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CONTENTS IV Letter from the Dean VI Reasons to Attend Robert Morris University VII Available Programs of Study VII - XI Coursework Outline XII Study Abroad Program XIV Internship Opportunities
One reason the Institute of Art & Design at Robert Morris University is so exciting is the numerous opportunities to display work. Students from all Art & Design programs have the opportunity to show off their talents in various disciplines from the very beginning of their education. The Institute of Art & Design programs emphasize the experimental nature of design through project-based learning and through internship experiences with cultural institutions and businesses. The ability to communicate complex ideas in a variety of formats and mediums is a vital and necessary skill for a successful career. These skills are developed as students compile a comprehensive portfolio.
XV Admission Requirements
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LETTER from the Dean
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he faculty in the Institute of Art & Design are seasoned professionals who keep up with the changing marketplace and evolving design industry expectations. We are proud to offer Associate Degree programs in Interior Space Planning and Design, Computer Automated Drafting & Design, and Graphic Arts. Students can earn a Bachelor’s of Professional Studies Degree with a concentration in Architectural Technology or a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design. As Dean, I know our faculty bring passion and experience to their work because they teach some of RMU’s most dedicated and directed students. Our philosophy in the Institute of Art & Design is simple: Bring the highest quality faculty together with students who are eager and motivated to learn, and amazing things can happen. As the Institute of Art & Design continues to build on its highquality programs, I look forward to seeing more students create the kinds of relationships with our faculty that make college such a memorable experience. RMU has been successful in helping students reach their goals both professionally and personally, and I know we can help you do the same.
Respectfully Yours,
Janice Kaushal Dean Institute of Art & Design M.F.A., Columbia College B.A. Columbia College
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Janice Kaushal Dean of the Institute of Art & Design
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REASONS AVAILABLE 12 3 4 56 7 to Attend Robert Morris University The
7th largest Undergraduate private university in Illinois
Programs of Study
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design Coursework available in:
RMU’s graduation rate is in the
Exciting Athletics –
top 10% of schools in its category
over 30 intercollegiate teams
91% of RMU graduates finish their Bachelor’s Degree in 4 years or less RMU is one of the most
RMU awards more the
RMU is a state
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affordable private universities in Illinois
$
20 million in scholarships each year
leader in providing educational opportunities for women
Digital Animation
Digital Media
Digital Photography
Graphic Arts
Systems Integration
Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree Concentration in Architectural Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree Areas of Study:
Computer Automated Drafting & Design
Graphic Arts
Interior Space Planning & Design
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FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ART 100 2-D Design ART 203 Computer Illustration ART 102 Drawing ART 261 Graphic Design ART 160 Color & Composition REQUIRED STUDIO ART COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ART 170 Digital Page Composition ART 291 Graphic Design II ART 235 Digital Imaging ART 295 Multimedia Web Design ART 270 Typography I ART 338 Digital Video & Sound Production
Programs Coursework Requirements
REQUIRED ART COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ART 202 Advanced Drawing ART 289 Advanced Typography ART 207 Digital Photography ART 292 Interface Design ART 235 Painting
*all course information subject to change
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree – Architectural Technology
PROFESSIONAL CORE BPS 320 BPS 340 BPS 370 BPS 380 BPS 410 BPS 450
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Project Management Role of the Professional in Society Service Marketing Facilities Management Financial Planning for Professionals Professional Studies Strategy (Capstone Course)
CONCENTRATION COURSES
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Courses are specific for each concentration ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION ACT 321 ACT 322 ACT 356 ACT 423 ACT 424
Architectural Graphics Architectural Design Advanced Internship Construction Technology Building Systems
THEMATIC SEQUENCE ELECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Thematic Sequence I Thematic Sequence II Thematic Sequence III Thematic Sequence IV
12 – Communication 12 – Quantitative 12 – People & Society 12 – Concentration Related
In order to meet the 52 credit hour requirements in elective coursework, students will enroll in four thematic sequences. Each is a group of related courses selected under the direction of a faculty member, advisor, or Dean. The course selections will be guided by the student’s interests as well as education background. The BPS in Architectural Technology will not qualify a student to sit for the NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Board) exam. Upon completion of the degree students will be eligible for a variety of job opportunities in construction, real estate management as well as entry-level positions in the construction, space planning and architectural industries.
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Bachelor of Applied Science Degree – Graphic Design Required Degree Credits: 188
3 CLASSES TO COMPLETE A GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ART 307 Advanced Digital Photography ART 309 Digital Photography Studio ART 308 Lighting for Digital Photography
DIGITAL EFFECTS/ANIMATION ART 335 Intermediate 3-D Modeling ART 336 Maya Animation Effects
DIGITAL CINEMA/FILM ART 345 Scriptwriting & Storyboarding for Short Film ART 348 Digital Video Editing ART 436
GRAPHIC DESIGN ART 352 Publication Design ART 420 Graphic Design III
ART 360
ART 425
Advanced 3-D Modeling
Advanced Digital Video Production Sign & Symbol
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION CIS 421 Residential Network, Wiring & Computing CIS 422 Home Entertainment Systems, Audio/Video CIS 423 Residential Security & Lighting Control Systems BUSINESS ART 411 The Business of Art & Design MGT 285 Small Business Management
MGT 310
Contemporary Applied Management
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE IND 301 Construction Documents IND 302 Specialty Design
IND 303
Commercial Design
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ART 365 History of Design ART 440 Professional Portfolio Development ART 380 Senior Internship ART 460 Senior Design Studio FREE ELECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE (must include required Humanities & Career Management courses) . . . 68 ART 110 Art History I CMT 350 Career Management ART 111 Art History II
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Programs Coursework Requirements *all course information subject to change
Associate of Applied Science Degree – Graphic Arts Required Degree Credits: 92
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ART 100 2-D Design ART 102 Drawing ART 160 Color & Composition ART 203 Computer Illustration ART 261 Graphic Design
Associate of Applied Science Degree – Computer Automated Drafting & Design Required Degree Credits: 92
RECOMMENDED MAJOR COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TEC 280 Advanced Computer Automated Drafting & Design Modeling GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FREE ELECTIVES
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 RECOMMENDED MAJOR COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ART 289 Advanced Typography ART 291 Graphic Design II GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ART 110 Art History I CAREER MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CMT 200 Career Explorations ............................................................
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CAREER MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CMT 200 Career Explorations
Related Courses ART 170 Digital Page Composition ART 207 Digital Photography ART 235 Digital Imaging ART 270 Typography I ART 292 Interface Design
FREE ELECTIVES
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 TEC 100 Technical Math TEC 101 Manual Drafting TEC 102 Computer-based Drafting TEC 103 Architectural Drafting TEC 104 Mechanical Drafting TEC 110 Perspective & Rendering TEC 140 Modelmaking TEC 201 Manual Drafting II TEC 211 Immediate Computer Automated Drafting & Design TEC 212 3-D Computer Automated Drafting & Design TEC 256 CAD Internship
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Graphic Arts students are eligible to sit for the following certifications: - Adobe Certified Expert Single Production Certification - Adobe Certified Expert Specialist Certification - Adobe Certified Expert Master Certification
Associate of Applied Science Degree – Interior Space Planning & Design Required Degree Credits: 92
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 IND 111 Manual Drafting IND 121 Computer-based Drafting IND 122 Free-Hand Drawing & 2-D Design IND 123 Interior Design I IND 124 Architectural Materials & Color Theory IND 131 Computer Automated Drafting & Design/Architectural Drafting IND 132 Perspective & Rendering IND 241 Computer Automated Drafting & Design/Architectural Drafting II IND 242 Modelmaking & 3-D Design IND 251 3-D Computer Automated Drafting & Design IND 263 Interior Design II - Residential Design IND 283 Interior Design III - Commercial Design GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (Required Humanities course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 HUM 260 History of Architecture & Design CAREER MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CMT 200 Career Explorations FREE ELECTIVES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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STUDY
Abroad in Florence, Italy Expand your horizons! Add international experience to your resumé by studying abroad at one of the world’s most beautiful destinations! You’ll learn new skills, travel to amazing new places, and meet new people from around the world. Design students are offered the opportunity to study in Florence, Italy at the Florence University of the Arts. You’ll take courses in:
– Italian Language - beginner’s Italian language
– Art History - walking tours with visits to several renowned museums – Advanced Drawing - introduction to Renaissance drawing; students will explore the role of drawing in the Italian Renaissance workshop between 1400 and 1600
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Internship Opportunities
Admission Requirements
Internship Requirements
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
All design students are required to complete two internships, one at the junior level & one at the senior level. These internships will give you valuable design experience, & great additions to your professional resumé. You will be required to track & report 100 hours of work in the span of a 10-week quarter, submit a written report about your experience & the things you learned.
All high school graduates from an accredited high school or the equivalent (GED) are eligible for admission to RMU. All candidates are encouraged to have a personal interview with an admissions representative & tour a campus.
Previous Students’ Outside Internships – Ace Sign Company – Kimberly Smoot Photography – Capitol Radio Group – Montegomery Consulting – Express Printing – Sargent & Lundy Engineering – Hewitt Designs – Museum of Contemporary Art
Materials Considered for Admission – High school diploma, college coursework, or GED score – Work or community service experience – Standardized examination results – Demonstrated character necessary for success in college – Nursing applicants should demonstrate satisfactory performance in high school (or its equivalent) advanced algebra, biology, and chemistry.
New Opportunities at the ICenter
Other Candidates for Admission
Robert Morris University’s ICenter allows students to work as consultants with real clients in an authentic work environment, all while earning “Integration Level” credentials, credit towards their degree & valuable work experience. In ICenter Projects, students can take initiative, make decisions & be accountable for results in a creative & supportive environment while working on projects that pertain to their professional goals. What’s in it for the Student? Students can earn course credit towards their degree. ICenter Courses may replace the following (all with Dean approval): – Internship Class – Free Elective – CMT 440 (ICP 350 and 450 only)
Home-schooled Students – Transcripts of classes – Curriculum documentation – State certification – Standardized examination results International, Graduate Level, Adult & Transfer Students Please see our website for more information on specific admission requirements: www.RobertMorris.edu/FutureStudents
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