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School of Art & Design at Northern Michigan University -- MAJORS MISSION PROGRAM LAPTOP CONTACT NEWS SCHOLARSHIPS RESOURCES MAJORS MISSION & INFORMATION PROGRAM & COURSES LAPTOP CONTACT US RECENT NEWS ALUMNI NEWS ART MUSEUM NEWS SCHOLARSHIPS STUDENT RESOURCES SOCIAL MEDIA DESIGN View Fall 2020 Senior Exhibition Senior Show Banner-- Art Education Art History Minor Ceramics Computer Art Digital Cinema Drawing/Painting Graphic Design Human-Centered Design Illustration Jewelry/Metals/Sculpture Photography Woodworking/Furniture Learn more about the new major at NMU Social Media Design Learn more about the NMUART Foundations Program School of Art & Design Mission The School of Art and Design faculty mentor students in the development of unique visual voices within a larger visual culture. Students are engaged in creative problem solving and independent production of art and design toward a path of becoming engaged professionals in their respective fields. The School offers a foundation program that teaches students to communicate effectively by gaining a theoretical understanding of visual culture across diverse communities and developing an awareness of the evolving nature of Art & Design. Students acquire hands-on material techniques and technological skills while exploring diverse modes of thinking during the production of art & design work, fostering a sustainable creative practice. The DeVos Art Museum and Visiting Artist Program support the mission of the school by providing global, national, and regional exhibitions, educational and research opportunities, and providing students with direct interactions with recognized professional artists. Overview of The School The School of Art & Design at Northern Michigan University offers unique opportunities for creative students. Graduates of the program are employed throughout the country in careers ranging from animators, art directors, cinematographers, illustrators, product designers, studio photographers, studio artist, video editors, web and app designers, and entrepreneurs of large and small art businesses or design firms. Faculty reviews of student portfolios at the third year evaluate student progress toward completing studio requirements including resume development and presentation, a process that greatly assists students in future employment interviews. The Art and Design building has over 110,000 square feet of studios, a lecture hall, critique and screening rooms. Professional facilities include Advanced Computer Labs, Photography Studio, Painting and Drawing Studios, Green Screen Lighting Studio, along with well equipped Ceramics, Woodworking, Sculpture, and Metalsmithing workshops. I encourage you to explore our web site for more information, including examples of student work from every major in our school. If you have any further questions please see the contact section on this website. Daric Christian Associate Dean & Director School of Art & Design Presque Isle Park Location of School Northern Michigan University and the city of Marquette are located on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The northern climate and landscape are distinct and provide numerous outdoor activities. Marquette is approximately 350 miles north of Chicago with a population of approximately 25,000. Marquette has a vibrant downtown, a strong local arts community and to most students provides the atmosphere of a small town. For information about admissions into NMU Undergraduate Admissions For general information about Northern Michigan University NMU Web Site Click to Collapse Window We Prepare Students for Jobs in Art including Artists, Designers, Educators Read Our Mission The School of Art & Design at Northern Michigan University offers a Bachelors of Fine Art Degree, a Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Art Degree (includeds a minor outside the School of Art & Design) and a Associate Degree in Art & Design (2 Year Degree). The BFA is the standard degree in the school and a sample listing of coursework is included in this section. Freshman are enrolled in the First Year Experience to simplify registration, see details in this section. Links to the undergraduate bulletin and to the course plans for all fifteen majors in the School of Art & Design are linked below. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE Incoming freshman register in the first year experience program, starting their coursework in the Art & Design Major with courses from the foundations, art history, and art review categories. The student would also be enrolled in their first liberal studies course, typically an English composition class. Students seeking an increased course load can enroll in an additional art studio course or an additional general education course. FYE COURSE BLOCK UN100 - 2 credit hours Freshman Experience AD110 - 4 credit hours Ideas in Art and Design History AD101 - 4 credit hours Process & Design EN111 - 4 credit hours College Composition 1 Optional 4 credit hours additional Studio Art Class or General Education Course Course Plans for Art & Design Majors To view course plans for specific Art & Design majors,click the link below. Art & Design Course Plans Undergraduate Bulletin To learn more about the General Education program or to see full university course listings click the link below. NMU Undergraduate Bulletin BACHELORS OF FINE ART EXAMPLE COURSEWORK FOUNDATIONS COURSES 24 Credit Hours AD101 - 4 credit hours Process and Design AD102 - 4 credit hours Foundational Drawing 2D Foundations - 4 credit hours (Illustration, Painting, Photography) 3D Foundations - 4 credit hours (Ceramics, HCD, Metals, Sculpture, Woodworking) Digital Foundations - 4 credit hours (Computer Art, Digital Cinema, Graphic Design) AD270 - 4 credit hours Concepts and Culture AD485 - 4 credit hours Theories and Practices of Art and Design NOTE: The Studio Art Class in your concentration double counts for one of the 2D, 3D, or Digital Foundation Requirements. INDIVIDUAL ART REVIEW SERIES 6 Credit Hours AD 303 - 2 credit hours Individual Art Review AD 499 - 4 credit hours Senior Capstone Project ART HISTORY COURSES 12 Credit Hours AD110 - 4 credit hours Ideas in Art & Design History Art History - 4 credit hours Concentration Specific Art History - 4 credit hours Elective Course STUDIO ART CONCENTRATION 24 Credit Hours AD100 - 4 credit hours Introduction Studio Art Course AD200 - 4 credit hours Intermediate Studio Art Course AD300 - 4 credit hours Advanced Studio Art Course AD300/2 - 4 credit hours Advanced Studio Art Course AD400 - 4 credit hours Senior Studio Art Course AD400/2 - 4 credit hours Senior Studio Art Course Art & Design Electives 20 Credit Hours Art Elective - 4 credit hours Advisor Approved Elective Art Elective - 4 credit hours Advisor Approved Elective Art Elective - 4 credit hours Advisor Approved Elective Art Elective - 4 credit hours Art & Design Elective Art Elective - 4 credit hours Art & Design Elective GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 30-40 Credit Hours Refer to Undergraduate Bulletin for Information: General Education Click to Collapse Window Art & Design Students Create Artwork in Major the First Year Click to Learn More Art & Design Student Current Model MacBooks 13-inch: 2.7GHz Specifications 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz 8GB LPDDR3Memory 128GB PCIe Flash Storage Intel Iris Graphics 6100 Included Software Photography Photoshop, Lightroom Video/Animation After Effects, Premiere Graphic Design In-Design, Illustrator Web Design Dreamweaver General Microsoft Office Art & Design Students Use MacBooks Art & Design Students across a broad spectrum of majors utilize the MacBooks as part of their portfolio development: Computer Art students work on digital composites with Adobe Photoshop and 3D imagery, Digital Cinema students animate in Adobe After Effects, Graphic Communication students design websites in Ad...