Undergraduate Course Catalog

UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018

Peck School of the Arts

Inter-Arts

Courses: Fine Arts (FINEART)

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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