2024-2025 Catalog
Life Sciences & Pre-Medical Illustration (LSMI-BFA), B.F.A.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
This Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustation program prepares students to enter into the life sciences illustration field by providing them an aggressive and challenging four-year course of study. Our students are provided with a wide variety of courses that include, but are not limited to, drawing, medical illustration methods, traditional media illustration courses, computer animation, rendering, medical terminology, and computer-aided 3D design. Courses in general education are also studied to broaden conceptual boundaries that afford the students a well-rounded educational experience.
The life sciences illustration student is a visual problem solver. As an integral part of the creative processes our students do background research, including reading scientific papers, meeting with scientific experts and taking part in many laboratory procedures.
A life sciences illustrator is a professional artist with advanced education in both the life sciences and visual communication. Collaborating with scientists, physicians, and other specialists, life science illustrators transform complex information into visual images that have the potential to communicate to broad audiences. The work of life science illustrators promotes education, research, patient care, public relations, and marketing efforts.
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New Student Admission Requirements
- 3.20 or better High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Students with a lower GPA are still encouraged to apply.
- ACT/SAT test scores are NOT currently required for admissions consideration to KCAD. However, some Woodbridge N. Ferris Scholarship levels may require test scores be submitted to be awarded at certain levels.
- Portfolio Requirement: Your portfolio should include 8-10 pieces of your best, most recent work that reflect your interests and creative potential. This collection of work could include 2D or 3D artwork, such as drawings, paintings, design, photography, sketches, animation, typography, videos, collages, ceramics, sculpture, sewn garments or other forms of creativity.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 3.20 or better College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
University General Education Requirements - 32 Credits Required
Minor: (Optional) 15 Credit Hours
Supportive Studio 18 Credit Hours
Art History 12 Credit Hours
Major Studio 47 Credit Hours
Electives 12 Credit Hours
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 121 semester credit hours.
- Complete a studio major program of study (at least half of the major credits must be in residence at KCAD).
- Complete all Supportive, Art History, and General Education requirements.
- Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence at KCAD.
- Earn a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, and a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major studio core (studio electives exempted).
- Submit a digital image of senior level work.
- Be in good standing with the College.
Suggested Semester Layout (Even Year Start)
Summer Courses
- MSU ANTR 350 - Human Gross Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
- MSU ANTR 355 - Human Gross Anatomy Lab Credit Hours: 1
Suggested Semester Layout (Odd Year Start)
Summer Courses
- MSU ANTR 350 - Human Gross Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
- MSU ANTR 355 - Human Gross Anatomy Lab Credit Hours: 1
Spring Courses
- Gen Ed Elective (300-400 level) Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Credit Hours: 3
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