2020 - 2021 COLLEGE CATALOG WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD). This is a community where designers, artists, historians, makers, and problem solvers come together to develop, explore, and move their potential forward. With more than 90 years of experience we empower designers and artists to understand and harness their ability to create and innovate to transform the world. During your time at KCAD you will experience immersive learning opportunities that transcend the walls of the classroom, leading you to a broader and deeper understanding of your particular discipline and how it connects to the President Tara McCrackin world.
Our expert faculty have strong connections in their fields of study and foster a comprehensive network of support for students, nurturing individual development. This catalog will serve as your reference guide as you pursue your educational goals at KCAD. Within its pages, you will find important information about KCAD’s campus, academic policies and procedures, as well as program guides. If you have any questions after reviewing this catalog, please do not hesitate to ask KCAD’s Academic Advisor or your program faculty.
I look forward to meeting you soon and celebrating your achievements and successes at KCAD! All good things, Tara McCrackin President Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY | KCAD.EDU 2020-2021 COLLEGE CATALOG 2 CONTENTS Introduction. 4–5 Course Descriptions Campus Locations. 62 Academic Policies and Procedures. 11-25 Digital Art and Design.
63 Student Business Affairs Polices and Procedures. 66 Safety and Security. 68 Bachelor of Science Fine Arts. 70 Art History—Studio.
32 Foundation, First-Year Experience. 71 Art History—Academic.72 Bachelor of Fine Arts General Education. 79 Digital Art and Design - Entertainment Arts Focus.81 Digital Art and Design - Multimedia Design Focus. 39 Metals and Jewelry Design.
44 Sculpture and Functional Art.101 Metals and Jewelry Design. 45 Master of Architecture. 46 Master of Art Education. 47 Master of Arts in Design.
48 Master of Arts in Visual and Critical Studies. 108 Sculpture and Functional Art. 49 Master of Fine Arts.110 Master of Architecture. 50 Certificate in Design and Innovation Management.
114 Master of Arts in Design. 115 Master of Arts in Visual and Critical Studies.51 Master of Fine Arts Drawing. 52 The information contained in this college catalog represents the Photography. 53 best information available at the time of publication.
53 College of Art and Design of Ferris State University reserves the Certificate Programs right to change the contents of this catalog at any time without Certificate in Design and Innovation Management. 54 notice, and because this catalog is for informational purposes only, Certificate in Visual and Critical Studies. 54 it does not establish any contractual relationship with the university. KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY | KCAD.EDU 2020-2021 COLLEGE CATALOG 3 INTRODUCTION HISTORY KCAD VISION Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University As an innovator in art and design education, KCAD will cultivate (KCAD) was founded in 1928 through a generous endowment a student-centered learning community that fuels the economy provided by Helen M.
Kendall as a memorial to her husband, and transforms culture with creative leaders and critical thinkers David Wolcott Kendall, known as the Dean of American Furniture applying global perspectives. Helen Kendall envisioned a school whose graduates would be leaders in the world of art and design. Throughout KCAD VALUES KCAD’s illustrious history, the college has graduated thousands of Student-Centeredness successful alumni, undergone program and campus innovation Diversity and Inclusion and expansion, and achieved national and international Academic Excellence recognition, all of which reflect the ongoing fulfillment of that Collaboration original vision as well as a bright future. Sustainability In 2000, the Board of Trustees of KCAD finalized a merger with EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY Ferris State University, creating a union that offers students the KCAD is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in educational opportunities and strengths of each institution.
At the education and employment. It is the policy of the university to heart of both institutions is a commitment to preparing graduates prohibit unlawful discrimination in connection with any aspect of to pursue professional careers and a dedication to educational educational programs or opportunities, services to the public, or excellence and innovation coupled with practical application. employment, on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, veteran or military status, height, In the fall of 2013, KCAD finalized a merger with Urban Institute for weight, protected disability, or any other characteristic prohibited Contemporary Arts (UICA) that enables both organizations to reach by applicable State or federal laws or regulations. In addition, a wider audience through enhanced opportunities for joint although not mandated by law, it is the policy of the university to exhibitions and additional programming.
prohibit discrimination in education and employment on the basis of sexual orientation. KCAD remains committed to preparing students for leadership in the design, art history, and the visual arts; provides innovative, NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY collaborative education that fosters intellectual growth and This Policy on Non-Discrimination is designed to express individual creativity; and promotes the ethical and civic the university’s intent and commitment to comply with the responsibilities of designers and artists, locally and globally. requirements of state and federal non-discrimination laws. This policy and all other policies and procedures of the university shall FERRIS MISSION be interpreted and applied co-extensively with such laws.
This Ferris State University prepares students for successful careers, Policy shall not be interpreted as creating any legally enforceable responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Through its many rights, contractual or otherwise, that are greater than those partnerships and its career-oriented, broad-based education, existing under applicable non-discrimination laws. The prohibition Ferris serves our rapidly changing global economy and society. against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation does not apply to the university’s relationships with outside organizations, KCAD MISSION including the federal government, the military, ROTC, and private As a college within Ferris State University, Kendall College of Art employers.
Nothing contained in this policy shall be construed as and Design prepares students for leadership in design, the visual prohibiting the university from applying bona fide occupational arts, and art history; provides innovative, collaborative education qualifications. that fosters intellectual growth and individual creativity; and promotes the ethical and civic responsibilities of artists and The university reaffirms its policy of administering all of its designers, locally and globally. educational programs, and related support services and benefits, KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY | KCAD.EDU 2020-2021 COLLEGE CATALOG 4 INTRODUCTION in a manner that does not discriminate with respect to a student or Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University’s prospective student in any way that violates the university’s Policy Master of Architecture Program has been granted initial on Non-Discrimination. The university is committed to providing accreditation by: education relevant to a changing society to all students who have the motivation to succeed and the ability to benefit from the THE NATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL ACCREDITING BOARD opportunity and have been admitted to the university.
A practice 735 New York Ave NW of affirmative recruitment and retention of members of under- Washington, DC 20006 represented or disadvantaged populations supports this policy of 202.2007 opportunity and accessibility. This policy applies to each and every phase of educational programs, services and benefits, including Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University is recruitment, applications, admissions, enrollment, counseling and authorized under the laws of the State of Michigan to grant: guidance, financial assistance, degree requirements, athletics, student life and other activities. Bachelor of Fine Arts in: Art Education (K12 Art Education Certification optional) (through 2022) The university reaffirms its policy of providing social, cultural and Collaborative Design other services, consistent with its mission, in a manner that does Digital Art and Design not discriminate with respect to members of the public in any Drawing way that violates the university’s Policy on Non-Discrimination. Fashion Studies This policy applies to each and every phase of all services to the Furniture Design public conducted by the university, or by university-sanctioned Graphic Design organizations, or at facilities under the control of the university.
Illustration Industrial Design ACCREDITATION Interior Design As part of Ferris State University, Kendall College of Art and Design Medical Illustration is accredited by: Metals and Jewelry Design Painting THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION OF THE Photography NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS Printmaking 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Sculpture and Functional Art Chicago, IL 60604-1413 800.7440 Bachelor of Science in: Art History Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University is an accredited institutional member of: Master of Architecture Master of Art Education (through 2022) THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF ART AND DESIGN Master of Arts in Design 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Master of Arts in Visual and Critical Studies Reston, VA 22090 703.0700 Master of Fine Arts in Drawing Master of Fine Arts in Painting Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University’s Master of Fine Arts in Photography Interior Design program is accredited by: Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking THE COUNCIL FOR INTERIOR DESIGN ACCREDITATION Certificates in: 206 Grandville SW Visual and Critical Studies Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2822 Design and Innovation Management through the College of 616.0400 Business at Ferris State University KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY | KCAD.EDU 2020-2021 COLLEGE CATALOG 5 CAMPUS LOCATIONS KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY (KCAD) MAILING ADDRESS 17 Fountain St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002 Toll-free: 800. 17 FOUNTAIN ST NW BUILDING (17F) 17 Fountain St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002 At this location Academic Affairs Activities and Resource Center (ARC) Admissions Dow Center FlexLab Ransom Ave NE IT Help Desk KCAD Library Student Commons and Vending Student Services The Innovation Hub 2.
FERRIS BUILDING (WNF) 17 Pearl St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002 At this location Material ConneXion Resource Center Fulton St. W Metals Fabrication Studio and Foundry Commerce Ave. SW Student Lounges and Vending Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts Ave.
SE Wege Center for Sustainable Design 3. MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE STUDIO 1 S. Division Grand Rapids, MI 49503 At this location Master of Architecture Studio KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY | KCAD.EDU 2020-2021 COLLEGE CATALOG 6 CONTACTS ACADEMIC ADVISING GRADUATE ADMISSIONS Email: kcadadvising@ferris.edu Email: kcadgrad@ferris.1237 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS LIBRARY Email: kcaddean@ferris.edu Email: kcadlibrary@ferris.1121 Hours may vary, please check website ACADEMIC RECORDS Email: kcadacademicrecords@ferris.edu PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Phone: 616.1104 Email: kcadpresident@ferris.1150 ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCE CENTER Email: arc@ferris.edu SECURITY Phone: 616.1794 Email: kcadadmissions@ferris.1118 STUDENT SERVICES Phone: 616.1156 BOOKSTORE (LOCATED ON THE BIG RAPIDS CAMPUS) TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Email: bookstore@ferris.edu Email: kcadit@ferris.edu Phone: 231-591-2607 Phone: 616.com URBAN INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS COUNSELING AND DISABILITY SERVICES Email: info@uica.org Email: kcadcounseling@ferris.1136 Hours may vary, please check website DOW CENTER FLEXLAB Email: kcadflexlab@ferris.1267 Hours may vary, please check website FINANCIAL AID Email: kcadfinaid@ferris.1210 KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY | KCAD.EDU 2020-2021 COLLEGE CATALOG 7 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2020 (AUGUST 31 - DECEMBER 11) First day of classes. 31 Drop/Add ends 5:00 p.
7 Mid-term grades due. 26 Spring/Summer 2020 graduation application deadline. 30 Spring Registration Begins. 2 Last day to withdraw from classes (W grade).
5 Thanksgiving recess begins (classes dismiss at noon/college closes at 5 PM). 29 All Classes resume (fully online). 30 Last day of Fall semester classes. 11 Fall semester grades due by 1 p.
21 Fall grades available to students on MyFSU. 22 The December 2020 graduation application deadline was Friday, April 17, 2020 SPRING 2021 (JANUARY 11 – APRIL 30) First day of Spring semester classes. 11 Drop/Add Ends 5:00 p. 14 Summer Registration Begins.
18 Martin Luther King, Jr. 18 Spring recess begins (no classes)., March 6 Mid-term grades due., March 8 Spring recess ends - classes resume., March 15 Last day to withdraw from classes (“W” grade).