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July 4 Final grades due Independence Day observed University closed July 20 Last day to drop from classes with a grade of “W” August 3 Last day, evening, and online classes August 4 Reading Day August 5, 8, 9 Final exams August 11 Final grades due August 12 - 21 Break between summer term and fall semester P2764-8/21-PDF-JSA College of Art and Design College of Art and Design IDEA-221 Design for Non-Majors I This course is a structured, cumulative introduction to the basic elements and principles of two-dimensional design for non-majors. This course will focus on the development of both a Index visual and verbal vocabulary as a means of exploring, developing and understanding 2D com- positions. The course addresses a wide variety of media, tools, techniques both traditional and DDDD 3D Digital Design. 18 technological, and theoretical concepts to facilitate skill development and experimentation PHAP Advertising Photography.
This course may help in building a portfolio. (This course is open to all under- ARTH Art History. 9 graduate students except those in FNAS-BFA, ILLM-BFA, ILLS-BFA, NMDE-BFA, GRDE-BFA, CCER Ceramics. 3 IDDE-BFA, INDE-BFA, 3DDG-BFA, CCER-BFA, GLASS-BFA, METAL-BFA, WOOD-BFA, SOFA Film and Animation/Motion Picture Science.
27 PHIMAG-BFA, STAR-BFA and PHTILL-BFA.) Studio 5, Credits 3 (Fall, Spring) PHFA Fine Art Photography. 37 FDTN Foundation Courses. 8 IDEA-222 Design for Non-Majors II This course is the second semester of a sequential, introduction to the basic elements and CWFD Furniture Design.4 principles of two-dimensional design. Organized to create a broad introductory experience CGLS Glass.
5 this course will build upon the visual and verbal vocabulary, media, techniques, skill devel- GRDE Graphic Design. This course will also focus on the comprehensive exploration of color theory as well ILLS Illustration. 13 as dealing with conceptualization and more advanced issues related to problem solving. This IMSM Imaging Systems.
41 course may help in building a portfolio. (Prerequisite: IDEA-221 or equivalent course and IDDE Industrial Design. 22 undergraduate student standing in any major except STAR-BFA, FNAS-BFA, ILLM-BFA, ILLS- IDEA Interdisciplinary Art and Design. 1 BFA, NMDE-BFA, GRDE-BFA, IDDE-BFA, INDE-BFA, 3DDG-BFA, and CCER-BFA.) Studio ITDI Interdisciplinary Art and Design.
1 5, Credits 3 (Fall, Spring) INDE Interior Design. 24 IDEA-223 Garden Sculpture ILLM Medical Illustration. 15 This course is designed for students to create outdoor sculpture working with either natural CMTJ Metals and Jewelry Design. 7 or weather-resistant materials.
(This course is available to RIT degree-seeking undergraduate NMDE New Media Design .) Lecture 2, Studio 3, Credits 3 (Spring) PAIT Painting.16 PHVM Photo Visual Media. 40 IDEA-251 Visual Storytelling for the Graphic Novel PHPS Photographic Sciences. 41 This course is an intensive investigation into the graphic novel as a medium for artistic prac- PHAR Photographic and Imaging Arts. Designed for students interested in the art of storytelling through graphic novels.
Students PHPJ Photojournalism. 39 will explore composing a story, developing a pace through layout and composition, learning PRNT Printmaking. 17 the fundamental tools of sequential illustration and then unifying the entire structure with the intent of creating a graphic novel. Studio 5, Credits 3 (Fall, Spring) SCUL Sculpture.
8 STAR Studio Arts. 17 IDEA-305 College of Art and Design Alumni: Community and Beyond CWTD Textiles. 8 This course will explore the rich community of alumni from the College of Art and Design. Students in this course will participate in interviews, artist talk and virtual tours as a means Course numbering: RIT courses are generally referred to by their alphanumeric registration to introduce students to the expansive community of RIT CAD alumni and beyond.
The four alpha characters indicate the discipline within the college. The final three digits who enrolled in this course in First Class Academy during summer 2020 cannot retake this are unique to each course and identify whether the course is noncredit (less than 099), lower divi- course. IDEA-310 Why Photography Matters: Rochester Edition Unless otherwise noted, the following courses are offered annually. Specific times and dates can What do Rochester, RIT, and your TikTok feed have to do with each other? This course explores be found in each semester's schedule of courses.
Prerequisites/corequisites are noted in parenthe- the significance of Rochester in the global development of photography, the failure of Kodak ses near the end of the course description. and the rise of digital and social media, and how we're all more engaged with the photographic world than ever before. Students who enrolled in this course in First Class Academy during Interdisciplinary Art and Design summer 2020 cannot retake this course. Lecture 3, Credits 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer) IDEA-150 Topics in Art and Design IDEA-550 Experimental Workshop This course will introduce students to selected topics in the areas of art and design.
The course This course will focus on implementing and developing interdisciplinary design projects. The content will vary according to topic. A topic course description will be published each term the specific topics for this course will vary each time it is taught but may be limited to repeat- course is offered. Students may take this course multiple times with different topics.
The topic is determined by the instructor. Technical, cultural, and human-centered 3, Credits 1 - 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer) aspects will be covered through a series of projects. Students will participate in short, deep-dives and extended group projects with a range of design problems, goals, tools, and procedures. IDEA-151 Studio Topics in Art and Design Activities include branding, physical prototyping, fabrication, and digital product design.
This This course will introduce students to selected topics in the areas of studio practices in art and course can be taken multiple times but individual topics must be different. Lecture 3, Credits design. The course content will vary according to course topic, techniques and methodologies. 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer) A topic description will be published each term the course is offered.
Students may take this course multiple times with different topics. Studio 6, Credits 1 - 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer) IDEA-590 Travel Seminar: Topic This course will provide students with an intensive seminar experience in art, craft, design, IDEA-216 Calligraphy photography, film or animation while traveling internationally. Topics will vary depending This course will introduce students to a calligraphic hand for the purpose of acquiring a com- on the faculty member or members leading the study abroad program associated with the prehensive understanding of letterform design and application for personal and professional course. A description will be published for each iteration of the course.
This course can be application. Students will learn to letter using traditional and current tools and techniques. taken multiple times, but individual topics must be different. Admission to the course is based This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about lettering, the histori- on application through RIT Global and instructor permission.
Students may not enroll in or cal evolution of calligraphy as a precursor to typography and about past, present and emerging withdraw from the course independently. Additional fees are required for this course. Lecture styles and practitioners in the fields of lettering, calligraphy and typography. (This course is 3, Credits 3 (Fa/sp/su) available to RIT degree-seeking undergraduate students.) Studio 5, Credits 3 (Fall, Spring) 1 Undergraduate Course Descriptions College of Art and Design IDEA-591 Travel Studio: Topic ITDI-239 Figure Painting This course is designed to give students an intensive educational experience in an applied cre- This class is structured to explore materials and techniques in order to paint the human form.
ative discipline while traveling internationally. Course topics will vary depending on the faculty Theory and practice of color and drawing, as well as other resources, will be used to develop member or members leading the study abroad program associated with the course. A descrip- an understanding of how to portray the figure. Traditional and contemporary approaches to tion will be published for each iteration of the course.
This course can be taken multiple times figurative painting are utilized in producing figure paintings. (This class is open to all under- but individual topics must be different. Admission to the course is based on application through graduate students except for those in the FNAS-BFA or STAR-BFA major.) Studio 6, Credits RIT Global and instructor permission. Students may not enroll in or withdraw from the course 3 (Fall, Spring) independently.
Additional fees are required for this course.