{"id":4965,"date":"2022-06-10T09:38:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T13:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/?page_id=4965"},"modified":"2022-08-27T12:20:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-27T16:20:59","slug":"electives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/visual-arts\/electives\/","title":{"rendered":"Visual Arts Electives"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn about the elective courses offered by the School of Visual Arts<\/h4>\n
Graphic Design<\/h5>
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Graphic Design electives enhance students\u2019 knowledge of traditional print design with exposure to a variety of media creation methods and platforms. Offerings range from web and publication design to animation and video art.<\/p>\n

Boston University School of Visual arts is committed to educating students about the latest developments in interactive Graphic Design. Graphic Design majors can enhance their knowledge of traditional print media with exposure to a variety of media creation methods and platforms.<\/p>\n

Course Selections<\/h4>\n

AR 123 – Foundation Design: Introductory Principles, Practices (2cr)
\nAR 389 – Graphic Design Elective (4cr) Summer only<\/em>
\nAR 502 – Branding (2cr)
\nAR 524 – Business Information Design (4cr) Summer only<\/em>
\nAR 527 – Drawing into Animation (4cr)
\nAR 571 – Exhibition Design (2cr)
\nAR 576 – Motion Graphics (2cr)
\nAR 577 – Editorial Publication (2cr)
\nAR 580 – History of Graphic Design (4cr)
\nAR 581 – Web Design (4cr)
\nAR 587 – Information Design (2cr)
\nAR 589 – Interactive Design (2cr)
\nAR 595 – Visual Systems (2cr)
\nAR 597 – Experience Design (2cr)<\/p>\n

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Painting & Drawing<\/h5>
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Drawing and painting courses are fundamental ingredients of every BFA student\u2019s visual arts education.<\/p>\n

Drawing and painting courses are fundamental components of every BFA student\u2019s visual arts education. Boston University School of Visual Arts offers a wide selection of advanced painting and drawing courses that direct, complement, and refine the pursuit and practice of each major discipline.<\/p>\n

Course Selections<\/h4>\n

AR 236 – Anatomy for the Artist (4cr)
\nAR 238 – Drawing Concepts (4cr)
\nAR 239 – Figure Drawing (4cr)
\nAR 428\/528 Architectural Site Design (4cr)
\nAR 432 – Advanced Drawing (2cr)
\nAR 469 – Color Theory (4cr)
\nAR 512 – Architectural Design (4cr)
\nAR 527 – Drawing into Animation (4cr)
\nAR 547 – Painting Techniques I (2cr)
\nAR 548 – Painting Techniques II (2cr)<\/p>\n

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Photography<\/h5>
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Photography electives offered through the School of Visual Arts provide a selection of courses ranging from traditional black-and-white film-based photography, to digital, using the latest RAW image capture techniques.<\/p>\n

Photography electives offered through the School of Visual Arts provide a selection of courses ranging from traditional black-and-white film-based photography, to digital, using the latest RAW image capture techniques.\u00a0Photography courses are designed to provide students with basic photography skills and techniques while supporting their artistic endeavors, which range from personal interest to professional skills for the marketplace.<\/p>\n

Curriculum & Facilities<\/h4>\n

Photography courses are held in a spacious light-filled studio, providing ample room and equipment for student use.\u00a0The facilities include 15 enlargers and darkrooms for black-and-white film development.\u00a0There is also a digital photography studio featuring Apple computers, scanners, and the latest ink-jet printers.\u00a0Gallery space provides students with an opportunity for critique and display.<\/p>\n

Course Selections<\/h4>\n

AR 415 – Photography 1 (4cr)
\nAR 508 – The Experimental Photograph (4cr)
\nAR 510 – Photo Lab (2cr)
\nAR 515 – Digital Photo (4cr)<\/p>\n

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Printmaking<\/h5>
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Printmaking courses span both traditional and contemporary techniques including etching, relief, lithography, monotype, screen, book arts, photo-processes, and digital printmaking.<\/p>\n

The Printmaking department offers a large selection of elective courses accessible to all majors and to University students.\u00a0 We also offer a Printmaking Minor program, which is available to all students. Printmaking courses are designed to amplify a student\u2019s artistic interests and understanding of the process, and to support the development of a personal artistic vision.<\/p>\n

Curriculum & Facilities<\/h4>\n

Printmaking courses span both traditional and contemporary techniques including etching, relief, lithography, monotype, screen, book arts, photo-processes, and digital printmaking.
\nThe School of Visual Arts offers state-of-the-art facilities in a light filled space, as well as ample equipment for individual student use.\u00a0 The facilities are thoroughly ventilated, and include six etching presses, four lithography presses, a letterpress, a dedicated acid room, a darkroom, a screen lab, and a digital print facility with 12 work stations.\u00a0 The print studios at SVA are a common facility that creates a fertile cross-major setting in which students share ideas, techniques, and processes.<\/p>\n

Printmaking Minor<\/h4>\n

Undergraduates pursuing a BFA or BA degree in the School of Visual Arts may elect to complete a\u00a0minor in printmaking<\/a> by taking a selection of printmaking courses totaling 20 credits. The drawing courses AR 131 and 132 are strongly recommended prerequisites for printmaking minors. It is suggested to begin with CFA AR250 Introduction to Printmaking.<\/p>\n

Course Selections<\/h4>\n

AR 250\/AR 251 – Introduction to Printmaking (4cr\/2cr)
\nAR 270 – Bookmaking Techniques (2cr)
\nAR 425 – The Artist and the Book (4cr)
\nAR 447 – Printmaking I (Intaglio processes and Monotype) (4cr)
\nAR 448 – Printmaking I (Relief processes and Lithography) (4cr)
\nAR 450 – The Art of the Multiple (4cr)
\nAR 451\/AR 452 – Printmaking II (Advanced study, all processes) (var)
\nAR 517 – Digital Printmaking (4cr)
\nAR 518 – Silkscreen Printmaking (4cr)<\/p>\n

All printmaking courses taken in the\u00a0<\/span>Venice study abroad program<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>are eligible.<\/p>\n

Special Opportunities and Events<\/h4>\n