Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
Design, B.S. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Design, students will be able to: 1. Conceive, design and create works of art in one or more specific fine arts fields that are technically and conceptually sophisticated (ULO 1). 2. Recognize, analyze, compare and evaluate historical and contemporary art movements and aesthetic philosophies, including both Western and Global material (ULO 1). 3. Recognize and identify a variety of professional practices, career/employment and graduate education opportunities and apply that knowledge by developing a personalized career plan (ULO 3). 4. Articulate a clear rationale for the production and evaluation of contemporary visual art that reflects an orthodox Christian value system (ULO 2). Degree Program The Bachelor of Science Degree in Design contains a broad range of liberal arts general education courses, and allows students the option of choosing a wide range of general electives while providing them with a strong foundation in general design. It requires the completion of 48 credits in core and elective courses, and gives students the flexibility to complete a double major or a minor in another academic discipline. Admissions and Program Requirements The Department of Art has an open admissions policy. Incoming first-year students and transfer students from other institutions may declare an art major when they apply for admission to Biola University. Because of the rigorous schedule and amount of work required in the B.F.A. degree program, transfer students and Torrey Honors Institute students may need an additional semester to complete all of their requirements. The Department of Art offers three degree programs. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art is a professional degree program focusing on intensive studio practice and requiring an area of concentration; the B.F.A. is the preferred degree for students who anticipate having an art-related career, or who are planning to attend graduate school. The Bachelor of Science Degrees in Studio Art and in Design contain a broader range of liberal arts general education courses, and allow students the option of choosing a wide range of general electives. The two B.S. degrees also allow greater flexibility for students completing a double major or a minor in another academic discipline. Every year, all art majors participate in formal reviews to evaluate their progress in the department. Student portfolios are appraised using a variety of criteria, such as technical achievement, creative problem solving, and aesthetic/artistic development. Reviews are conducted at the end of the freshman, sophomore and junior years. Graduating seniors in the B.F.A. program are evaluated the semester before their thesis exhibitions. All art majors are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA in the program. Any grade below a “C-” (1.67) must be repeated. In art and design studio courses, contact hours define the meaning of a credit hour. In these courses, one semester hour of credit equals two hours of class instruction with at least one additional hour of unsupervised laboratory work each week. Studio courses receiving 3 credits typically meet six hours a week for class instruction with the expectation that students complete an additional three hours of assigned laboratory work. Students taking ARTS 462 - Advanced Studio Practicum or ARTS 464 - Advanced Studio Practicum, and independent studies, must complete a minimum of three hours of research/laboratory work each week during the semester for one hour of credit. General Education Requirements General education requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Design must conform to the University standards for
B.S. degrees. All B.S. in Design majors are required to take the following courses: PHIL 216 Introduction to Philosophy and Aesthetics Credit(s): 3. BBST 465 Integration Seminar Credit(s): 3. (Art and the Bible) Core Requirements (45 Credits) ARTS 107 Drawing I Credit(s): 3. ARTS 109 Digital Tools Credit(s): 3. ARTS 110 2-D Design Credit(s): 3. ARTS 111 3-D Design Credit(s): 3. ARTS 112 4-D Design Credit(s): 3. ARTS 116 History of Western Art I: Prehistoric Through Renaissance Credit(s): 3. ARTS 126 History of Western Art II: Baroque through Modernism Credit(s): 3. ARTS 314 Integrated Design I Credit(s): 3. ARTS 315 Contemporary Art Trends Credit(s): 3. ARTS 317 Typography I Credit(s): 3. ARTS 321 Historical Development of Design Credit(s): 3. ARTS 333 Graphic Design Forms I Credit(s): 3. ARTS 337 Typography II Credit(s): 3. ARTS 423 Integrated Design II Credit(s): 3. ARTS 450 Internship Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements CHOOSE one upper-division Art elective (3 credits). Engineering Physics, B.S. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational principles related to engineering physics (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate an ability to solve quantitative and conceptual technical problems related to engineering physics (ULO 1). 3. Demonstrate safe laboratory technique, proper use of appropriate equipment, and suitable results and data analysis (ULO 1). 4. Summarize the key issues in science and faith and recognize the harmony possible while studying God’s creation (ULO 1, 2, and 3). Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Physics is awarded to students who complete the 3/2 engineering program at Biola and an approved engineering school. The degree requires completion of all the general education, Bible requirements, and a minimum of 45 pre-engineering credits at Biola along with the completion of an accredited engineering program. Special arrangement has been made with the University of Southern California for this five-year, dual-degree program in liberal arts/sciences and engineering. Students attend Biola for three years taking courses in physics, math, chemistry, biblical studies and the liberal arts. The final two years are taken at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Engineering. Upon successful completion of the five-year program, a student receives a B.S. degree in Engineering Physics from Biola and a B.S. degree in Engineering from USC. Students interested in this 3/2 program with USC, or who choose to attend another accredited engineering school following a similar pattern, must plan their course of study under the supervision of the engineering advisor and with the approval of the department. The student should be aware that engineering schools often have a minimum GPA requirement for application. The program at USC
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