakers, printmaking journals, and relevant
artistic medium. Letterpress combines printmaking
exhibitions. Professional practices of studio logs and
techniques with contemporary digital and photo
documentation are developed. This class chooses
practices. This process-oriented course offers
a final assignment of entering competitions or a
an introduction to hand setting type, printed
student-generated exhibition.
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FA335a: Lithography [3 credits] Prerequisite FA230a
Lithography is the premier printmaking technique for creating multiple prints that most accurately reflect the subtlety of drawing. In this course students are introduced to the basic skills of black and white lithography. Positive litho plates are utilized to create hand drawn, photo related, and combination lithographs. Students learn the benefits of collaborating with a press partner and the challenges of this highly regarded printmaking medium. Field trips to the Print Study room at the Walker Art Center and to Highpoint Center for Printmaking stimulate class discussion on the historical and contemporary approaches to the lithograph.
FA430c: Advanced Research, Problems, and Materials
Sculpture Courses FA240b: Introduction to Sculptural Practices [3 credits] Prerequisite FD123
Students are introduced to the basic language of sculpture, spatial concepts, and technical procedures. As an introduction to the sculpture shop, this course emphasizes processes based on wood and metal fabrication both exclusively and combined with a wide range of materials. Safety practices with tools and equipment are introduced. Projects review the basic principles of 3D design and push beyond considering sculpture as a means of organizing physical information to communicate an idea, produce a visual effect, and create for an expressive purpose.
FA340g, 441g: Additive Processes: Metal/Wood [3 credits] Prerequisites for FA340g: FA240b and FA243. Prerequisite for FA441g: FA340g
Refining skills learned in Introduction to Sculptural Practices, this course focuses on advanced techniques using wood and metal construction and fabrication. Objectives include development of techniques as both an end in themselves and tools for other sculptural practices. Class discussion and reading include critical investigation of concepts relevant to contemporary sculpture. Students taking this course at an advanced level propose a plan of work for the semester that includes relevant research on contemporary artists and issues in sculpture along with the creation of an artist’s statement.
FA342: 3-D Alternative Methods
[3 credits] Prerequisite FA230A and upper
FA243: Additive Processes: Metal/Wood
[3 credits] Prerequisites FA240b, FA243
level print courses
[3 credits] Prerequisite FA240b
This course builds on technical and material skills
This course is available to students who have taken
Refining skills learned in Introduction to Sculptural
learned in previous courses while introducing the
several print courses and are ready for advanced
Practices, this studio course focuses on advanced
use of non-traditional materials for the use in making
work in one of the courses already taken. The student
techniques in wood and metal, including brazing stick
sculptural form. Students utilize contemporary and
should have artistic goals in mind and be prepared
and TIG welding. Objectives include development of
historical strategies to create object-based sculpture
for rigorous study and experimentation. The
techniques as both an end in themselves and tools
aided by found objects and mundane materials.
intention of this course is to provide an opportunity
for other sculptural practices. Class discussion and
Emphasis is on investigating the relationship
for challenge and exploration that will be beneficial
readings include critical investigation of concepts
between form and content while students expand
to the student’s artistic development and future
relevant to contemporary sculpture.
their technical skills, develop a unique language of
goals e.g. to prepare for senior thesis, to enhance a portfolio, to be more competitive for exhibitions or
form, and heighten their ability to make well crafted sculpture. Students also research the theory and
internships, or to prepare for a graduate program.
practice that informs the use of common materials
There is an independent component to this course but
used in contemporary sculpture.
also instructor assistance and directed study.
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FA344: Moldmaking/Casting
General Fine Arts Courses
[3 credits] Prerequisites FA240b, FA243
FA303: Textile and Fiber Processes
Working both additively and subtractively, this course explores contemporary issues in sculpture based on the multiple, replication, and proliferation via the use of the mold. Focus is on casting and mold making processes exploring a broad range of materials. Students refine their technical skills in moldmaking techniques, including piece and waste molds and “low tech” molds for casting traditional and experimental materials. Advanced students work toward developing a body of work from their own proposals, which includes the visual artwork and a research component.
FA347: Expanded Forms: Interdisciplinary Sculpture [3 credits] PREREQUISITE FA243
Working in the contemporary context of interdisciplinary sculptural practices, students are encouraged to cross boundaries, invent hybrid processes, and explore innovative content in the areas of object-making, installation, site-work, timebased art, and digital forms. Students develop the conceptual content of their work concurrently with practical, hands-on knowledge of materials and fabrication techniques, enabling them to produce work relevant to their personal vision. Artists statements accompany projects and a research component exploring a broad range of conceptual strategies assist students in developing a critical and self-analytical awareness of their practice.
[3 credits]
Students work with a range of materials from textiles to non-woven pulp, investigating their properties and applications. A focus of the course includes fiber and textile dying techniques.
FA307: Digital Portfolio for Fine Arts [3 credits]
In this course students create a digital portfolio of their work. Projects introduce students to a variety of web design methods and will include portfolio assessments, categorization and grouping of work, targeting a website to specific clients, promoting through social networking sites and group portfolio sites, client expectations in regards to website navigation and design, industry trends in website design, and self-promotion.
FA490: Fine Arts Internship [3 credits] Prerequisites LA312 and department chair approval
In their junior year, students are required to gain valuable work experience in an area appropriate to their studies. Prior approval is required from the department chair, and the internship must be formalized by a written agreement between the student, the workplace, and the internship coordinator.
FA491a: Introduction to Fine Arts Studio Thesis [3 credits]
Through exploration and analysis of their recent work, students identify a point of view and articulate it in their visual work and in a position paper. Students will be expected to research contemporary art issues and establish a context for their work. This provides the groundwork for research and development of a cohesive body of work that culminates with the senior thesis experience.
FA494: Studio Thesis [6 credits] FINAL SEMESTER
All senior students are required to take this course in conjunction with their seminar thesis course. This rigorous studio course is designed to facilitate challenging, individual directions in art and design making, and critical thinking. Students map out a plan of study for the semester and work on a series of related ideas that culminate in a cohesive body of work. Research simultaneously developed in Seminar Thesis is expected to inform and broaden the context of visual work developed in Studio Thesis. Students are expected to refine their understanding of contemporary issues and historical approaches related to their specific concept or process, and bring an advanced competency to the technical and formal concerns that inform their work. Through frequently
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scheduled critiques and the artist statement, emphasis is placed on developing a process of self-evaluation to clarify visual choices, and express and defend individual artistic points of view. Visiting artists, guest lecturers, pertinent articles, and relevant exhibitions and presentations supplement the Studio Thesis experience. Over the course of the semester, students investigate exhibition design and prepare for the display of their work in the senior exhibition.Â
FA497c: Professional Practices [3 credits] FINAL SEMESTER
As a capstone course, Professional Practices focuses on a range of topics related to the professional development of fine artists. Emphasis is on practical skills that will assist the emerging artist as he or she embarks on a professional career as a fine artist. Students develop skills in professional writing, such as grant proposals and arts criticism, in addition to learning basic business practice, approaches to selfpromotion, and methods of documenting artwork. Professional presentation of artwork is directed to a broad range of applications including commercial and alternative contexts. Further professional development is considered through looking at graduate schools, artist residencies, posted BFA internships, and employment opportunities for artists.
G r aphic D e sig n Co u rse s
GD225: Principles of Usability
GD205: Introduction to Typography
[3 credits] Prerequisite GD221
[3 credits]
This course is an introductory study of written communication through the craft and art of letterforms and application of typographic principles. It serves as an introduction to typography as an element in the art and design process. The course is taught as a skill and art form.
GD206: Graphic Imagery [3 credits]
This hands-on introduction to graphic design is foundation-based and encompasses the fundamentals of communication theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of creative problemsolving skills and processes primarily through the creation of structured iconography. Students also explore visual communications-related professions and practices.
GD221: Introduction to Interactive Media [3 credits] Prerequisite FD114.
Presents the computer as an interactive creative tool and as an expressive medium. Students learn the fundamentals of the interactive process. The course is intensely technically oriented. However, along the way, students begin to investigate the why and wherefore of interactive working methods and engage in a dialogue that expands on the possibilities for computers as tools to exchange thoughts and ideas.
Focus is on the fundamentals of user-centered design and usability issues surrounding webbased interfaces (Internet, PDA, cell, etc.). This course examines information architecture models, content/design relationships, user behaviors, and user testing scenarios.
GD305: Intermediate Typography [3 credits] Prerequisites GD205 and GD206
Expanding on the skills and knowledge acquired in Introduction to Typography, this course explores the dynamics of type in context. From the traditions of book design to the frontier of digital and interactive typography, students explore type as a design and communication tool, investigating these contexts through the lens of historical innovation.
GD306: Graphic Design Systems [3 credits] Prerequisites GD305
This course is a continuation and merging of the skills and proficiencies developed in Graphic Design Practicum and Intermediate Typography. Emphasis is placed on process, research, advanced conceptual thinking, creative development, and design systems. The student will develop a unified graphic campaign to promote an organization’s brand and mission, through research, presentation, and a systematic approach to verbal and visual concept development.
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expressive typography. The class requires students to
[3 credits] Prerequisites GD205,
GD320: Interdisciplinary Digital Applications
GD206 and GD221
[3 credits] Prerequisite GD221
bring their solutions to life.
Students explore the graphic design profession through
Advanced digital studies in sequence, animation,
its process and practice. Real-world applications are
sound, interactivity, scripting, and three-dimensional
GD490: Graphic Design Internship
introduced to emphasize the role of production in the
form. This course explores the possibilities of creating
[3 credits] Prerequisites LA312 and
creative problem-solving process.
interactive content for use on the internet or other
department chair approval
media through efficient, technical, and conceptual
In their junior year, students are required to gain
GD308: The Big Idea
execution. Students explore the history, as well as
valuable work experience in an area appropriate
[3 credits] PREREQUISITES GD205,
the current state of interactive media and use this
to graphic design. Prior approval is required from
GD206 AND GD305
knowledge as a basis for advanced projects.
the department chair and the internship must
GD307: Graphic Design Practicum
develop concepts, present and explain their work, and
be formalized by a written agreement between
An idea is formed through a process. It is a cognitive
the student, the workplace, and the internship
by mentally combining experience, imagination, and
GD321: Advanced Interactive Applications
knowledge into an expression that conveys meaning.
[3 credits] Prerequisite GD320
In graphic design, this idea becomes the keystone of
This course expands on applications and techniques
effective message strategy. Often referred to as the
learned in Interdisciplinary Digital Applications for
GD491: Introduction to Graphic Design Studio Thesis
“Big Idea,” this theme or central creative concept is
use both on and off the web. Emphasis is on individual
[3 credits] Prerequisites GD305 and GD306
critical to communication that is relevant, original,
exploration of styles, techniques, expression, and
This is the advanced culmination of all previously
and impactful. This course explores the big idea
collaboration as well as efficient, technical, and
taught graphic design skills and proficiencies. Project
through creative projects, research, and critical
conceptual execution. The class explores the history
work centers on complex applications incorporating a
analysis contextualized through a variety of media
and the current state of interactive media and uses
wide spectrum of creative solutions to both practical
and graphic design applications. Emphasis is placed
this knowledge to produce portfolio quality project
and experimental design problems within the context
on communication theory, conceptual development,
work.
of a developing thesis topic. Portfolio development
creation, thought, or concept of the mind. It originates
coordinator.
and artistic professionalism are stressed.
message strategy, and demographics.
GD405: Advanced Typography
[3 credits] Prerequisites GD305 and GD306
GD493: Studio Thesis for Graphic Design
The culmination of all previously taught typographic
[3 credits] FINAL SEMESTER
competencies, this course focuses on the developing
This rigorous studio course is designed to facilitate
type skills applicable to the work a designer is
challenging, individual directions in design and
assigned at recognized design and advertising firms.
critical thinking. Students map out a plan of study for
Advanced project work addresses functional as well as
the semester and work on a series of related ideas that
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culminate in a cohesive body of work. Seminar Thesis research is expected to inform and broaden the context of the visual work developed in the Studio Thesis. Students are expected to refine their understanding of contemporary issues and historical approaches related to their specific concept or process and bring an advanced competency to the technical and formal concerns that inform their work. Through frequently scheduled critiques and a developed designer statement, an emphasis will be placed on developing a process of self-evaluation to clarify visual choices and express and defend individual aesthetic points of view. Over the course of the semester, students will investigate exhibition design and prepare for the display of their work in the senior exhibition. All senior students are required to take this course in conjunction with their seminar thesis course.
GD497: Professional Practices [3 credits] FINAL SEMESTER
The preparation and assembly of artwork for professional presentation, practice, development, and advancement. Emphasis is placed on refining previously learned competencies into cohesive, multifaceted statements of artistic capability. Concurrently, students are immersed into an array of professional issues and situations relating directly to the development of a graphic designer including selfpromotion, documentation, ethics, business practice, and lifelong learning.
Illustr atio n Co u rse s IL211: Illustration Concepts [3 credits]
This course introduces students to the practice of illustration. Illustration is problem solving, determining how to communicate a message to an audience using an image that is compelling, inventive, and memorable. Through lectures, demonstrations, and projects, students are introduced to the basics of illustration with a focus on process. Students explore and investigate solutions to illustration assignments by interpreting a given criteria and text. They begin the illustration process by first creating a series of thumbnail sketches that quickly explore a range of visual directions. These thumbnail sketches are reviewed and refined into final larger and more finished sketches that are then taken into the Illustration Methods class to serve as starting points for final illustrations.
IL212: Illustration Methods & Materials [3 credits] Prerequisite IL211
In this course, students use the final sketches they created in their Illustration Concepts class as starting points for illustrations using a variety of methods and techniques. A range of media are explored including graphite, color pencil, pastel, pen and ink, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and collage as well as methods for their application. Experimentation and hands-on workshops familiarize students with each medium’s inherent properties. Historic and contemporary examples of illustration methods and techniques are
discussed. Throughout this class, students create a body of work that reflects their personal interests and develop a way of working that suits their interests as an illustrator.
IL218: Figure Drawing [3 credits]
In this course, students study figure drawing as it relates to their illustration method, working with the figure through observation to inform their final composition. Skills developed in Drawing I and II are reinforced. Focus is on anatomical understanding and overall expressive concerns. Awareness of the figure in art is studied from historical to contemporary times.
IL219: Digital Illustration [3 credits] Prerequisite IL211
This course examines the use of the computer as a medium and as an additional tool for illustrators. Through projects, discussions, and lectures, a variety of digital techniques and working methods are explored as well as a review of the historical development and current directions of digital illustration. Similar to core illustration studio classes, assignments will have an emphasis on drawing and compositional skills as well as concepts, creativity, communication, technical achievement, and presentation.
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IL312: Narrative Illustration
lectures, a variety of digital techniques and working
IL402: Digital Portfolio
[3 credits] Prerequisite IL219
methods are explored. Assignments place an
[3 credits] Prerequisites IL313
In this course, students are introduced to the fast-
emphasis on drawing and compositional skills as well
In this course students create a digital portfolio of
paced demanding world of narrative illustration.
as concepts, creativity, communication, technical
their illustration work. Projects introduce students
Through a variety of real-world assignments, students
achievement, and presentation.
to a variety of web design methods and will include
create illustrations that tell a story, producing work
portfolio assessments, categorization and grouping
intended for a variety of clients including magazines,
IL320: Comic Book
of work, targeting a website to specific clients,
newspapers, websites, and books publishers. Students
[3 credits] Prerequisites IL219
promoting through social networking sites and
learn how to collaborate with art directors and
In this course, students explore the techniques and
group portfolio sites, client expectations in regards
respond to editorial decisions and revision requests
skills required to create sequential storytelling
to website navigation and design, industry trends in
as well as manage tight deadlines. Throughout this
illustration for graphic novels. Drawing skills
website design, and self-promotion.
course, students are encouraged to develop their own
are reinforced along with media use, character
unique, inventive, and personal vision; individual
development, design and page layout, audience
IL450: Studio Thesis for Illustration
visual solutions to assigned narrative texts.
concerns, and presenting to a publisher. Students
[3 credits] final semester
are introduced to current production methods and
This rigorous studio course is designed to facilitate
business practices.
challenging, individual directions in illustration and
IL317: Pattern & Product
critical thinking. Building on their Introduction
[3 credits] Prerequisites IL219
In this course, students learn how to create decorative
IL354: Children’s Book
to Studio Thesis class, students map out a plan
and conceptual illustrations for a variety of applied
[3 credits] Prerequisites IL219
of study for the semester and work on a series
markets including design, advertising, apparel,
In this course, students explore the techniques and
of related concepts that culminate in a cohesive
product, and packaging. A variety of techniques
skills required to create sequential storytelling
body of work. The research they conduct in their
and methods are covered including pattern making
illustration for children’s books. Drawing skills
concurrent Seminar Thesis course is expected to
and hand lettering along with digital methods and
are reinforced along with media use, character
inform and broaden the context of the work they
techniques. Students research markets and explore
development, design and page layout, audience
develop in this course. Students are expected
branding and trends.
concerns, and presenting to a publisher. Students
to refine their understanding of contemporary
are introduced to the picture book making process,
issues and historical approaches related to their
IL319: Advanced Digital Techniques
from concepting and ideation, to constructing a
specific concept or process and bring an advanced
[3 credits] Prerequisites IL219
presentation “dummy” book and executing final
competency to the technical and formal concerns
This course introduces students to more advanced
illustrations.
that inform their work. Through class critiques
techniques and methods for the use of the computer
and the creation of an artist statement, students
as a medium and as an additional tool for creating
develop a process of self-evaluation to clarify visual
illustrations. Through projects, discussions, and
decisions and express and defend their individual
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artistic point of view. Visiting artists, guest lecturers,
then learn through observation how various garments
pertinent articles, and relevant exhibitions/
IL497c: Professional Practices for Illustrators
presentations supplement the Studio Thesis
[3 credits] final semester
required as a means of solving three-dimensional
experience. Over the course of the semester students
In this class, students will study the business and
design problems first on paper.
will investigate exhibition design and prepare for
professional practices of illustration. Projects will
the display of their work in the senior exhibition.
include portfolio assessment and building, targeting
Surface Treatments on Fabric 1 and 2
All senior students are required to take this course
work to specific clients, marketing strategies, and
[2 CREDITS PER SEMESTER]
in conjunction with their Seminar Thesis course.
client relationships including communications
The first semester of this course teaches traditional
and expectations. Students will also study current
techniques such as batik, stenciling, lino-printing,
IL490: Illustration Internship
industry trends in content, technique, and self-
inks on silk, latex treatments, and machine felting.
[3 credits] Prerequisites: LA312 and
promotion. Other topics will include usage pricing,
Advanced techniques such as foiling on fabric, latex
Department Chair approval
usage rights, invoicing, taxes, licensing, business
treatments, pleating, and machine felting are taught
In their junior year, students are required to gain
ethics, and copyright.
in the second semester to enlarge the variety of textile
valuable work experience in an area appropriate to illustration. Prior approval is required from
hang in relation to the body. Model drawing is
treatments in the student’s skill set.
Fashio n d e sig n co u rse s
Junior Year at Parsons Paris
Fashion Research & Design Concepts 1 and 2
the student, the workplace, and the internship
Paris Inside/Out
[2 credits per semester]
coordinator.
[1 credit per semester]
Students are trained to fully explore and exploit
To initiate students to Paris’s thriving contemporary
various multi- and interdisciplinary sources in
IL491: Introduction to Illustration Studio Thesis
gallery scene and give them backstage access to
order to creatively apply investigative research to a
the city’s art and design community, the Student
conceptual design process. The course requires the
[3 credits] Prerequisites IL313
Life Office offers a one-credit course composed of
development of documentary tools like sketchbooks.
In this class, students will begin to identify their own
excursions and guided visits to art exhibits and design
Market led and inspirational research will provide
unique point of view in their illustration work and
workshops throughout Paris.
a substantial fashion and design awareness and
the department chair and the internship must be formalized by a written agreement between
begin the process for developing their thesis topic.
will familiarize students with product and market
Through discussions, demonstrations, and projects,
Fashion Drawing 1 and 2
categories, as well as with current issues in
students will examine and define their unique
[4 credits per semester]
international fashion. The second semester includes
and individual voice, refine and strengthen their
This course teaches basic drawing skills from a live
different methods and conceptual techniques for
technique, and begin to explore potential markets
fashion model to help students define movement,
implementing effective design directions.
for their work. Emphasis is placed on technique,
proportion, and perspective. Studies of the fashion
individual expression, and collaboration.
figure, faces, legs, and hands are taught as they pertain to the more stylized fashion figure. Students
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3D Fashion Design 1 and 2
Fashion History 1 and 2
various stitches. This is an interdisciplinary course
[3 credits per semester]
[3 credits per semester]
designed to give students the technical skills
This course begins with an introduction to basic
This course examines the history of women’s fashion
necessary for basic fabric construction.
garment construction and production. Through
from the 19th to the 21st centuries. It proceeds
the practice of draping muslin on the mannequin,
chronologically and focuses on key designers and
IF402: Digital Portfolio for Fashion
students achieve understanding of how materials fall
movements, such as Orientalism, subcultures,
[3 credits]
and the foundation of pattern shapes: bodices, skirts,
postmodernism and anti-fashion, and unpacks
In this course students create a digital portfolio of
sleeves, and collars. Essential garment assembly
fashion in relation to its socio-cultural environment,
their fashion work. Projects introduce students to
techniques are introduced. Short project briefs
issues of social identity and body ideals. By
a variety of web design methods and will include
encourage intensive three-dimensional research
emphasizing contemporary fashion’s historical rag
portfolio assessments, categorization and grouping
and an exploration of a variety of three-dimension
picking, the course explores the connection between
of work, targeting a website to specific clients,
methods and techniques. The course initiates a
past and present fashions. It provides a visual culture
promoting through social networking sites and
flexible, experimental and critical approach towards
of the history of fashion and will be delivered in the
group portfolio sites, client expectations in regards
materials, volumes, and shapes from which design
form of lectures, seminar discussions, and site visits.
to website navigation and design, industry trends in website design, and self-promotion.
concepts emanate into an individual, personal problem-solving process.
French [3 credits]
IF404: Introduction To Fashion Thesis
Pattern Drafting 1 and 2
Dialogues, oral and written exercises, short
[3 credits]
[2 credits per semester]
compositions, and literary texts are used to establish
This course guides students through the process of
Students develop an understanding of professional
a firm foundation in the French language. Students
developing a fashion collection from concept through
pattern making, metric pattern cutting, and drafting
approach everyday life situations in French, while
sample making. Topics to be covered include: defining
skills. They learn about the architecture of garments
learning the fundamentals of grammar, the complexity
a market, sourcing fabrics, planning a collection, and
and the technical implications of flat construction
of conversation, and the written word.
working within the fashion industry.
and collars are undertaken. In the second semester,
Courses at CVA
more advanced methods and techniques are explored.
IF200: Introduction to Sewing
IF406: Professional Pattern/ Construction Techniques
for the fit. Basic patterns for bodices, skirts, sleeves,
Concurrently, students learn to draft many of the same patterns on the computer.
[3 credits]
Students are introduced to basic sewing methods of garments and three-dimensional forms. Students learn how to use a sewing machine and apply the
[3 credits]
Students learn to create production patterns that match industry standards as well as apply professional finishing techniques to their designs. In addition, students further develop their pattern making and sewing techniques in this course.
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IF490: Internship
photography will be included. Through lectures,
PH311: Applied Lighting
[3 credits]
demonstrations, and assigned projects, students
[3 credits] prerequisites PH 240 and PH316
In their senior year, students are required to gain
develop a basic vocabulary for discussing, critiquing,
This course is designed to provide students with a
valuable work experience in an area appropriate
and creating photographs.
working knowledge of applied photographic lighting
to fashion design. Prior approval is required from
issues. Topics will include manipulating natural
the department chair and the internship must
PH258: Traditional Color Processes
light and shadow, strobe lighting and metering,
be formalized by a written agreement between
[3 credits] Prerequisite PH240
studio and location lighting, and alternative lighting
the student, the workplace, and the internship
This course introduces students to traditional film
techniques. Assignments will cover a range of subjects
coordinator.
based color photography, sequencing and multiples,
such as product/still life, studio and environmental
portraiture and tableaux, and a more complex
portraiture, and architecture. Students will be
IF493: Studio Thesis for Fashion
photographic language. Students are introduced to
encouraged to become familiar with lighting as
[3 credits]
medium format cameras and basic studio lighting.
it specifically relates to artists in a fine art and
This course culminates with the creation and
Students develop a deeper understanding of
commercial context. Course content will be addressed
presentation of a complete fashion collection.
the photographic process, both technically and
through lectures, demonstrations and critiques.
Students will develop design ideas and build an
conceptually, and are challenged to articulate their
ensemble of various garments that work together
ideas in a concise and creative manner.
and complement one another. The final presentation features show pieces that best represent the student’s design aesthetic.
PH316: Digital Photography [3 credits] Prerequisite PH240
PH306: Advanced Photographic Techniques
This course is an introduction to working digitally with photographic images. Course content includes
[3 credits] Prerequisite PH258
projects, critiques, and lectures based on both straight
IF495: Professional Practice
Students are introduced to medium and large
and constructed methods of image making. The
[3 credits]
format cameras, studio lighting, and more refined
class is also an introduction to color photography as
The focus of this course is preparing for market.
technical uses of both black and white and color
it relates to the digitized image. Technical lectures
Students learn how to create line sheets, work with
photography. This course also includes portraiture,
and demonstrations include importing files from
fashion reps and retailers, as well as managing
history, individual research, exploration of alternative
digital media, high resolution film scanning, color
production preparation for selling their fashion line.
films and chemistry, portfolio building, and visits to
management, editing images in Adobe Photoshop,
galleries. Students explore further applications of
Photography Courses
making high-quality output on inkjet printers, and
digital imagery and working with potential clients
using service bureaus for large scale output.
PH240: Introduction to Photography
or organizations. Students begin to build career
[3 credits]
This course provides an introduction to the understanding and use of the 35mm film camera and working in the darkroom to produce black and white silver gelatin prints. A short introduction to digital
awareness.
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PH318: Fashion Photography
Students will be responsible for the creative and
[3 credits] Prerequisite PH311
technical aspects of planning, shooting, and editing a
PH470: Alternative Photographic Processes
The Fashion Photography class introduces students to
substantial video program based on a creative vision.
[3 credits] Prerequisite PH316
an in-depth look at the application and business of the
NOTE: Students will need access to a video camera for
or department chair approval
fashion photography industry. Taught by a working
use throughout the semester.
This course is a hands-on exploration of a number of alternative photographic processes including
professional fashion photographer, the course addresses studio lighting and software, working
PH341: Advanced Video Production
Cyanotype, Van Dyke, Gum Bichromate, and
with models, products and locations, as well print
[3 credits] Prerequisite PH340a
Platinum/Palladium. Each of these processes
and social media. Students will work in class and off
Building on skills developed in the Introduction to
involves compounding photosensitive emulsions
campus, visiting with art directors, trend forecasters,
Video Production class, Video Production challenges
and sensitizers and hand applying them to
and other creative professionals to gain insight into
students with longer and more in depth projects.
various art papers. Students may use view
this popular, vibrant, and multi-dimensional industry.
This will include a major project that will be the
camera negatives as well as pinhole cameras to
primary activity of the second half of the semester
produce contact negatives for these processes as
PH321: Digital Portfolio for Photography
Class members produce and present an evening
well as using the computer and inkjet printers
[3 credits]
of video late in the semester for school and public
to produce desktop negatives from digital files.
In this course students create a digital portfolio of
presentation. NOTE: Students will need access to
Students will produce an expansive portfolio of
their photography work. Projects introduce students
a video camera for use throughout the semester.Â
prints containing samples from each process.
portfolio assessments, categorization and grouping
PH459: Independent Study: Photography
PH490: Photography Internship
of work, targeting a website to specific clients,
[1-3 credits] Prerequisites PH306 and
[1-3 credits] Prerequisite PH258 and
promoting through social networking sites and
department chair approval
department chair approval
group portfolio sites, client expectations in regards
This is an advanced course in photography in which
In their junior year, students are required to gain
to website navigation and design, industry trends in
the student works with a faculty mentor in developing
valuable work experience in an area appropriate
website design, and self-promotion.
imagery and appropriate techniques in a particular
to photography. Prior approval is required from
area of photography. A written, signed contract is
the department chair and the internship must
required before registering for this course.
be formalized by a written agreement between
to a variety of web design methods and will include
PH340a: Introduction to Video [3 credits] Prerequisite PH240
the student, the workplace, and the internship
This course provides a working introduction to
coordinator.
the aesthetic and technical requirements of video production. Lectures and workshops cover visual/ aural communications, pre-production planning, and lighting, sound, camera, and editing practices.
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PH491: Introduction to Studio Thesis: Photography
express and defend individual artistic points of view.
[3 credits]
and relevant exhibitions/presentations supplement
This class is a culmination of all previously taught
the Studio Thesis experience. Over the course of the
The Honors Program at CVA offers expanded
photographic skills and competencies. Work focuses
semester students investigate exhibition design and
opportunities for exceptional students who are
on the individual student identifying within
prepare for the display of their work in the senior
curious, highly motivated, and interested in deeper
themselves a set of core creative concerns within
exhibition. All senior students are required to take
and more self-directed study in liberal arts classes.
the context of a developing thesis topic. Portfolio
this course in conjunction with their Seminar Thesis
Honors students work with the instructor in regularly
development and artistic professionalism are
course.
scheduled courses to create a contract for an honors
Visiting artists, guest lecturers, pertinent articles,
En rich m ent
Honors Program
component, which supplements or replaces some
emphasized.
PH497c: Professional Practices
regular course requirements. An honors component
PH496: Studio Thesis: Photography
[3 credits]
requires a self-directed study or research project that
[6 credits] Prerequisite PH491
Professional Practices engages a variety of
is more creative, in-depth, and more independent
This rigorous studio course is designed to facilitate
topics related to the professional development of
than a regular assignment. Students are encouraged
challenging, individual directions in photography and
photographers. Emphasis is on practical skills that
to use primary materials and engage in direct
critical thinking. Students map out a plan of study
will assist emerging photographers as they move
learning experiences such as visits to museums
for the semester and work on a series of related ideas
towards a professional career. Students develop skills
and archives or interviews with practicing artists
that culminate in a cohesive body of work. Seminar
in professional writing, such as grant proposals and
and designers. Assignments may include leading
Thesis research is expected to inform and broaden
arts criticism, in addition to learning basic business
discussions or making a special presentation in class.
the context of the visual work developed in the
practice, approaches to self-promotion, and methods
Honors students are challenged to work at a high level
Studio Thesis. Students are expected to refine their
entering the workplace. Each student will create a
of critical thinking, writing, and speaking.
understanding of contemporary issues and historical
website. Professional presentation of work is directed
approaches related to their specific concept or process,
to a broad range of applications including commercial
to members of the President’s List, which
and bring an advanced competency to the technical
and fine art contexts. Further professional
recognizes those who have earned a GPA of 3.5
and formal concerns that inform their work. Through
development is considered through looking at
or above. To graduate with honors, students
frequently scheduled critiques and a developed artist
graduate schools, artist residencies, and employment
must successfully complete six honors courses.
statement, an emphasis is placed on developing a
opportunities for photographers.
These students receive special recognition at
process of self-evaluation to clarify visual choices and
Invitations to join the program are extended
commencement, and their CVA transcript states that they have “participated with distinction.”
CVA is a member of the National Collegiate
Honors Council (NCHC). CVA honors students are eligible to participate in study programs offered
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through NCHC.
second semester foundation courses for spring admits,
The curriculum introduces students to the cultural
upper level studio and liberal arts electives, and Art in
heritage of France through its art, literature, and
New York City (see off-campus description for details).
history. They investigate the influence of the French
For more information, contact Julie L’Enfant,
chair of liberal arts and director of the honors
tradition on contemporary art and design through
program, at jlenfant@cva.edu.
Career Center Professional Practice
The Career Center supports students in their
CVA’s professional practice program serves
professional development, including assistance
as a bridge between college and the art and
with graduate school research, grant application
design professions, helping students to become
procedures, job opportunity research, and practice
familiar with current professional practices in
interview sessions.
their major fields. The Professional Writing and
Rhetoric course builds students’ professional
coordinator at careers@cva.edu for more information
writing and public speaking skills. Each student
about these services.
Students should contact the internship
completes an internship in a professional art and design setting during the junior year.
Internships The goal of CVA’s Internship Program is to prepare students for art and design careers by providing meaningful work experiences, professional contacts in the community, and intellectually challenging opportunities. Students are held to high standards of performance in their internships, and have the full support of CVA during the internship experience. All internships must be registered by the 6th day of the semester.
Summer Degree Courses The college offers a limited selection of specialized studio and liberal arts courses in the summer for degree seeking students. These courses include
Tr avel co u rse s
Art in New York City CVA’s summer Art in New York City course introduces students to the Big Apple where they will explore the city and rich cultural points of interest. They will broaden their visual vocabulary by engaging in the culture of New York City, the major U.S. center of art and design. Students will visit museums, galleries, and artist and designer
critical readings, journaling, and research projects. In Paris, the class visits museums, galleries, and architectural sites, experiencing the city as a capital of the arts.
j u nio r y e ar stu dy ab road
Paris Study Abroad Located at the crossroads of Europe, studying in Paris is a uniquely rich cultural experience. École Parsons à Paris, Paris College of Art, was established in 1921 and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. It is nestled in a typical Parisian neighborhood, just a short walk from the Eiffel Tower. Fine art, photography, and fashion design students have the opportunity to study abroad their junior year. This is a highly competitive program option. See requirements for application.
studios. This three-credit elective may be taken
German Exchange Program
as a liberal arts credit and will include journaling,
The College of Visual Arts offers a student exchange
a visual mapping project, and presentation.
with Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst (HAWK), an art and design school in
Art in Paris Each year, CVA offers a semester-long course with travel to Paris during spring break. Students earn three credits in art history, humanities, or liberal arts.
Hildesheim, Germany. Hildesheim is one of the oldest cities in northern Germany. It is best known for its half-timbered houses and Early Romanesque buildings, and a beautifully restored market square
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that was once considered to be among the loveliest in
The sequencing of the academic programs requires
3. Essential Reading & Writing builds essential
the world.
diligence from students in following the program
reading and writing skills and the ability to express
requirements, and academic advisors provide
Students who go to HAWK will study the German
language and take a variety of studio courses
essential guidance and advice about how to remain on
ideas through exploring resources in art, culture, and
applicable to their major course of study at CVA. This
track with the major program sequences.
history.
College Art Prep for Success
CAPS during the Academic Year
To assure that artistically gifted students of all
CAPS students continue participation in the program
learning, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds
throughout their first year with academic tutorial and
program is a competitive program option to study abroad during the junior year. See requirements for application.
Summer Degree Courses
have the opportunity and support to pursue a BFA
support services. These services include weekly, two-
The college offers a limited selection of specialized
degree in the arts, CVA offers the College Art Prep for
hour required digital tutoring, in direct support of
studio and liberal arts courses in the summer for
Success (CAPS) program.
foundation two-dimensional design coursework and
degree seeking students. These courses include
The CAPS program supports intensive academic
weekly, two-hour required liberal arts tutoring, in
second semester Foundation courses for spring
and college preparation for conditionally accepted
direct support of Foundation writing and art history
admits, upper level studio and liberal arts electives,
students. Participation transforms and strengthens
coursework.
and Art in New York City (see off-campus description
students’ ability to enter college and maintain
for details).
critical momentum for success. CAPS includes two components: an intensive summer program that
Acad emic Su pp o r t
prepares students for the first semester at CVA and
Academic Advising
ongoing support activities during the foundation year.
Students are assigned an academic advisor, who
CAPS Summer Program
is a full time faculty member, to assist them with course selection and planning. Academic advisors, along with the Registrar’s Office, provide guidance regarding academic procedure, guidelines, policy, and other support services as needed. CVA strongly recommends that students remain actively engaged with the academic advisor during their enrollment at the college. It is in the student’s best interest to establish a strong rapport with their academic advisor.
Learning Resource Center The Learning Resource Center (LRC) at CVA makes every effort to help students succeed. The LRC offers learning enhancement and enrichment services to students including writing, digital tutor, and basic skills such as study skills, time management,
This two-week intensive program includes three
research, and test taking skills. The resources of the
components:
LRC are designed to help students take full advantage
1. College Readiness prepares students to meet the
of the variety of learning opportunities at CVA and
expectations of CVA’s first year Foundation Program
not only to survive, but to thrive as they acquire new
within the liberal arts and studio, as well as for
knowledge. Individual consultation is the usual way
college life.
that students use the LRC; academic skills workshops
2. Two-Dimensional Design Studio introduces
and seminars are also offered periodically. Contact
visual design problem solving and design vocabulary
lrc@cva.edu for more information.
through hand and digital work.
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Liberal Arts Tutor Within the LRC, liberal arts tutoring is available to support student learning in mastering writing skills with one-on-one tutoring to maximize student strengths that help reach academic goals. Liberal arts tutors help students become more skillful, confident, and resourceful by assisting with specific writing problems and class assignments as well as note taking and essential reading to meet academic challenges. Individual conferences are available during drop-in hours or reserve an appointment by contacting the LRC.
Digital Tutor As part of CVA’s infrastructure of support services, a digital tutor is available in the LRC offering computer support for students. An upper level CVA student who is a computer specialist is available for peer tutoring on a regular schedule each week during the academic year. Support documents on a variety of computer topics are also available online at www.cva.edu/ current_students/digital_tips/.
Th e Acad emic Pro g r am
Graduation Requirements Each student is solely responsible for satisfying all degree requirements listed in this catalog and detailed on each student’s individual program sheet. Each candidate for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree must: 1. Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. 2. Successfully complete the senior thesis capstone courses.
3. Successfully complete one of the degree curricula
Students who are six credits or fewer short of
outlined in an official program sheet which was
completing graduation requirements after the spring
in effect from the year of matriculation, or later,
semester may participate in the commencement
at CVA. This presumes there has been no break
ceremony only if these courses are not in their major
in attendance exceeding three consecutive years
concentration. The remaining course(s) must be
and the student has filed no Change of Program
completed during the summer or the next semester
form. If there is a break in attendance exceeding
the courses are taught. Students who are short credits
three consecutive years, the student is bound by
at the time of the commencement ceremony receive
any new curricular requirements.
their diplomas at the end of the term in which all
4. In order for any student to proceed to the final stages of the Studio Thesis, Professional
degree requirements listed above are met. Transcripts
Practices, and the Thesis Seminar, i.e. exhibiting
confirm graduation status when the missing requirements are completed.
and presenting the thesis work, students need to earn at least a C in all three classes. When students have completed approximately 70% of their graded work, instructors will compute who has earned a C and hence is permitted to proceed to the final stage. 5. Successfully complete a minimum of 128 semester credits. The BFA program comprises 80 studio credits and 48 general education credits. All students must complete a minimum of 66 semester credits in residence at CVA. 6. File an Intent to Graduate form with the Registrar’s Office. 7. Satisfy all financial obligations to the college.
Degree Credit Policy Degree credit is awarded on the basis of demonstrated achievement and time required. Credits are awarded on a semester basis. One semester credit represents at least three hours of work each week, on average, for fifteen weeks. These three hours of work will include both time spent in class and assigned work completed outside of class.
Completion of Foundation Requirements All Foundation Program courses must be completed successfully by the end of the freshman year in
The registrar, in consultation with the department
order to enroll in sophomore level courses. First year
chairs, makes a final review to ensure that all course
students are required to repeat course failures or
requirements have been successfully completed in
withdrawals by the end of the next academic year.
each student’s intended curriculum. Students must be officially registered in their chosen curriculum for at
Senior Thesis
least two semesters before graduation in order to be
Senior Thesis is the capstone experience at the
eligible for a degree in that discipline.
College of Visual Arts. All students are required
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to successfully complete their thesis studies for graduation. This includes Professional Practices, Studio Thesis, and Seminar Thesis. These three courses have been designed to prepare and launch students for success upon graduation. In order for any student to proceed to the final stages of the Studio Thesis, Professional Practices, and the Thesis Seminar, i.e. exhibiting and presenting thesis work, students need to earn at least a C in all three classes. When students have completed approximately 70% of their graded work, instructors will compute who has earned a C and hence is permitted to proceed to the final stage.
Graduation with Honors
Level Reviews
Common Time at CVA
First and third year program level reviews consist
Students are required to be available on Tuesday and
of two scheduled critiques that are required for all
Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. to participate
students. The first critique, that takes place at the
in college events and workshops such as gallery
conclusion of the first year Foundation Program,
openings, panel discussions, and student council-
emphasizes critical thinking and presentation
related activities. The events will be held on these
skills. The second critique, at the end of the fifth
evenings throughout the academic year. Events that
semester, serves as an extension of the professional
take place during these times take precedence over
choice program begun in the Foundation year,
any other regularly occurring program or event.
providing a check on the student’s choice of major and professional direction. Failure to attend and
Instru ctio nal P o licie s
participate fully in any assigned level review will
Academic Honor Code
result in academic probation, loss of CVA scholarship funds for the following semester, and loss of privileges
I. Principles
to participate in student exhibitions at CVA for one
Every student at the College of Visual Arts must
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is conferred with
year. If an emergency situation arises that absolutely
honors upon students who have maintained high
precludes participation in a scheduled review, the
academic excellence. Final graduation honors listed
student must notify the Registrar immediately.
on the diploma and the transcript depend on the
Permission to make-up the review will rarely be
cumulative GPA at the time of degree completion.
granted, and only under the most unusual, compelling
Summa Cum Laude
3.90
circumstances.
Magna Cum Laude
3.70
Cum Laude
3.50
Textbook Notification
Change of Program
adhere to high standards of honorable behavior. Academic work for all liberal arts and studio classes must be a student’s own, with appropriate credit given for use of the words, images, and ideas from other sources. If a student uses fraudulent means to obtain grades or other advantages in academic work, he or she has not truly gained in knowledge, understanding, or skill. Grades, honors, and other
If a student wants to change his or her program
marks of achievement lose their meaning; the
of study, a Change of Program form must be filed
reputation of the College of Visual Arts is diminished
Students will receive information at the time of
and all requirements of the new program that are
and the value of its BFA degree reduced. It is therefore
registration each semester about the textbooks that
in effect at the time of the change must be met.
essential to the integrity of the college that every
will be recommended or required for courses, to the
The Change of Program form is available from
member of the community, including students,
extent practicable. This information will be provided
the Registrar’s Office. A change of curriculum
faculty, staff, and administration, uphold the highest
either in written form or by link to an Internet site
becomes official when the Change of Program
standards of academic integrity.
containing the information.
form is filed with the Registrar’s Office.
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II. Definition and Examples of Academic Dishonesty Upholding these standards requires an understanding of what is meant by academic dishonesty. Academic
Plagiarizing 1. Presenting for either a liberal arts or studio class the work of another without acknowledgement, as though it were your own.
dishonesty can be defined as any act whereby
2. Using the “cut and paste” method of constructing
a student seeks to gain grades, credit, or other
a paper from Internet or print sources without
advantage by fraudulent means. It includes, but is
synthesizing the ideas to create your own
not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, making multiple submissions, facilitating academic dishonesty,
independent thesis or identifying the sources. 3. Using information, ideas, or images from any
stealing or defacing materials or other property, using
source (Internet, book, article, a classmate’s
materials in an unauthorized manner, and falsifying
research paper, or artwork) without proper
academic records. The following list provides examples of these kinds of behavior. It is meant to provide illustrations only and is not an exhaustive list.
attribution. 4. Using the exact words of another without using quotation marks and citing the source. 5. Paraphrasing the words of another without citing
Cheating 1. Copying another student’s answers on a quiz or exam. 2. Using notes or other source materials on a quiz or exam without the instructor’s permission. 3. Collaborating on a take-home exam meant to be
the source.
Making Multiple Submissions
computers or calculators during an exam without the instructor’s permission. 5. Copying another student’s homework assignment. 6. Using answers from an instructor’s version of a textbook for a homework assignment meant to be completed individually.
1. T heft or defacement of any materials or property belonging to another student or member of the staff or faculty. 2. T heft or defacement of any materials or property belonging to the college. 3. T heft or defacement of library books or other materials. 4. T heft of proprietary software.
Using Materials in an Unauthorized Manner 1. Unauthorized entry into college property such as classrooms, studios, computer labs, faculty offices, or library. 2. Unauthorized use or manipulation of studio equipment or computer programs.
1. Submitting, without prior permission, a paper, project, or other assignment completed in one class to fulfill a requirement for another class.
completed individually. 4. Using electronic devices such as phones,
Stealing or Defacing Materials or Other Property
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 1. A llowing another student to copy answers from your exam paper.
Falsifying Academic Records 1. Alteration of grade books or files. 2. Use of personal relationships to gain grades or favors. 3. A ny attempt to obtain grades or credit through fraudulent means.
2. Giving or selling another student a completed assignment, project, or paper. 3. Informing students in a later section of a class the questions on an exam.
III. Process for Dealing with Violations of the Honor Code The College of Visual Arts will treat violations of the honor code with the utmost seriousness. If a student is accused of academic dishonesty, the student will be informed of the alleged violation and the evidence
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on which the allegation is based. If circumstances
to adhere to this policy, track their students’
will communicate the excused holidays to the
warrant, the instructor and relevant department
attendance/tardiness, and make the appropriate
student’s classroom faculty, the faculty advisor,
chair, in consultation with the chief academic officer,
referral to student support services, e.g., academic
and the director for student life.
may decide on a penalty such as a failing grade or
advisors and/or the Office for Student Life.
zero on the assignment or exam or a failing grade
in the course. A record of the violation will be filed
by faculty and students will be apprised of this
with the chief academic officer, who will maintain a
attendance policy at orientation.
permanent record of reported student violations.
1. Classes that meet two times per week recognize
Students may appeal to the relevant department
chair. If dissatisfied with that decision, the student may appeal to the chief academic officer. The decision from that office will be final. In special circumstances a student may appeal to a standing hearing committee. The chief academic officer will deal
four absences as grounds for failure. 2. Classes that meet one time per week recognize three absences as grounds for failure. 3. Two tardies are equivalent to one absence. After fifteen minutes, the tardy becomes an absence. 4. A student will forfeit all rights and privileges
with second and subsequent violations of the honor
for the course failed due to attendance and/or
code. Students may appeal decisions to the standing
tardy absences.
committee, the decision of which is final.
5. Excused absences are granted only due to hospitalization of the student, death in the
IV. Penalties for Violations Penalties for students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty may include: 1. A grade of F or 0 on an assignment, paper, or exam. 2. A grade of F for the course. 3. Suspension from the college. 4. Expulsion from the college.
Attendance Policy
family, or legally mandated activities such as military service or court appearances. Students are required to show documentation of their circumstance to the faculty advisor within two weekdays after the student returns to school following absence for which an excuse is requested. The Registrar’s Office will notify classroom faculty and the director for student life of days for which an excused absence is granted. 6. C VA recognizes all religions and will grant excused absences for documented religious
CVA’s attendance policy applies to all studio
holidays. Students are required to register the
and liberal arts courses and is designed to be
particular times and dates of these holidays at
proactive. Absenteeism and tardiness often are
the beginning of each semester with the Office
indications of extenuating circumstances that
of Academic Affairs. The Registrar’s Office
need attention and support. Faculty are required
7. Students are responsible for understanding this
This policy will be consistently enforced
policy and tracking their own attendance and tardiness.
Academic Grievance Policy Academic grievances are complaints brought by students concerning the college’s provision of educational services affecting their role, progress, and status as students. Academic grievances must be based on an alleged violation of a college rule, policy, or established practice. This policy does not limit the college’s right to change rules, policies, or practices.
The Academic Grievance Policy does not apply
to conflicts related to complaints under the Student Conduct Code, to academic misconduct allegations, to sexual harassment complaints, or to any type of allegation other than an academic grievance, as defined above. The Student Conduct Code and other college policies are available on the college website.
The goal of the Academic Grievance Policy and
Procedures is to resolve conflicts through a simple and expeditious process, through informal resolution methods, if possible. Resolutions may include student reinstatement or other academic corrective action on behalf of the student, but may not include monetary compensation or disciplinary action against any college employee. Grievances involving an instructor’s judgment in assigning a grade based on academic performance may be resolved only through the informal resolution procedures set forth in this policy.
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See the full text of the Student Academic Grievance
and sequenced curriculum provides a well-rounded
Policy and Procedures on the college website.
education for artists and designers. In exceptional
guidelines for grading and assigning grade
cases, students may be given special permission to
point averages (GPA). Please note that in this grading
transfer up to 12 credits from courses taken at other
system, “C” represents average work, meaning regular
regionally accredited post-secondary institutions,
attendance, continued improvement, and successful
if the student received a grade of “C” or above and
accomplishment of course objectives.
Transfer Credit Policy Students who enter CVA after attending other postsecondary institutions may apply for transfer credit. Upon matriculation at CVA, students may transfer a maximum of 60 semester credits. Academic credits earned at other regionally accredited post-secondary institutions will be considered for transfer credit if the student received a grade of “C” or above and if the course is appropriate to the CVA curriculum. Remedial and developmental course credits will not be accepted. Students seeking to transfer studio credits must submit a portfolio that displays the work done in each course they wish to transfer.At the time of matriculation, the Admissions Office, in consultation with the faculty, reviews student work based on the official transcripts, the course syllabi, and the quality and equivalency of the work shown in the transfer portfolio. Credits are not automatically transferred and are awarded on an individual basis.
if the course is appropriate to the CVA curriculum. The course must meet the standards of comparable
Passing Grades
academic courses at CVA and must also comply with
GR ADE
DEFINITION
GR ADE POINTS
CVA’s credit policy concerning achievement and time.
A
Excellent
4.0
The grades received for these transferred credits will
A-
3.7
not be included in calculating the student’s grade
B+
3.3
point average at CVA.
B
Above Average
3.0
Credit transfer from other institutions is not
B-
2.7
automatic. The student must seek prior approval from
C+
2.3
the registrar and the chair of the department relevant
C
Average
2.0
to the subject of the course. In deciding whether to
C-
1.7
approve the request, the registrar and the department
D+
Below Average
1.3
chair will assess the reasons for the request and the
D
1.0
appropriateness of the course to fulfill the student’s
S
Satisfactory
0.0
academic program requirements.
W
Withdrawal
0.0
Au
Audit
0.0
F
Failure
0.0
Fa
Attendance Failure
0.0
I
Incomplete
0.0
U
Unsatisfactory
0.0
Portfolios of work supporting requests for transfer
G r ad e s
of studio credits should be submitted before the
Grading Criteria
beginning of the term for which the student is seeking admission, as the transfer credits may affect the student’s registration. Guidelines for preparation of transfer portfolios are available from the Admissions Office. Once students have begun their academic work at CVA, they are expected and encouraged to take all their courses at CVA. A specially designed, integrated,
CVA provides faculty with the following
Individual faculty evaluate and assign grades for coursework performed within the structure of each class. Each course has outcome objectives which students are expected to meet. These objectives and grading criteria are outlined in a course syllabus, which is given to students during the first week of class. At the end of each semester, students receive a grade for each course.
Incompletes A grade of incomplete is given by an instructor to indicate that a student has been unable to complete his or her academic obligations due to unusual circumstances such as a long illness or a death in the
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family. A Petition for Incomplete must be completed by the student and instructor and approved by the department chair and chief academic officer before
Acad emic Stan d in gs
Good Academic Standing
the posting of final grades. Unless a specified time
Students are in good academic standing
period is given by the instructor, an incomplete must
if they maintain a cumulative grade point
be made up no later than the start of the next semester.
average of at least 2.0. Students admitted to
A student is responsible for making arrangements with
the college are assumed to be in good standing
the instructor to clear the incomplete.
academically as long as they are not admitted under conditional acceptance conditions.
Grade Change Policy A grade that has been reported by the instructor to the registrar cannot be changed except in the case of clerical error or unless the grade was fraudulently obtained. All grades and credits stand as recorded
Students should be aware that maintaining good academic standing does not automatically ensure continued financial aid eligibility.
Satisfactory Progress
does not count in the GPA. Satisfactory work counts towards the number of credits required for graduation. Unsatisfactory work receives a grade of “U” and does not count towards graduation.
Probation and Dismissal When reading the rules listed below, the student must keep in mind that conditional acceptance, academic probation, suspension, and dismissal become effective at the end of the semester or term in which the student fails to attain the grade point average required. Although a student will normally receive official notification of such action, such notice is not a prerequisite to the student being placed on
in the registrar’s official records if changes are not
CVA requires that students achieve a minimum
probation, suspension, or dismissed. It is the student’s
reported in writing within five years of the last day
cumulative GPA of 2.0 to graduate. Students must
responsibility to ascertain his or her academic status
of the semester in which the course was taken. All
complete their degree within six academic years
after the close of the semester. All academic actions
courses taken before degree completion, with the
(twelve semesters) of full time study.
described below will appear on a student’s transcript.
exception of those numbered below 100,
are used toward fulfillment of the specific degree
have been achieved in all courses that are published
requirements, and the permanent record is closed as
prerequisite courses. A grade of incomplete does not
of the completion date.
satisfy the standard. Students receiving a D+ or less in
To enroll in any course, a C- or better must
a course that is a prerequisite must repeat the course
President’s List Any student who passes 15 or more semester credits and attains a 3.50 grade point average or better for any one semester is placed on the President’s List. Credits earned from developmental coursework (courses numbered below 100) do not qualify for the 15 credits required for the President’s List. The names of the students making the list are announced by the Registrar’s Office at the end of each semester.
before advancing to the next level of coursework. In special circumstances, permission may be granted by the appropriate departmental chair to waive this rule as long as the grade in question is not an F or I. As a general policy, courses at CVA are graded by letter grades (A, A-, B+, B, etc.). However, in certain courses, satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading may be more
Academic Warning An academic warning is issued to a student whenever the regular-term GPA is below 2.0. The Registrar’s Office will notify a student of his or her academic standing. The purpose of such a warning is to alert a student, even though he or she may currently be in good standing, that special effort be given before he or she falls into academic difficulty.
Academic Probation
appropriate. In this type of grading, satisfactory work
Academic probation is intended as a warning to
receives a grade of “S” on the student’s transcript, but
students who are not making the expected progress
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towards a degree completion. A student will be placed
of at least 2.0 for each semester until the student is
on academic probation whenever the cumulative
removed from probation. Failure to do so will result in
grade point average falls below 2.0. A student may
academic dismissal. Failure to achieve an overall 2.0
be admitted conditionally or continue on probation.
by the end of the second semester of enrollment after
Under exceptional circumstances, a student may be
suspension will also result in academic dismissal.
academically suspended from the college without first being placed on probation. Generally, a student on probation shall be removed from probation any time the cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or above. (Students who are admitted on conditional acceptance are subject to different cumulative credit requirements in order to achieve good standing.
A student on probation must make a semester
grade point average of at least 2.0 during the first semester and each succeeding semester until the student is removed from probation or the student will be academically suspended. Failure to achieve a cumulative 2.0 by the end of the second semester of probation will result in academic suspension.
Academic Suspension
Academic Dismissal
withdrawal in the Registrar’s Office. A student who withdraws from the college before the eleventh week and after the first six days of the semester receives a “W” grade for any courses attempted during the semester. Thereafter, and through the last days of instruction, a grade of “F” is assigned in all courses
degree unlikely. It can also be used in instances where
for which the student is registered unless the registrar
behavior or aptitude deficiencies merit academic
indicates on the Withdrawal form that the student
intervention. A student must have a cumulative grade
is withdrawing due to “extraordinary reasons.” A
point average of 2.0 by the end of his or her third year
student withdrawing for extraordinary reasons, such
and throughout the fourth year in order to graduate.
as a death in the immediate family or a critical illness
A student who fails to maintain this standard will be
or accident, receives a grade of “ W” in all courses
academically dismissed from the college. A student
attempted during that semester. Any student who
who has been academically suspended or dismissed
leaves the college without withdrawing his or her
may re-enter the college by a favorable action of the
registration through regular channels receives the
Academic Review Committee. Courses completed
grade earned through the end of the semester in all
elsewhere by a student who has been academically
courses for which he or she is registered.
suspended or dismissed may be submitted as evidence of academic competence on a petition to the Academic Review Committee for readmission. If readmitted,
calendar year after the close of the term or semester
the student may receive degree credit for such
that resulted in the suspension. A student returning
course work. A student who has been removed from
to the college after a suspension period must apply
probation will be subject to new academic action in
for readmission. A student who has attended another
accordance with the preceding rules exactly as if the
institution since last attendance at the college must
student had not been previously placed on probation,
meet the same admission requirements as a transfer
suspension, or dismissed.
the student must make a semester grade point average
because of personal reasons should apply for college
scholarship so low as to make the completion of a
the college will be eligible for readmission after one
academic suspension is continued on probation, and
A student who must withdraw during a semester
Academic dismissal usually indicates a level of
A student who has been academically suspended from
student. A student who returns to the college after an
Withdrawal from the College
Leave of Absence A leave of absence may be granted to a student who wishes to interrupt his or her education temporarily but plans to return after one or a maximum of two semesters. All requests for a leave of absence must be submitted in writing. The formal readmission process is not required for students who have taken an official leave of absence. Leave of Absence forms are available in the Registrar’s Office.
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Readmission Policy All former students who have been away from the college for one or more semesters must file an Application for Readmission. The form can be obtained through the Admissions Office. A student will be reinstated if he or she is in good academic
a semester. To add or drop a class during this period, students must obtain the signature of the instructor and their academic advisor on the Add/Drop form and return the form to the Registrar’s Office to process.
Withdrawing from a Class
standing. A student who has been academically
A student withdrawing from a class must process
suspended may be reinstated only after the Academic
an Add/Drop form with the Registrar’s Office
Review Committee has granted approval. Applicants
before the eleventh week of a semester. A student
who have been gone longer than three years must
withdrawing from a class any time after the first six
meet the degree requirements of the catalog in effect
days of a semester but before the eleventh week of a
upon their return. Certain time-sensitive courses may
semester receives a “W” grade on his or her academic
need to be repeated. All coursework completed over
transcript. No student may withdraw from a class
three years before readmission will be reviewed on a
once the eleventh week of the semester begins. Any
case-by-case basis.
withdrawal after the start of the eleventh week of the semester will be recorded as an “F” grade on
Mid-term Evaluation A student receives a mid-term evaluation from faculty to report the academic progress made in a class. The evaluation identifies the student’s academic needs and also recognizes the student’s academic success. Faculty complete a mid-term evaluation for each
the academic transcript. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal from a class and will be recorded as an “F” grade on the student’s academic transcript.
Credit Load
Classification of Students At the end of each semester students are classified as follows: Foundation - 0 to 29 credits completed. Sophomore - 30 to 59 credits completed. Junior - 60 to 89 credits completed. Senior - 90 or more credits completed.
Average/Maximum Class Size The typical class size for studio courses at the college is 10-16 students (16 students maximum) and 18-22 students in liberal art classes (24 students maximum).
Transcripts Copies of student transcripts are available upon written request to the Registrar’s Office. Official transcripts are $4.00 per copy and unofficial transcripts are $2.00 per copy. Transcripts may be withheld if a student has not met financial obligations at the college. Transcripts are sent only at the written request of the student. Transcript Request forms can
student and an Academic Deficiency notice for any
Students should enroll for at least 15 credits per
be obtained both in the Registrar’s Office and from
student who is not making satisfactory progress at
semester. To complete degree requirements within
the CVA website.
mid-term.
four years, students must complete four semesters of 15 credits, one semester of 15.5 credits and one
Adding/Dropping Classes Students wishing to change their schedules after registering must fill out an Add/Drop Form. Students may add or drop classes with no notation appearing on their academic record during the first six days of
semester of 16.5 credits, and two semesters of 18 credits each. 128 credits above the 100 level (not including developmental courses) are required for graduation.
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Facilities
Technology Computers play a crucial role in educating CVA’s
exhibitions including student and faculty shows,
digital, and alternative photographic processes.
as well as three high school exhibitions, regional
invitationals, two national exhibitions, and public art
large shooting studio, lighting equipment, seamless
installations.
backdrops, reflectors, tripods, and other gear
students to be visually, verbally, and technologically accomplished. The integration of technology into the college’s curriculum provides students with the creative and technical skills needed to generate complex visual work. CVA students have access to MacPro and iMac computer labs with Internet access through multiple T1 connections, wireless networks, file and print servers, film and flatbed scanners, and high quality laser printers. Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash Professional, etc.) is an essential component of the curricular software, which supports a wide range of CVA coursework. The college also offer extended hours for working on digital assignments.
CVA Gallery
necessary for studio work. It functions as the photo
CVA Library The library offers students a comfortable setting for research and study. The collection consists of over 10,300 books and 300 video recordings. The library currently receives 40 journals, with over 5000 back issues, and has a Special Collection of rare monographs and 170 Artists’ Books. Students have access to many online databases, including Alexandria (the CVA Library online catalog), Art Index Full Text, Oxford Art Online, EBSCO Academic Search Premier, Proquest Newsstand Complete, and ARTstor (a database with over 1.2 million images).
Computers with word-processing and Internet
access make the library an ideal spot for researching, writing papers, checking email, or Facebook. The
The CVA gallery program has a comprehensive
building also has wireless access. The staff is available
schedule that balances both academic and community
to assist students with their research, including
exhibitions, represents work from all disciplines at the
processing interlibrary loan requests for materials not
college, serves emerging to established artists, and
available at CVA.
presents local, regional, and national work. Because of its location at the corner of Western and Selby avenues, the CVA Gallery creates a nexus among neighborhood residences, community organizations, small businesses, and the arts.
Gallery programming engages students and the
community through exhibitions, public lectures, and discussions. The schedule includes sixteen annual
CVA’s Western Building Photo Studio houses a
Photography Labs The college’s photography facilities allow both beginning and advanced students to work in a wellequipped environment that fosters the exploration of individual photographic vision. These facilities can be used for traditional black and white, traditional color,
classroom as well. Also located in the Western Building are the dry mounting, matte cutting, copy camera rooms, and the photo faculty office. The Digital Darkroom houses computers, scanners, and our state of the art Epson inkjet photo printers, allowing printing with archival pigment based inks.
New state of the art photo studios include the
college’s black and white and color darkrooms, film processing area, photo student lounge, and equipment check out counter. Small, medium, and large format cameras, video cameras, darkroom kits, and other equipment can be accessed. Our newest facility is the Alternative Process Darkroom located adjacent to the film processing area. Here students can explore the fascinating world of such historical processes as cyanotype, Van Dyke, gum bichromate, platinum and palladium, and hand-applied liquid emulsions on alternative surfaces.
Printmaking Shop The college’s printmaking shops revolve around an efficient classroom with large work tables for drawing, carving, and critique and has display walls for finished work, light table, and cutting area. This area is also used for water-based screen-printing and has a vacuum table with a one-armed squeegee and a wash-out station. The printmaking office for
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instructors and the shop technician is easily accessed
Students at all levels of their programs use the
by students and located directly off of this classroom.
facilities to build stretchers for paintings, supports for
The main ventilated shop houses our three stationary
photographs, and alternative surfaces to carve, draw,
etching presses, the largest press can accommodate
and paint on. Printmaking students use the shop to
paper larger than 30 by 40 inches. There is a fourth
cut their metal plates.
portable etching press on wheels, lithography press
and accompanying equipment, tools, and supplies.
with a full metal and wood shop. Students learn
the fundamentals of welding fabrication, surface
The college provides supplies such as consumable
The college’s sculpture facility is furnished
oil-based and water-based inks, newsprint, and
treatments for metal, and how to structure a sturdy
recyclable rags. This area is equipped for intaglio,
metal armature for lasting sculptural pieces. The
lithography, monotype, embossing, collage, and
wood area is fully equipped for cutting, sanding, and
collagraph techniques. We have additional smaller
shaping wood through a wide range of equipment
shops devoted to our Vandercook letterpress and
and assorted hand tools. An outdoor work area
type, a book press, and relief/woodblock proofing
immediately adjacent to the shop allows students
presses, also a darkroom with two larger exposure
to explore larger scale approaches and provides
units and two portable units. Our courses beyond the
additional individual workspace. The outdoor
Introduction to Printmaking include photographic
grounds around the Summit Building also offer an
techniques as part of the curriculum, e.g. photo
exquisite exhibition and critique space for sculpture.
screen-printing, photo litho plates, intaglio, relief, and
The classroom in Grotto provides sculpture students
letterpress photo-polymer plates such as Solar and
with an extended work and critique space.
KM73 and also intaglio ImagOn photo polymer
film. CVA’s Printmaking Shop has well defined safety
classroom, which is fully equipped with a plaster
protocols and the shops are always supervised during
mixing area and additional storage space for work
student access.
in progress. To insure the safety of students working
Moldmaking and casting take place in the Grotto
in the shop and to further assist students, a highly
Sculpture Studio CVA’s Sculpture Studio is available to all CVA students who have completed the Introduction to Sculpture course. Students who have completed this course and gone through our extensive safety training sessions have unlimited access during open shop hours.
skilled technician, who is also a professional sculptor, is available during all open shop hours.
Institutional Policies
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Ban o n Fir e ar ms CVA prohibits its faculty, staff, students, and guests
E xhib itio n an d Pu b licatio n o f Wo r k
from carrying, possessing and/or storing firearms on
The college encourages students to display their
CVA’s premises.
artwork in campus buildings throughout their enrollment. A student must first receive approval
Crim e Awar en ess an d Cam pus Secu rit y Act o f 1 9 9 0 CVA is in compliance with all aspects of the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990. The full text of these policies is available on the college website.
D isab ilit y P o licy The college provides a supportive environment for
before displaying any work on campus. Department chairs are responsible for the work exhibited in the CVA buildings as follows: Summit Building: Chair, Graphic Design, Chair, Illustration, Coordinator, Printmaking and Chair, Photography Western Studios: Chair, Foundation Studies and Chair, Photography
students with disabilities. The Office for Student Life coordinates disability services. A student needing
CVA Library:
accommodations must contact the director for student
Chair, Fine Arts and Chair, Photography
life for more information. Grotto Studios: Chair, Fine Arts Blair Arcade: Coordinator, Fashion Design Student Lounge: Student exhibition space for all departments
Any student wishing to display sculpture or an installation involving three-dimensional objects should also consult with the sculpture technician for safety and durability assurances.
The college does not assume any liability,
absent a written agreement between the student and the college to the contrary. It is recommended that a student properly secure and otherwise take appropriate measures to minimize any risk of loss or damage to the work and to the college’s property. It is also the student’s responsibility to take down any work and clean up after the work has been displayed. A student causing damage to property in the course of displaying work may be charged for repairs.
The College of Visual Arts recognizes and values
students’ rights in works of art and design produced by them while enrolled in its academic programs. From time to time, the college may select student work for display on the college’s website or in college publications. Each student is asked to sign a copyright permission form granting CVA permission for these uses of student work. Throughout the year, CVA authorizes the photographing of campus activities for publication in college materials. Any student who does not wish to have a photograph of him or her used by the college must notify the director for student life of this decision at the time of registration.
FERPA and Confidentiality of Student Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires institutions to notify students of their rights regarding confidentiality of their records.
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These rights include: 1. T he right to limit disclosure of a student’s record 2. T he right to inspect and review the educational records that an institution keeps on a student 3. T he right to amend a record or append a statement to the record 4. T he right to file a complaint with the FERPA office in Washington, D.C. CVA protects the privacy of education records,
G rie van ce Pro ced u r e s
Military Service
A student seeking information on the college’s
The College of Visual Arts recognizes and appreciates
grievance procedure, sexual harassment and violence
the important contributions made by our enlisted men
prevention program, crime awareness and campus
and women in the service of our country. It is possible
security program, and drug and alcohol abuse
that some CVA students in the National Guard and
prevention program should consult the college’s
Reserves will be called to active duty. In support of
website for the full text of these and other policies.
these students, CVA has developed procedures that will provide necessary flexibility to each student.
H e alth Insu r an ce
establishes the right of students to inspect and review
While every safety precaution is taken, the production
their education records, and provides guidelines
of art and design involves potentially hazardous
for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data
techniques. All students are required to have some
through formal or informal hearings. Copies of CVA’s
form of comprehensive health insurance. Students
policy regarding FERPA and procedures used by the
may obtain health insurance through their family,
college to comply with the Act can be obtained from
employer, or individual policy. Students must confirm
the Registrar’s Office.
coverage during final validation each semester. A
student may request information from the Office for
Student directory information will be released
at the discretion of the Registrar’s Office unless the
Student Life about medical insurance brokers who
student specifically requests in writing that directory
market student medical insurance coverage. During
information be withheld. Requests to withhold
final validation, students are also required to provide
directory information must be renewed annually with
current emergency contact information.
the Registrar’s Office. Directory information includes name, address, telephone number, class level, photo ID picture, dates of attendance at CVA, degree and awards received, major field(s) of study, and participation in organizations and activities approved or otherwise established by the college. All other information is defined as confidential and cannot be released without the student’s written authorization.
Im m u niz atio n Law Minnesota State Law requires students to have certain
Students will have the following options: 1. Withdraw from the entire semester and 100% of the tuition and fees will be reversed. 2. Petition for incompletes will be considered after the 12th week of classes.
a. If arrangements are made for incompletes in courses (to be made up later), the registration would remain and tuition and fees would be assessed in full.
b. If arrangements are made for incompletes in a few courses, the registration for those courses would remain and tuition and fees would be assessed. Courses which incompletes cannot be arranged will be dropped and the tuition and fees would be reversed.
immunizations in order to be enrolled in most postsecondary educational institutions. Students may not
Financial aid is refunded in accordance with existing
enroll at the college until a completed immunization
CVA and Federal policies for each of the situations.
form as been submitted. The immunization form is
These procedures do not apply to reservists who are
available from the Admissions Office. Immunization
fulfilling their annual two-week active duty.
information will be kept in the student’s confidential file with the registrar.
Institutional Policies ÂŹ 73
N o Sm o kin g P o licy
Safet y o n Cam pus
All CVA buildings are smoke-free. Smoking is
Equipment and Materials
permitted outdoors only in designated areas. Care should be taken to properly extinguish and dispose of matches, cigarettes, and other materials.
N o ise Co ntro l
physical plant and the director for student life should be notified immediately of any student injury or
and the awareness and knowledge of safety rules and
illness occurring on campus
policies are a condition of a student’s enrollment at the college.
college buildings, as noise interferes with classes in
operating of tools and the handling of hazardous
session and the work of the staff and faculty members.
materials. Students are required to attend training
While in any of the campus buildings, students should
sessions and abide by the rules and policies. These
use headphones when listening to music. Students
rules and policies will be enforced and failure to
may listen to music during studio sessions at the
comply can result in reprimand, suspension, or
discretion of the faculty.
expulsion. The technicians or faculty have the final
All students will receive training in the safe
word in safe practices and reserve the right to remove
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, or veteran status in the administration of its education policies, employment practices, admission policies, scholarships, loans, and other college administered programs.
personnel arrive. The executive director of safety and
dangerous techniques and practices. Safe work habits
The college does not discriminate on the basis of
person should not be moved until trained medical
The production of art and design involves potentially
Loud music and noise should be kept at a minimum in
N o n - D iscriminatio n P o licy
In the case of a head, neck or spinal injury, the injured
any student from an unsafe situation or who is violating safety protocol.
The college is committed to providing students,
faculty, and staff a safe environment in which to learn, teach, and work. We require the assistance of everyone in our community to have safe habits and prevent accidents.
Accidents and Illnesses
Security on Campus College work-study students will be on duty and answering the phone on the first floor of the Summit Building and Blair Arcade on Monday through Thursday evenings. The college provides a uniformed security officer to ensure the safety of the students, faculty, staff, and facilities. During the fall and spring semesters, the officer is on campus and can be reached at 612.839.3505.
The security officer makes scheduled rounds to
all five buildings during his/her shifts. During his/her rounds, the guard checks to make sure all buildings are secure, all doors functioning properly, and assist students and faculty with any questions they may have.
The college buildings are accessible only by key
fob. Students are issued a key fob at registration and should always carry the key fob to gain access. All students, faculty, and staff are required to carry a
Despite continued vigilance towards creating a safe
college identification card while on campus and may
working environment, accidents sometimes happen or
be asked by the security officer or student monitors to
a person may become ill while on campus. If someone
show their CVA ID.
suffers a life-threatening or serious injury or illness, call 911 immediately and then notify the executive director of safety and physical plant. During evening or weekend hours, notify the campus security officer.
Institutional Policies ¬ 74
College Identification Card Policy
Stu d ent Co n d uct Co d e
In an effort to promote a safe and secure learning
The college has a Student Conduct Code that affirms
environment for the College of Visual Arts
certain basic principles and standards of behavior
community, the college has implemented an
that underlie its educational purpose. These include
Identification Card Policy that requires students, staff,
the recognition and preservation of basic human
and faculty to carry the card with them whenever
dignity, the freedom of expression, equal opportunity
they are on college premises or attending off-campus
and civil discourse, academic integrity, a sustained
events sponsored by CVA. Alumni using college
atmosphere of safety, respect for policies, rules,
facilities are also required to have an ID card. All ID
regulations, and standards set forth by the college,
cards must be validated by the Registrar’s Office with
its academic divisions, and the federal, state, and city
a sticker for the current semester.
governments. Any violation will result in disciplinary action. A copy of the Student Conduct Code is
Wireless Emergency Notification System CVA has a Wireless Emergency Notification System
available on the college’s website.
Stu d ent- Rig ht-To - K n ow
(CVAlerts!) that will be used to notify students,
The college is in full compliance with the Student
faculty, and staff of emergencies on campus and
Right-to-Know Act, which states that publication
cancellations of classes and closings because of snow
of graduation rates for students entering CVA as
and other weather conditions. Notifications can be
first-time freshmen must be made available upon
delivered by email, text message, or both. Students
request. The college’s graduation rates are available
should follow the link on the CVA website to register
to all prospective students upon request from the
for the CVAlerts! system.
Registrar’s Office.
Community Outreach
Community Outreach ¬ 76
CVA co m m u nit y educatio n missio n
High School Summer Intensive
Advancing the value of art and design in the
classes are designed to challenge the curiosity and
community.
interest of young artists and designers of tomorrow.
The College of Visual Arts’ high school summer
Adult Community Education Adult education at the College of Visual Arts will introduce you to new trends, technology, and talents through innovative programming aimed at enhancing your personal and professional creativity and interests.
Benefit from the strengths of CVA as we know
best – illustration, graphic design, fine arts, liberal arts, fashion design, and photography. Practicing professionals within the art and design community introduce new course offerings each semester.
Our classes will make you better at who you are
and what you do.
High school classes are studio based, motivating
learners to develop new skills and a sense of confidence within the college environment. Youth classes are packed with creative energy – allowing the participant to explore and express their ideas while gaining knowledge about the world of art and design. CVA instructors use innovative and exciting approaches to engage students, and are professional artists and designers committed to excellence in education. Bring your imagination to life on our campus.
Administration
Administration ¬ 78
Co lleg e o f Visual Ar ts B oar d o f Trustees
Cam pus O fficers
James Rubenstein, Chair
President and Chief Academic Officer
Attorney, Moss & Barnett
aledy@cva.edu
Andrea Specht, Vice-Chair
Susan A. Short, PhD
Executive Director, Bloomington Theatre
Vice President and General Counsel
and Art Center
Administration and Institutional Research
Ann Ledy
sshort@cva.edu
Stephen P. Patrick, Secretary President and CEO, BWBR Architects, Inc.
Gretchen Koehn, Treasurer President, ExecTeam, LLC
Judith Beck Community Member
Jamey Erickson Owner and Creative Director, Sevnthsin
Kit Richardson Principal, Schafer Richardson
Phil Rosenbloom Managing Director, Bearance Management Group
Acad emic Le ad ers
Lynda Monick-Isenberg Professor, Foundation Drawing Chair, Foundation Studies lmi@cva.edu
James O’Brien Assistant Professor, Illustration Chair, Illustration jobrien@cva.edu
Maria Santiago Professor, Printmaking
John DuFresne
Coordinator, Printmaking
Professor, Graphic Design
santiago@cva.edu
Chair, Graphic Design dufresne@cva.edu
Ellen Skoro Assistant Professor, Photography
Julie L’Enfant, PhD
Chair, Photography
Professor, Art History
eskoro@cva.edu
Chair, Liberal Arts jlenfant@cva.edu
Valerie Jenkins Associate Professor, Drawing and Painting Chair, Fine Arts vjenkins@cva.edu
Jessika Madison-Kennedy Adjunct Instructor, Fashion Design Coordinator, Fashion Design jmk@cva.edu
Administration ¬ 79
Facu lt y
Barb Nei
PhD, MA, BA, Louisiana State University
Foundation Faculty
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
MA, University of New Orleans
MFA, University of Minnesota
Teaches Renaissance through Modern Art History,
Lynda Monick-Isenberg
BA, Macalester College
Art in Paris, Art Since 1945, and Minnesota Art and
Professor, Foundation Drawing and Chair,
Teaches Orientation to Art and Design
Culture
Foundation Studies
MA, University of Minnesota
Tom Oliphant
Sarah Campbell
BA, College of St. Catherine
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Teaches Drawing 1, Drawing 2, Teaching Artist:
MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art
MA, BA, University of St. Thomas
Theory and Methods, and Teaching Artist Practicum
B. Arch, University of Minnesota
Teaches Prehistoric through Gothic Art History and
Teaches 3-D Design Elements and 3D Design
Renaissance through Modern Art History
Pat Benincasa
Principles
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
Marc David
MFA, MA, Wayne State University
Steve Stenzel
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
BFA, Michigan State University
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
PhD, University of North Carolina
Teaches 3-D Design Elements and 3D Design
MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
MA, Universite Laval, Quebec City, Quebec
Principles
BFA, College of Visual Arts
BA, St. Joseph Seminary College
Teaches 2-D Design/Digital and Color/Digital
Teaches Professional Writing and Rhetoric
Edward Charbonneau
Applications
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
Sheila Dickinson
MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Pamela Valfer
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
BFA, College of Visual Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
PhD, National University of Ireland, Galway
Teaches Drawing 1 and Drawing 2
MFA, University of Minnesota
BA, St. Olaf College
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Teaches Art Since 1945 and Contemporary Issues
Michelle McCreery Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
Teaches Drawing 1, Drawing 2, and Advanced Works on Paper
MFA, University of Minnesota BFA, Central Missouri State University Teaches 2-D Design/Digital and Color/Digital Applications
Bruce Hinrichs Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts Faculty Julie L’Enfant Professor and Chair, Liberal Arts PhD, University of Minnesota
MA, BA, University of Minnesota Teaches General Psychology
Administration ÂŹ 80
Kirk Horsted
Larry Millet
Thomas Westbrook
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
MA, Hamline University
MA, University of Chicago
BA, University of Minnesota
BA, St. Olaf College
BA, St. John’s University
Teaches Visual Geometry
Teaches Advertising
Teaches Twin Cities Urban Studies
Kelly Hulander
Tad Patterson
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
BFA, University of Minnesota
PhD, MA, BA, University of Minnesota
MA, BS, BA, Iowa State University
BA, Swarthmore
BS, Michigan State University
Teaches Academic Research and Writing
Teaches Botany Through Art
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg
Kara ZumBahlen
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Kathy Jenson
PhD, University of California at Los Angeles
MA, University of St. Thomas
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
MA, University of Nice, France
BA, University of Minnesota-Duluth
MBA, University of St. Thomas
BA, National University, Tehran, Iran
Teaches Prehistoric through Gothic Art History and
BS, North Dakota State University
Teaches Introduction to French Language and Culture
Renaissance through Modern Art History
Kolean Pitner
Fine Arts Faculty
Vera Ming Wong
Teaches College Expository Writing, Academic Research and Writing, and Gothic in British Literature
Teaches Introduction to Marketing
Paula McCartney
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
MS, Pratt Institute
MFA, San Francisco Art Institute
BFA, BS, Kansas State University
BFA, Empire State College
Teaches History of Graphic Design and History
Teaches History of Photography
of Illustration
Beth McLaughlin
Susan A. Short
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Associate Professor and Vice President
MFA, Ohio University
PhD, JD, MA, BA, University of Minnesota
BFA, Ohio University
Teaches Anthropolgy classes and Art and the Law
Teaches Science of Art Conservation
Valerie Jenkins Associate Professor, Drawing/Painting and Chair, Fine Arts MFA, University of Minnesota BFA, Grand Valley State University Teaches Introduction to Fine Arts and Professional Practices
Administration ¬ 81
Margaret Bussey
Valerie Frank
Alonso Sierralta
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
MFA, University of Minnesota
MFA, University of New Mexico
MFA, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
BS, University of Minnesota
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
BFA, University of Nebraska, Omaha
BA, College of William and Mary
Teaches Introduction to Painting and Figure Painting
Teaches 3-D Alternate Methods, Additive Processes:
Teaches Figure Drawing
Metal/Wood, and Expanded Forms: Interdisciplinary
Josh Johnson
Sculpture
Edward Charbonneau
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
MFA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Pam Valfer
MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
BFA, University of North Dakota
Adjunct Instructor Fine Arts
BFA, College of Visual Arts
Teaches Introduction to Sculpture
MFA, University of Minnesota
Teaches Non-Traditional Drawing
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Barbara Kreft
Teaches Contemporary Approaches to Drawing
Stacey Davidson
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
MFA, Hochschule fur Bildende Kunste
MFA, Maryland Institute of Art
Berlin, Germany
BFA, University of Cincinnati
Teaches Narrative and Painting as Abstraction
Teaches Figure Painting
Jana Lee Pullman Andy Ducett
Adjunct Instructor, IADS
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
BFA, University of Wisconsin-Madison
MFA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champign
Teaches The Book
BFA, University of Wisconsin, Stout Teaches Installation Art
Maria Santiago Professor, Fine Arts and Coordinator, Printmaking
John Finkler
MFA, Rochester Institute of Technology
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
BS, Nazareth College of Rochester
MA, Eastern Illinois University
Teaches Introduction to Printmaking, Intaglio,
BFA, University of Wisconsin, Stout
Relief/Monotype
BA, Moorhead State University Teaches Digital Portfolio for Fine Art
Graphic Design Faculty John DuFresne Professor, Graphic Design and Chair, Graphic Design MA, Mankato State University BFA, University of Wisconsin-Superior Teaches Graphic Imagery, Introduction to Graphic Design Studio Thesis, Introduction to Typography, and Studio Thesis for Graphic Design
Ryan Bridge Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design BS, Art Institutes International Minnesota Teaches Advanced Interactive Applications
Administration ¬ 82
Kenton Hanson Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design BA, Moorhead State University Teaches Introduction to Interactive Media
Patrick Maun Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design MA, University of Applied Art, Vienna, Austria Teaches Digital Imagery
Gordon McIntyre-Lee Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design BFA, College of Visual Arts Teaches Interdisciplinary Digital Applications
Greg Pickman Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design BFA, Art Center College of Design Teaches Graphic Design Systems
Michael Skjei Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design BA, Moorhead State University Teaches Intermediate Typography
Nick Zdon Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design BFA, College of Visual Arts Teaches Graphic Design Practicum
Illustration Faculty James O’Brien Assistant Professor, Illustration and Chair, Illustration MFA, University of Hartford MA, Syracuse University BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Teaches Illustration Concepts, Digital Illustration, Introduction to Studio Thesis, and Studio Thesis for Illustration
Francesca Buchko Adjunct Instructor, Illustration BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Teaches Pattern and Product
Carrie Hartman Adjunct Instructor, Illustration BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Teaches Children’s Book
Lindsay Nohl Adjunct Instructor, Illustration BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Teaches Pattern and Product
Ryan Peltier Adjunct Instructor, Illustration MFA, School of Visual Arts Teaches Illustration Methods, Narrative Illustration, and Advanced Digital Techniques
Andrew Powell Nancy Carlson
Adjunct Instructor, Illustration
Adjunct Instructor, Illustration
BFA, Washington University
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Teaches Professional Practices
Teaches Children’s Book
John Finkler Adjunct Instructor, Illustration MA, Eastern Illinois University Teaches Digital Portfolio
Chris Hajny Adjunct Instructor, Illustration BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Teaches Pattern and Product
Fashion Design Jessika Madison-Kennedy Adjunct Instructor, Fashion Design and Coordinator, Fashion Design PGC, London College of Fashion BS, University of Minnesota Teaches Introduction to Fashion Studio Thesis, Professional Pattern/Construction Techniques, Studio Thesis for Fashion, Professional Practices
Administration ÂŹ 83
Mark Caligiuri
John Marshall
Adjunct Instructor, Fashion Design
Adjunct Instructor, Photography
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
MFA, BFA, University of Minnesota
Teaches Introduction to Sewing
Teaches Alternative Photographic Processes
Photography Faculty
Brittany Nelson
Ellen Skoro Assistant Professor, Photography and Chair, Photography MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BA, Columbus College of Art and Design Teaches Introduction to Photography and Introduction to Photo Studio Thesis
William Clark Adjunct Instructor, Photography Teaches Fashion Photography
John Finkler Adjunct Instructor, Photography MA, Eastern Illinois University BFA, University of Wisconsin, Stout BA, Moorhead State University Teaches Digital Portfolio for Photography
Adjunct Instructor, Photography MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art BFA, Montana State University Teaches Applied Lighting
Adjunct Instructor, Photography MFA, BA, University of Minnesota Teaches Traditional Color Processes and Advanced Photographic Techniques
Elyan Paz, Director of Admissions Ben John, Admissions Counselor Amanda Wellner, Admissions Counselor
Business Office Sibyl Roche, Controller
College Art Prep for Success (CAPS) Kari Steinbach, CAPS Director
Steve Stenzel Assistant Professor, Photography
Computers/Technology
MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Barbara Szurek, Executive Director
BFA, College of Visual Arts Teaches Introduction to Photography
Cheryl Wilgren Clyne Adjunct Instructor, Photography MFA, BS University of Minnesota Teaches Introduction to Video and Advanced Video Production
Ad ministr ative Staff
of Technology
Jerome Strand, Computer Specialist Carol Zen, Macintosh Support Specialist
External Relations and Community Education Demeri C. Mullikin, Director of External
Administrative Support Linda Gammell
Admissions
Relations, Alumni Relations
Carmen Harris, Community Education and External Relations Coordinator
Dj Vail, Website and Marketing Coordinator
Nancy DeBernardi, Executive Assistant Susan Robinson, Assistant to the President
Financial Aid David Woodward, Financial Aid Director Val Youngquist, Assistant Director of
Financial Aid
Administration ÂŹ 84
Gallery
Sculpture Studio
Rosemary Kimball, Gallery Director
Asa Hoyt, Sculpture Technician
and Special Events Coordinator
Internships Kristina Mooney, Internship Coordinator
Library Kathryn Heuer, Library Director
Photography Facilities Steve Stenzel, Photography Lab Coordinator
Physical Plant Shawn Leko, Executive Director of Safety
and Physical Plant
Danny Ballard, Maintenance Assistant and
security guard
Grant Mason, Maintenance Assistant
Printmaking Shop Colin Bridges, Printmaking Technician
Registrar Lois Caneday, Registrar Thea Munoz, Registrar’s Assistant
Student Life Anne White, Director for Student Life
Building & Access
Building & Access ¬ 86
Lo catio ns an d Co ntacts Located in Saint Paul’s historic Summit Avenue and Ramsey Hill neighborhoods, the CVA campus comprises five buildings and offers students access to an architecturally inspiring and efficient learning environment.
The Summit Building houses administrative and faculty offices, graphic design, illustration, sculpture and printmaking studios, computer labs, and liberal arts classrooms. Mailing address: 344 Summit Avenue,
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Telephone: 651.757.4000 or 800.224.1536 Fax: 651.757.4010
The CVA Library has the library, a small computer lab, and additional faculty and administrative offices. Address: 394 Dayton Avenue Telephone: 651.757.4060 Fax: 651.310.0590
The Grotto Studios have additional drawing, painting, and three-dimensional studios. Address: 760 Selby Avenue Telephone: Faculty 651.757.4076; Student
651.757.4075
Sch ed u led H o u rs
Emergency College Closings In the event of an emergency college closing due to weather or for other reasons, a text message and/or an email will be sent to all subscribers through the college’s Wireless Emergency Notification System, CVAlerts! Students are strongly encouraged to sign up for CVAlerts! through the link on the college’s website. An announcement will also be made on WCCO radio (AM 830), on WCCO-TV (Channel 4) and also the WCCO-TV website www. wcco.com/ schoolclosings. As soon as possible a separate message will be recorded on the main CVA answering machine (651.757.4000) and a message will be displayed on the CVA homepage.
If the college closes because of a severe
snowstorm, the school will be closed for the entire
Building hours are posted on each facility and are
day, even if the weather “emergency” ends during
The Western Building houses the CVA Gallery
also listed on the CVA website www.cva.edu. Students
the day. If a snowstorm begins after the start of
and drawing, painting, photography, fashion design,
are encouraged to work on their projects in campus
the academic day, the administration may decide
and foundation studios.
buildings after their classes, but should be courteous
conditions warrant canceling afternoon and evening
in regards to noise, as some classes may still be in
classes. An announcement will be made through
Address: 173 Western Avenue North
session. Students must leave the buildings promptly
CVAlerts! and on WCCO radio, and paper notices of
Telephone: Faculty 651.757.4081; Gallery
at closing time and should anticipate cleaning up or
the early closure will be posted on the entrance doors
651.757.4080
ending work well before they are asked to leave.
throughout the CVA campus.
Blair Arcade houses the Student Lounge; the Office for Student Life; the Learning Resource Center and CAPS Program; and the foundation 2-D-Color/ Digital classroom. Address: 165 Western Avenue North Telephone: 651.757.4090
Building & Access ¬ 87
Evacuatio n Pro ced u r es Evacuation of a building may be necessary due to fire, natural gas leak, or other unforeseen circumstances or emergencies. All building occupants must leave if they hear the fire alarm or if they are being verbally
Individuals should remain at the designated area until the all-clear signal is given or until the emergency is over.
Se ver e We ath er Pro ced u r e s
Maintenan ce o f Wo r k Ar e as Students are expected to maintain a neat and clean appearance of all work areas throughout the campus. Students working on projects must remove their materials and dispose of their trash properly.
directed by a staff or faculty member to evacuate the
Conditions that lead to severe weather can occur at
Materials left in any building will be removed at
building. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors must
any time during the year. It is important for members
the discretion of the maintenance staff. Students
leave immediately via the nearest exit and proceed to
of the CVA community to know what to do in the case
mistreating or defacing college facilities, furniture, or
the following designated waiting areas.
of a tornado or severe thunderstorm. If threatening
equipment will be responsible for mandatory financial
weather is approaching the CVA campus individuals
restitution.
should seek shelter in the following areas:
CVA Library • T he YWCA parking lot at the southwest corner of Dayton and Western.
must cover all surfaces and care must be taken when CVA Library
cutting materials on table tops. Students must supply
• In the basement bathroom area.
their own paint rags or paper toweling for cleaning brushes, wiping up spilled paint, etc.
Blair Arcade • On the sidewalk extending west from the Selby and Western intersection.
Blair Arcade
• In an inner room away from windows.
and return of photographic equipment and shop tools.
Grotto Studios Grotto Studios
• In an inner room away from windows.
• T he south side of Selby Avenue at the corner of Selby and Avon (near the liquor store on the
Summit Building
corner).
• In the basement.
Summit Building
Western Building
• On the sidewalk extending west from Summit.
• In the basement.
Western Building
Individuals should remain in the shelter area until the
• On the sidewalk in front of the CVA Library. In
CVA administration has announced that “all is clear”.
inclement weather individuals should congregate inside the CVA Library.
Students working with pastels, paints, or sprays
Students are held responsible for the proper use
Building & Access ¬ 88
Par kin g The college has parking lots only by the Western Building and CVA Library. There is no reserved parking at the college. Street parking is permitted, with posted restrictions, by all buildings. Students,
Fern’s or Nina’s Coffee Cafe.
Grotto Studios Parking is available on Selby Avenue or on side streets.
faculty, and staff should have a CVA parking permit,
Summit Building
available from the Registrar’s Office, displayed on
Parking is available on Summit Avenue or other
their vehicle.
side streets. Parking in the driveway is prohibited.
Students may briefly park in the driveway to load/
The Saint Paul Police enforce parking and traffic
laws in the neighborhood. These laws include no
unload large or heavy objects, only after checking in
parking within 30 feet of a stop sign, 20 feet from
with the receptionist.
other intersections, 10 feet from a hydrant and 5 feet from driveways. U-turns cannot be made within 1,000 feet of a moving vehicle and they must be made in a safe manner.
Western Building There are approximately 25 off-street parking spaces available in the CVA parking lot by
CVA Library
the Western Building. Additional parking
There are approximately 12 off-street parking spaces
parking is allowed in the CVA lot.
available by the CVA Library, including a handicapped space that requires a handicap sticker or license plate. Additional parking can be found on Dayton Avenue. No overnight parking is allowed in the CVA lot.
Blair Arcade Parking is available on Selby and Western avenues and in the CVA parking lots by the Western Building and CVA Library. Students and faculty are not permitted to use the parking lot at the west end of the Blair building except during times that they are patronizing a business located in the building, such as
can be found on side streets. No overnight
Disclaimer ÂŹ 89
All information contained in this catalog is subject to change at any time. It is intended to serve only as a general source of information about the College of Visual Arts and is in no way intended to state contractual terms. Accordingly, the college reserves the right to make any alterations, subtractions, and additions it judges to be necessary, or appropriate, from time to time.
Index ¬ 90
A Academic Advising ¬ 59 Academic Calendar ¬ 3 Academic Dismissal ¬ 66 Academic Grievance Policy ¬ 63 Academic Honor Code ¬ 61
Application Process ¬ 9
Class Size ¬ 67
Disability Policy ¬ 71
Art in New York City ¬ 58
Classification of Students ¬ 67
Disability Services ¬ 26, 71
Art in Paris ¬ 41, 53, 58
College Identification Card Policy ¬ 74
Disclaimer ¬ 89
Attendance Policy ¬ 63 Auditing Courses ¬ 15, 27 Average Class Size ¬ 67 Awards, Financial ¬ 20
College Art Prep for Success (CAPS) ¬ 10, 59 College Work-Study ¬ 20
Academic Leaders ¬ 78
Common Time at CVA ¬ 61
Academic Probation ¬ 65
Community Outreach ¬ 75
Academic Information ¬ 28, 57
B
Computer, Digital Tutor ¬ 60
Academic Standings ¬ 65
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees ¬ 29
Academic Suspension ¬ 66
Ban on Firearms ¬ 71
Conditional Acceptance, Admission ¬ 10
Academic Warning ¬ 65
Board of Trustees ¬ 78
Confidentiality of Student Records ¬ 71
Acceptance Notification ¬ 10
Buildings and Access ¬ 85
Cost of Attendance, Estimated ¬ 19
Accidents and Illnesses ¬ 73 Accreditation ¬ 6 Activities, Student Life Sponsored ¬ 24
C
Counseling and Referral Services ¬ 25 Course Descriptions ¬ 37
Calendar, Academic ¬ 3
Credit Load ¬ 67
Adding/Dropping Classes ¬ 67
Campus Location ¬ 6, 86
Administration ¬ 77
Campus Activities ¬ 25
Credit Load, International Students ¬ 12, 69
Admission on Conditional Acceptance ¬ 10
Campus Officers ¬ 78
Credit Transfer ¬ 64
Campus Security Act of 1990 ¬ 71
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 ¬ 71
Admissions Information ¬ 10 Adult Education ¬ 76
Campus Visit, Workshops and Tours ¬ 10
Advising, Academic ¬ 59
CAPS ¬ 10, 59
Alumni Benefits ¬ 27
Career Center ¬ 58
Application Form and Fee ¬ 9
Change of Program ¬ 61
D Deposit, Tuition ¬ 10 Digital Tutorials ¬ 60
Dismissal, Academic ¬ 66 Dismissal and Probation ¬ 65 Drawing Courses ¬ 31, 44 Drawing Concentration ¬ 31 Dropping/Adding Classes ¬ 67
E Eligibility Requirements, Financial Aid ¬ 19 Email ¬ 26 Emergency College Closings ¬ 74, 86 Enrichment ¬ 57 Enrollment Options ¬ 10 Equipment and Materials, Safety ¬ 73 Evacuation Procedures ¬ 87 Exhibition and Publication of Work ¬ 71 Expenses ¬ 19
F Facilities ¬ 68
Index ¬ 91
Faculty ¬ 79
Good Academic Standing ¬ 65
Illustration Major ¬ 34
Fashion Design Courses ¬ 30, 53
Grade Change Policy ¬ 65
Immunization Law ¬ 72
Fashion Design Major ¬ 30
Grades ¬ 64
Incompletes ¬ 64
Fashion Design in Paris ¬ 30, 53
Grading Criteria ¬ 64
Institutional Policies ¬ 70
Federal Funds Return Policy ¬ 16
Graduation Requirements ¬ 60
Instructional Policies ¬ 61
Fee, Application ¬ 9
Graduation with Honors ¬ 61
Insurance, Health ¬ 72
FERPA and Confidentiality of Student Records ¬ 71
Grants ¬ 20
Interdisciplinary Courses ¬ 43
Graphic Design Courses ¬ 34, 49
International Students ¬ 11
Graphic Design Major ¬ 34
Internships ¬ 58
Financial Aid, How to Apply ¬ 21 Financial Aid Information ¬ 19 Financial Aid Programs ¬ 20 Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy ¬ 21
Grievance Procedures, Academic ¬ 72
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Fine Arts Courses ¬ 31, 44
H
Key Fob ¬ 26
Fine Arts Major ¬ 31
Health Insurance ¬ 72
First Year Foundation Courses ¬ 29, 37
High School Students (PSEO) ¬ 12, 76
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First Year Foundation Program ¬ 29
Higher Learning Commission ¬ 6
Foundation Requirements, Completion of ¬ 60 Foundation Year, Spring/Summer ¬ 11 Full Time Students ¬ 10
G Gallery ¬ 68 German Exchange Program ¬ 58
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst (HAWK) ¬ 58 Honor Code, Academic ¬ 61 Honors Program ¬ 57 Housing ¬ 26
Late Fee ¬ 15 Learning Resource & Writing Center ¬ 59 Leave of Absence ¬ 66 Level Reviews ¬ 61 Liberal Arts Courses ¬ 38 Liberal Arts Program ¬ 30
M Mailboxes ¬ 26 Maintenance of Work Areas ¬ 87 Mid-term Evaluation ¬ 67 Military Service ¬ 72 Minnesota Office of Higher Education Disclosure ¬ 6 Mission ¬ 5
N Need-Based Gift Aid ¬ 20 New York City, Art in ¬ 58 No Smoking Policy ¬ 73 Noise Control ¬ 73 Non-Degree Students ¬ 11 Non-Discrimination Policy ¬ 73
O Office for Student Life ¬ 25
Liberal Arts Tutor ¬ 60
P
I
Library Services ¬ 68
Painting Courses ¬ 32, 45
Locations and Contacts ¬ 86
Painting Concentration ¬ 32
Identification Card Policy ¬ 74
Lockers ¬ 26
Paris, Art in ¬ 30, 39, 58
Illustration Courses ¬ 34, 51
Loans ¬ 21
Index ¬ 92
R
Student Life Sponsored Activities ¬ 25
V
Parking ¬ 88
Readmission Policy ¬ 67
Student Right-To-Know ¬ 74
Visit, Campus ¬ 10
Paris, École Parsons á Paris Courses ¬ 30, 53
Requirements for Graduation ¬ 60
Study Abroad ¬ 58
Paris, Fashion Design in ¬ 30, 53, 58
Paris, École Parsons á Paris Program ¬ 30 Part-Time Students ¬ 10 Peer Mentoring Program ¬ 25 Photography Courses ¬ 36, 55 Photography Labs ¬ 68 Photography Major ¬ 35 Portfolio Review ¬ 9 Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) ¬ 12
Summer Classes, Pre-College ¬ 76
S Safety on Campus ¬ 73
Scholarships ¬ 20
Suspension, Academic ¬ 66
Sculpture Courses ¬ 33, 47
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Sculpture Concentration ¬ 33
Technology Services ¬ 68
Sculpture Studio ¬ 69
Test Scores ¬ 9
Second Degree Students ¬ 10
Tornado Warning Procedures ¬ 74, 86, 87
Security on Campus ¬ 73
President, Message from the ¬ 6
Self-Help Aid ¬ 20
President’s List ¬ 65
Senior Thesis ¬ 60
Printmaking Courses ¬ 33, 46
Severe Weather Procedures ¬ 87
Printmaking Concentration ¬ 32
Services for Students with Disabilities ¬ 26, 71
Privacy Rights of Students ¬ 71
Spring/Summer Foundation Year ¬ 11
Probation, Academic ¬ 65
Staff ¬ 83
Probation and Dismissal ¬ 65
Statement of Interest ¬ 9
PSEO (Postsecondary Enrollment
Student Conduct Code ¬ 74
Options) ¬ 12, 13
Support Services ¬ 25
Satisfactory Progress ¬ 65
Pre-College Summer Classes ¬ 76
Printmaking Shop ¬ 68
Summer Degree Courses ¬ 59
Student Council ¬ 25 Student Life ¬ 24
Tours, Campus ¬ 10 Transfer of Credit for International Students ¬ 12 Transfer Students ¬ 11 Transcripts, for Application ¬ 9 Transcripts, Student Requesting ¬ 67 Trustees ¬ 78 Tuition and Fees ¬ 15 Tuition Deposit ¬ 10 Tuition Information ¬ 15 Tuition Payment Policy ¬ 15 Tuition Refund Policy ¬ 15
W Warning, Academic ¬ 65 Weather, Severe ¬ 74, 86, 87 Withdrawal from the College ¬ 15, 66 Withdrawing from a Class ¬ 67 Workshops, Campus ¬ 9 Work-Study Programs ¬ 20
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