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Winter 2012 Undergraduate Calendar
MUSIC AND VISUAL ARTS
PROGRAMS IN MUSIC
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Music
Honours Bachelor of Music
Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy
(As of Fall 2012 admissions to the Bachelor of Music Therapy program are suspended.)
Combined BA Four-Year Honours Degree Programs
Minor in Music
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Arts and Science
Additional Information:
Music Performance Regulations
GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS
PROGRAMS IN VISUAL ARTS
General BA in Visual Arts
BA Honours in Visual Arts and Communication, Media, and Film
BA Honours in Visual Arts and Art History/Visual Culture
Combined BA Honours Degree Programs
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts and the Built Environment
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Arts and Science
Minor in Art History/Visual Culture
Minor in Studio Art
Certificate in Arts Management
(Program Administered by the Office of the Dean of FASS)
Additional Information:
Visual Arts General Information, Program Regulations, and Areas of Study
GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS
PROGRAMS IN MUSIC
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Music
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
No audition is required to enrol in this degree; however it is necessary to pass the entrance examinations for 32-112 and 32-222; and to audition for most ensemble courses for students who elect to enrol in them.
Total courses:
forty
Major requirements:
twenty courses, consisting of 32-112, 32-113, 32-212, 32-213, 32-126, 32-127; the 1.50 courses 32-222, 32-223; two courses in
Performance Studies
or
Ensemble
; eleven additional Music courses, including six at the 200-level or above from
History and Literature (Musicology)
and/or
Theory and Composition
.
Option requirements:
(a) two courses from Social Sciences;
(b) two courses from Languages or Science;
(c) two courses from any area of study, excluding Arts.
Other requirements:
(a) 01-150, 01-151;
(b) four courses from any area of study, including Music.
(c) eight courses from any area of study, excluding Music (01-110 is strongly recommended).
Honours Bachelor of Music
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the regular requirements for admission to the University, admission to Bachelor of Music programs is conditional upon a successful audition evaluated by faculty members in Music. The audition will consist of:
(a)a theory evaluation test designed to show the nature and extent of the student's aptitude in music theory;
(b)a performance of at least ten minutes' length on the student's major instrument, showing a grasp of a variety of styles.
Candidates should contact a program advisor in Music for specific requirements in the various performance media. If an accompanist from Music is required, two weeks' prior notice must be given to the Music office, and an accompanist's fee will be charged. Candidates auditioning in Voice or Orchestral Instruments must perform at least one selection with accompaniment.
OTHER REGULATIONS
1) Music courses whose middle digit is 0 may not count toward the B.Mus. degree.
2) Ensembles Restriction: Students may take a maximum of one-half of their additional Music courses in Ensembles and, in any case, no more than the equivalent of two, 3.0 credit courses.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Total courses:
forty.
Major requirements:
thirty courses, as given below:
History and Literature (Musicology/Ethnomusicology):
four courses, consisting of 32-126, 32-127;and 2 additional History and Literature courses.
Theory and Composition:
six courses, consisting of 32-112, 32-113, 32-212, 32-213; and the 1.50 credit hour courses 32-222, 32-223, 32-322, and 32-323.
Performance Studies:
six courses, consisting of one course from the series 33-347 to 33-369 (taken six times). (Four corresponding 1.50 credit hour courses from the series 33-317 to 33-339 may be substituted for two 3.0 credit hour courses. Up to two courses in 33-371 Applied Jazz/Pop may be substituted for courses in this series. )
Ensembles:
three courses, consisting of six 1.50 credit hour courses (one in each of six terms) and including at least two of 33-210, 33-220, 33-230, or 33-310. (33-360 may be substituted with permission of the School of Music Director if 33-230 is not offered.)
Additional Major requirements:
three additional courses in History and Literature (Musicology), Theory and Composition, or Methods and Pedagogy (Music Education); plus 8 additional Music courses.
Other requirements
a)01-150, 01-151;
b)six courses from any area of study, excluding Music and Music Therapy.
c)two courses from any area of study, including Music.
In addition to a common core of Music courses, B Mus. students may pursue one of a number of different concentrations including Music Education, Performance, Musicology/Ethnomusicology, Theory and Composition (including Technology). Other concentrations may be pursued, within the limit of faculty resources. Recommended Programs of Study with Suggested Course Sequences for these concentrations are available through the School of Music.
Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy
(NOTE: As of Fall 2012 admissions to the Bachelor of Music Therapy program are suspended.)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the regular requirements for admission to the University, admission to the B.Mus.Th. is conditional upon a successful audition evaluated by faculty members in Music. The audition will consist of:
(a)a theory evaluation test designed to show the nature and extent of the student's aptitude in music theory;
(b)a performance of at least ten minutes' length on the student's major instrument, showing a grasp of a variety of styles;
(c)a personal interview to assess the student's background in working with exceptional people and his or her suitability to pursue a career in music therapy.
Candidates should contact a program advisor in Music for specific requirements in the various performance media. If an accompanist from Music is required, two weeks' prior notice must be given to the Music office, and an accompanist's fee will be charged. Candidates auditioning in Voice or Orchestral Instruments must perform at least one selection with accompaniment.
OTHER REGULATIONS
Music courses whose middle digit is 0 may not count toward the B.Mus.Th. degree.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Total courses:
40.5
Major requirements:
twenty-seven courses as given below:
History and Literature (Musicology):
two courses, 32-126 and 32-127.
Theory and Composition:
six courses, consisting of 32-112, 32-113, 32-212, and 32-213; plus the 1.50 credit hour courses 32-222, 32-223, 32-322 and 32-323.
Performance Studies:
six courses, including one course from the private instruction series 33-347 to 33-369 taken four times; plus one 1.50 credit hour course from the private instruction series 33-317 to 33-339 taken four times.
Ensembles:
two courses, consisting of four 1.50 credit hour courses in each of four terms from 33-210, 33-220, 33-230, 33-240, 33-250, 33-260, 33-310, and 33-330.
Music Therapy:
eight courses, consisting of 32-120, 32-121, 32-330, 32-331, 32-420 and 32-490; plus four 1.50 credit hour courses, 32-340, 32-341, 32-440, 32-441.
Other Music courses:
three and one half courses, consisting of 32-248 and 33-111; one additional Music course; and the 1.5 credit hour course 33-213. Students whose major instrument is Voice will substitute the equivalent of 1.5 credit hours in any other Music courses (32- or 33-) for 33-213.
Other requirements:
(a) 01-150, 01-151:
(b) three courses in Psychology, consisting of 46-115, 46-116, 46-333;
(c) seven additional courses from the following areas of study: Drama, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Women’s Studies, or the course 32-211 American Sign Language and the Disabilities Arts Movement;
(d) Biology 55-204 or 55-202 or Kinesiology 95-265.
CERTIFICATION
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for certification as a Music Therapist Accredited (MTA) with the Canadian Association of Music Therapy.
Combined BA. Four-Year Honours Degree Programs
Program Regulation:
Students in combined programs must complete the major requirements for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the
Option requirements
, in the order presented, followed by any additional requirements under
Other requirements
, to a total of forty courses.
Example
: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the major requirements for the second subject area are included, then section (c) of the
Option requirements
and one course from section (b) of the
Option requirements
should be excluded from the degree requirements.
Total courses:
forty
Permission from both Music and the second area of study is required to enroll in this degree program. No audition is required for the degree; however, it is necessary to audition for the required ensemble courses and to pass the examinations for 32-112 and 32-222.
Major requirements-Music:
seventeen courses consisting of 32-112, 32-113, 32-126, 32-127, 32-212, 32-213; plus two 1.50 credit hour courses, 32-222 and 32-223; a minimum of four semesters of ensemble courses up to a maximum of eight 1.5 credit courses; plus additional Music courses to a total of seventeen.
Music courses whose middle digit is 0 may not count towards this degree.
Major requirements-Other Subject:
as prescribed by that area of study.
Other requirements:
(a) 01-150, 01-151;
(b) additional options (if required) to a total of forty.
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS) - Music
Minor Concentration:
32-112, 32-113, 32-126, 32-127, plus two additional Music courses (for a total of six credits)
Major Concentration:
32-112, 32-113, 32-116, 32-126, 32-127, 32-346, six courses at the 200-level or above, including two 32-series courses, two 33-series courses, and two Music
History and Literature (Musicology)
courses.
Minor in Music
Six courses, including 2 courses in the area of Music
History and Literature (Musicology)
; 2 courses in the area of Music
Theory and Composition
; plus two other music courses with the exception of private instruction courses. (300 level series)
*consult course descriptions for information regarding prerequisites.
MUSIC:
COURSES
MUSIC:
INSTRUCTORS
PROGRAMS IN VISUAL ARTS
General BA in Visual Arts
Total courses:
thirty.
Major requirements:
sixteen courses, including 27-105, 27-106, 27-107 and 27-108, and eight other studio courses numbered 27-203 through 27-390 plus 28-150, 28-214, 28-215 and either 28-245 or 28-345.
Option requirements:
six courses including
(a)two courses from Social Sciences;
(b)two courses from Languages or Science;
(c)two courses from any area of study, excluding Arts.
Other requirements:
(a)01-150, 01-151:
(b)07-202, 07-203;
(c)four more courses from any area of study, excluding Visual Arts.
BA Honours in Visual Arts and Communication, Media, and Film
Total courses:
forty.
Major requirements-Visual Arts:
seventeen courses, consisting of 27-105, 27-106, 27-107, plus ten other studio courses numbered 27-203 through 27-390 (at least four courses must be at the 300 level), plus 28-150, 28-214, and 28-215.
Major requirements-Communication, Media, and Film:
sixteen courses including 40-101, 40-234, 40-275, plus one of 40-225, 40-243, 40-375, plus twelve additional courses, at least three of which must be at the 300 or 400 level, and at least two of those must be at the 400 level; only one of 40-489 or 40-495 may be used to satisfy the 400 level requirement.
Other requirements:
(a) 01-150, 01-151;
(b) two courses from Languages or Science;
(c) three courses from any area of study, excluding Visual Arts and Communication, Media and Film.
NOTE:
With the permission of the Department Head, up to two courses not offered or not cross-listed by the Department of Communication, Media, and Film may be used to satisfy the Major requirement for Honours Communication, Media, and Film degrees, provided a significant portion of the course content covers topics from communication, media, or film.
BA Honours in Visual Arts and Art History/Visual Culture
Total courses:
forty.
Major requirements-Visual Arts:
fourteen courses, consisting of 27-105, 27-106, 27-107 and 27-108, plus ten other studio courses numbered 27-203 through 27-390 (at least four courses must be at the 300 level).
Major requirements
-
Art History:
fourteen courses, including 28-150, 28-214 and 28-215, plus eleven other Art History courses numbered 28-245
through 28-456, 2 of which must be at the 400-level. (Up to three of the following courses may be taken to fulfill the Art History course requirement if approved by an Art History advisor: 11-330, 23-260, 23-261, 40-240, 40-241, 48-413, 48-354).
Other requirements:
(a) 01-150, 01-151:
(b) two courses in the same foreign language plus two courses in one of the following areas: Philosophy, English, Intercultural Studies, or Classical Studies.
(c) 07-202, 07-203 plus two courses in History chosen in consultation with an Art History advisor;
(d) two courses from any area of study, excluding Visual Arts.
Combined BA Honours Degree Programs
Program Regulation:
Students in combined programs must complete the major requirements for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the
Option requirements
, in the order presented, followed by any additional requirements under
Other requirements
, to a total of forty courses.
Example
: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the major requirements for the second subject area are included, then section (c) of the
Option requirements
and one course from section (b) of the
Option requirements
should be excluded from the degree requirements.
Total courses:
forty.
Major requirements-Visual Arts:
seventeen courses consisting of Studio Fundamentals 27-105, 27-106, 27-107 and 27-108, 28-150, 28-214, 28-215, plus nine other studio courses numbered 27-203 through 27-390 with at least four courses at the 300-level plus 28-150, 28-214, 28-215, and either 28-245 or 28-345.
Major requirements-Other Subject:
as prescribed by that area of study.
Option requirements:
six courses including
(a)two courses from Social Sciences;
(b)two courses from Languages or Science;
(c)two courses from any area of study, excluding Arts.
Other requirements:
(a) 01-150, 01-151:
(b) additional options (if required) to a total of forty courses, excluding Visual Arts.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
Total courses:
forty.
Major requirements:
Studio: twenty courses (66 course credits) as follows: 27-105, 27-106, 27-107, 27-108; one of 27-383 or 27-384; 27-480 (6.0 credits), 27-481 (6.0 credits), 27-490 and 27-491; plus at least three 200-level courses in three other separate areas; five additional 300-level courses in at least three separate areas (includes 27-383/384); and three additional studio courses at the 200 or 300 level. Art History: eight courses (24 course credits) as follows: 28-150, 28-214, 28-215 and 28-345 (28-345 must be taken before entry into year four), plus four more art history courses, one of which has to be at the 400-level. (Up to three of the following courses may be taken to fulfill the Art History course requirement if approved by an Art History advisor: 11-330, 23-260, 23-261, 40-240, 40-241, 48-413, 48-354). Students must have a positive Portfolio Evaluation to proceed to their second year of study.
Option requirements:
six courses including
(a)two courses from Social Sciences;
(b)two courses from Languages or Science;
(c)two courses from any area of study, excluding Arts.
Other requirements:
(a)01-150, 01-151:
(b)two courses from any area of study, excluding Visual Arts.
Portfolio Evaluation:
A successful portfolio evaluation is required. The portfolio evaluation takes place at the end of semester 2, after the student has gained credit in 27-105, 27-106, 27-107, 27-108, 28-150.
Students who are otherwise in good standing, but whose portfolio evaluation is not successful may:
(a)be allowed to continue in the B.F.A. program on a conditional basis, subject to re-evaluation;
(b)be allowed to transfer to the general Bachelor of Arts-Visual Arts program.
Consult a program advisor in Visual Arts for details regarding portfolio requirements and procedures.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts and the Built Environment (VABE)
Students enrolled in the program may be eligible to apply to the fourth year of the architecture program at the Universityof Detroit Mercy (UDM), following completion of their third year in the VABE program. Students admitted to the fourth year of the UDM program would graduate with a General BA in Visual Arts from the University of Windsor. Students who continue to the fourth year of the Windsor program would graduate with a BFA in Visual Arts and the Built Environment. Students who successfully complete the fourth year of the UDM architecture program can graduate with a B.Sc. in Architecture or be eligible for admission to UDM’s professional program in Architecture (M.Arch.).
Total courses:
forty-two
Major requirements:
School of Visual Arts
(a) 27-105, 27-107, 27-108, 36-120, 36-110; one of 27-383 or 27-384;
(b) 27-480 (2 credits), 27-481 (2 credits), and 27-491
(c) 36-213 [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: 36-119, 36-129 (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:
Five courses including
(a) two Social Science courses
(b) one Science course
(c) two additional courses from Arts excluding Visual Arts
Other Requirements:
(a) 01-150 and 01-151; 24-210, 34-110, and 62-101 or 62-139
*
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, 27-107, 27-108, 36-120 ,28-150, 36-110, 36-130, 36-230, 36-140, 36-240,36-210, 36-310. 36-220. 36-320.
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
28-150
36-110
27-107
34-110
62-139
University of Detroit Mercy
36-119 (0.5 credit) -Introduction to Architecture I
Winter
University of Windsor
24-210
27-105
36-120
01-150
36-213 [new course to be developed
University of Detroit Mercy
36-129 (0.5 credit) Introduction to Architecture II
YEAR 2
Fall
University of Windsor
27-108
01-151
28-214
University of Detroit Mercy
36-230 Architecture Design 3
36-216 Computer-Aided Design
AR233 Structures 1
Winter
University of Windsor
28-215
28-391
University of Detroit Mercy
36-116 Computer-Graphics
36-240 Architectural Design 4
36-243 Structures 2
YEAR 3
Fall
University of Windsor
28-456 Proseminar
27-385
1 Science Elective
University of Detroit Mercy
36-310 Architectural Design 5
36-300 Co-op Training Prep. [online course] or 27-380 Visual Arts Internship.
* 36-300 is only needed if a student is planning to enter the UDM B.Sc. Architectural Program after their 3
rd
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
36-320. Architectural Design 6
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
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS)
Major Concentration:
27-105, 27-106, 27-107 and 27-108, 28-150; seven additional Visual Arts courses at the 200 level or above including three 300-level or above courses.
Minor Concentrations: 27-105, 27-106, 27-107, 27-108 and 28-150;
one additional Visual arts course at the 200 level.
Minor in Art History/Visual Culture
Requirements:
six Visual Arts courses, including one of 27-105, 27-106, 27-107, 27-108 or 27-110; plus 28-150, 28-214, 28-215 and two additional art history courses.
Minor in Studio Art
Requirements:
six Visual Arts courses: 27-105, 27-106, 27-107, 27-108, one 200 level studio course, and one Art History course from: 28-150, 28-214, 28-215.
VISUAL ARTS:
COURSES
VISUAL ARTS AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT:
COURSES
VISUAL ARTS:
INSTRUCTORS