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DEGREE PROGRAMS The following AA, AAS and Certificates are subject to revisions in the year 2002/2003. Please contact advising for current requirements. ACADEMY OF ARTS AND CULTURE Associate of Arts in Southwest Studies The Associate of Arts in Southwest Studies is an interdisciplinary program dealing with topics related to the American Southwest and United States-Mexico border regions. The course offerings include studies in history, culture, social problems, and environmental issues and encompass a broad intellectual perspective. An A.A. in Southwest Studies satisfies the general education requirements of UNM Albuquerque and other four-year institutions. It prepares students to transfer into B.A. programs in American Studies, Native American Studies, Chicano Studies, American History, American Literature, Sociology and Anthropology. It can also provide regional perspective for a variety of human resource management and other professionals. Core Requirements: 6 Credit Hours Am St. 186 Introduction to Southwest Studies 3 Lib 266 Introduction to Information Research 3 Humanities/Fine Arts: 9 Credit Hours Art Hi 151 Artistic Traditions of the Southwest 3 Engl 211 Topics in Literature 3 Hist 260 History of New Mexico 3 Foreign Languages: 6 Credit Hours Span 101 Elementary Spanish 3 Span 102 Elementary Spanish 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credit Hours Anth 120 Digging up our past 3 Anth 130 Cultures of the World 3 Soc 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Southwest Studies Electives: 15 Credit Hours Choose any 5 of the following: Anth 120 Digging up our Past 3 Anth 121L Archeology Laboratory 3 Anth 130 Cultures of the World 3 Anth 221 Ancient People of the Southwest 3 Anth 222 Ancient Mexico 3 Anth 237 Indians of New Mexico 3 Anth 238 Cultures of the Southwest 3 Engl 211 TOPICS in Literature: Southwest Literature; Native American Literature; Chicano Literature; Latin American Literature; Oral Literature of the Southwest; The Southwest Image in Literature and Film; Latin and American Literature and Film 3 Engl 298 Workshop in Literature or Writing 3 M Lang 150 Introduction to Latin America 3 Hist 101 Western Civilization 3 Hist 102 Western Civilization 3 Hist 160 History of the United States 3 Hist 161 History of the United States 3 Span 201 Intermediate Spanish 3 Span 202 Intermediate Spanish 3 Wm St. 231 Introduction for Chicana Studies 3 Wm St. 233 American Indian Women 3 Art Hi 251 Artistic Traditions of the Southwest 3 Music 113 Mexican Guitar 3 Music 114 Mexican Guitar 3 Dance 169 Flamenco I 3 Dance 269 Flamenco II 3 Communication and Writing: 9 Credit Hours Engl 101: Comp I: Exposition 3 Engl 102: Comp II: Analysis and Argument 3 Choose 1 (one) course from one of the following areas: Communications 3 Linguistics 3 Journalism 3 Engl 219: Technical Writing 3 Mathematics and Behavioral and Natural Science 9 Credit Hours 1 (one) course in Biology 3-4 2 (two) courses in Mathematics 121 or above 6 OR 2 (two) courses in the following areas: 6-8 Chemistry Earth Sciences (Geology) Physics Astronomy TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED 63 Certificate in Southwest Art Core Requirements 12 Credit Hours Art Hi 101 History of Art 3 OR Art Hi 201 History of Art Art St. 106 Drawing I 3 Art St. 121 Two Dimensional Design 3 Art St. 122 Three Dimensional Design 3 Art St. 207 Painting I 3 Electives 18 Credit Hours Choose 6 from each of the following: Am. St. 186 Introduction to Southwest Studies 3 Span 101 Elementary Spanish 3 AAC 110T Traditional Jewelry 3 AAC 115T Tinsmithing 3 AAC 120T Beginning Weaving 3 AAC 130T Pueblo Pottery Techniques 3 AAC 150T Santo and Kachina Carving 3 AAC 151T Retablo Painting 3 AAC 152T Colcha, Embroidery and Stitching 3 CT 109LT Introduction to Desktop Publishing 3 WW 105T Woodfinishing and Painting 3 WW 110T Furniture Design and Construction 3 WW 111T Cabinet Building 3 WW 117T Wood Carving 3 WW 120T Wood Working Shop 3 WW 135T Wood Sculpture 3 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED 30 Associate of Applied Science in Visual Arts The UNM- Taos Associate of Applied Science in Visual Arts program addresses the historic need for basic and academic skills through advanced training for those who desire to make their livelihoods from the applied arts. The curriculum is designed to prepare students with the basic skills and professional techniques necessary to be successful as artists, artisans, or craftsmen. The program combines general education courses along with a curriculum that allows for optimal choices for those who want to specialize in areas such as ceramics, photography, printmaking, jewelry, fiber/textiles, painting and woodworking. The general education requirements meet many of the admission requirements for undergraduate studies to the College of Fine Arts at UNM Albuquerque. General Education Courses English 6 Credit Hours Engl 101 Comp I: Exposition 3 Engl 102 Comp II: Analysis & Argument 3 Mathematics 3 Credit Hours Math 121 College Algebra 3 Physical & Natural Sciences 15 Credit Hours Choose Five Courses From The Following Areas: Astr 101 & 101L Intro to Astronomy/Lab Biol 110 &112L Biology Non-Majors/Lab Biol 121L Principles of Biology/Lab Biol 122L Principles of Biology/Lab Biol 123L Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors Chem 111L Elements of General Chemistry Chem 121L General Chemistry Chem 122L General Chemistry E&PS 101 &105L An Intro to Geology/Lab E&PS 102L Historical Geology Geog 101/105L Physical Geography/Lab Physcs 102 /102L Intro to Physics/Lab Physcs 151/151L General Physics/Lab Physcs 152/152L General Physics/Lab Social & Behavioral Sciences Am St 182 Intro to Environment, Science & Technology Am St 185 Intro to Race, Class & Ethnicity Anth 101 Intro to Anthropology Anth 130 Cultures of the World Econ 105 Introductory Macroeconomics Econ 106 Introductory Microeconomics Ling 101 Intro to the Study of Language Pol Sc 110 The Political World Pol Sc 200 American Politics Psych 105 General Psychology Soc 101 Intro to Sociology Humanities Am St 186 Intro to Southwest Studies Comp L 223 Literary Questions Comp L 224 Literary Questions Engl 150 The Study of Literature Engl 292 Western Literature/World Contexts Engl 293 Western Literature/World Contexts M Lang 101 Approaches to Language & Culture Hist 101 Western Civilization Hist 102 Western Civilization Hist 161L History of the United States to 1877 Hist 162L History of the United States Since 1877 Phil 101 Intro to Philosophical Problems Phil 202 Modern Philosophy Relig 107 Living World Religions Second Language Any of the lower division non-English language offerings of Departments of Linguistics, Spanish and Portuguese, and Foreign Languages and Literatures. Fine Arts Dance 105 Dance Appreciation MA 210 Introduction to Film Music 139 Music Appreciation Thea 122 Theatre Appreciation OR one 3-credit studio course offered by the Music, Theater and Dance, or Media Arts. Core Required Courses 15 Credit Hours The following core courses are required to successfully complete an Associate of Arts in Applied Arts and Crafts. AAC 103T Elements of Design & Composition OR Art St. 121 2 D-Design 3 AAC 101T Light Space and Form 3 OR Art St.106 Drawing I Art Hi 201 History of Art I 3 Art Hi 202 History of Art II 3 Art St. 122 3-D-Design 3 Electives 27 Credit Hours (Choose 9 from the following groups of courses. You may choose to focus in a particular group or you may take a variety courses from different groups. If you are planning to pursue further study with the college of Fine Arts at UNM Albuquerque it is advisable to take Art St. Course. All courses should be taken in sequence.) Drawing/Painting/Design Art Hi 251 Artistic Traditions of the Southwest The Core Requirements of AAC 103T or Art St. 121, AAC 101T or Art St. 106 are prerequisites for all of the Drawing/Painting/Design courses. AAC 105T - Watercolor Application AAC 107T - Portraiture I AAC 166T - Still Life AAC 167T - Figure Drawing AAC 108T - Landscape Techniques Art St. 207 - Painting I Art St. 205 - Drawing II AAC 105T- Beginning Watercol OR AAC 161T - Portrait II ( prerequisite AAC107T) AAC 164T - Landscape II ( prerequisite AAC108T) AAC 168T - Figure Painting AS 290T Pleine Aire Print Making The Core Requirements of AAC 103T or Art St. 121, AAC 101T or Art St. 106 are prerequisites for all of the Print Making courses. AAC 140T - Intro to Printmaking or Art St. 274 - Intro to Printmaking AAC 141T - Hand Woodcut Printmaking AAC 142T - Monoprint AAC 140T ( prerequisite AAC 140T or Art St. 274) AAC 143T - Safe Etch Intaglio AAC 144T - Advanced Printmaking (Pre-requisites AAC 140, AAC 143) Ceramics The Core requirements of AAC 103T or Art St. 121, and Art St. 122 are prerequisites to all of the following Ceramics courses. AAC 130T - Pueblo Pottery Techniques Art St. 168 - Ceramics I AAC 132T - Ceramics II (prerequisites AAC 131T OR Art St. 168) Art St. 270 - Ceramics: Materials and Processes Photography The Core requirements of AAC 103T or Art St. 121 are prerequisites for the all of the Photography courses. Art St. 187 - Photography I AAC 135T - Photo for Advanced Beginners AAC 136T - Figure Photography (prerequisites AAC 134T, or Art St. 187) AAC 137T - The Negative ( prerequisites AAC134T, AAC 135T or Art St.187) AAC 138T - The Print ( prerequisites AAC134T, AAC 135T or Art St.187) AAC 139T - Portfolio Development (prerequisites AAC 134T, or Art St. 187) AAC 170T - Intro to Alternative Photo (prerequisites AAC 134T, or Art St. 187) Art St. 287 - Photography II (prerequisites AAC 134T, or Art St. 187) Fibre/Textiles The Core Requirements of AAC 103T or Art St. 121, AAC 101T or Art St. 106 are prerequisites Beginning Weaving. AAC 120T - Beginning Weaving Art Hi 251 - Artistic Traditions of SW Metal Arts The Core requirements of AAC 103T or Art St. 121, and Art St. 122 are prerequisites to all of the following Metal Arts courses. AAC 110T - Traditional Jewelry I AAC 111T - Innovative Jewelry AAC 112T - Traditional Jewelry II (prerequisite AAC 110T ) AAC 113T - Lapidary AAC 114T - Metal Casting (prerequisite AAC 110T ) AAC 165T - Metal Arts Studio Art St. 157 - Small Scale Metal Construction I Art St 257 - Small Scale Metal Construction II (prerequisite Art St. 157) AAC 293T: Stained Glass General Electives CT 293LT TOPIC: various topics in Computer Technology TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED 60-63 Certificate Program in Painting & Drawing Core Requirements 12 Credit Hours AAC 101T/ Light, Space and Form 3 OR Art St. 106/ Drawing I Art St. 122/Three Dimensional Design 3 AAC 103T/ Elements of Design and Composition 3 OR Art St. 121/ Two Dimensional Design Art St. 101/History of Art 3 OR Art St. 201/ History of Art Choose 3 courses from the following: 9 Credit Hours AAC 105T Watercolor Applications AAC 107T Portraiture AAC 108T Techniques of Landscape Painting AAC 166T Still Life AAC 167T Figure Drawing Art St 205 Drawing II Art St 207 Painting I Art St 293 Beginning Watercolor Painting Electives 9 Credit Hours Choose three (3) from the following: AAC 110T Traditional Jewelry AAC 111T Innovative Jewelry AAC 115T Tinsmithing AAC 120T Beginning Weaving AAC 130T Pueblo Pottery Techniques AAC 135T Photo for Advanced Beginners AAC 140T Beginning Printmaking AAC 141T Hand Woodblock Printing AAC 142T Monotype AAC 161T Portrait II AAC 164T Landscape II AAC 165T Metal Arts Studio AAC 293T TOPICS: Art St. 187 Photography I Art St. 277 Graphic Design I Art St. 287 Photography II CT 11T Intro to Computer Desktop Drafting TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED 30 Certificate in Applied Arts and Crafts Core Requirements 12 Credit Hours Art Hi 101/ History of Art 3 Art St 106 Drawing I 3 Art St 121/ Two Dimensional Design 3 Art St 122/ Three Dimensional Design 3 Electives [to be taken in sequence] 18 Credit Hours Choose any 6 from the following: AAC 105T Watercolor Applications 3 AAC 107T Portraiture 3 AAC 109T Illustration 3 AAC 111T Innovative Jewelry 3 AAC 110T Traditional Jewelry 3 AAC 115T Tinsmithing 3 AAC 120T Beginning Weaving 3 AAC 130T Pueblo Pottery Techniques 3 AAC 150T Santo and Kachina Carving 3 AAC 151T Retablo Painting 3 AAC 152T Colcha, Embroidery and Stitching 3 AAC 175T Applied Arts Studio 3 Art St. 205 Drawing II 3 Art St. 207 Painting I 3 Art. St. 213 Sculpture 3 CT 109LT Introduction to Desktop Publishing 3 WW 101T Basic Woodworking 3 WW 105T Woodfinishing and Painting 3 WW 110T Furniture Design and Construction 3 WW 111T Cabinet Building 3 WW 113T Spanish Colonial Furniture 3 WW 114T Spanish Colonial Carving 3 WW 117T Wood Carving 3 WW 120T Wood Working Shop 3 WW 135T Wood Sculpture 3 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED 30 Certificate Program in Theater Core Requirements 12 Credit Hours Thea 120 Acting Foundations I 3 Thea 121 Acting Foundations II 3 Thea 122 Introduction to Theatre 3 Thea 220 Acting Skills 3 Electives 18 Credit Hours Choose 6 of each of the following courses: Thea 192 Introduction to Stagecraft 3 Thea 194 Introduction to Costuming 3 Thea 196 Introduction to Stage Lighting 3 Thea 200 Topics: Rehearsal and Performance 3 Thea 221 Acting Skills II 3 Thea 222 Circus, Combat, and Physical Comedy 3 Theater 223 Introduction to Script Analysis 3 Thea 224 Voice Production for Actors 3 Thea 225 Movement for Actors 3 Thea 226 Ensemble Improvisation 3 Thea 292 Design Skills I 3 Thea 295 Studies in Theatre 1-3 Engl 101 Composition I: Exposition 3 Engl 211 Topics in Literature 3 Dance 110 Modern Dance I 3 Dance 113 Introduction to Historical Dance Forms 3 Dance 169 Flamenco I 3 Dance 204 Stretching, Strengthening and Conditioning for the Performing Arts 3 Dance 208 Studies in Spanish form 3 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED 30