VISUAL ARTS
Bachelor of Fine Arts and the Built Environment (VABE)*
*NOTE: Will not be implemented until Fall 2009. Subject to Ministry approval.
Total courses: forty-two
Major requirements:
School of Visual Arts
(a) 27-105, 27-106, 27-107, 27-108, 27-203; one of 27-383 or 27-384;
(b) 27-480 (2 credits), 27-481 (2 credits), and 27-491
(c) Structural Behaviour [new course to be developed], Green Corridor 27-385
(d) two additional 300-level studio courses in the same subject area
(e) plus 28-150, 28-214, 28-215, 28-391, 28-456 Proseminar (Architectural Theory)
(f) two other Art History courses, one of which has to be at the 400-level
(g) a successful VABE portfolio evaluation.*
School of Architecture
(a) Professions: AR-119, AR-129 (each ½ credit)
(b) 4 Design Studio courses: AR-130, AR-140, AR-210, AR-220;
(c) Computer Graphics/Design: AR-116, AR-216,
(d) Structures: AR-233, AR-243
(e) Co-op Training Prep: CEC-300 or 27-380 Visual Arts Internship
Option Requirements:
Six courses including
(a) two Social Science courses
(b) one Science and one Arts course
(c) two additional courses from Arts excluding Visual Arts
Other Requirements:
(a) 01-150 or English option as recommended by VABE advisor; 24-210, 34-110, and 62-101
*Portfolio Evaluation: The portfolio evaluation takes place at the end of semester six, after the student has gained credit in 27-105, 27-106, 27-107, 27-108, 27-203, 28-150, AR130, AR140, AR210, AR220
Those students seeking to pursue a BSc in Architecture from the UDM after their third year are encouraged to consult a VABE Advisor on what options are transferable. Students who opt to graduate after year 3 and enter the UDM BSc program will receive a BA in Visual Arts. For these students, the VA studio course requirements in the BA will be replaced by the architecture studio courses taken at UDM. Acceptable substitutes for BA requirements 07-202 and 07-203 will include any two Social Sciences courses taken under the option requirements for the VABE program.
Program Sequencing
YEAR 1
Fall
University of Windsor
01-150 or English option as recommended by the VABE advisor
27-106
27-107
34-110
62-101
University of Detroit Mercy
AR119 (0.5 credit) – Introduction to Architecture I
Winter
University of Windsor
24-210
27-105
27-203
28-150
27-xxx Structural Behaviour [new course – to be developed]
University of Detroit Mercy
AR129 (0.5 credit) – Introduction to Architecture II
YEAR 2
Fall
University of Windsor
27-108
27-385
28-214
University of Detroit Mercy
AR130 Architectural Design 3
AR216 Computer-Aided Design
AR233 Structures 1
Winter
University of Windsor
28-215
28-391
University of Detroit Mercy
AR116 Computer-Graphics
AR140 Architectural Design 4
AR243 Structures 2
YEAR 3
Fall
University of Windsor
28-456 Proseminar (topic: architectural theory)
1 Arts Elective
1 Sci. Elective
University of Detroit Mercy
AR210 Architectural Design 5
*CEC300 Co-op Training Prep. [online course] or 27-380 Visual Arts Internship.
* CEC300 is only needed if a student is planning to enter the UDM B.Sc. Architectural Program after their 3rd year. Students who do not complete the co-op preparation course will need to substitute this requirement with 27-380 Visual Arts Internship.
Winter
University of Windsor
2 Arts Electives, excluding Visual Arts courses
2 Social Sciences Electives
University of Detroit Mercy
AR220 Architectural Design 6
Portfolio Evaluation: A successful portfolio evaluation is required. The portfolio evaluation takes place at the end of semester six, after the student has gained credit in 27-105, 27-106, 27-107, 27-108, 27-203, 28-150, AR130, AR140, AR210, AR220
YEAR 4
Fall
University of Windsor
27-3xx Studio course
27-480 (2 credits)
27-491
28-xxx Art History course
Winter
University of Windsor
27-3xx Studio course
27-383 or 27-384
27-481 (2 credits)
28-4xx