Integrated Art and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Integrated Art and Design is a 60 credit professional program that allows you the flexibility to incorporate courses in other disciplines into your major concentrations of Fine and New Media Art, Graphic Design and Product Design. As the skills required in graphic, web and product design, illustration, new/multimedia art, arts administration and arts management increasingly overlap, integrating courses across the concentrations and in other disciplines like digital media, communications, sciences, management and other humanities will give you a wide breadth of creative, technical and professional competencies that will improve your career prospects.
This program prepares you for entry-level positions or entrance into Master of Fine Arts graduate program.
Program Features
60 credits
Required Core Courses:
| AMDE 151 | GN: Basic Drawing | 3 credits |
| AMDE 153 | GN: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 154 | GN: Three-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 201 | GN: History of Art I | 3 credits |
| AMDE 202 | GN: History of Art II | 3 credits |
CONCENTRATIONS:
Fine and New Media Art Concentration
Courses required for the Fine and New Media Art Concentration
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| AMDE 251 | GN: Sculpture | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| AMDE 253 | GN: Introduction to Ceramics | 3 credits |
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| AMDE 254 | GN: Painting I | 3 credits |
| AMDE 414 | Portfolio In Art + Media + Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 496 | Fine Arts Seminar | 3 credits |
| AMDE XXX | One upper level art history course | 3 credits |
| AMDE XXX | Five design or studio arts courses | 15 credits |
And 15 credit hours from other disciplines, including ART, upon advisement from faculty in both Art + Design and related departments. At least 6 credits must be from 300-400 level courses.
Graphic Design Concentration
Courses required for the Graphic Design Concentration
| AMDE 207 | GN: Letterforms | 3 credits |
| AMDE 220 | GN: Graphic Design I | 3 credits |
| AMDE 252 | GN: Product Design I | 3 credits |
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| AMDE 211 | GN: Infographics and Data Visualization | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| AMDE 280 | GN: Design for Communication | 3 credits |
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| AMDE 320 | Graphic Design II | 3 credits |
| AMDE 351 | Advanced 3D Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 405 | Illustration | 3 credits |
| AMDE 414 | Portfolio In Art + Media + Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 420 | Graphic Design III: Design Agency | 3 credits |
| AMDE 486 | Field Experience and Internship (Semester hours arranged) | 3 - 12 Credits |
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| | One additional Art History course from | |
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| AMDE 290 | Special Topics: | (Semester hours arranged) |
| AMDE 302 | American Art | 3 credits |
| AMDE 304 | GE: Art Gallery Management | 3 credits |
| AMDE 305 | Art Since 1940 | 3 credits |
| AMDE 307 | Modern Art | 3 credits |
| AMDE 317 | Modern Architecture | 3 credits |
| AMDE 322 | The History of Photography | 3 credits |
| AMDE 412 | [WS] Women Artists: Middle Ages to Present | 3 credits |
| AMDE 485 | IS: | 2 - 6 credits |
And 9 semester hours from interdisciplinary areas, including ART upon advisement from faculty in both Art + Design and related department(s). At least 6 credits must be from advanced level courses. Suggested but not limited to areas of interdisciplinary study: CMST, DMET, MGT and THTR.
Co-requisite course
| COMM 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
Product Design Concentration
Courses required for Product Design Concentration
| AMDE 220 | GN: Graphic Design I | 3 credits |
| AMDE 252 | GN: Product Design I | 3 credits |
| AMDE 256 | Materials and Processes | 3 credits |
| AMDE 320 | Graphic Design II | 3 credits |
| AMDE 330 | Digital Modeling | 3 credits |
| AMDE 351 | Advanced 3D Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 352 | Product Design II | 3 credits |
| AMDE 414 | Portfolio In Art + Media + Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 452 | Object Design III | 3 credits |
| AMDE 486 | Field Experience and Internship (Semester hours arranged) | 3 - 12 Credits |
| | | |
| | One additional Art History course from | |
| | | |
| AMDE 290 | Special Topics: | (Semester hours arranged) |
| AMDE 302 | American Art | 3 credits |
| AMDE 304 | GE: Art Gallery Management | 3 credits |
| AMDE 305 | Art Since 1940 | 3 credits |
| AMDE 307 | Modern Art | 3 credits |
| AMDE 317 | Modern Architecture | 3 credits |
| AMDE 322 | The History of Photography | 3 credits |
| AMDE 412 | [WS] Women Artists: Middle Ages to Present | 3 credits |
| AMDE 485 | IS: | 2 - 6 credits |
And 9 semester hours from interdisciplinary areas, including ART, upon advisement from faculty in both Art + Design department and related department(s). Recommended: PHYS 111 Engineering Graphics, PHYS 161 GN: Physics I. At least 3 credits must be from advanced level courses. Suggested but not limited areas of interdisciplinary study: CMST, DMET, MGT, THTR.
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Fine and New Media Art Concentration
Freshman Year
Fall
| AMDE 151 | GN: Basic Drawing | 3 credits |
| AMDE 153 | GN: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| AMDE 154 | GN: Three-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 254 | GN: Painting I | 3 credits |
| COMM 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 6 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| AMDE 201 | GN: History of Art I | 3 credits |
| | | |
| AMDE 251 | GN: Sculpture | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| AMDE 253 | GN: Introduction to Ceramics | 3 credits |
| | | |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Electives | 9 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| AMDE 202 | GN: History of Art II | 3 credits |
| AMDE ____ | Studio Art or Design Course | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Electives | 9 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| AMDE ____ | Studio Art or Design Course | 6 credits |
| AMDE ___ | Upper Level Art History Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 6 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| ___ | Art or Design Course with 3-0-6 Designation | 6 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Electives | 9 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| ___ | Art or Design Course with 3-0-6 Designation | 6 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Electives | 9 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 0-15 |
Spring
| AMDE 414 | Portfolio In Art + Media + Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 496 | Fine Arts Seminar | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Upper Level Electives 3-9 credits | 3-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 0-15 |
Graphic Design Concentration
Freshman Year
Fall
| AMDE 151 | GN: Basic Drawing | 3 credits |
| AMDE 153 | GN: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| AMDE 154 | GN: Three-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 220 | GN: Graphic Design I | 3 credits |
| COMM 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| AMDE 201 | GN: History of Art I | 3 credits |
| AMDE 207 | GN: Letterforms | 3 credits |
| AMDE 252 | GN: Product Design I | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| AMDE 202 | GN: History of Art II | 3 credits |
| | | |
| AMDE 211 | GN: Infographics and Data Visualization | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| AMDE 280 | GN: Design for Communication | 3 credits |
| | | |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| AMDE 256 | Materials and Processes | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| XXXX ___ | Interdisciplinary Elective | 3 credits |
| | | |
| AMDE 320 | Graphic Design II | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| AMDE ___ | Upper Level Art History Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| AMDE 330 | Digital Modeling | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| AMDE 351 | Advanced 3D Design | 3 credits |
| | | |
| AMDE 420 | Graphic Design III: Design Agency | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| AMDE 405 | Illustration | 3 credits |
| AMDE 486 | Field Experience and Internship (Semester hours arranged) | 3 - 12 Credits |
| XXXX ____ | Upper Level Electives 3-9 credits | 3-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| AMDE 414 | Portfolio In Art + Media + Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 487 | Independent Study in Studio/Design: | 3-6 |
| XXXX ____ | Electives 3-9 credits | 3-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Product Design Concentration
Freshman Year
Fall
| AMDE 151 | GN: Basic Drawing | 3 credits |
| AMDE 153 | GN: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| AMDE 154 | GN: Three-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 220 | GN: Graphic Design I | 3 credits |
| COMM 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| AMDE 201 | GN: History of Art I | 3 credits |
| AMDE 130 | GN: Introduction to 3D Printing | 3 credits |
| AMDE 252 | GN: Product Design I | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| AMDE 202 | GN: History of Art II | 3 credits |
| AMDE 256 | Materials and Processes | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| AMDE 320 | Graphic Design II | 3 credits |
| AMDE ____ | ART Elective | 3 credits |
| AMDE ___ | Upper Level Art History Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Course | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
Senior Year
Fall
| AMDE 452 | Object Design III | 3 credits |
| AMDE 486 | Field Experience and Internship (Semester hours arranged) | 3 - 12 Credits |
| XXXX ____ | Upper Level Electives 3-9 credits | 3-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| AMDE 414 | Portfolio In Art + Media + Design | 3 credits |
| AMDE 487 | Independent Study in Studio/Design: | 3-6 |
| XXXX ____ | Electives 3-9 credits | 3-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
For more information, contact the Department of Art + Design 570-422-3694, www.esu.edu/art