UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018
Peck School of the Arts
Inter-Arts
COURSE OF STUDY
ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE INTER-ARTS BFA/MUSICAL THEATRE TRACK STUDENTS: No new students are being accepted into the Inter-Arts/Musical Theatre track as of the 2015 fall semester. A new Musical Theatre degree program is now being offered under the Theatre Department of the Peck School of the Arts. Please consult the Theatre Department’s degree program information in this catalog for detailed information on the new program.
The BFA in Inter-Arts is designed to nurture and develop a mature interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary artist, critic, or scholar. The two tracks leading to the Inter-Arts BFA degree lay strong developmental foundations coupled with advanced project creation by students in both tracks. Each track provides a capstone experience in which the student reveals advanced interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary accomplishment as well as a unique personal voice.
Students majoring in Inter-Arts can choose one of two tracks: the Dual Discipline Track (Track 1) or the Interdisciplinary Arts and Technology Track (Track 2).
Laptop Requirement. All entering Interdisciplinary Arts and Technology (IAT) students are required to participate in the PSOA Laptop program. Please see requirements posted on the PSOA Laptop Requirement web page: uwm.edu/arts/apply/laptop/.
The two Inter-Arts tracks leading to the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts require a minimum of 120 credits for graduation distributed as follows:
1. Peck School of the Arts Inter-Arts Major/Dual Discipline Track:
Core Curriculum |
45* |
Studio Courses |
72 |
Electives |
3 |
Total |
120 |
2. Peck School of the Arts Inter-Arts Major/Interdisciplinary Arts and Technology (IAT) Track:
Core Curriculum |
45* |
IAT Courses |
66 |
Electives |
9 |
Total |
120 |
* All Inter-Arts BFA students who complete an introductory-level course
in four of the PSOA's five departments will have met the PSOA
distribution requirement.
DUAL DISCIPLINE TRACK (TRACK 1)
Students must select two 36-credit options from the following five department curricula in order to complete the 72-credit studio course component of the Inter-Arts Track 1.
Art Curriculum (36 cr)
A portfolio review is required for admission. Please see admission requirements for Art & Design Program.
Pre-Art Requirements
Art 101 |
Drawing I |
3 |
Art 106 |
Art Survey |
3 |
Art 108 |
2D Concepts |
3 |
Art 109 |
3D Concepts |
3 |
Art 118 |
Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice |
3 |
Subtotal |
|
15 |
Areas of Concentration
Students choose either one area (Option #1) or two areas (Option #2) of concentration from the following options:
Ceramics
Cross Disciplinary
Digital Studio Practice
Fibers
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Painting and Drawing
Photography
Print and Narrative Forms
Sculpture
Option #1
Art 2xx |
One intro-level course in area of concentration |
3 |
Art 3xx/4xx |
Five advanced-level courses in area of concentration |
15 |
Option #2
Art 2xx |
Two intro-level courses from two different areas of concentration |
6 |
Art 3xx/4xx |
Four advanced-level courses in area of concentration |
12 |
Art & Design Capstone
Requirement
Art 604 |
Professional Practices |
3 |
Art 605 |
BFA Exhibition |
0 |
Subtotal |
|
3 |
Art Curriculum Total |
36 |
Dance Curriculum (36 cr)
Audition Requirement. Students selecting the Inter-Arts Dance
Curriculum option must pass an entry audition into the Dance program.
Dance 110 |
Introduction to the Art of Dance |
3 |
Dance 135 |
Introduction to Dancemaking Skills |
3 |
Dance 213 |
Modern Dance Technique III |
3 |
Dance 214 |
Modern Dance Technique IV |
3 |
Dance 233 |
Improvisation for Dancemaking |
3 |
Dance 314 |
Contemporary Dance History |
3 |
Dance 317 |
Modern Dance Technique V |
2 |
Dance 318 |
Modern Dance Technique VI |
2 |
Dance 412 |
Dance Composition I |
3 |
Dance 415 |
Movement and New Media Collaborations |
3 |
Dance 490 |
Repertoire and Ensemble |
3 |
Dance 601 |
Senior Project |
3 |
Dance 122 or Dance 370 |
1 semester of cultural dance style chosen from African Dances: (subtitle) or World Movement Traditions: (subtitle) |
2 |
Dance Curriculum Total |
36 |
All dance majors must maintain a 3.0 GPA in department courses
to remain in the program. In addition, Dance Inter-Arts BFA candidates
must pass a mid-program performance review for continuance in the
program.
Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres Curriculum (36 cr)
Film 116 |
Listening and Recording |
3 |
Film 117 |
Filmmaking Technologies and Techniques |
3 |
Film 201 |
Introduction to Experimental Media Arts |
3 |
or |
|
|
Film 202 |
Current Topics in Media Arts Production |
3 |
Film 114 |
Film and Experience: The Filmmaker and the Viewer |
3 |
or |
|
|
Film 210 |
Concepts of Production in the Media Arts |
3 |
Subtotal |
|
12 |
Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres Pre-Portfolio Studios
(Students select two courses for a total of 6 credits.)
Film 220 |
Basic Elements of Filmmaking |
3 |
Film 222 |
Introduction to Digital Filmmaking |
3 |
Film 255 |
Introduction to Digital Arts |
3 |
Subtotal |
|
6 |
Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres Electives
15 credits of electives selected from Film courses that are 300 level and above. To be taken after portfolio review. A minimum of 9 credits must be selected from the following:
Film 380 |
Media Arts Module: (subtitle) |
3-9 |
Film 420 |
Intermediate Media Arts Module: (subtitle) |
3-9 |
Film 460 |
Advanced Media Arts Module: (subtitle) |
3-9 |
Subtotal |
|
15 |
Film 509 |
Senior Project I |
3 |
Subtotal |
|
3 |
Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres Curriculum Total |
36 |
Music Curriculum (36 cr)
Audition Requirement. Students selecting the Inter-Arts Music Curriculum option must pass an audition at the 200 level of proficiency.
Music 101 |
Fundamentals of Music* |
3 |
or | ||
Music 123 and 127 |
Aural Theory I (1 cr) and Materials of Theory I (2 cr) |
3 |
Music 124 |
Aural Theory II |
1 |
Music 128 |
Materials of Theory II |
3 |
Music 211 |
General History of Western Music I |
3 |
Music 212 |
General History of Western Music II |
3 |
Music 307 |
General History of Western Music III |
3 |
MusPerf 2xx |
Performance Instrument (4 semesters) |
4 |
MusPerf 1 |
Fundamentals of Piano: (subtitle)** |
1 |
Music xxx |
Performing Organization Courses (4 semesters) |
4 |
Music xxx |
Music History Electives |
3 |
Music xxx |
Music Theory Electives |
3 |
Music xxx |
Music Electives |
5-9 |
Music Curriculum Total |
36 |
* May be required as determined by proficiency examination. If waived by proficiency exam, then credits must be taken as Music electives.
** MusPerf 1 may be waived by examination. If MusPerf 1 is waived, then credit must be taken as either a Music elective or as an additional semester of MusPerf 2xx Performance Instrument.
Theatre Curriculum (36 cr)
Theatre Core
Theatre 110 |
Fundamentals of the Actor's Process |
3 |
Theatre 213 |
Play Analysis |
3 |
Theatre 236 |
Theatre Production and Design |
3 |
Theatre 275 |
Performing Arts Management |
3 |
Theatre 305 |
The Theatrical Experience: (subtitle) |
3 |
Select one of the following: |
|
|
Theatre 214 |
Stagecraft |
4 |
Theatre 225 |
Costume Construction |
4 |
Pick any two of the following: |
|
|
Theatre 321 |
The Theatre – Beginnings Through Realism |
3 |
Theatre 322 |
The Theatre – Modern and Contemporary Period |
3 |
Theatre 323 |
Special Topics in World Theatre: (subtitle) |
3 |
Subtotal |
|
25 |
Theatre Electives: 11
credits from the following electives
Costume Option
Theatre 304 |
Costume Design |
3 |
Theatre 325 |
History of Costume |
3 |
Theatre 224 |
Make-up |
3 |
Theatre 343 |
Patternmaking I |
3 |
Theatre 401 |
Fabric Painting and Dyeing |
3 |
Performance Option
Theatre 108 |
Introduction to Musical Theatre |
3 |
Theatre 111 |
Theatre Games |
3 |
Theatre 204 |
Participatory Theatre |
3 |
Theatre 230 |
Acting II – Text and Performance |
3 |
Theatre 231 |
Introduction to Voice and Speech |
3 |
Theatre 260 |
Storytelling |
3 |
Theatre 330 |
Acting Topics |
3 |
Theatre 410 |
Stage Directing |
3 |
Theatre 472 |
Performance Workshop Capstone |
3 |
Theatre 699 |
Independent Study |
2 |
Playwriting Option
Theatre 359 |
Playwriting |
3 |
Theatre 459 |
Playwriting II |
3 |
Theatre 465 |
Theatre Capstone: (subtitle) |
3 |
Technical Theatre Option
Theatre 215 |
Properties Production |
3 |
Theatre 318 |
Scene Design |
3 |
Theatre 319 |
Scenic Painting |
3 |
Theatre 337 |
Sound Production |
3 |
Theatre 338 |
Lighting Production |
3 |
Theatre 437 |
Sound Design and Technology |
3 |
Theatre Curriculum Total |
36 |
INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (IAT) (Track 2)
Admission Requirements
Students planning to pursue the IAT track of the Inter-Arts degree
must meet the admission and degree requirements of the Peck School of
the Arts. After completing the Inter-Arts/IAT core (12 cr) and the
Pre-IAT Studios (12 cr), IAT track majors will have their portfolio
reviewed for approval by the IAT Review Committee.
Inter-Arts/IAT
BFA Degree Requirements
University Core Curriculum |
45 |
Inter-Arts/IAT Requirements |
66 |
Electives |
9 |
BFA Degree in Inter-Arts/IAT Track |
120 |
IAT Requirements
Inter-Arts/IAT Core: 12 cr (included in University Core Curriculum)
Art 118 |
Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice |
3 |
Film 116 |
Listening and Recording |
3 |
Music 220 |
Introduction to Computers with Music |
3 |
Dance 321 |
Alexander Technique for the Performer |
3 |
Pre-IAT Studios: 12 cr
Art 218 |
2D Design Strategies |
3 |
Film 222 |
Introduction to Digital Filmmaking |
3 |
Film 255 |
Introduction to Digital Arts |
3 |
Music 327 |
Analog and Digital Synthesis I |
3 |
Portfolio review:
After completing the Inter-Arts/IAT Core and Pre-IAT Studio requirements,
students submit:
- a portfolio of three projects: two projects from different IAT studio courses and one project in any medium;
- a completed application form; and
- a copy of their academic transcript.
The IAT Review Committee will consider the artistic strength of the portfolio projects, student performance in classes, and overall GPA. All materials must be received by the posted deadline at the end of fall and spring semesters. The IAT Review Committee consists of a minimum of one representative faculty member from each discipline and the program coordinator(s), with a maximum of six faculty members. Faculty who have worked with these students are encouraged to share impressions of student work, maturity, and growth.
IAT Post-Portfolio Core: 15 cr
Art 316 |
Interactive and Multimedia Art |
3 |
Dance 415 |
Movement and New Media Collaborations |
3 |
Film 380 |
Media Arts Module: Physical Computing |
3 |
FineArt 313 |
Programming for Artists |
3 |
Music 680 |
Special Studies in Music: (subtitle)* |
3 |
* Topics as approved on list maintained by IAT Coordinator
IAT Electives: 21 cr
Courses are selected from the approved list maintained by the IAT Coordinator. Students must take course prerequisites or seek permission of instructor for admission.
Art 224 |
Dynamic Typography |
3 |
Art/Film 259/459 |
Photography Workshop: (subtitle) |
3 |
Art 393 |
Digital Printmaking |
3 |
Art 493 |
Advanced Digital Printmaking |
3 |
Art 317 |
3D Imaging I |
3 |
Art 319 |
Hybrid Sculptural Forms: (subtitle)* |
3 |
Art 324 |
Web Design |
3 |
Art 327 |
Digital Media Workshop: (subtitle)* |
3 |
Art/Film 350 |
Color Photography |
3 |
Art 402 |
Art and Design Workshop: (subtitle)* |
3 |
Art 427 |
Advanced Design Workshop: (subtitle)* |
3 |
Film 380 |
Media Arts Module: (subtitled)* |
3 |
Film 420 |
Intermediate Arts Module: (subtitle)* |
3 |
Film 455 |
Integrated Film/Video Exploration |
3 |
Film 460 |
Advanced Media Arts Module: (subtitle)* |
3 |
FineArt 411 |
Time/Space II |
3 |
FineArt 311 |
Spatial Interactivity I |
3 |
FineArt 511 |
Spatial Interactivity II |
3 |
Music 301 |
Music Theory for Interdisciplinary Studies |
3 |
Music 328 |
Digital Synthesis and Systems II |
3 |
Music 420 |
Advanced Computing and Music |
3 |
Music 680 |
Special Studies in Music: (subtitle)* |
3 |
* Topics as approved on list maintained by IAT Coordinator
Theory and Context Courses: 6 cr
Electives (300 level or above from approved list) |
|
Capstone Courses: 12 cr
FineArt 410 |
IAT Junior Project |
6 |
FineArt 510 |
IAT Senior Project |
6 |
IAT Junior and Senior Projects. Students must
complete the projects in good standing and present their work in a
public exhibition/screening at the end of the semester.
General Electives: 9 cr
Total Inter-Arts/IAT BFA Degree Credits |
120 |
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