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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 Arts and 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 MUSC-1120 and MUSC-2220; 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 MUSC-1120, MUSC-1130, MUSC-2120, MUSC-2130, MUSC-1260, MUSC-1270; the 1.50 courses MUSC-2220, MUSC-2230; two courses in Performance Studies or Ensemble; eleven additional Music courses, including six at the 2000-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) GART-1500, GART-1510;
(f) four courses from any area of study, including Music.
(g) eight courses from any area of study, excluding Music (GART-2100 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 MUSC-1260, MUSC-1270 and one of MUSC-3460 MUSC-2270, MUSC-3260, MUSC-3270, MUSC-3170, MUSC-3460, MUSC-4260, MUSC-4270, MUSC-4370, MUSC-4470
(b) Theory and Composition: six courses, consisting of MUSC-1120, MUSC-1130, MUSC-2120, MUSC-2130; and the 1.50 credit hour courses MUSC-2220, MUSC-2230, MUSC-3220, and MUSC-3230.
(c) Performance Studies: eight courses, consisting of one course from the series MUSP-3470 to MUSP-3690, or MUSP-3710 (taken eight times). (Four corresponding 1.50 credit hour courses from the series MUSP-3170 to MUSP-3390, or MUSP-3410 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 MUSP-2100, MUSP-2200, or MUSP-3100.
(e) Methods and Pedagogy: five courses, consisting of MUSC-2390, MUSC-2480, MUSC-2550, MUSC-2690 and MUSC-2790.
(f) Music Education: four courses, consisting of MUSC-2850, MUSC-4840, MUSC-4850 and MUSC-4940.
(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) GART-1500, GART-1510;
(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 MUSC-1260, MUSC-1270; and 2 additional History and Literature courses.
(b)Theory and Composition: six courses, consisting of MUSC-1120, MUSC-1130, MUSC-2120, MUSC-2130; and the 1.50 credit hour
(c) Performance Studies: six courses, consisting of one course from the series MUSP-3470 to MUSP-3690, or MUSP-3710 (taken six times). (Four corresponding 1.50 credit hour courses from the series MUSP-3170 to MUSP-3390, or MUSP-3410 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 MUSP-2100, MUSP-2200,MUSP-2400, or MUSP-3100. (With the consent of the Director of the School students enrolled in MUSP-3710 or MUSP-3410 may substitute MUSP-2400.)
(e) Music Education: one course, MUSC-2850.
(f) three additional courses in History and Literature (Musicology), or Theory and Composition plus 6 additional Music courses
(g) GART-1500, GART-1510;
(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 GART-1500 and GART-1510. 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 MUSC-1120 and MUSC-2220.

(a) Music:seventeen courses consisting of MUSC-1120, MUSC-1130, MUSC-1260, MUSC-1270, MUSC-2120, MUSC-2130; plus two 1.50 credit hour courses, MUSC-2220 and MUSC-2230; 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) GART-1500 and GART-1510
(d) 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, MUSC-1260 and MUSC-1270.
(b) Theory and Composition: six courses, consisting of MUSC-1120, MUSC-1130, MUSC-2120, and MUSC-2130; plus the 1.50 credit hour courses MUSC-2220, MUSC-2230, MUSC-3220 and MUSC-3230.
(c) Performance Studies: six courses, including one course from the private instruction series MUSP-3470 to MUSP-3690 taken four times; plus one 1.50 credit hour course from the private instruction series MUSP-3170 to MUSP-3390 taken four times.
(d) Ensembles: two courses, consisting of four 1.50 credit hour courses in each of four terms from MUSP-2100, MUSP-2200, MUSP-2300, MUSP-2400, MUSP-2600, and MUSP-3100.
(e) Music Therapy: seven and one half courses, including at least MUSC-3300, MUSC-3310; plus five 1.50 credit hour courses, MUSC-3400, MUSC-3410, MUSC-4400, MUSC-4410, and MUSC-4900.
(f) Other Music courses: three and one half courses, consisting of MUSC-2480 and MUSP-1110; one additional Music course; and the equivalent of 1.5 credit hours in any other Music courses (MUSC or MUSP-)..
(g) GART-1500, GART-1510:
(h) three courses in Psychology, consisting of PSYC-1150, PSYC-1160, PSYC-3330;
(i) seven additional courses from the following areas of study: Drama, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Women’s Studies;
(j) Biology BIOL-2040 or BIOL-2021 or Kinesiology KINE-1650.

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: MUSC-1120, MUSC-1130, MUSC-1260, MUSC-1270, plus two additional Music courses (for a total of six credits)

Major Concentration: MUSC-1120, MUSC-1130, MUSC-1260, MUSC-1270, MUSC-3460, seven courses at the 2000-level or above, including two MUSC-series courses, two MUSP-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. (3000 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: VSAR-1050, VSAR-1060, VSAR-1070 and VSAR-1080, and eight other studio courses numbered VSAR-2030 through VSAR-3900 plus MACS-1500, MACS-2140, MACS-2150 and either MACS-2450 or MACS-3450.
(b) two courses from Social Sciences;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, including Arts.
(e) GART-1500, GART-1510:
(f) INCS-2020, INCS-2030;
(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 VSAR-1050, VSAR-1060, VSAR-1070, and VSAR-1080, plus ten other studio courses numbered VSAR-2030 through VSAR-3900 (at least four courses must be at the 3000 level), plus MACS-1500, MACS-2140, and MACS-2150.
(b) Communication, Media, and Film: sixteen courses including CMAF-1010, CMAF-2340, CMAF-2750, plus one of CMAF-2010, CMAF-2250, CMAF-3340 or CMAF-3750, plus twelve additional courses, at least three of which must be at the 3000 or 4000 level, and at least two of those must be at the 4000 level. (CMAF-3990 and CMAF-4990 do not count as fulfilling the 3000 and 4000 level requirements; only one of CMAF-4890 or CMAF-4950 may be used to satisfy the 4000 level requirement.)
(c) GART-1500, GART-1510;
(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
CNMA-1100, CNMA/CMAF-1120, CMAF-1010, VSAR-1060, VSAR-1070, VSAR-1080, CNMA/CMAF-1130, CNMA/CMAF-2090, CNMA/CMAF-2320, CMAF-2340, VSAR-2630 OR VSAR-2450, VSAR-2530 OR VSAR-2900, CNMA/CMAF-2310, CNMA/CMAF-3320, CNMA/CMAF-2200, CMAF-2750, CNMA/CMAF-3090, CNMA/CMAF-3100, CNMA/CMAF-3140, CNMA/CMAF-3170, CNMA/CMAF-3310, CNMA/CMAF-3200, CNMA/CMAF-3270, CNMA/CMAF-3230, CNMA/CMAF-4320, CNMA-4270/CMAF-4270.

One of: VSAR-3450; VSAR-3630; VSAR-3710;
Two of: CMAF-2XXX-CMAF-3XXX
Two of: MACS-3520-through MACS-3700 or MACS-4500; MACS-4520
Two: CMAF-3XXX
GART-1500, GART-1510;
two courses from Languages or Science;
three courses from any area of study, excluding Visual Arts and Communication, Media and Film.

Recommended Course Sequencing

Year 1:
CNMA-1100
CNMA-1120/CMAF-1120
CMAF-1010
VSAR-1060
VSAR-1070
VSAR-1080
CMAF-1130
GART-1500
GART-1510
1 course language/science

Year 2:
CMAF-2090
CNMA-2320/CMAF-2320
CMAF-2340
VSAR-2630 or VSAR-2450
VSAR-2530 or VSAR-2900
CNMA/CMAF-2310
CNMA-2200/CMAF-2200
CMAF-2750
One of: CMAF--2XXX-CMAF--3XXX (2000 level or 3000 level course)
1 course outside SoCA/CMF

Year 3
CNMA-3100.
CNMA-3140/CMAF-3140
CMAF-3170
CNMA-3090/CMAF-3090
CNMA-3310/CMAF-3310
CNMA-3200/CMAF-3200
CNMA-3270/CMAF-3270
CNMA-3230/CMAF-3230
CNMA/CMAF-3320
One of: VSAR-3450; VSAR-3630; VSAR-3710; VSAR-3830; VSAR-3840

Year 4
CNMA-4320
CNMA-4270/CMAF-4270
One of: CMAF--2XXX-CMAF--3XXX (2000 level or 3000 level course)
Two of: MACS-3520-through MACS-3700 or MACS-4500; MACS-4520
Two: CMAF--3XXX (3000 level course)
1 course language/science
2 courses outside SoCA/CMF

Courses used to calculate the major average are: VSAR-1080, VSAR-2630 or VSAR-2450, CNMA-1100, CNMA-1120/CMAF-1120, CNMA-2320/CMAF-2320, CMAF-2340, CNMA-2310/CMAF-2310, CMAF-3320, CNMA-2200/CMAF-2200, CMAF-2750, CNMA-3100/CMAF-3100, CNMA-3140/CMAF-3140, CNMA-3170/CMAF-3170, CNMA-3090/CMAF-3090, CNMA-3310/CMAF-3310, CNMA-3200/CMAF-3200, CNMA-3270/CMAF-3270, CNMA-3230/CMAF-3230, CNMA-4320, CNMA-4270/CMAF-4270, One of: VSAR-3450; VSAR-3630; VSAR-3710, and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

BA Honours in Media Arts and Culture

Degree Requirements

Total courses: forty.
(a) Visual Arts Studio: twelve courses, consisting of VSAR-1050, VSAR-1060, VSAR-1070 and VSAR-1080; two VSAR courses at the 3000 level; six additional VSAR courses at the 2000, 3000, or 4000 levels;
(b) Media Arts and Culture: sixteen courses, including MACS-1500, MACS-2140 and MACS-2150,; MACS 3450 or MACS-3550; two MACS courses at the 4000 level; ten additional MACS courses numbered MACS-2450 through MACS-4560. Two of the following courses may be taken to fulfill the Media Arts and Culture requirement: CNMA-1100, GRST-3011, CMAF-2400, CMAF-2410;
(c) GART-1500, GART-1510;
(d) two courses in a second language plus two courses in one of the following areas: Philosophy, English, Intercultural Studies, or Greek and Roman Studies;
(e) INCS-2020, INCS-2030 plus two courses in History (numbered HIST-XXXX);
(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 GART-1500 and GART-1510. 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 VSAR-1050, VSAR-1060, VSAR-1070 and VSAR-1080, plus nine other studio courses numbered VSAR-2030 through VSAR-3900 and/or Cinema Arts courses numbered CNMA-2XXX through CNMA-4XXX. At least four courses must be at the 3000-level plus the following Media Art Histories/Visual Culture courses: MACS-1500, MACS-2140, MACS-2150, and either MACS-2450 or MACS-3450.
(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) GART-1500, GART-1510:
(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

Degree Requirements

Total courses: forty.
(a) twenty courses (66 course credits) as follows: VSAR-1050, VSAR-1060, VSAR-1070, VSAR-1080; one of VSAR-3830 or VSAR-3840; VSAR-4800 (6.0 credits), VSAR-4810 (6.0 credits), VSAR-4900 and VSAR-4910; plus at least three 2000-level courses in three other separate areas; five additional 3000-level courses in at least three separate areas; and three additional studio courses at the 2000 or 3000 level (courses beginning either with a VSAR- or a CNMA-). Media Art Histories/Visual Culture: eight courses (24 course credits) as follows: MACS-1500, MACS-2140, MACS-2150 and MACS-3450 (MACS-3450 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 4000-level.
(b) two courses from Social Sciences, Humanities or Arts (excluding Visual Arts);
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, including Visual Arts.
(e) GART-1500, GART-1510:
(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. Students must maintain a 76% major average in order to enroll in advanced courses: VSAR-4800; VSAR-4810; VSAR-4900; VSAR-4910 in year 4. Students whose average drops below this average can:
(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) VSAR-1050, VSAR-1070, VSAR-1080, VABE-1100 (6.0 credit course), VABE-1200 (6.0 credit course); one of VSAR-3830 or VSAR-3840;
      (ii) VSAR-4800 (6.0 credit course), VSAR-4810 (6.0 credit course), and VSAR-4910;
      (iii) VABE-2130, VSAR-3850;
      (iv)two additional 3000-level studio courses in the same subject area;
      (v) plus MACS-1500, MACS-2140, MACS-2150, MACS-3910, and any one of: MACS-2500 or MACS-3520 or MACS-4520
      (vi) two other Art History courses, one of which has to be at the 4000-level;
      (vii) a successful VABE portfolio evaluation.*

    (b School of Architecture
      (i) Professions: VABE-1190/ARCH1190, VABE-1290/ARCH1290 (each 1.5 credit courses)
      (ii) 4 Design Studio courses: VABE-2300/ARCH1300, VABE-2400/ARCH1400, VABE-3100/ARCH2100, VABE-3200/ARCH2200;
      (iii) Visual Communication: VABE-2110/ARCH 1211, VABE-2210/ARCH2110
      (iv) Construction: VABE-2150/ARCH2150, VABE-2250/ARCH2250
      (v) Co-op Training Prep: VABE-3000/CEC-300 or VSAR-3800 Visual Arts Internship

    (c) two Social Science courses
    (d) one Science course
    (e) two additional courses from Arts excluding Visual Arts
    (f) GART-1500 and GART-1510; DRAM-2100, PHIL-1100, and MATH-1780 or MATH-1760

    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 VSAR-1050, VSAR-1070, VSAR-1080, MACS-1500, VABE-1100, VABE-1200, VABE-2300/ARCH1300, VABE-2400/ARCH1400, VABE-3100/ARCH2100, and is enrolled in VABE-3200/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 INCS-2020 and INCS-2030 will include any two Social Sciences courses taken under the option requirements for the VABE program.

    Program Sequencing

    YEAR 1

    Fall:
    University of Windsor
    MACS-1500, VABE-1100, VSAR-1070, MATH-1780 or MATH-1760

    University of Detroit Mercy (taken at UDM campus)
    VABE-1190/ARCH1190

    Winter
    University of Windsor
    DRAM-2100, VSAR-1050, VABE-1200, VABE-2130

    University of Detroit Mercy (taken at UDM campus)
    VABE-1290/ARCH1290

    YEAR 2

    Fall
    University of Windsor
    VSAR-1080, GART-1500, MACS-2140

    University of Detroit Mercy (taken at UDM campus)
    VABE-2160/ARCH2160, VABE-2300/ARCH1300, VABE-2330/ARCH2330

    Winter
    University of Windsor
    GART-1510, MACS-2150, MACS-3910

    University of Detroit Mercy (taken at UDM campus)
    VABE-1160/ARCH1160
    VABE-2400/ARCH1400
    VABE-2430/ARCH2430

    YEAR 3

    Fall
    University of Windsor
    VSAR-3850, MACS-4560, PHIL-1100

    1 Social Science Elective

    University of Detroit Mercy (taken at UDM campus)
    VABE-3100/ARCH2100, VABE-3000/CEC-300* Co-op Training Prep. or VSAR-3800 Visual Arts Internship.

    NOTE: * VABE-3000 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 VSAR-3800 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)
    VABE-3200/ARCH2200

    YEAR 4

    Fall
    University of Windsor
    VSAR-3XXX Studio course, VSAR-4800, VSAR-4910, MACS-XXXX Art History course

    Winter
    University of Windsor
    VSAR-3XXX Studio course, VSAR-3830 or VSAR-3840, VSAR-4810, MACS-4XXX


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

    Major Concentration: VSAR-1050, VSAR-1060, VSAR-1070 and VSAR-1080, MACS-1500; seven additional Visual Arts courses at the 200 level or above including three 3000-level or above courses.

    Minor Concentrations: VSAR-1050, VSAR-1060, VSAR-1070, VSAR-1080 and MACS-1500; one additional Visual arts course at the 200 level.

    Minor in Art History/Visual Culture

    Requirements: six Visual Arts courses, including one of VSAR-1050, VSAR-1060, VSAR-1070, VSAR-1080; plus MACS-1500, MACS-2140, MACS-2150 and two additional art history courses.


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