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College of Art and Architecture

Aptitudes

Faculty

Facilities

Departments

Fees

Preparation and Admission

Programs and Degrees

Graduate Programs

Scholarships and Awards

General Requirements for Graduation

Mark E. Hoversten, Dean (AA 202 83844-2461; 208/885-5423).

The College of Art and Architecture was re-established in October 2005, by mandate of the State Board of Education, to bring together the disciplines of art and design, architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and virtual technology and design to orchestrate the creation of the visual and physical human environment. This combination not only increases the resources available to students, but also brings together a community of scholars with a common dedication to a sustainable, high quality physical environment. Additionally, such a relationship reinforces the integration of the disciplines, preparing students for the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary practice. The quality of these programs has earned the college an excellent and widespread reputation.

The objective of the College of Art and Architecture is to provide an educational experience for qualified students from diverse backgrounds who are interested in the visual and environmental design disciplines and the fine arts. Upon completion of a program in one of these disciplines, graduates are equipped to become professionally competent individuals, capable of making valuable and distinguished contributions to their profession and society.

Aptitudes

Students likely to succeed in the design and visual arts are those with a serious purpose and willingness to work hard. Equally important is the ability to visualize in three dimensions. Students need to be creative, inquisitive, and be able to effectively communicate both visually and verbally. Students should also value cultural and social diversity and be willing to learn in an interdisciplinary and cooperative manner.

Faculty

Faculty are the key to quality of the educational experience obtained through the college programs. Combining the energies of a well recognized, scholarly and creative faculty with the innovative talents of experienced architects, artists, designers, and landscape architects, the college develops the skills of future professionals by preserving the balance between the theoretical and practical aspects in each of the programs represented. Within the design professions focus is placed on the application of contemporary design issues with an emphasis on environmental responsibility and the role of history and culture in meeting the diverse needs of a global society.

Facilities

The College of Art and Architecture is housed in several buildings that are located in the very center of the university campus. These buildings are in close proximity to university classroom buildings, library, administrative offices, and recreational facilities. The Ridenbaugh Hall Gallery on campus and the Prichard Gallery in downtown Moscow are administered by the college and provide support to all college disciplines.

Departments

There are three departments and an interdisciplinary program in the college: Architecture and Interior Design, Art and Design, with several areas of emphasis; Landscape Architecture, and Virtual Technology and Design. Although these departments and programs are separate entities, the teaching, research, and service missions of all the departments are integrated and coordinated at the college level.

Fees

Students in the College of Art and Architecture pay a professional fee or supplemental course fee to support the special needs of these curricula. See "Fees and Expenses" in Part 2 of this catalog.

Preparation and Admission

A statement of undergraduate and graduate admission requirements is included in Part 2 of this catalog. Students who contemplate entering the College of Art and Architecture with advanced standing from a junior college or other institution should complete as many of the freshman and sophomore requirements listed in the curricula as possible. Certain courses are prerequisites to many advanced courses, and their omission will delay graduation. Certain grade-point averages and other conditions are required for entering into particular programs in the college. See the preface to each curriculum.

Programs and Degrees

Architecture and Interior Design. The Architecture and Interior Design program offers two professional degree programs: the seamless B.S.Arch. + M.Arch, a 6-year program fully accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board and the B.I.D. in Interior Design. The M.S. Architecture is also offered as a post-professional graduate degree.

Art and Design. The Art and Design program offers the following undergraduate degrees: B.S. in Art Education, B.A. in Art and Design, and B.F.A. in Art and Design with areas of emphasis in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design and interaction design (web). Graduate degree includes the M.F.A. and M.A.T. The National Association of Schools of Art and Design accredits all programs.

Landscape Architecture. The Landscape Architecture program offers the 5-year professional M.L.A., a program fully accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board.

Virtual Technology and Design. The Virtual Technology and Design (VTD) program offers a B.S. degree, which emphasizes an interdisciplinary education, through a curriculum that integrates computer technology with the art and science of design.

All program curricula require some courses in the visual literacy core sequence of Art 100, 110, 111, 112, 121, and 122. Other foundation courses unique to each discipline are also required. The curricular options in each program provide an opportunity for interdisciplinary learning and outreach.

Graduate Programs

Please refer to the specific departments in Part 5.

Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and awards are available to students and prospective students. See "Financial Aid" in part 2. Also, contact specific program administrators.

General Requirements for Graduation

University Requirements. See regulation J in Part 3 for the all-university requirements for graduation.

College Requirements. See Part 5 for specific degree requirements within each department.

Upon registering for any course offered in this college, the student agrees that the department offering the course may retain work completed by the student. The department will make retained work available to the student for photographing.