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Art • Connect specific art objects to major art movements • Understand the ways in which art objects engage history, culture and other external forces • Analyze the shifting meanings of art objects using the theoretical tools employed by art historians
MINOR IN ART HISTORY Requirements for Minor: ART1204 History of Western Art (AI-A) (VCI) Four courses in art history to be selected in consultation with the advisor
Programs of Study for Arts and Sciences
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS The art department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as an individualized major in studio art. To earn a B.F.A., the student must take studio courses that ensure sequential learning experiences in both fundamental and specific areas of art. In addition to the general requirements, 17 courses in art are required for the B.F.A. in studio art (individually designed major) and 17 courses in art are required for the B.F.A. in graphic design.
B.F.A. IN STUDIO ART (INDIVIDUALIZED MAJOR) Students who are interested in the B.F.A. in studio art must submit an individualized major plan during their sophomore year. The plan must be developed in consultation with a department advisor and submitted to the Individual Major Committee. for approval in the spring of sophomore year. Students who choose this course of study meet regularly with their department advisor to ensure proper sequencing of courses. Those students who pursue this course of study work to prepare portfolios for submission to graduate programs. Upon completion of the course of study, the student must submit a comprehensive report on their individualized program. A non-credit thesis project and exhibition are required. Emmanuel College
Those who come to Emmanuel after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in art must be formally admitted to the program. The applicant should present an official transcript of a Baccalaureate degree, a portfolio and two letters of recommendation if the applicant has completed work outside Emmanuel. The B.F.A. has a matriculation requirement of six courses to be chosen in consultation with a department advisor. The degree also requires a B.F.A. project and exhibition.
GRAPHIC DESIGN A B.F.A. in graphic design introduces students to a world of hands on studio classes taught by practicing artist and designers. This program challenges students to explore areas like publication design, package design, 2D animation, video, web and app development, advertising and brand design. Students grow their skills through research, problem-solving, critique and practical application, while gaining the full benefit from all Boston has to offer from a thriving local art scene, museums, and endless internship opportunities.
LEARNING GOALS AND OUTCOMES Students enrolled in the graphic design program will be trained in: • Problem-solving through visual communication • Visualizing complex information • Typography for both screen and print • Designing for print, interactive, and time based media • Mastery of both contemporary technology and traditional craft skills in communication design • Developing professional and critical language used in critiquing their own work and the work of others
THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE The culminating experience for students in the Graphic Design major is the Graphic
