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“Our passion is that of the imagination”Desiree Morris,Illustration 2013

Take a photograph with a coffee can.Launch your artwork from the roof. Setyour easel on Market Street to drawthe cityscape. Direct a video. Go ona scavenger hunt in the MetropolitanMuseum of Art. Dress for “green day.” Foundations Yearkicks off the Associate of Fine Arts Degree Program.

All students begin with a core group ofcourses that develop visual literacy andbasic studio techniques and emphasize anunderstanding of the concepts and principlesof the visual arts. Course schedules aredivided between liberal arts courses andstudio courses which use materials, conceptsand skills that students can apply to theirchosen area of study in the second year. Inthe first semester, each student is introducedto DCAD’s six majors through FoundationSeminar, a course split into two-weeksections allowing for all new students to learnmore about each area of study. Students alsowork within the community, assisting areanon-profits with various arts-related projects.Foundations YearSEMESTER IDrawing I2D Design I:Black and White3D Design IFoundation SeminarArt History IWriting and Literature ISEMESTER II*Drawing II2D Design II: Color3D Design II4D DesignArt History IIWriting and Literature II*Photography majors begin theirmajor in Semester II when they takePhotography I and then take Three-Dimensional Design II in Semester IV.

Fine Arts studentsexplore drawing, painting,printmaking and mixed media.Creative expression and effectivecommunication are fostered by a solidfoundation of work from observationand perception. Studio work andfrequent feedback from faculty andvisiting artists nurture student artisticaccomplishments. Students learnhow form and content in a work of artinteract to yield meaning. In addition,group discussion, lectures, seminarsand individual consultations withfaculty and visiting artists, develop thetechnical ability, critical awareness,knowledge of historical frameworks,and self-discipline to form a unique,personal vision. Fine Arts majors takefrequent trips to museums, galleries,and artists’ studios to further enhancethe lessons learned in the studio.

Fine ArtsSEMESTER IIIDrawing III: The FigurePainting IMixed MediaArt History IIIWriting and Literature IIISEMESTER IVDrawing IV: Perception & MetaphorPainting IIPrintmakingAfter the Artistic ApocalypseAcademic Studies Elective

A DCAD fine arts majorhas: had work reviewedby the New York Times,the Huffington Post andWatercolor Magazine;reviewed work and writtenfor America Artist magazineand Artcritical; workedat places such as TheCenter for Art in Wood andMuseum of ContemporaryPhotography; and had workput the collection at theWoodmere Art Museum.

Illustrators illuminateand attract attentionto an idea, story orproduct through theircreative designs.DCAD illustrations students developand sharpen skills that enable themto visually communicate ideas andinterpret a narrative effectively. Theprogram encompasses training of thehand, eye, and mind. Students aretaught to become creative problemsolvers and visual narrators, exploringideas from thorough research. Studiowork from sketches to finished artmay be drawn, painted, or createdon a computer. At the same time,students learn the tools, materials,and techniques to create persuasive,visually appealing illustrations.IllustrationSEMESTER IIIIllustration IMedia and MethodsTypography IVisual Communications IArt History IIIWriting and Literature IIISEMESTER IVIllustration IIFigure DrawingIntroduction to PhotographyVisual Communications IIDigital DialogsAcademic Studies Elective

Photographic images are everywherein everyday life, ranging from thecommercial to the photo-journalisticto the purely artistic. Working witha faculty of practicing professionals,students in the Photography program explore technical& aesthetic possibilities while developing their owncreative vision. As students gain technical knowledgein the medium, they are also exposed to historicaland contemporary photographers works as they beginto explore their own aesthetic and personal choices.This grounding in techniques, tools, and intellectualstimulation leads students to the freedom to createtheir own powerful, meaningful images.

PhotographySEMESTER IIIPhotography IICraft IDigital Photo EditingDigital VideoArt History IIIWriting and Literature IIISEMESTER IVColor PhotographyCraft II3D Design II4D DesignLenticular VisionAcademic Studies ElectivePhotography is the only major which startsin Semester II. Students take Photography Iand then take 3D Design II in Semester IV.

DCAD Photographers havegone on to great things like:land an internship at the NewYork Post, Paper magazine andPier 59 Digital Studios; transferto four-year programs as faraway as Parsons Paris; work ina gallery like Blue Sky Galleryin Portland, Oregon; started ananalog color photography lab;explore the art of photogramsand developing a photographwithout a camera.

AdmissionsThe DCAD admissions staff is excited to help you through the applicationprocess including offering advice on how to prepare a portfolio. At DCAD,we look at each applicant independently, on the basis of an academicrecord, and more importantly, on the potential we see in your portfolio.We know that students learn best when they are given caring, personalattention, and our admissions counselors start your DCAD experience withone-to-one communication from friendly reminders to on-campus portfolioreviews. At all levels, we get to know each of our students personally. Wehope you will take a moment to get to know DCAD.ApplicationTo begin the process, submit a DCAD Application, available online at www.dcad.edu/apply or in the Admissions supplement to this view book. There isa $40 application fee; $80 for international students. For students requestingan application fee waiver, please contact your high school counselor or theDCAD Admissions Office.PortfolioAll applicants are encouraged to visit the College in person for a portfolioreview and tour of the College. Applicants who cannot visit in person mayforward a digital portfolio to the DCAD Admissions Office. A portfolio ofartwork is required for admission to DCAD’s Associate of Fine Arts DegreeProgram. Applicants must demonstrate their ability in the areas of drawing,composition, color and design, and select their best artwork completedwithin the last two years. The portfolio should include 15 to 20 pieces oforiginal artwork and at least five pieces drawn from direct observation.The balance of the portfolio can include artwork in various media and styles.This might include pastel, pen and ink, watercolor, oil or acrylic paint,animation, film, and black and white or color photography. Applicantsare also encouraged to bring their sketchbook. If submitting 3-D worksuch as sculpture or ceramics, please bring photographs instead of theactual work to prevent damage. Remember to limit the portfolio to amaximum of 20 pieces.

SlideroomApplicants who are unable to arrange a personal portfolio review at DCAD,may also submit their portfolio by downloading their images to DCAD’sSlideroom account. For a $10 fee, Slideroom allows the applicant to submitup to 20 still images, or a combination of still images and video.High School TranscriptsOfficial High School transcripts or GED must be sent to the DCADAdmissions Office for admission consideration. A final high school transcriptwith graduation date or equivalent is required prior to entering DCAD.SAT or ACT ScoresThe submission of SAT or ACT scores, though not required, is highlyrecommended. Applicants should ensure that all standardized testscores (SAT or ACT), if available, are included with their transcripts.DCAD’s CEEB code is 5161.College TranscriptsStudents who have completed college courses must forward officialtranscripts from all colleges attended, whether or not they think the creditis transferable. Equivalent courses completed with a “C” grade or higherat accredited colleges or universities will be reviewed and evaluated fortransfer credit into the DCAD curriculum.Rolling Admissions DeadlineDCAD offers an Early Action Application deadline of December 1,for students requesting to receive an admission decision prior to January 1of their senior year. To be considered for DCAD’s Merit-Based Scholarships,applications must be completed by March 15 for the fall semester andDecember 1 for the spring semester. Applicants applying after this deadlineare considered through a rolling admission policy up until two weeks priorto the start of a semester. On occasion, DCAD will institute a wait-list ofaccepted students and determine enrollment on a space-available basis.Students who decide to attend DCAD must submit a tuition deposit bythe universal deposit deadline of May 1. Deposits are refundable prior toMay 1. Students requesting housing must also submit a deposit to securea space in DCAD housing. In most cases, admissions decisions aredelivered by mail within a two- to three-week time frame from the dateof application completion.

International StudentsThe diverse student population and surrounding area is ideal for studentsstudying from abroad. Students from overseas find the small classes andfriendly environment ideal to maximize artistic achievement and success.The rolling admissions policy is also in effect for international applicants,however for Merit-Based Scholarship consideration, all materials must besubmitted by March 15 for the fall semester or December 1 for the springsemester. Non-U.S. citizens living abroad are encouraged to contact DCADto learn more about the admissions process. In addition to the applicationmaterials indicated above, international students must also supply certifiedEnglish translations of all their academic records and TOEFL scores.TOEFLInternational students, whose first language is not English, must submitTOEFL results (Test of English as a Foreign Language). A minimum scoreof 79 IBT is required for acceptance to DCAD. Specify DCAD’s school codeof 5443 for TOEFL score reporting. The TOEFL requirement may be waivedfor students successfully completing college-level English compositionat an accredited U.S. college or university, if a student’s only language ofinstruction has been English for three or more years, or where a student hasa minimum verbal score of 500 on the SAT.Studying EnglishDCAD offers a Conditional Acceptance to students who do not meetthe TOEFL score requirement of 79 IBT. DCAD has partnered with ELSLanguage Centers and accepts successful completion of Level 109 inan English Language Program offered by anyone of more than 32 ELSLanguage Centers located throughout the USA. Students who completeLevel 109 in the USA do not need to submit TOEFL scores. For moreinformation go to http://www.els.edu

Scholarships and Financial AidDCAD Merit-Based ScholarshipMerit-Based Scholarships of up to $8,000 per year are awarded based on anapplicant’s academic and artistic skill at the time of acceptance to the College.The deadline to be considered for a Merit-Based Scholarship is March15 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. Scholarshipsare renewable for a student’s second year as long as he or she maintainsfull-time status and satisfactory academic standing.DCAD Art Award ScholarshipEach year, one $5,000 tuition scholarship, renewable for the second year ofstudy is available to Delaware high school seniors who intend to enroll atDCAD. Delaware residents enrolled as a high school senior or home-schoolequivalent with at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale are eligible toapply. The deadline to apply is April 1 and applicants may request an applicationfrom the DCAD Admissions Office or from their high school art teacherafter January 1 of their senior year.James P. Lecky Presidential ScholarshipThe James P. Lecky Presidential Scholarship is awarded to an accepted fulltimestudent who demonstrates outstanding academic and artistic ability,and financial need. The scholarship is automatically renewed for a secondyear of full-time enrollment as long as the student maintains a minimumcumulative GPA of 2.7 and demonstrates continued financial need.High School Art Exhibition ScholarshipEach spring, the DCAD Admissions Office hosts an annual exhibition ofjuried high school student artwork selected by each student’s art teachers.Pieces submitted by high school seniors are reviewed and the scholarshiprecipients receive a partial DCAD tuition scholarship.Financial AidStudents and their families may be eligible for a wide range of financial aidopportunities including school-supported scholarships and grants, governmentand private grants, and a variety of public and private loan programs.DCAD offers financial aid in the form of college need-based grants, federaland state grants, loans and work study. Students must submit the Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for various formsof federal financial aid. The FAFSA determines the amount and what type offinancial aid a student may receive. DCAD encourages students to submitthe FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Apply online at fafsa.ed.gov.DCAD’s school code is 041398. www.dcad.edu/apply

Contact UsDelaware College of Art and Design600 North Market StreetWilmington, DE 19801www.dcad.edu302.622.8000(logo) www.facebook.com/dcadinfo(logo) @d_c_a_d_About this publicationThe DCAD faculty and administration reserve the right to alter policiespertaining to programs, courses, fees, curricular and credit structure andother notices in this publication from time to time as deemed necessary forthe proper functioning of the College. This catalog does not constitutea contract with students or prospective students.Discrimination PolicyThe Delaware College of Art and Design admits students of any race, color,national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activitiesgenerally accorded or made available to students at the school. It doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin inadministration of its educational policies, admissions, policies, scholarshipand loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.Artwork & PhotographyDCAD would like to thank the students and alumni whose artwork is featuredin this book. Photography was done by Ed Cunicelli, Shawn Hall and JessicaSturgis. Publication design was done by John Breakey and Shawn Hall,DCAD INQB8 Design Group.(FSC logo)