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Completion of requirements of the AFA degree is normally accomplished through two years of full-time study.The curriculum for the majors of Animation, Fine Arts, Illustration, and Photography consists of 68 credits,composed of 43 studio art credits and 25 academic credits. The Graphic Design major consists of a total of 69credits, composed of 45 studio art credits and 24 academic credits. The Interior Design major consists of a totalof 70 credits, composed of 46 studio art credits and 24 academic credits. All areas of concentration require acore group of foundation and academic courses during the first year. Starting with the second year, studentstake a mixture of courses specific to their area of concentration as well as academic courses.Qualified applicants may begin the degree program in the spring semester, followed by an intensive summerprogram.B . 4 . C r e a t i v e P a r t n e r s h i p s w i t h P r a t t a n d C o r c o r a n B F A p r o g r a m sThose students who expressly elect to transfer into the appropriate baccalaureate programs at either Pratt orthe Corcoran will also be subject to portfolio reviews prior to transferring. Students who successfully completethe DCAD curriculum and portfolio review can transfer directly from DCAD into the third-year curriculum ateither Pratt or the Corcoran, as long as they are in academic standing as prescribed by Pratt or the Corcoran. Itshould be noted that such third-year transfers are possible for both schools in all major areas exceptIllustration and Animation, which are currently available for transfer to Pratt only.B . 5 C o n t i n u i n g E d u c a t i o nIn addition to the AFA Degree Program, DCAD offers an extensive schedule of Continuing Education (CE)courses. Open to the general public, the CE Program offers courses, workshops, and special events in both theapplied and fine arts, including certificate programs in Art and Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, InteriorDesign, Photography and Web Design. Courses are primarily scheduled in the evening and on weekends, andare designed to meet the vocational and avocational goals of the greater Wilmington community.C. ADMINISTRATIONC 1 . P r e s i d e n tThe President is the chief executive officer and chief academic officer of the Delaware College of Art andDesign and is the sole person responsible directly to the Board of Directors for implementation of the policiesand directions of the boards and their committees. All officers, faculty, staff, and students of the College areultimately responsible to the President, and he or she is their official means of communication with theboards. It is the President’s ultimate responsibility to direct the total program, including that of businessmanagement, of the College. He or she is responsible for employing all members of the faculty and staff.C . 2 D e a nThe Dean oversees all elements of educational programs in support of the College’s mission as well asproviding oversight of the assessment of student learning outcomes. The Dean is the Chief Academic Officer,supervising and enforcing academic standards, and monitoring student progress to maintain a high level ofstudent success.C . 3 O f f i c e o f A d m i s s i o n sThe Office of Admissions is responsible for effectively recruiting, reviewing, and admitting students to the3
College’s Associate of Fine Arts Degree Program. This includes general interaction with the public, d irectinvolvement with applicants, and establishing positive relationships with high schools and prospectivestudents.C . 4 O f f i c e o f F i n a n c i a l A i dThe Director of Financial Aid assists students with the federal student aid application process, administers theinstitutional financial aid program, directs students to external resources and oversees institutionalcompliance in accordance with Title IV requirements, directs students to external resources, and overseesinstitutional compliance in accordance with Title IV requirements.C . 5 O f f i c e o f S t u d e n t S e r v i c e sThe Office of Student Services handles various aspects of student life including housing, campus activities andprogramming, preliminary personal and career counseling, career services, and problem intervention, as wellas policy enforcement and disciplinary issues.C . 6 . R e g i s t r a r ’ s O f f i c eThe Registrar maintains all academic records, administers an efficient registration system, issues necessaryenrollment reports, and establishes procedures appropriate to these duties. The Registrar provides support tothe Academic Dean by coordinating the compilation, analysis and reporting of institutional data includingsemester grades and transcipts.C . 7 . O f f i c e o f C o n t i n u i n g E d u c a t i o nThe Office of Continuing Education is responsible for planning, directing and evaluating all non-degreeprograms, as well as developing opportunities for new course offerings. The Director of Continuing Educationalso works with the Dean and the degree faculty in attracting students to the AFA Degree Program.C . 8 . L i b r a r y D i r e c t o rThe Library Director is responsible for all policies and operations relating to the Edgar A. Thronson Library.This includes assisting students with research, answering reference questions, supervising library assistantsand teaching information literacy sessions.C.9. B u r s a rThe Bursar provides the Office of Financial Aid and the Chief Administrative Officer with accounting andadministrative support in all respects of student billing.D. FACULTYD . 1 . A r e a C o o r d i n a t o r sA faculty member is appointed by the Dean to serve as coordinator for each area of concentration, namelyAnimation, Fine Arts, Foundations, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design and Photography. An AreaCoordinator is also appointed for Liberal Arts.The Area Coordinators work closely with the President and the Dean to establish faculty, curriculum and4
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