Tyler School of Art and Architecture Undergraduate Viewbook by Tyler School of Art and Architecture

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ARCHITECTURE ART EDUCATION ART HISTORY ART THERAPY CERAMICS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FIBERS & MATERIAL STUDIES GLASS GRAPHIC & INTERACTIVE DESIGN HISTORIC PRESERVATION HORTICULTURE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE METALS/JEWELRY/CAD-CAM PAINTING PHOTOGRAPHY PRINTMAKING SCULPTURE VISUAL STUDIES

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SCHOOL OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

PICTURE THIS

• A close-knit community of thinkers, makers and boundary pushers • A faculty with some of the most innovative and distinguished artists, architects, designers, educators, art historians and practitioners working today • A culture that encourages social responsibility • S pacious studios to think, create and act big • A visionary center for public exhibitions • A n intimate art and architecture school that’s part of a leading public research university, Temple University • A hub of professional and cultural resources—Philadelphia • A study abroad program that includes campuses in Rome and Japan, as well as opportunities across the world

The Tyler School of Art and Architecture offers an engaging and challenging environment that will spark your creative growth, support intellectual exploration, prepare you for your professional life and inspire you to be an engaged participant in society. Explore student work, meet our faculty and alumni, and visit our state-of-the-art facilities by scheduling a tour at tyler.temple.edu.

CONTENTS

Studio Arts

Ceramics 12 Fibers & Material Studies

Glass 14 Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM 15 Painting 16 Photography 17 Printmaking 18 Sculpture 19 Graphic & Interactive Design

Architecture & Environmental Design

Architecture 26 Facilities Management

Historic Preservation

Community Development

Landscape Architecture

Horticulture 31 Art Education

Art History

Art Therapy

Visual Studies

Minors and Certificates

Graduate Programs

Study Abroad

Admissions and Financial Aid

Pre-College Programs

EXPERIENCE

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Learning at Tyler is a profoundly transformative experience in which students exceed their own expectations as creators, scholars, educators and active citizens. Tyler prepares students to make valuable contributions in a range of fields through the strength of their creative and technical skills, their ability to visualize solutions to problems, and their personal vision informed by social and civic responsibility. We encourage curiosity, divergent thinking and multiple approaches to problem-solving. We honor every studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual pathway.

WHO WE ARE We are a community of makers and thinkers from many practices, cultures and backgrounds inspired and connected by the shared experience of transformative learning. Our students discover how to be leaders prepared to navigate the opportunities and challenges of local and global societies as artists, designers, educators, scholars, organizational leaders and in newly emerging occupations.

WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES At Tyler, you’ll have the space, technology and tools to go wherever your creative vision takes you. You’ll have access to studios, collaborative maker spaces, lecture halls, our green courtyard, an academic advising center, cafe and exhibition spaces—all constructed with a sharp focus on environmental sustainability and safety. Tyler’s Landscape Architecture and Horticulture programs are based at Temple’s suburban Ambler Campus that includes greenhouses, a 187-acre arboretum and more.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Tyler’s position within Temple University—a large, vibrant, urban research university with hundreds of academic programs—gives you access to a vast array of resources and opportunities. Tyler students can take courses in any subject; join more than 300 student organizations; exercise in spacious fitness and recreation facilities; study in the TECH Center, the nation’s largest collegebased computer lab; and take advantage of the bold new centerpiece of Temple’s campus, Charles Library— a state-of-the-art space for collaboration and exploration.

PHILADELPHIA Tyler’s location in Philadelphia offers a place to grow personally, creatively and professionally. For centuries, the city has been home to artists and poets, art historians, architects, and environmental designers, creating rich mixtures of histories and cultures. From Tyler, use mass transit or bike 15 minutes in virtually any direction and you’ll find museums, galleries, architectural monuments and parks to study and enjoy. You’ll also discover centuries of architectural structures nestled between rivers, parks and sanctuaries, and nearly 4,000 murals created by artists and community organizers all throughout the city.

YOUR FUTURE BEYOND TYLER At Tyler you’ll learn the most valuable skill of all: how to be a bold, versatile, critical and creative thinker. No matter which field you choose, the ability to innovate is more important now than ever before because today’s world is constantly changing. Tyler will prepare you to be a lifelong leader with the ability to think through problems that have no easy answers, to be decisive and confident as well as open to new ideas. You will experiment and invent. You will see the value in process as well as the end product. A Tyler education will prepare you to enter a range of fields with curiosity, agility and a strong foundation of knowledge. While you’re here you’ll have the support of faculty members (practicing professionals themselves) who are committed to your success, the resources of Temple’s Career Center, and the internships and job opportunities of Philadelphia—a cultural and economic hub that’s just a short ride from New York and Washington, D.C. Upon graduation, you’ll be poised to pursue a wide variety of careers and you’ll join a vast alumni network that will provide you with lifelong allies and advocates.

Whether your goal is to build a studio practice, join a design firm, become a teacher or get into a top graduate program, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be prepared for your future. And youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be prepared for a world in flux with the communication, collaboration and community-building skills needed to thrive.

STUDIO ARTS ARCHITECTURE ART EDUCATION ART HISTORY ART THERAPY CERAMICS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Designed to build lifelong careers in the FACILITIES MANAGEMENT visual arts, Tyler’s comprehensive Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs are fueled by FIBERS & MATERIAL STUDIES the energy of students who are passionate about expanding the boundaries of their GLASS disciplines. You’ll be part of a community in a rigorous, immersive and open GRAPHIC & INTERACTIVE intellectual and artistic environment where you’ll be pushed to explore and experiment. DESIGN The concentrated studio experience of Tyler’s BFA programs is complemented HISTORIC PRESERVATION by the breadth and rigor of Temple’s General Education curriculum and art HORTICULTURE history courses that provide a strong LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREURE interdisciplinary background for any field of study. You’ll build friendships and connections with your classmates and METALS/JEWELRY/CAD-CAM peers every step of the way—whether that be in the studio, on a trip to New York PAINTING to a gallery opening or at an after-hours interdisciplinary critique. PHOTOGRAPHY PRINTMAKING SCULPTURE VISUAL STUDIES 11

STUDIO ARTS

CERAMICS

From the cups we drink from to the homes we live in, the technology in our pockets and the ground that supports us, we touch clay many times a day. It serves many purposes and can be formed to resemble nearly anything. What will you say with it? In Tyler’s Ceramics program, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse community of thinkers and makers who challenge traditional processes in a forward-looking way. Led by a faculty of practicing artists in stateof-the-art facilities, you’ll work side-by-side with graduate students as you explore both traditional and experimental clay techniques. You’ll develop technical skills—from shaping the material to learning about its chemistry—and learn about the history of ceramics, while being challenged to consider how your work relates to your lived experience. The program draws on the energy and resources of Philadelphia—a city with longstanding clay and craft traditions—to forge community partnerships that lead to broader, inclusive perspectives, conversations and exchanges of ideas, setting the stage for many professional pathways.

Sample courses • Ceramic Mold Making • Porcelain • Advanced Throwing and Wheel Work • Business Practices in Crafts Degree offered • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics

The Fibers & Material Studies program introduces students to a bold, interdisciplinary approach to the exploration of one of the world’s oldest and most accessible traditions: working with fibers. Through traditional techniques, such as weaving, sewing and embroidery, as well as the most contemporary digital technologies, you’ll explore the expressive potential and social meaning of fiber materials. You’ll learn conceptual and technical skills that prepare you for focused, graduate-level study and careers in the arts, design and other creative fields.

STUDIO ARTS

FIBERS & MATERIAL STUDIES Sample courses • Dyeing for Color • Alternative Materials • Woven Structure • Soft Sculpture • Body Art and Adornment Degree offered • B achelor of Fine Arts in Fibers & Material Studies

As a Fibers & Material Studies Major, you’ll join a close-knit, inclusive community led by a strong, diverse faculty that pushes students to experiment and collaborate. You’ll contribute to vital discussions on history, identity, current social issues and more. Through dynamic projects, such as the annual Wearable Art Show, the Natural Dye Garden and the Queer Materials Lab, which opens up opportunities for students to work with visiting artists and join a broader LGBTQIA+ discourse, you’ll have access to exciting conversations with faculty members, visiting artists and fellow students.

GLASS

STUDIO ARTS

Glass students join a welcoming, high-energy community of artists and educators who work in unparalleled, professionally equipped studios that provide opportunities to learn the full range of glass processes: glass blowing, hot casting, kiln casting, flame working, performance and more. In addition to learning traditional and innovative techniques, you’ll examine the history and chemistry of glass. Our program emphasizes the development of a collaborative community where genuine teamwork is required to create artwork, run the studios and participate in Tyler Glass traditions from Blow-a-thons to “Pumpkinferno,” our annual Halloween celebration. You’ll also play an essential role by helping to oversee the studios—a significant responsibility here and an opportunity to see firsthand what a practicing artist’s career is like.

Sample courses • Hot Glass Casting • Hot Glass Blowing • Kiln Work • Cold Glass • Business Practices in Crafts Degree offered • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Glass

STUDIO ARTS

METALS/ JEWELRY/ CAD-CAM Our pioneering Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM program was the first to introduce computer-aided design and computeraided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) in crafts media. As a student, you’ll learn both traditional techniques and cutting-edge digital practices and theory in jewelry, metals, computer-aided design and 3D printing. The program is recognized as a national leader in the discipline because it offers students access to world-class facilities, emergent technology, faculty mentors and connections across the industry. You’ll graduate with a broad base of knowledge, critical thinking skills and the technical proficiency needed for success in the jewelry industry, your artistic practice or top graduate schools. The proof is in the long list of alumni who are thriving at leading national employers, from David Yurman to Tiffany & Co.

Sample courses • Jewelry • 3D Modeling and Printing • Lapidary and Stone Setting • Casting • Electroforming Workshop • Production Processes Degree offered • B achelor of Fine Arts in Metals/ Jewelry/CAD-CAM

STUDIO ARTS

PAINTING

Tyler’s painting courses go beyond the physical medium to engage students as critical changemakers in the contemporary art world. Classes are situated in spacious, light-filled studios that allow you to make work at any scale. A diverse faculty—all of whom are practicing artists and theorists themselves—are your mentors. You’ll learn in individual and collaborative studio work, group and individual critiques, and through contact with Philadelphia’s diverse communities of artists, art collectives and museums. You’ll create open-ended bodies of work that will provide the foundation for a lifelong practice.

Sample courses • Painting • Figure Drawing • Digital Drawing • Landscape • Color Degree offered • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting

STUDIO ARTS

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographic images are central in our culture. Photographers are artists, reporters, scientists, historians, storytellers, spies and explorers. As a photography student at Tyler, you’ll learn both the art and science of the discipline, as well as its history, contemporary critical trends and theories of the medium. You’ll have access to faculty expertise, generously equipped studios and an interdisciplinary spirit, making it possible to develop your skills as a problem-solver and find pathways to meaningful expression and success. Whether you’re interested in a deep exploration of cutting-edge digital techniques, historic darkroom processes or incorporating methods from other artistic disciplines, Tyler’s faculty offers personal guidance and mentorship to prepare you to realize your vision and your professional goals.

Sample courses • Digital Photography • View Camera • Color Photography • Darkroom Photography • Photographic Lighting Degree offered • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography

STUDIO ARTS

PRINTMAKING

As a Tyler printmaking student, you’ll join a welcoming, collaborative community of artists and educators who are bridging tradition and innovation. Working side-by-side with professors and graduate students, you’ll explore the full range of printmaking techniques— from traditional print processes such as intaglio, relief, lithography, monoprint, letterpress, book arts and screen printing to the latest digital technologies. Philadelphia is a vibrant art center with a strong printmaking tradition and many arts organizations that offer opportunities for internships and jobs. Here you’ll explore the finest museum collections and gallery exhibitions and become part of the creative community.

Sample courses • Survey of Printmaking Techniques • Serigraphy • Lithography • Etching • Relief and Monoprint Workshop Degree offered • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking

To be a student of sculpture is to be a student of possibilities. Defined by neither form nor material, contemporary sculpture can be nearly anything, allowing you to shape and define your personal vision and social practice as an artist. At Tyler, you’ll join a warm community of daring thought leaders and makers who, through intense study of theory and the exploration of materials and media, become artists with powerful, critical voices. You’ll develop technical proficiency and gain practical knowledge in a range of traditional and emerging technologies, including digital fabrication, video production, robotics, woodworking, metalworking and more.

STUDIO ARTS

SCULPTURE Sample courses • Digital Modeling and Fabrication • Installation Art • Video Workshop • Robotics and Artificial Intelligence • Public Art Projects Degree offered • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture

Tyler’s faculty will challenge you to grow as an artist by encouraging experimentation with media, interdisciplinary projects and public art to ignite social change.

GRAPHIC & INTERACTIVE DESIGN Graphic and interactive design is the communication of information and ideas through visual language. At Tyler, you’ll learn how to develop design concepts, make images, work with typography and master a wide range of new and traditional media to serve commerce, culture and the public good. Known for its rigor, Tyler’s Graphic & Interactive Design program emphasizes creative intelligence and skill. You’ll be evaluated by the exacting standards of the design profession, preparing you to hit the ground running in an array of careers. Graduates are employed around the country and abroad in print and web design studios, advertising agencies, publishing companies, film and television, music packaging and promotion, product design and packaging, design departments of major corporations, and as freelancers.

Sample courses • Interactive Design • Typography • Advertising Design • Illustration • Web Design Degree offered • B achelor of Fine Arts in Graphic & Interactive Design

BFA WITH ART EDUCATION CONCENTRATION

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with Art Education Concentration is an option for studio art majors to earn K–12 art teaching certification in Pennsylvania. This pathway allows you to combine your passion for the arts with your desire to inspire and educate others. Your course of study will involve completion of a studio art degree in any of Tyler’s nine undergraduate BFA majors, supplemented by a year of additional courses in education and a student teaching experience.

Sample Education courses offered at the College of Education and Human Development • S ocio-Cultural Foundations of Education in the United States • Adolescent Development for Educators • Introduction to Inclusive Education • E ffective Instructional Strategies for Young Children with Disabilities • F oundations of Language Teaching: Teaching English Language Learners in Grades 4 to 12 Sample Tyler Art Education courses • Science and Art of Teaching • Art in Elementary and Secondary School • Special Needs K-12 Students in the Art Room • Student Teaching

BFA WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES Combine entrepreneurship skills with your creativity in the studio. Tyler partners with the Fox School of Business at Temple to offer a BFA with Entrepreneurial Studies for studio art majors in any discipline who want to learn what it takes to support themselves and broaden their career options. Designed to complement your studio experience, the program’s coursework is a focused and interdisciplinary blend of art, arts management, business, entrepreneurship and other courses and electives. You’ll learn skills that will allow you to work and collaborate across cultural and business sectors and you’ll graduate prepared to create your own path.

Sample entrepreneurship courses offered at the Fox School of Business • Entrepreneurial and Innovative Thinking • D oing Well by Doing Good: Where Innovation and Entrepreneurship Meet Social Impact • B e Your Own Boss: Planning to Start Your Own Business • L ean Startup: Fast & Frugal Approaches to High-Impact New Ventures, Product Invention & Innovation • I ncubator Internship: Contribute, Connect and Learn as a Part of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem • N ew Venture Internship: Learning to be a High-Value Employee, Manager, or Founder Sample Tyler entrepreneurship courses • Creative Cottage Industrialist • Business of Design • Art Careers Workshop • Business Practices in Crafts • Field Internships in all majors

ARCHITECTU AND ENVIRO

URE ONMENTAL DESIGN ARCHITECTURE ART EDUCATION ART HISTORY ART THERAPY CERAMICS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FIBERS & MATERIAL STUDIES GLASS GRAPHIC & INTERACTIVE DESIGN HISTORIC PRESERVATION HORTICULTURE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE METALS/JEWELRY/CAD-CAM PAINTING PHOTOGRAPHY PRINTMAKING SCULPTURE VISUAL STUDIES

For students who want to make a difference in the world through studying how we design, analyze, plan, manage and nurture the built and natural environments, Tyler offers an educational experience that is built on choice. Career discovery is central to the academic plan. You’ll get a foundational education before exploring creative pathways—including architecture, facilities management, historic preservation, landscape architecture, horticulture and community development— that will allow you to choose a program that aligns with your passions and aspirations. You’ll learn by doing, working side-by-side with faculty on real-world problems, using new technologies, and taking advantage of the resources and opportunities available to you as a student at a large, urban research university.

ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DE SIGN

Good architecture is necessary for healthy, safe and livable communities. Tyler’s program focuses on design that addresses culture, technology and stewardship of the built and natural environment. Through the guidance of a faculty of design practitioners and innovative researchers, you’ll use the diverse urban context of Philadelphia to understand advocacy and civic engagement, technology, sustainable futures and the global context of architectural design. The program prepares you for the NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture professional degree program and a wide variety of creative career pathways in built environment design such as sustainable design, design-build, urban design, community-based design and design for health.

Sample courses • Visual Literacy for Architecture • Architectural History • A rchitecture, Technology and the Environment • M aterials and Methods of Construction • Structural Analysis • Architectural Design • Seminar in Architectural Theory Degree offered • Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Facilities management is a fast-growing profession that integrates people, place, process and technology to ensure efficient function of the built environment. With a curriculum that spans the university, you’ll take courses in building technology, architectural history, real estate, business, human resource management, contract and more to prepare you for leadership in this field. The core of the program takes place in Tyler’s Facilities Management Lab, where you’ll simulate real-world interdisciplinary collaboration. Lessons learned in the classroom are implemented through facilities planning projects. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with professionals across the city and region, building a strong professional network. The Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management is accredited by the Applied and Natural Sciences Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Sample courses • Project Planning & Programming • Computer Aided Facility Management • L eadership and Organizational Management • Microeconomic Principles • Real Estate Fundamentals Degree offered • B achelor of Science in Facilities Management

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Historic preservation is an ideal pathway for students with a strong interest in applied historical research about architecture, buildings and sites. You’ll learn the fundamentals of historic and cultural preservation practice in the United States and be introduced to the range of approaches and methods around the world. Students are guided by practicing architects, historians and preservationists, conducting archival and on-site investigations into the material and cultural fabric of the built environment in the Philadelphia region. The flexible curriculum allows you to incorporate coursework from related disciplines across Temple University.

Sample courses • Visual Literacy for Architects • Architectural History • Global Preservation Practice • Sustainability and Architecture • R esearch Methods for Historic Preservation Degree offered • B achelor of Science in Historic Preservation

As a Tyler community development student, you’ll engage in developing solutions to the pressing social, environmental and economic challenges facing communities in the 21st century. The program emphasizes the essential knowledge, skills and values to work collaboratively with stakeholders to establish lasting improvements in the quality of life of residents. You’ll be given the opportunity to use what you learn by working with practitioners on projects in the Philadelphia region. The program educates students to be innovative problem-solvers with careers in community organizing, economic development, nonprofit management, public administration and real estate development.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Sample courses • History of Form of Cities • City Planning Principles and Practice • F undamentals of Geographic Information Systems • C ommunity Engagement and Empowerment • G entrification and Equitable Development Degree offered • B achelor of Science in Community Development

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

The Landscape Architecture program will prepare you to be at the forefront of creating innovative green and sustainable practices that reimagine the potential of our natural spaces. Through applied learning and collaboration, you’ll be able to achieve a holistic understanding of ecosystem and design principles, which will allow you to better serve communities by transforming deteriorated landscapes. The Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture is an undergraduate professional degree accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board.

Sample courses • Herbaceous Plants • Landscape Engineering • I ntro to Green Careers in Landscape Architecture • Planting Design • Landscape Architecture Design Studio Degrees offered • B achelor of Science in Landscape Architecture • B achelor of Science in Landscape Architecture with Concentration in Horticulture

Sample courses

Tyler Horticulture is based at Temple’s Ambler Campus, where students take classes and have access to greenhouses, a 187-acre arboretum and more. You’ll come away with knowledge about the relationship between horticulture, technology and natural ecological processes and develop a responsible approach to understanding and stewarding the environment.

Degrees offered

• General Botany • Plant Ecology • Intro to Chemistry • Woody Plants • Greenhouse Management • Landscape Restoration

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HORTICULTURE

Tyler’s Horticulture program is a perfect match for those who love plants and science. You’ll develop as a practitioner who can work in careers nurturing and maintaining the built landscape. The program is intertwined with the Landscape Architecture program, providing you with an understanding of the full range of the landscape process, including design, plant production, installation and management of the urban and suburban landscape.

• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture • Associate of Science in Horticulture

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At Tyler, we believe that everyone has the capacity and deserves the opportunity to create and communicate through the visual arts. That’s one reason being an art teacher is such a gratifying career. Guided by faculty who are committed to urban art education and the power of collaborating with communities, Tyler’s art education students don’t just learn how to teach art and grow as artists—they learn how to affect positive change in the communities where they work. Tyler provides two pathways to earn an art teaching certification in Pennsylvania and become a teaching artist in grades K–12. • The Bachelor of Science in Education in Art Education, a rigorous, well-rounded, personal and communitybased program that encompasses your artistic practice and the necessary training to succeed as a teacher and affect positive change in the communities where you work. Graduates have a high job placement rate in K-12 schools and other community sites. • The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with Art Education Concentration, a degree pathway that allows you to combine your passion for the arts with your desire to inspire and educate others. Your study will involve the completion of a studio art degree in any one of Tyler’s BFA disciplines supplemented by a year of additional courses in education and a student teaching experience.

Sample courses • S ocio-Cultural Foundations of Education in the U.S. • A dolescent Development for Educators • Introduction to Inclusive Education • Science & Art of Teaching • E ffective Instructional Strategies for Young Children with Disabilities • A rt in Elementary & Secondary School (field experience) Degrees offered • B achelor of Science in Education in Art Education • B achelor of Fine Arts with Art Education Concentration

ART HISTORY

How can an object made thousands of years ago help us understand the society from which it came? How do artists working today shape our understanding of the world we live in now? As an art history student, you’ll learn how to study art objects as a means of understanding the history of cultures in a global context. You’ll look closely, think critically and conduct original research about works of art. The program is designed to encourage a lifelong understanding of art as a fundamental form of human expression. Because the Art History program is part of an art school rather than being housed in a liberal arts college—which is the more typical structure of many programs—our students have access to opportunities for studio work as well as outstanding research resources. The program’s expanded classroom includes the culturally rich array of museums, galleries, public art and other resources in Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C., opportunities to study abroad and a sophisticated and ever-evolving array of new digital technologies. Our students find jobs in museums, galleries, libraries, auction houses and publishers and earn placements in the most competitive graduate programs.

Sample courses • The Art of Sacred Space • C ounterfeiting, Looting and the Ethics of Collecting Ancient Art • Islamic Art and Architecture • R enaissance and Baroque Architecture in Italy • History of Modern Graphic Design • R evolution and Beyond: Modern and Contemporary Art in Latin America Degree offered • Bachelor of Arts in Art History

ART THERAPY

If you are creative, compassionate and enjoy helping others, art therapy may be the field for you. Art therapists support individuals and communities by enhancing self-esteem, building insight, promoting emotional resilience and resolving distress. Tyler’s Art Therapy program will prepare you for careers that integrate mental health, human services and the creative process. Through the program’s emphasis on interdisciplinary study, community fieldwork and self-exploration, you’ll learn the skills of communication and collaboration, cultural awareness, creative design and planning, observation, and research, which will prepare you for a range of careers. While a master’s degree is required to practice as a certified art therapist, Tyler’s undergraduate degree program provides strong preparation for pursuing studies in art therapy at the graduate level.

Sample courses • Introduction to Art Therapy • Creative Process in Art Therapy • Field Work in Art Therapy • A rtist Educators in Schools and Community Settings • F oundations of Learning and Behavior Analysis Degrees offered • Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy

VISUAL STUDIES

The Visual Studies program is ideal for socially conscious artists who want to utilize the resources of a larger research university while accessing the historic studio traditions of Tyler. The Visual Studies program will help you become a stronger thinker and writer while supporting your growth as an artist. You’ll earn half of your credits in studio art classes and the other half exploring a broad array of courses in art history, anthropology, psychology, film and media studies, and other disciplines. You’ll learn to analyze wide-ranging forms of visual communication and convey your ideas using tools drawn from a variety of disciplines, from sociology and science to aesthetics and economics.

Sample courses • V isual Studies: History, Theory, Practice • Visual Studies Seminar: Identities • V isual Studies Seminar: Global Citizens • Visual Studies Seminar: Narratives • Art Career Workshop Degree offered • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies

Students majoring in visual studies are well-prepared for a wide range of careers as artists and writers; museum and gallery workers; curators; professionals in design and media industries; small business owners and entrepreneurs; and in the nonprofit sectors of education, political advocacy and community leadership.

MINORS AND CERTIFICATES Earning a minor or a certificate is an opportunity for you to build on your major area of study and develop broader experience and technical skills. These assets will expand your opportunities after graduation by broadening your areas of expertise and enhancing your ability to connect knowledge from one field to another.

• Minor in Art • Minor in Art History • Minor in City & Regional Planning • Minor in Community Development • Minor in Ecological Planning & Design • Minor in Environmental Horticulture • Minor in Landscape Studies • Minor in Sustainable Food Systems • Certificate in Community Arts Practices • Certificate in Creative Entrepreneurship • Certificate in Environmental Sustainability • Certificate in Historic Preservation • Certificate in Horticultural Therapy • Certificate in Landscape Plants • Certificate in Native Perennial Garden Design • Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Tyler offers a wide range of accredited graduate programs. For more information on these programs, please contact Tyler’s Office of Admissions at 215-777-9090 or tyleradmissions@temple.edu. • Architecture, MArch • Architecture, MS • Art Education, MEd • Art History, MA • Art History, PhD • Ceramics, MFA • City & Regional Planning, MS • Community Arts Practices, graduate certificate • Facilities Planning, MS • Fibers & Material Studies, MFA • Glass, MFA • Graphic & Interactive Design, MFA • Health Facilities Planning, graduate certificate • Landscape Architecture, MLArch • Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM, MFA • Painting, MFA • Photography, MFA • Printmaking, MFA • Sculpture, MFA • S ustainable Community Planning, graduate certificate • Transportation Planning, graduate certificate

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Exposure to different cultures and philosophies is particularly encouraged at Tyler. Studying abroad supports studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; development of problem-solving skills, language skills, self-confidence and the ability to adapt to new environments. Tyler students may study for a semester or year at Templeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campuses in Tokyo and Rome, and at other programs around the world.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY ROME Temple Rome uses the city of Rome as a living classroom. Art history is taught through direct observation of original works and historic sites, from ancient to modern. Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking and sculpture classes are held in well-equipped studios. The incredibly rich architectural heritage of Rome provides unique opportunities to study architecture and landscape architecture. Students may also elect to take courses in Italian language, anthropology, history or literature, among many others. You’ll engage in lively discussions with students from all over the world and strengthen your voice and practice.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, JAPAN CAMPUS The oldest and largest foreign university in Japan, Temple Japan offers intensive training in art, design and architecture. The faculty gives special attention to each student in small classes, driven by lively discussions with an interdisciplinary lens. You’ll collaborate with bilingual students from over 60 countries and study global and social issues. Excursions to cities like Kyoto will immerse you in Japan’s rich culture, language and history. Learn more: studyabroad.temple.edu/tokyo.

Learn more: studyabroad.temple.edu/rome.

We hope you are inspired to meet our students and faculty, and to see if Tyler is the right school for you. We invite you to join us for a tour or open house. Detailed information on tours and admissions events may be found at tyler.temple.edu/undergraduate-admissions.

ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID For detailed information on admissions and portfolio requirements, scholarships and other frequently asked questions, please visit: tyler.temple.edu/undergraduate-admissions. For current information on financial aid, please visit: tyler.temple.edu/undergraduate-scholarships.

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS High school students with creative aspirations can experience the Tyler School of Art and Architecture firsthand through Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pre-College Programs. These programs allow students to explore new media and artistic interests, build technical skills, gain insight into the many college degree pathways and professions within creative fields and create artwork under the guidance of Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedicated faculty. Students are encouraged to express their individual creativity and will leave class having experienced the rigor of college-level studio art and design courses. Detailed information can be found at: tyler.temple.edu/continuing-education-program/pre-college-programs.

Accreditation The Tyler School of Art and Architecture is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Master of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board, which is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs in architecture. The Landscape Architecture programs are accredited by the National Landscape Architecture Board and Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board. The City & Regional Planning Program is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board. The BS in Facilities Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Policy The Tyler School of Art and Architecture records images of student work for use in Tyler publications and websites. Tyler reserves the right to reproduce without notification such images of any artwork produced by students while attending Tyler for promotional or other purposes, including in print publications, institutional websites, communications, multimedia presentations, and documents about Tyler or Temple University for admission recruitment, fundraising or institutional informational purposes. No compensation is provided to students for such uses of images.

University Policies It is the intent of this catalog to illustrate general information about the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Users are cautioned that changes in policies, procedures, programs, requirements and guidelines may have occurred since the publication of this material. Although Tyler has made every reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein prior to publication, no responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical or printer errors. All information contained in this catalog is subject to change without prior notice. For more information on University Policies go to: secretary.temple.edu/policies.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Ryan S. Brandenberg; Joseph V. Labolito; Chris Murray; Stephanie Price Photography; Sophie Stasio; additional photos provided by and courtesy of the artists.

We encourage students to take a Temple University tour as well as a Tyler facilities tour. These tours can be arranged online through Temple Admissions. To schedule a tour please visit tyler.temple.edu/undergraduate-admissions.

Temple University’s Ambler Campus To tour the Ambler Campus and Ambler Arboretum, home to Tyler’s Landscape Architecture and Horticulture programs, please call Temple Ambler Admissions at 267-468-8100 or email ambler@temple.edu.

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