CONTENTS - Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
CONTENTS - Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
CONTENTS - Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS:<br />
MAJOR IN INTERMEDIA<br />
The Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Fine <strong>Art</strong>s, Major in Intermedia program <strong>of</strong>fers you<br />
opportunities to explore interdisciplinary practices, collaboration<br />
<strong>and</strong> research, <strong>and</strong> conceptual <strong>and</strong> social issues in a range <strong>of</strong> media<br />
arts, including film, video, installation, performance, audio art,<br />
digital media, <strong>and</strong> photography. Hybrid approaches to media arts<br />
will enable you to draw on your individual skills, whether they extend<br />
across fine art, design, craft, or critical studies. With a studio<br />
focus, the program is driven by curiosity, exploration, interdisciplinarity,<br />
<strong>and</strong> conceptual development.<br />
In addition to your chosen area <strong>of</strong> study, you will have the opportunity<br />
to take Interdisciplinary Fine <strong>and</strong> Media <strong>Art</strong>s courses that<br />
explore a diverse range <strong>of</strong> visual arts concerns from an interdisciplinary<br />
approach. At the senior level, these courses also provide<br />
you with opportunities for internship placements in galleries,<br />
museums, <strong>and</strong> artist-run centres.<br />
Graduates <strong>of</strong> NSCAD’s Intermedia program are successful studio<br />
artists working in the areas <strong>of</strong> film, video, electronics <strong>and</strong> robotics,<br />
sound, <strong>and</strong> installation. Others establish careers as gallery administrators,<br />
community educators, <strong>and</strong> arts writers. Many pursue<br />
graduate studies <strong>and</strong> become critics, curators, <strong>and</strong> college/university<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors.<br />
Entry to the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Fine <strong>Art</strong>s, Major in Intermedia Program<br />
The Major in Intermedia program is an open entry program. After<br />
successfully competing the first two years <strong>of</strong> study, students may<br />
declare their intention to major in Intermedia. To declare a major,<br />
students must submit a declaration form, available from the Office<br />
<strong>of</strong> Student <strong>and</strong> Academic Services.<br />
Entry Requirements (Years 1 & 2)<br />
Successful applicants to the Major in Intermedia program must<br />
have completed the following course work with no grade lower<br />
than C-.<br />
Foundation Year (24 Studio; 6 LAS), including 2 <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />
• FNDN 1310 Foundation Photo<br />
• FNDN 1330 Foundation Video<br />
• FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer<br />
Year 2: (Required for entry to the Major)<br />
12 Studio Credits chosen from the following:<br />
• DRAW 2000 (6)<br />
• FILM 2500 (6)<br />
• PNTG 2000 (6)<br />
• PHOT 2000 6)<br />
• PRTM 2000 (6)<br />
• MDIA 2020 (6)<br />
• SCLP 2000 (6)<br />
6 AHIS Credits (LAS)<br />
• AHIS 2020 (3)<br />
• AHIS (any level) (3)<br />
Required Course Work for Major (Years 3 & 4)<br />
30 studio credits:<br />
2 <strong>of</strong> the following courses:<br />
• MDIA 3230 (6) / MDIA 3240 (6) / MDIA 3250 (6)<br />
Plus<br />
• 9 studio credits <strong>of</strong> FILM, MDIA, or PHOT courses, including at<br />
least 6 credits at the 3000 level<br />
Plus<br />
• MDIA 4100 (Advanced Studio in Intermedia) (9)<br />
3 Liberal <strong>Art</strong>s credits: MDIA 3050 (Intermedia Seminar) (3)<br />
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9 Credits <strong>Art</strong> History (LAS)<br />
• AHIS 3000/4000 level (6)<br />
• AHIS (any level) (3)<br />
6 LAS Credits<br />
24 OPEN Credits<br />
SAMPLE STUDY GUIDE: BFA (INTERMEDIA)<br />
YEAR 1<br />
Foundation Year (30 Credits: 24 Studio; 6 LAS)<br />
Including 2 <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />
• FNDN 1310 Foundation Photo<br />
• FNDN 1330 Foundation Video<br />
• FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer<br />
YEAR 2 (Please Check Timetable)<br />
6 AHIS Credits: <strong>Art</strong> History 2020: Survey <strong>of</strong> 20th C <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> History (any level)<br />
12 Studio Credits chosen from the following:<br />
DRAW 2000 Introductory Studio in Drawing (6)<br />
FILM 2500 Introductory Film (6)<br />
PNTG 2000 Introductory Painting (6)<br />
PHOT 2000 Introductory Photography (6)<br />
PRTM 2000 Introductory Printmaking (6)<br />
MDIA 2020 Introductory Video (6)<br />
SCLP 2000 Introductory Sculpture (6)<br />
6 LAS credits<br />
6 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)<br />
YEAR 3 (Please Check Timetable)<br />
6 AHIS Credits: <strong>Art</strong> History (any level) <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> History 3000 or 4000 level<br />
12 Studio Credits chosen from the following:<br />
• MDIA 3230 Intermedia: Idea <strong>and</strong> Process (6)<br />
• MDIA 3240 Intermedia: Language Intro <strong>Art</strong> (6)<br />
• MDIA 3250 Intermedia: Media L<strong>and</strong>scapes (6)<br />
9 Studio Credits<br />
FILM, MDIA, or PHOT courses, including at least 6 credits at<br />
the 3000 level<br />
3 LAS Credits: MDIA 3050 Intermedia Seminar: [topic] (3)<br />
YEAR 4 (Please Check Timetable)<br />
3 AHIS Credits: <strong>Art</strong> History at the 3000 or 4000 level<br />
9 Studio Credits: MDIA 4100 Advanced Studio in<br />
Intermedia (9)<br />
18 OPEN Credits<br />
Exhibition<br />
Students in their final year <strong>of</strong> the Major in Intermedia<br />
Program are encouraged to prepare an exhibition <strong>of</strong> their<br />
work at NSCAD gallery or other appropriate venue.
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