Fall 2017 Undergraduate Calendar

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

PROGRAMS IN MUSIC
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Music
Honours Bachelor of Music (Music Education and Comprehensive streams)
Combined BA Honours Degree Program - Music
Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy (Note: As of Fall 2012, there are no new admission to the program.)
Minor in Music
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science - Music
Concurrent General Bachelor of Arts (Visual Art) /Bachelor of Education (Direct admission from High School Only)
Concurrent Bachelor of Music/Music Education (Honours)/Bachelor of Education

Additional Information: Music Performance Regulations
GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS

PROGRAMS IN VISUAL ARTS
General BA in Visual Arts (Note: As of Fall 2013 there are no direct admissions from High School with the exception of students enrolled in the Concurrent Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts General/Bachelor of Education program. All other students will be applying directly to the Honours program.)
Combined Honours in Visual Arts and Communication, Media, and Film (Studio Arts)
Combined Honours in Visual Arts and Communication, Media and Film (Film Production and Media Arts)
BA Honours in Media Art Histories and Visual Culture
Combined BA Honours Degree Program - Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts and the Built Environment
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science - Visual Arts
Minor in Art History/Visual Culture
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.

Degree Requirements:

Total courses: forty

(a) 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.
(b) two courses from Social Sciences;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, excluding Arts.
(e) 01-150, 01-151;
(f) four courses from any area of study, including Music.
(g) eight courses from any area of study, excluding Music (01-210 is strongly recommended).

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a) and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

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, four 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. Candidates should apply for an audition on-line at www.uwindsor.ca/music/audition-requirements.

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 1.50 credit courses of their additional Music courses in Ensembles.

Honours Bachelor of Music (Music Education Stream)


Degree Requirements:

Total courses: forty.

(a) History and Literature (Musicology/Ethnomusicology): three courses, consisting of 32-126, 32-127 and one of 32-346 32-227, 32-226, 32-326, 22-327, 32-317, 32-346, 32-426, 32-427, 32-437, 32-447
(b) 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.
(c) Performance Studies: eight courses, consisting of one course from the series 33-347 to 33-369, or 33-371 (taken eight times). (Four corresponding 1.50 credit hour courses from the series 33-317 to 33-339, or 33-341 may be substituted for two 3.0 credit hour courses.
(d) Ensembles: four courses, consisting of eight 1.50 credit hour courses (one in each of eight terms) of 33-210, 33-220, or 33-310.
(e) Methods and Pedagogy: five courses, consisting of 32-239, 32-248, 32-255, 32-269 and 32-279.
(f) Music Education: four courses, consisting of 32-285, 32-484, 32-485 and 32-494.
(g) two additional courses in History and Literature (Musicology) or Theory and Composition, or one course in the above areas plus two 1.50 courses in Ensembles.
(h) 01-150, 01-151;
(i) six courses from any area of study, excluding Music and Music Therapy.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (g), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Honours Bachelor of Music (Comprehensive Stream)


Degree Requirements:

Total courses: forty.
(a) History and Literature (Musicology/Ethnomusicology): four courses, consisting of 32-126, 32-127; and 2 additional History and Literature courses.
(b)Theory and Composition: six courses, consisting of 32-112, 32-113, 32-212, 32-213; and the 1.50 credit hour
(c) Performance Studies: six courses, consisting of one course from the series 33-347 to 33-369, or 33-371 (taken six times). (Four corresponding 1.50 credit hour courses from the series 33-317 to 33-339, or 33-341 may be substituted for two 3.0 credit hour courses.
(d) Ensembles: four courses, consisting of eight 1.50 credit hour courses (one in each of eight terms) of 33-210, 33-220, or 33-310. (With the consent of the Director of the School students enrolled in 33-371 or 33-341 may substitute 33-240.)
(e) Music Education: one course, 32-285.
(f) three additional courses in History and Literature (Musicology), or Theory and Composition plus 6 additional Music courses
(g) 01-150, 01-151;
(h) six courses from any area of study, excluding Music and Music Therapy.
(i) two courses from any area of study, including Music.

In addition to a common core of Music courses, B Mus. (Comprehensive) students may pursue one of a number of different concentrations including 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 Music.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (f), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Combined BA Honours Music Programs

Program Regulation:
Students in combined programs must complete all courses used to calculate the major average for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the degree requirements, in the order presented to a total of forty courses. Example: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the requirements for the second subject area are included, the degree requirements are to be completed in the order presented, until the student reaches a total of 40 courses.

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.

(a) 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.
(b) Course requirements-Other Subject: courses used to calculate the major average in the other subject area, as prescribed by that area of study.
(c) Other courses, as required, from any area of study to a total of forty courses.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Music courses whose middle digit is 0 may not count towards this degree.

Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy
(Note: As of Fall 2012, there are no new admission to the program.)

Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the regular requirements for admission to the University, admission to the Bachelor of Music Therapy. 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.

For further information about auditions, please click here.

Other Regulations
Music courses whose middle digit is 0 may not count toward the Bachelor of Music Therapy degree.

Degree Requirements

Total courses: forty.
(a) History and Literature (Musicology):two courses, 32-126 and 32-127.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
(d) 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, and 33-310.
(e) Music Therapy: seven and one half courses, including at least consisting of 32-120, 32-121, 32-330, 32-331, and 32-420; plus five 1.50 credit hour courses, 32-340, 32-341, 32-440, 32-441, and 32-490.
(f) Other Music courses: three and one half courses, consisting of 32-248 and 33-111; one additional Music course; and the equivalent of 1.5 credit hours in any other Music courses (32- or 33-)..
(g) 01-150, 01-151:
(h) three courses in Psychology, consisting of 46-115, 46-116, 46-333;
(i) 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;
(j) Biology 55-204 or 55-202 or Kinesiology 95-265.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (f), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Certification
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for certification as a Music Therapist Accredited (MTA) with the Canadian Association of Music Therapy.

Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science (IAS) - 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, 32-126, 32-127, 32-346, seven 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


PROGRAMS IN VISUAL ARTS

General BA in Visual Arts
Note: As of Fall 2013 there are no direct admissions from High School with the exception of students enrolled in the Concurrent Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts General/Bachelor of Education program. All other students will be applying directly to the Honours program.)

Degree Requirements

Total courses: thirty.
(a) Visual Arts - seventeen courses: 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.
(b) two courses from Social Sciences;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, including Arts.
(e) 01-150, 01-151:
(f) 07-202, 07-203;
(g) four more courses from any area of study, including Visual Arts.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a) and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

BA Honours in Visual Arts and Communication, Media, and Film (Studio Arts)

Degree Requirements

Total courses: forty.
(a) Visual Arts: seventeen 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), plus 28-150, 28-214, and 28-215.
(b) Communication, Media, and Film: sixteen courses including 40-101, 40-234, 40-275, plus one of 40-201, 40-225, 40-334 or 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. (40-398, 40-399, 40-498 and 40-499 do not count as fulfilling the 300 and 400 level requirements; only one of 40-489 or 40-495 may be used to satisfy the 400 level requirement.
(c) 01-150, 01-151;
(d) two courses from Languages or Science;
(e) 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.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.


BA Honours in Visual Arts and Communication, Media, and Film (Film Production and Media Arts)


Degree Requirements

Total courses: 40
39-110, 39/40-112, 40-101, 27-106, 27-107, 27-108, 39/40-113, 39/40-209, 39/40-232, 40-234, 27-263 OR 27-245, 27-253 OR 27-290, 39/40-231, 39/40-332, 39/40-220, 40-275, 39/40-309, 39/40-310, 39/40-314, 39/40-317, 39/40-331, 39/40-320, 39/40-327, 39/40-323, 39/40-432, 39-427/40-427.

One of: 27-345; 27-363; 27-371;
Two of: 40-2xx-40-3xx
Two of: 28-352-through 28-370 or 28-450; 28-452
Two: 40-3xx
01-150, 01-151;
two courses from Languages or Science;
three courses from any area of study, excluding Visual Arts and Communication, Media and Film.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: 27-108, 27-263 or 27-245, 39-110, 39-112/40-112, 39-232/40-232, 40-234, 39-231/40-231, 40-332, 39-220/40-220, 40-275, 39/40-310, 39/40-314, 39/40-317, 39/40-309, 39-319/40-331, 39/40-320, 39/40-327, 39/40-323, 39-432, 39/40-427, One of: 27-345; 27-363; 27-371, and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

BA Honours in Media Art Histories and Visual Culture

Degree Requirements

Total courses: forty.
(a) Visual Arts Studio: fourteen courses, consisting of 27-105, 27-106, 27-107 and 27-108, plus eight other studio courses numbered 27-203 through 27-390 (at least two courses must be at the 300 level).
(b) Media Art Histories/Visual Culture: sixteen courses, including 28-150, 28-214 and 28-215, 28- 355, or 28-3xx, (History and Theory of Intermedia - New Course to be Developed) plus twelve other Art History courses numbered 28-245 through 28-456, 2 of which must be at the 400-level. Two of the following courses may be taken to fulfill the Art History course requirement if 28-numbered courses are unavailable; must be approved by an Art History advisor: 11-330, 23-260, 23-261, 40-240, 40-241, 48-413, 48-354.
(c) 01-150, 01-151:
(d) two courses in a foreign language plus two courses in one of the following areas: Philosophy, English, Intercultural Studies, or Greek and Roman Studies.
(e) 07-202, 07-203 (Culture & Ideas) plus two courses in History (numbered 43-XXX).
(f) Two courses in Science or Social Science

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Combined BA Honours Visual Arts Programs

Program Regulation:
Students in combined programs must complete all courses used to calculate the major average for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the degree requirements, in the order presented to a total of forty courses. Example: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the requirements for the second subject area are included, the degree requirements are to be completed in the order presented, until the student reaches a total of 40 courses.

Degree Requirements

Total courses: forty.
(a) seventeen courses consisting of Studio Fundamentals 27-105, 27-106, 27-107 and 27-108, plus nine other studio courses numbered 27-203 through 27-390 and/or Cinema Arts courses numbered 39-2XX through 39-4XX. At least four courses must be at the 300-level plus the following Media Art Histories/Visual Culture courses: 28-150, 28-214, 28-215, and either 28-245 or 28-345.
(b) Course requirements-Other Subject: courses used to calculate the major average in the other subject area, as prescribed by that area of study.
(c) 01-150, 01-151:
(d) two courses from Social Sciences;
(e) two courses from Languages or Science;
(f) two courses from any area of study, including Arts.
(g) additional courses from any area of study to a total of forty courses.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts

Program LOs - BFA, General, Combined.pdf

Degree Requirements

Total courses: forty.
(a) 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; and three additional studio courses at the 200 or 300 level (courses beginning either with a 27- or a 39-). Media Art Histories/Visual Culture: 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 media art histories/visual culture 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.
(b) two courses from Social Sciences;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, including Visual Arts.
(e) 01-150, 01-151:
(f) two courses from any area of study, including Visual Arts.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a) and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

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 BFA 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)

In accordance with US government regulations, the VABE program is open only to Canadian citizens legally permitted to commute to the United States. International Visa students interested in the architecture program at the University of Detroit Mercy must apply directly to that institution.

Note: Students admitted to the BFA in Visual Arts and the Built Environment (VABE) program are also required to apply for a US study visa in consultation with the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), in order to attend and complete courses at the UDM School of Architecture. Admission to the VABE program does not guarantee the granting of a study visa by the US government. Continuation in the VABE program requires that a study visa is granted by the US government.

Students enrolled in the program may be eligible to apply to the fourth year of the architecture program at the University of 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.).

Degree Requirements

Total courses: forty-four

(a) School of Creative Arts:

(i) 27-105, 27-107, 27-108, 36-110 (6.0 credit course), 36-120 (6.0 credit course); one of 27-383 or 27-384;
(ii) 27-480 (6.0 credit course), 27-481 (6.0 credit course), and 27-491;
(iii) 36-213, 27-385;
(iv)two additional 300-level studio courses in the same subject area;
(v) plus 28-150, 28-214, 28-215, 28-391, and any one of: 28-250 or 28-352 or 28-452
(vi) two other Art History courses, one of which has to be at the 400-level;
(vii) a successful VABE portfolio evaluation.*

(b School of Architecture

(i) Professions: 36-119/ARCH1190, 36-129/ARCH1290 (each 1.5 credit courses)
(ii) 4 Design Studio courses: 36-230/ARCH1300, 36-240/ARCH1400, 36-310/ARCH2100, 36-320/ARCH2200;
(iii) Visual Communication: 36-211/ARCH 1211, 36-221/ARCH2110
(iv) Construction: 36-215/ARCH2150, 36-225/ARCH2250
(v) Co-op Training Prep: 36-300/CEC-300 or 27-380 Visual Arts Internship

(c) two Social Science courses
(d) one Science course
(e) two additional courses from Arts excluding Visual Arts
(f) 01-150 and 01-151; 24-210, 34-110, and 62-101 or 62-139

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

*Portfolio Evaluation: A successful portfolio evaluation is required. The portfolio evaluation takes place at the beginning of semester six, after the student has gained credit in 27-105, 27-107, 27-108, 28-150, 36-110, 36-120, 36-230/ARCH1300, 36-240/ARCH1400, 36-310/ARCH2100, and is enrolled in 36-320/ARCH2200.

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 courses 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, 62-101 or 62-139

University of Detroit Mercy (taken at UDM campus)
36-119/ARCH1190

Winter
University of Windsor
24-210, 27-105, 36-120, 36-213

University of Detroit Mercy (taken at UDM campus)
36-129/ARCH1290

YEAR 2

Fall
University of Windsor
27-108, 01-150, 28-214

University of Detroit Mercy (taken at UDM campus)
36-216/ARCH2160, 36-230/ARCH1300, 36-233/ARCH2330

Winter
University of Windsor
01-151, 28-215, 28-391

University of Detroit Mercy (taken at UDM campus)
36-116/ARCH1160
36-240/ARCH1400
36-243/ARCH2430

YEAR 3

Fall
University of Windsor
27-385, 28-456, 34-110

1 Social Science Elective

University of Detroit Mercy (taken at UDM campus)
36-310/ARCH2100, 36-300/CEC-300* Co-op Training Prep. or 27-380 Visual Arts Internship.

NOTE: * 36-300 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 courses, excluding Visual Arts courses, 1 Social Sciences courses, 1 Science course

University of Detroit Mercy (taken at UDM campus)
36-320/ARCH2200

YEAR 4

Fall
University of Windsor
27-3xx Studio course, 27-480, 27-491, 28-xxx Art History course

Winter
University of Windsor
27-3xx Studio course, 27-383 or 27-384, 27-481, 28-4xx


Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science (IAS) - Visual Art

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.


VISUAL ARTS: COURSES
VISUAL ARTS AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: COURSES