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As the Roman Catholic university in the Diocese of Hamilton, we want to provide a quality, master’s-level theological program for persons who live and work within this diocese.

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We also want to serve those Catholics and non-Catholics alike who, for personal reasons, want to pursue a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Catholic tradition.

Since its inception in 1865 by Father Louis Funcken of the Congregation of the Resurrection, the educational institution that has become St. Jerome’s University has provided its students with a balance of liberal arts and religious instruction within the context of Roman Catholic teaching. Its role in educating both community and Church leaders was firmly established by 1960, when it became the founding college of the University of Waterloo. At that time, St. Jerome’s University entered into a Federation Agreement with the University of Waterloo. St. Jerome’s waived its degree-granting rights with only one exception: the future right to confer degrees directly in theology. It is that right which St. Jerome’s is exercising through the establishment of this Master of Catholic Thought [MCT] program.

We believe that the theological education received through this program will enrich the work that Catholics and non-Catholics are doing in their community and in their Church.

The Bachelor’s Programme in Interior Design provides the scientific-technical, artistic-creative and planning-organisational knowledge required for a professionally qualifying degree for independent work in all fields of interior design. The regular study course lasts six semesters. After a broadly-based initial course of study in creative and scientific-technical subjects, the main focus of the study involves practice-related projects in creative design of:

• spaces and buildings for living, working, leisure time, recreation, health and education;
• furniture, products, facilities and equipment for private and public areas;
• temporary spaces and facilities for fairs, exhibitions, parties, events and other public functions;
• the means and processes of communication and media design for agencies, galleries, museums, editorial offices and studios.

A thorough education in the methods and technologies of the application of digital media and programmes in planning, education and communications is mandatory. In addition, there is a wide range of elective courses for the enhancement of knowledge and skills in the artistic, technical, natural-scientific, liberal-arts and cultural fields, which are designed to personalise the students’ study profile.

The Visual Arts minor consists of a core of four required courses (16 credits) and three elective options: art history; fine art; or applied art. The minor is intended to serve two different groups of students. Students pursuing a liberal arts major would take the minor to explore non-linear modes of creative thinking and to become familiar with the ways in which art intersects with history, philosophy, psychology, literature and politics. Students majoring in professional programs such as teacher education, marketing, journalism and computer science can use the visual arts minor to develop some supplementary practical skills that will prove useful in their chosen career.

In Stephens’ Graphic Design program, you will learn vital conceptual, strategic creative thinking and problem-solving skills through work with local clients (80% of your work conisits of these real-life projects). You will become prepared to enter the professional world as a graphic designer, whether your goal is to work for an organization or start your own business. With hands-on instruction and critiques in small studio-like settings, you also will develop technical expertise to produce materials.

You will benefit from a balanced curriculum of design, art and design history, studio art, liberal arts and mass media courses. Feel free to dabble in creative experimentation in Stephens studio courses, where you’ll also learn the fundamentals of effective design and production, the history of design technology, and the basis for much of today’s terminology. You’ll also learn essential writing and presentation skills and gain a clear understanding of business practices.

Also available are minors in Art History; Graphic Design; Visual Arts; Mass Media; Marketing; and Management.

Theatre Design is a BFA program at the University of Kansas. A Master of Fine Arts is also offered in Scenography. All entering first-year students enroll in the Foundations Program.

A total of 124 hours is required for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, of which 75 hours must be completed in major program courses, 19 hours in general electives, and 30 hours in Liberal Arts and Sciences courses.

By the beginning of the junior year, the student must select one of the following areas of concentration wthin the major: scene design, costume design, or lighting design and production.

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For more information regarding the program, admissions, coursework and faculty please visit the Theatre & Film Department’s web site or contact:

The University of Kansas
The Department of Theatre & Film
Murphy Hall
1530 Naismith Drive, room 356
Lawrence, KS 66045-3102

Email: kuthf@ku.edu
Phone: 785.864.3511

A design education is a broadly based study of human experience and interaction with the man-made environment, rooted in the liberal arts and design fundamentals, with a focus on purposeful problem solving. The interior design program develops creative, applied, communication, and critical thinking skills through an interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares graduates for careers in residential and/or commercial interior design and many related fields. The design major balances human well-being and quality-of-life concerns with functional, aesthetic, behavioral, environmental and pragmatic approaches to problem solving. Through required coursework, students learn principles of design, the design process, critical thinking and problem solving skills, methods of presenting design concepts, and business practices relevant to interior design.

Degrees Offered: BS
Minor available? Yes

More information: www.unr.edu/interdis/intdesign

Bachelor’s Programme in Interior Design

The Bachelor’s Programme in Interior Design provides the scientific-technical, artistic-creative and planning-organisational knowledge required for a professionally qualifying degree for independent work in all fields of interior design. The regular study course lasts six semesters. After a broadly-based initial course of study in creative and scientific-technical subjects, the main focus of the study involves practice-related projects in creative design of:
• spaces and buildings for living, working, leisure time, recreation, health and education;
• furniture, products, facilities and equipment for private and public areas;
• temporary spaces and facilities for fairs, exhibitions, parties, events and other public functions;
• the means and processes of communication and media design for agencies, galleries, museums, editorial offices and studios.
A thorough education in the methods and technologies of the application of digital media and programmes in planning, education and communications is mandatory. In addition, there is a wide range of elective courses for the enhancement of knowledge and skills in the artistic, technical, natural-scientific, liberal-arts and cultural fields, which are designed to personalise the students’ study profile.

2008-09: Individually designed majors

Qualified students may design their own majors. All individually designed majors must meet liberal arts and sciences and graduation requirements. Students seeking such options shall submit comprehensive proposals outlining and justifying their plans to the Special Studies and Honors Committee or to the associate dean. The proposal must be evaluated and signed by all departments involved. This proposed program shall be subject to the approval of the Special Studies and Honors Committee, the Undergraduate Academic Programs Council, and the faculty. The individually designed major proposal should be made prior to junior status. Guidelines for such individually designed majors are available in the registrar’s office.

Sophomore Year IPRD200/201 Design Studio I/II 3.0 3.0
IPRD220/221 Integrated Design Studio I/II 2.0 2.0
IPRD240/241 Forms & Structures I/II 2.0 2.0
IPRD250/251 Visual Communication I/II 2.0 2.0
IPRD270/271 Digital Design I/II 2.0 2.0
ENGL202 Sophomore English 3.0 —-
AHCS220 Contemporary Art Survey 3.0 —-
AHCS225 Product Design History —- 3.0
LIBS235 Micro Economics —- 2.0

Total Credits per Semester 17.0 16.0
Descriptions for courses listed in grey boxes are located in the Liberal Arts and Sciences section.
Fall Spring
Junior Year IPRD300/301 Design Studio III/IV 4.0 4.0
IPRD320/321 Integrated Design Studio III/IV 2.0 2.0
IPRD370/371 Digital Design III/IV 2.0 2.0
IPRD385 Methods & Materials I/II 2.0 2.0
*ILMS300 Integrated Learning Studio —- 2.0
AHCS310 Art History Elective —- 3.0
Art History, English, or Liberal Studies 3.0 —-
Elective
NSCI319 Anatomy & Ergonomics —- 3.0
MATH136 Math for Artists & Designers 3.0 —-

Total Credits per Semester 16.0 18.0
Descriptions for courses listed in grey boxes are located in the Liberal Arts and Sciences section.
Fall Spring
Senior Year IPRD400/401 Design Studio V/VI 4.0 5.0
IPRD420/421 Integrated Design Studio V/VI 2.0 2.0
IPRD430/431 Professional Practice I/II 2.0 2.0
IPRD470/471 Digital Design 2.0 2.0
Studio Electives 2.0 —-
ILML400 Integrated Learning Lecture —- 3.0
LIBS 440 Liberal Studies Capstone Elective —- 3.0
SSCI210 Social Studies 3.0 —-

Total Credits per Semester 15.0 17.0
Descriptions for courses listed in grey boxes are located in the Liberal Arts and Sciences section.

Sophomore Year FSHD200/201 Sophomore Studio I/II 3.0 3.0
FSHD210/211 Fashion Illustration/Intro to Design 3.0 4.0
FSHD220/221 Pattern Drafting I/II 2.0 2.0
FSHD225 Sophomore Digital Design I —- 1.0
FSHD230/231 Model Drawing I/II 2.0 2.0
AHCS310 Art History Elective —- 3.0
AHCS220 Contemporary Art History 3.0 —-
ENGL202 Sophomore English 3.0 —-
NSCI311/312 Textile Science II 2.0 2.0

Total Credits per Semester 18.0 17.0
Descriptions for courses listed in grey boxes are located in the Liberal Arts and Sciences section.
Fall Spring
Junior Year FSHD300/301 Junior Studio I/II 5.0 5.0
FSHD312/313 Fashion Illustration III/IV 1.0 1.0
FSHD324/325 Digital Design II/III 1.0 1.0
FSHD330/331 Model Drawing III/IV 1.0 1.0
FSHD360/361 Fashion Design I/II 3.0 2.0
AHCS370/371 History of Costume I/II 2.0 3.0
*Art History, English, or Liberal Studies 3.0 —-
Elective 3.0 —-
*MATH 136 Math for Artist & Designers —- 3.0

Total Credits per Semester 16.0 16.0
Descriptions for courses listed in grey boxes are located in the Liberal Arts and Sciences section.
Fall Spring
Senior Year FSHD400/401 Senior Studio I/II 6.0 6.0
FSHD412/413 Fashion Illustration V/VI 1.0 1.0
FSHD425 or FSHD426 Digital Design IV or Digital Portfolio —- 1.0
FSHD430 Model Drawing V 1.0 —-
FSHD460 Fashion Design III 3.0 —-
FSHD470 Marketing —- 1.0
FSHD375 Apparel Manufacturing Practices 1.0 —-
FSHD475 Portfolio Development —- 2.0
*ILML400 Integrated Learning Lecture —- 3.0
*LIBS440 Senior Liberal Studies Capstone —- 3.0
SSCI210 Social Science 3.0 —-

Total Credits per Semester 15.0 17.0