Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Communication Arts with a Concentration in Scientific and Preparatory Medical Illustration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The instructional program for students in the scientific and preparatory medical illustration concentration differs from the traditional communication arts major beginning in the sophomore year and primarily affects elective studies selections. The required 32 credits in the biological sciences and chemistry become the student’s general studies electives for this major. These courses build the background knowledge necessary to produce images that present complex scientific and medical information clearly and with appropriate fidelity. Students in this concentration must complete 124 credits to graduate. Within the communication arts course work, requirements differ for this concentration. The courses in typography and visual studies: design and drawing are not required, but scientific illustration is required. There are also some electives in scientific illustration offered. Learning outcomes Students will demonstrate proficiency in drawing, including the figure. Students will demonstrate conceptual and critical thinking. Students will articulate conceptual and visual ideas to communicate content. Students will demonstrate competence in the use of traditional media. Students will demonstrate competence in the use of digital media and emerging technologies. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the historical and current context of communication arts. Students will demonstrate ethical and professional practices.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The instructional program for students in the scientific and preparatory medical illustration concentration differs from the traditional communication arts major beginning in the sophomore year and primarily affects elective studies selections. The required 32 credits in the biological sciences and chemistry become the student’s general studies electives for this major. These courses build the background knowledge necessary to produce images that present complex scientific and medical information clearly and with appropriate fidelity. Students in this concentration must complete 124 credits to graduate. Within the communication arts course work, requirements differ for this concentration. The courses in typography and visual studies: design and drawing are not required, but scientific illustration is required. There are also some electives in scientific illustration offered. Learning outcomes Students will demonstrate proficiency in drawing, including the figure. Students will demonstrate conceptual and critical thinking. Students will articulate conceptual and visual ideas to communicate content. Students will demonstrate competence in the use of traditional media. Students will demonstrate competence in the use of digital media and emerging technologies. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the historical and current context of communication arts. Students will demonstrate ethical and professional practices.
Admission Requirements
80+
6+
105+
53+
Other English Language Requirement: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 PBT.
Jan-2000
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