INTEGRATED VISUAL
ARTS CO-MAJOR
IVAC STUDENT
APPLICATION PACKET
Please check:
http://creativity.emory.edu/ivac
for all current deadlines and current applications procedures.
(updated Oct 4, 2015)
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Application for Integrated Visual Arts Co-Major (IVAC)
DESCRIPTION
The Integrated Visual Arts Co-Major allows undergraduates the opportunity to develop their creative
skills in connection with a general program of humanistic education. Through a self-structured program
of classes, students will be able to explore visual media and art making within the expansive context of a
21st century understanding of the visual arts.
Classes in art history, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, theatrical design,
filmmaking, conceptual art practices, digital media and new media, as well as other academic areas make
up IVAC course offerings. Studio courses emphasize direct, hands-on art making under the guidance of
expert practitioners.
An Integrated Visual Arts Co-Major will be awarded to students who have successfully completed an
approved course of studio classes and other requirements as listed below, while majoring in another
academic department. (See pages 11 – 14 for the list of courses.)
The co-major in Integrated Visual Arts is available to students in all majors.
PLEASE NOTE, as per the current Emory College guidelines listed below, students are
limited to two (2) areas of concentration, and cannot add the Co-Major to 2 current areas of
concentration.
http://catalog.college.emory.edu/department-program/major-minor.html
• Students can declare a major/minor during, or after the second semester of their freshman year.
Students should declare a major/minor no later than the end of the sophomore year.
• No more than 2 concentrations allowed, either:
• 2 majors OR
• 1 major and 1 minor OR
• 1 major
• Maintain at least a C (2.0) average in any major or minor.
• Only one (1) undergraduate degree may be earned from Emory.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
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http://creativity.emory.edu/ivac
While most courses listed in the IVAC are open to all students, some are available only for
students enrolled in the co-major or by special permission. Entry-level classes in the Integrated
Visual Arts Co-Major are offered in the fall and spring semesters.
It is recommended that students apply in the spring semester, however applications will also be
accepted in the fall semester. Ideally, students will apply in the spring of their sophomore year at
Emory, or at the latest, in the fall of their junior year.
It is expected that a student will have completed at least one class from the list of Integrated Visual
Arts courses prior to their application, and it is recommended that they will have taken at least
one art history class.
Students who are majoring in one of the participating departments whose classes are part of the
Integrated Visual Arts core of classes may “double dip” up to two classes.
All courses taken for IVAC must be taken for a letter grade and may be taken in fulfillment of the
distribution requirement HAP (Humanities, Arts and Performance). Summer courses and study
abroad will be accepted with prior approval. AP credit will not be accepted.
Student enrollment preference in IVAC classes will be given to Integrated Visual Arts co-majors.
Selection is based on information provided through the application, but applications for each
student will also be considered on a space-available basis.
CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IVAC CO-MAJOR
1. A primary major must be chosen before or concurrently with the co-major.
2. A total of nine courses combined from the Art History Department and the following list of Integrated
Visual Arts classes
A. Five Integrated Visual Arts courses, one of which may be a semester of the Foundations in Art
Practices ARTVIS 111-112 (though enrollment preference will be given to Art History majors and
minors), and at least two upper level classes.
B. Two Art History courses or alternatively, one Art History and one cross-listed Archeology course.
One of the Art History courses must be in the modern period (19th century to the present); ARTHIST
102 fulfills this requirement and is highly recommended.
C. One upper level topics course in an area related to the student’s focus. Each department will
determine what is, in their area, relevant coursework and a list will be posted each semester on the IVAC
website.
3. ARTVIS 490 Senior Seminar. This fall semester course will provide a formal structure in which the senior
co-major student will present, discuss, and develop ideas for their final projects and presentations. The faculty
could rotate among the core departments of the Co-major, Art History/Visual Art, Dance, Film and Media
Studies and Theater
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Application for Integrated Visual Arts Co-Major (IVAC)
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Please provide the following information:
1. Application - By completing this form, you are applying for the Integrated Visual Arts Co-Major (See
page 5)
2. Advising Transcript form - You must submit an “advising transcript” that you can obtain from
OPUS. (See page 6)
3. Current Semester Course Load -List all currently enrolled courses. (See page 6)
4. Current Résumé - listing your college, extracurricular and/or professional activities including work in
the areas related to your interests. The résumé should be submitted as a separate PDF or JPEG
document(s). (See page 6)
5. Portfolio of current work - Where there is no current portfolio of work, a student should submit a
visual appendix of inspirational/aspirational images and works. The portfolio should be submitted as a
separate PDF or JPEG document(s). (See page 6)
6. Statement of Purpose - write essays addressing a variety of questions (See pages 7 & 8)
7. Recommendation Form - You must have the Recommendation Form completed by an individual who
has the capacity to provide insights in respect to your co-majoring. The recommender should complete this
form, return it to you in a sealed envelope signed across the flap, & you must include in your application
packet (or have the recommender send it separately to the address below.) (See pages 9 & 10)
THE APPLICATION CAN BE SUBMITTED AS A PDF TO:
Leslie Taylor
[email protected]
OR
THE HARDCOPY APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Integrated Visual Arts Co-Major
care of: Center for Creativity & Arts Attention: Leslie Taylor
Schwartz Center, Room 312
Emory University Atlanta, GA 30322
CONTACT & QUESTIONS: Leslie Taylor, Executive Director, Center for Creativity & Arts
[email protected].
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1. APPLICATION
Full Legal Name:
Last
First
Middle
Suffix (Jr., III, etc.)
Preferred name:_______________________________________
Emory ID #: _____________________
E-mail address: _________________________________
Cell Phone Number_______________________
Current or pending primary major: __________________________________________________________________
Expected semester for graduation: ____________________________________________________________________
Address Information
Current Local Address (Residence, Main campus or Oxford P.O. Box)
Street
City
State
Zip
City
State
Zip
Permanent Home Address:
Street
Personal Information
The information requested below is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. It
will be kept confidential and will be used only in accordance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Sex: Male: _____ Female: _____
Race/Ethnic Category:
American Indian or Alaskan Native: _____
Black, not of Hispanic Origin: _____
White, not of Hispanic Origin: _____
Asian or Pacific Islander: _____
Hispanic: _____
Other
Citizenship: _________________________
Country
Conduct Issues
____ Check here if you have any court convictions other than parking violations.*
____Check here if you have ever been subject to any school-related disciplinary action for violation of school rules,
misconduct, conduct infraction, academic dishonesty or otherwise.*
*Please attach a separate sheet to explaination
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2. ADVISING TRANSCRIPT
You must submit an “advising transcript” that you can obtain from OPUS.
3. CURRENT COURSE LOAD
List all courses in which you are currently enrolled during this semester. These courses will not appear
on your “Advising Transcript.”
Current Courses:
4. CURRENT RÉSUMÉ
Submit as a separate WORD document or PDF.
5. PORTFOLIO OF CURRENT WORK
Where there is no current portfolio of work, please submit a visual appendix of inspirational/aspirational
images and works. The portfolio should be submitted as a separate PDF or JPEG document(s).
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6. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
On this form, write a one to two page essay addressing the following questions:
(Maximum 250 words/answer)
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Why you are interested in co-majoring?
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How will the completion of the co-major support your intellectual and professional goals?
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (cont.)
(Maximum 250 words/answer)
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What are your thoughts about linking the practices of the co-major with your primary major?
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What has been your background in the areas represented by the IVAC?
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RECOMMENDATION FORM
Integrated Visual Arts Co-Major (IVAC)
Care of: Center for Creativity & Arts, Schwartz Center, Room 312
Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322
TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT
Please fill in your name and address below, sign, and give this form to the individual you have chosen to write on
your behalf. The recommender should complete this form and return it to you in a sealed envelope signed across
the flap.
APPLICANT’S WAIVER OF RIGHT TO ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT
Name of Applicant: ______________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
I hereby freely and voluntarily waive my right to any information contained in this recommendation and agree that the
statement shall remain confidential.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Date
Signature of Applicant
TO THE RECOMMENDER
The Integrated Visual Arts Co-Major allows undergraduates the opportunity to
develop their creative skills in connection with a general program of humanistic education. Through a self-structured
program of classes, students will be able to explore visual media and art-making within the expansive context of a 21st
century understanding of the visual arts.
Classes in art history, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, theatrical design, filmmaking, conceptual
art practices, digital media and new media, as well as other academic areas make up IVAC course offerings. Studio
courses emphasize direct, hands-on art making under the guidance of expert practitioners.
Recommendations are used for selection purposes only and do not become part of any record file upon a student’s
inclusion in the program. Therefore, recommendations are not subject to the provisions of the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974.
After completing this form, please sign it and place it in an envelope. Seal the envelope, sign it across the flap, and then
return it to the applicant who will submit the sealed envelope along with his/her application. Please type or print neatly.
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? (Maximum of 150 words or use separate sheet)
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Please give us your appraisal of the applicant relative to his or her peer group across the following criteria:
Commitment to the arts
Exceptional
Above Average
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Below Average
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Comments:
Capacity for innovative problemsolving
Comments:
Ability to accomplish self-directed
tasks
Comments:
Visual Skills
Comments:
Communication skills
Comments:
Maturity
Comments:
Motivation and enthusiasm
Comments:
Overall assessment of candidate’s ability to successfully compete the co-major
Strongly recommend: _____
Recommend: _____
Recommend with reservations: _____
Do not recommend: _____
Name and title of recommender
Institution
Signature
Email
Date
Thank you for your time.
Emory University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, handicap, or veteran status.
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COURSES BY AREA TO FULFILL REQUIREMENT 2A
VISUAL ARTS
Visual Arts 100 Level Courses:
ARTVIS 103: Intro Drawing and Printmaking
ARTVIS 105: Intro Painting
ARTVIS 109: Intro Sculpture
ARTVIS 111: Foundations in Art Practices I
ARTVIS 112: Foundations in Art Practices II
Visual Arts 200 Level Courses:
ARTVIS 203: Intermediate Drawing and Printmaking
ARTVIS 205: Intermediate Painting
ARTVIS 209: Intermediate Sculpture
ARTHIST 210: Intro to Graphics and CAD
ARTVIS 215: Chinese Art, Culture and Society through Calligraphy
ARTVIS 290: Special Topics: Study Abroad
ARTVIS 290W: Special Topics: Study Abroad
Visual Arts 300 Level Courses:
ARTVIS 303R: Drawing and Painting Tutorial
ARTVIS 305R: Painting Tutorial
ARTVIS 309R: Sculpture Tutorial
ARTHIST 318: Natural Science Illustration
ARTHIST 387: Conservation/Cultural Properties
ARTVIS 390: Special Topics: Study Abroad
ARTVIS 390W: Special Topics: Study Abroad
ARTVIS 389: Special Topics
ARTVIS 398R: Directed Study
Visual Arts 400 Level Courses:
ARTVIS 490: Senior Seminar Fulfills Requirement D
ARTVIS 496R: Internship in the Visual Arts
DANCE
Dance 100 Level Courses:
DANC 150R: Movement Improvisation AND one other one-credit class for a total of two credits
Dance 200 Level Courses
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DANC 230: Principles Of Design
DANC 240: Dance Literacy
DANC 250: Choreography I
Dance 300 Level Courses
DANC 350: Choreography II
DANC 360R: Choreographic Laboratory
Dance 400 Level Courses
DANC 492R: Special Projects: Technical Production
DANC 497R: Special Projects: Choreography
FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES
Film Studies 100 Level Courses
FILM 106: Photography I
FILM 107: Film, Video & Photography I
Film Studies 200 Level Courses
FILM 206: Photography II
Film Studies 300 Level Courses
FILM 306: Advanced Photography
FILM 378R: Screenwriting
FILM 378RW: Screenwriting
FILM 385: Documentary Filmmaking I
FILM 386: Documentary Film Making II
FILM 387: Documentary Filmmaking III
FILM 399: Internship/Filmmaking Projects
THEATER
Theater Studies 100 Level Courses
THEA 130: Basic Stagecraft
Theater Studies 200 Level Courses
THEA 230: Principles of Design
THEA 250: Directing I
Theater Studies 300 Level Courses
THEA 330R: Stagecraft Laboratory
THEA 331: Costume Design
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THEA 332: Set Design
THEA 333: Lighting Design
THEA 335: Scenic Painting
THEA 350: Directing II
THEA 397R: Directed Studies In Theater
Theater Studies 400 Level Courses
THEA 431R: Costume Design Tutorial
THEA 432R: Scene Design Tutorial
THEA 433R: Lighting Design Tutorial
THEA 450R: Directing Tutorial
THEA 489: Special Topics: Theater
THEA 489W: Special Topics: Theater
THEA 497R: Advanced Directed Studies
THEA 499R: Spec Project in Theater Studies
ART HISTORY CLASSES TO FULFILL REQUIREMENT 2B
Art History 100 Level Courses
ARTHIST 101: Art/Arch Prehistory To Renaiss
ARTHIST 102: Art/Arch Renaiss To Present
ARTHIST 103: Understanding Architecture
ARTHIST 104: Architectural Survey (Pending--NEW COURSE)
Art History 200 Level Courses
ARTHIST 213: Ancient Egypt Art 3000 - 1550BC
ARTHIST 214: Ancient Egyptian Art 1550 - 30BC
ARTHIST 220: Bronze Age Greece
ARTHIST 221: Ancient Greek Art/Architecture
ARTHIST 222: Art & Architecture Of Ancient Rome
ARTHIST 225: Ancient Mesoamerican Art/Architecture
ARTHIST 226: Ancient South & Central American Art
ARTHIST 231: Early Medieval Art, 200-900
ARTHIST 232: Monastery & Cathedral 900-1300
ARTHIST 233: Introducing Medieval Buildings
ARTHIST 241: Northern Renaissance Art
ARTHIST 242: Italian Renaissance Art/Architecture
ARTHIST 244: Art in Renaissance Europe
ARTHIST 251: Arch/City Plan Europe
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ARTHIST 252: European Painting, 1590-1789
ARTHIST 259R: Historical Perspectives/European Art Topics
ARTHIST 259RW: Historical Perspectives/European Art Topics
ARTHIST 261: Europe In The Age Of Revolution
ARTHIST 262: Europe In The Late 19th Century
ARTHIST 265: Europe In The 20th Century
ARTHIST 265W: Europe In The 20th Century
ARTHIST 266: Contemporary Europe And America
ARTHIST 271: American Art/Architecture Before The Civil War
ARTHIST 272: Century After The Civil War
ARTHIST 273: Survey Of American Painting
ARTHIST 275: Modern Architecture: 1880 – 1945
ARTHIST 280: Arts Of Black Atlantic World
ARTHIST 282: Art Of East & Southern Africa
ARTHIST 285: Contemporary Caribbean/Latin American Art
ARTHIST 289W: Perspectives on Non-West Art Topics
ARTHIST 290R: Seminar: Art & Architecture America/Europe
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