Visual Arts and Technology Curriculum Overview

B.A. in Visual Arts & Technology

Visual Arts & Technology at Stevens merges traditional studio experiences with cutting-edge technology, creativity, critique, and hands-on learning. We challenge students to forge new paths in art and design and develop unique creative practices. Students can choose a concentration in video, design, animation or game design, along with the breadth and depth of study across Stevens.

General CAL Requirements

CAL 103 - Writing and Communications Colloquium
CAL 105 - CAL Colloquium: Knowledge, Nature and Culture
Math: Two courses
Science: One course (CH, BIO, PEP 100-499 or CE 240)
Computer Science: One course (CS 105, CS 115 or HAR 271)
Physical Education: Four courses, no credit given

CAL Humanities/Social Sciences Core

HHS 130 - History of Science and Technology
HLI 220 - Images of Science in Literature or HPL 112 - Science and Metaphysics

Visual Arts & Technology Core

HAR 110 - Foundation 2D: Color & Composition
HAR 111 - Foundation 3D: Form & Space
HAR 112 - Drawing I
HAR 113 - Drawing II
HAR 114 - Introduction to Photography
HAR 181 - History of Art: Prehistory to Modern
HAR 220 - Video I
HAR 230 - Animation I
HAR 240 - Web Design I
HAR 241 - Design I
HAR 250 - Data Visualization I
HAR 280 - Modern Art History & Theory

Additional Visual Arts & Technology Requirements

Major Concentration - One of the following two-semester course sequences:
HAR 330 (Animation II) and HAR 430 (Animation III)
HAR 340 (Design II) and HAR 440 (Design III)
HAR 320 (Video II) and HAR 430 (Video III)
HAR 360 (Game Design II) and HAR 460 (Game Design III)

Capstone Sequence:
HAR 301 - Professional Practices
HAR 498 & 499 - Capstone I & II

Additional Requirements:
Two free humanities electives (any CAL course), including Art History courses
Secondary Focus Requirement: Five additional elective courses not in HAR
General Elective Requirements: Eight additional elective courses chosen by the student. May be used to satisfy minor, double major, or dual degree requirements.

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B.A. in Visual Arts & Technology