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Oct 18, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
Collaborative Design (CD-BFA-KE), B.F.A.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
The mission of the Collaborative Design BFA at Kendall College of Art and Design is to develop ‘Specialized Generalists’, with an understanding of the range and purpose of the several design disciplines, strong communication skills, issues of sustainability and economic impact of design thinking. Students will strengthen core collaborative skills with design elements and principles gained from supportive studio courses and applied to collaborative design experiences. The program requires the student to minor in a design related area. The application of studio knowledge is expected across the Collaborative Design curriculum. Students will be able to advocate, facilitate and coordinate design application in both public and private organizations. The primary focus is on the process of design. Students will demonstrate the understanding of design process through physical and fabricated project outcomes. Additionally, students will develop knowledge and skills for both generating and communicating good ideas collaboratively, to recognize and meet today and tomorrow’s economic needs, and to function both independently and as part of a team.
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New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- 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. Thiscollection 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
- 2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
University General Education Requirements - 33 Credits Required
Choose one of the following:
Pathways:
Select one:
- Narrative Studies (NR)
- Cultural Studies (CS)
- Philosophical Studies (PL)
At least (3) courses will be taken within the selected Pathway. Recommended at the 200-level or higher
Minor: (Required) 15 Unique* Credit Hours
(*cannot use CD supportive, major studio, elective, or AH-required courses)
Supportive Studio 24 Credit Hours
Art History 12 Credit Hours
Major Studio 27 Credit Hours
Electives 9 Credit Hours (Cannot count in the minor)
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 120 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 **
* KCAH 311 - Modern Art and Modernism is offered in Fall; KCAH 317 - Contemporary Art and Architecture in Spring. The Art History requirement is to select one.
** Some courses will only be offered every other year. Consult the program chair for details.
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