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• CFA AR 123: Fundamentals of Design
  CFA AR 123 Fundamentals of Design is an introductory course where students learn the basic principles of design, composition and form making. Students investigate each of these topics holistically, beginning with their historical origination, contemporary application and finally in the context of one's own visual arts practice. Projects and class meetings are structured to help students develop a design process and critique skills. The goal of this course is to provide a rigorous understanding of these foundational principles and skills, which will then serve as a strong base for future visual arts course work. Required for freshmen intending to major in Graphic Design; open to School of Visual Art freshmen and sophomores. 2 credits. 3 teaching contact hours per week. Spring semester.
• CFA AR 192: Intro to Drawing
  An introductory class for non majors to explore materials and methods of descriptive drawing. No previous experience required. 2 cr.
• CFA AR 225: Sophomore Graphic Design Studio
  This course explores the basic principles of desing and communication strategies. Students investigate formmaking, narrative and conceptual problem solving through a development of images, narrative, symbols and graphic systems. With concentration on message and audience, using traditional and digital application methods, students focus on research and presentation skills, conceptual thinking, visual problem solving as well as negotiation of type and image, as essential components to to design process development. Open to undergraduate sophomore graphic design students. This is a required course for graphic design majors. 4 cr.
• CFA AR 230: Fnd Visual Comp
  
• CFA AR 270: Bookmaking Techniques
  For the poet, writer or creative person who wants to produce works of art realized in the form of a book, this course will explore methods of binding from the simple to the complex. Although the course will rely on skill building in bookmaking, it will also discuss conceptual ideas for books, how book design augments ideas and the necessity of craftmanship. Some history of the book will be discussed as will archival materials and outlets for self-published one-of-a-kind books today. 2 cr. Open to the BU Community.
• CFA AR 418: Glassblowing
  This course is designed to provide beginning students with a core understanding of glassblowing, fusing/slumping, flame-working, hot-pour casting, and cold working techniques. The course is intended for students committed to finding their own voice in any medium of expression in contemporary art through critical thought, technique, perseverance, and experimentation. Students will be expected to demonstrate potential ideas through sketching and/or sculpture in other mediums. The course will include lecture and research on ancient through contemporary glass making methods. Students will have allocated class time in all studio shops as well as 3 hours per week of private practice to complete work and assignments. Transportation via T/car to Diablo Glass is the responsibility of the student. 4cr.
• CFA AR 471: Ceramics 1
  
• CFA AR 484: Graphic Design 2
  Application of perceptual and problem-solving skills to graphic design, with emphasis on the selection and communication of appropriate pictorial images, symbols, and typography. The study of methods and procedures used in the practice of graphic design. 4.0 credits.
• CFA AR 490: Senior Degree Project
  The degree project is the final requirement for the BFA degree in Graphic Design, initiated during the senior year at the onset of the first semester. It is the consummation of all the methods and principles learned through the two years of study in Graphic Design. Students synthesize their research, document and diagram the design process, and produce a final product consistent with their chosen subject matter. The degree project constitutes a visual interpretation of an existing or authored text whose format must be appropriate to the subject matter chosen and may be in the shape and structure of a book, multi-media, or a series of posters, etc. The Senior Degree Project is submitted as visual examples accompanied by a brief written statement that affirms the individual student?s ideas and insights. One copy of the document remains with the department. Open to undergraduate graphic design students only. 2 credits each semester. Fall and Spring semester.
• CFA AR 500: Independent Study
  Discussion of a broad range of drawing issues, including drawing from memory, and from secondary sources. Introduction of subjects explored in non-representational drawing traditions. Regular critiques.
• CFA AR 515: Photography 2
  Prereq: CFA AR 415, 416, or equivalent. Advanced work concentrating on the inherent problems and characteristics of the medium. Critical evaluation of both student and professional photographs through class discussions and critiques. Consideration given to forms of presentation, such as exhibitions, books, and slides; gallery visits and readings also included. 4 cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 516: Photography 2
  Prereq: CFA AR 415, 416. Advanced work concentrating on the inherent problems and characteristics of the medium. Critical evaluation of both student and professional photographs through class discussions and critiques. Consideration given to forms of presentation, such as exhibitions, books, and slides; gallery visits and readings also included. 4 cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 517: Ink & Pixel: Digital Printmaking
  This course will explore the use of computers and digital printers as a creative tool for art-making, incorporating important cutting edge developments in the field of printmaking- digital images, innovative mixed media processes, and computer assisted work in traditional print media. 4.0 credits.
• CFA AR 518: Silkscreen Printing
  This course focuses on contemporary fine art silkscreen prints, the incorporation of fluid, solid and digital stenciling methods of silkscreen printing and the use of multiple approaches to the print. Drawing will be emphasized, and studio work will focus on formal visual issues and resolving visual ideas with an originality of approach. Through a coordinated sequence of projects, students will synthesize their conceptual and technical skills with this medium and study the application of hand printmaking. 4.0 credits.
• CFA AR 572: Independent Study
  This course is for juniors and seniors pursuing an internship for college credit. Internship hours range from 80-150 hours during the course of 6-14 weeks. Students meet in consultation with an Internship and Faculty advisor for critiques of internship work. A final presentation of work is required at the end of the semester. 2.0 credits.
• CFA AR 597: Experience Design
  Experience Design is a process and project-centric introduction course that helps students learn and apply methods for developing conceptual solutions that are culturally relevant and focused on the needs of the user. The course is designed for both graduate and undergraduate students and will be comprised of weekly lectures, assignments, readings and class discussions.
• CFA AR 821: Graduate Sculpture 1
  Concentration on the development of a personal mode of sculptural expression. Work is done from life and imagination. Life-size projects and research of materials and their practical application for casting. Exploration of the development of sculpture for architecture. 3 cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 823: Graduate Sculpture 2
  Advanced professional study through work from life and imagination. Preparation of work for a thesis exhibition. Further concentration on developing a personal direction in sculpture. Continuation of the development of sculpture for architecture. 3 cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 841: Graduate Painting 1
  Intensified professional study; emphasis on an original contemporary statement; picture structure and interpretation of concepts, forms, and symbols in today's art. 3 cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 843: Painting Seminar and Discussion 1
  Planning, execution, and discussion of comprehensive original projects in various media and techniques; contemporary trends in art and their relation to the art of the past; problems of teaching painting. Students submit original work on completion of course. 2 cr, each semester.