BXA Intercollege Degree Programs
http://www.cmu.edu/interdisciplinary
Bachelor of Humanities and Arts Degree Program
Carnegie Mellon University offers an intercollege degree that combines the strengths of the College of Fine Arts (CFA) and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS). The inter-college degree, called the Bachelor of Humanities and Arts (BHA), offers depth of study in both the fine arts and the humanities, social and behavioral sciences. The BHA Degree Program enables a student to receive broader exposure to the humanities and liberal arts than is generally possible through a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in CFA, while obtaining deeper and more substantial training in the fine arts than is generally possible through a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in H&SS. Students receive extensive training in one or more of the fine arts disciplines as well as related advanced training in areas such as writing, social sciences, behavioral sciences, or cultural studies. The program also provides enough flexibility to allow students to explore other areas of interest. The most important aspect of the BHA Program is for students to blend their interests, and to explore the connections between their chosen disciplines.
The BHA curriculum is divided into three parts: 1) General Education coursework, 2) CFA concentration coursework, and 3) H&SS concentration coursework.
Students choose their fine arts concentration from among the five schools in CFA: Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, or Music. A student must meet the entry requirements for the particular CFA school of their choice. While in the BHA Program, a student may change their CFA concentration only if they pass all admission requirements for that particular school.
Students choose their humanities or social/behavioral sciences concentration from the list of majors and minors offered by H&SS, or by self-designing an interdepartmental concentration.
The BHA Degree Program is governed by faculty and administrators from both colleges and led by the director of the BXA Intercollege Degree Programs. The director and associate director/academic advisor of the BXA Intercollege Degree Programs are the primary advisors and liaisons between CFA and H&SS. Students receive extensive advising support. Each student has two additional academic advisors: an advisor in the admitting school of CFA for their fine arts concentration, and an advisor in H&SS for their humanities/social sciences concentration. This network of advisors guides each student through their curriculum.
Masters of Arts Management (MAM) Option
BHA students who have an interest in arts management and wish to go on for an advanced degree may select courses in their sophomore and junior years to prepare them for this area. A student in the junior year may apply to the Accelerated Master's Program with the School of Public Policy & Management at Heinz College. In this program students take both graduate and undergraduate courses in the senior year, earn the BHA degree, and continue on for an additional year to complete the work for the Masters of Arts Management (MAM) degree.
BHA Curriculum
| Units | ||
| I. BHA General Education | 111 | |
| II. H&SS Concentration | 72 | |
| III. CFA Concentration | 108 | |
| IV. Free Electives | 78 | |
| Total BHA Degree Requirements | 369 | |
I. BHA General Education (GenEd)
(14 courses, 111 units minimum)
- Communicating: Language and Interpretations (3 courses, 27 units minimum, 76-101 required, two approved modern language courses required)
- Reflecting: Societies and Cultures (1 course, 9 units minimum, 79-104 required)
- Modeling: Mathematics and Experiments (1 course, 9 units minimum)
- Deciding: Social Sciences and Values (3 courses, 27 units minimum, 36-201 required)
- BXA Freshman Research Seminar (1 course, 9 units, 62-190 required)
- BXA Junior Seminar (1 course, 9 units, 62-410 required)
- BXA Junior Portfolio Review (complete 1 required review, 0 units, 62-391 required)
- BXA Capstone Project (2 courses, 18 units, 62-401 & 62-402 required)
- Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (1 mini-course, 3 units, required in first semester)
Communicating: Language and Interpretations (3 courses, complete 27 units minimum)
Courses in this category give special attention to the study of language as interpretation, expression and argument within and across multiple discourses. Students examine language for its internal logics and structures.
| 76-101 | Interpretation and Argument -REQUIRED | 9 |
| (various topics by section) www.cmu.edu/hss/english/first_year/index.html | ||
| 82-xxx | Modern Languages -REQUIRED | 18 |
| Complete two courses taught in a language offered by the Modern Language Department. A wide selection of courses are offered in Arabic, Chinese Studies, European Studies, French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Japanese Studies, Russian Studies, and Spanish. Students must complete two courses in the same language. Languages taught at other institutions are also acceptable (with advisor approval). | ||
Reflecting: Societies and Cultures (1 course, complete 9 units minimum)
This category emphasizes the study of history, society, and culture from local and global perspectives.
| 79-104 | Global Histories -REQUIRED | 9 |
| (Various topics by section) www.history.cmu.edu/under/courses.html | ||
Modeling: Mathematics and Experiments (1 course, complete 9 units minimum)
Courses in this category stress the interplay of mathematical (formal) theories and experimental work. Some courses investigate the internal structure of theories, whereas others use them as models for producing real-world knowledge. Such models may be drawn from a variety of disciplines including the natural sciences, but also, for example, psychology and computer science. The interactions between theorizing and experimenting (observing) can be understood within an intellectual framework that invites comparative assessment. Select one course from the following course options:
Mathematics
| 21-110 | Problem Solving in Recreational Mathematics | 9 |
| 21-111 | Calculus I | 10 |
| 21-112 | Calculus II * | 10 |
| 21-120 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 10 |
| 21-122 | Integration, Differential Equations and Approximation * | 10 |
| 21-127 | Concepts of Mathematics | 9 |
| 21-241 | Matrices and Linear Transformations * | 10 |
| 21-256 | Multivariate Analysis * | 9 |
| 21-259 | Calculus in Three Dimensions * | 9 |
| 80-110 | Nature of Mathematical Reasoning | 9 |
| 80-210 | Logic and Proofs | 9 |
| 80-211 | Logic and Mathematical Inquiry | 9 |
Natural Science
| 03-121 | Modern Biology | 9 |
| 03-122 | Organismic Botany * | 9 |
| 03-125 | Evolution and History of Life * | 9 |
| 03-203 | Bench to Bedside: Process of Regenerative Therapeutics | 6 |
| 03-231 | Biochemistry I * | 9 |
| 03-232 | Biochemistry I * | 9 |
| 03-311 | Introduction to Computational Molecular Biology * | 6 |
| 09-101 | Introduction to Experimental Chemistry | 3 |
| 09-103 | Atoms, Molecules and Chemical Change | 9 |
| 09-104 | Fundamental Aspects of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 9 |
| 09-105 | Introduction to Modern Chemistry I | 10 |
| 09-106 | Modern Chemistry II * | 10 |
| 09-217 | Organic Chemistry I * | 9 |
| 09-218 | Organic Chemistry II * | 9 |
| 09-221 | Laboratory I: Introduction to Chemical Analysis * | 12 |
| 09-222 | Laboratory II: Organic Synthesis and Analysis * | 12 |
| 12-201 | Geology | 9 |
| 33-100 | Basic Experimental Physics | 6 |
| 33-104 | Experimental Physics | 9 |
| 33-106 | Physics I for Engineering Students * | 12 |
| 33-107 | Physics II for Engineering Students * | 12 |
| 33-111 | Physics I for Science Students * | 12 |
| 33-112 | Physics II for Science Students * | 12 |
| 33-114 | Physics of Musical Sound | 9 |
| 33-115 | Physics for Future Presidents | 9 |
| 33-124 | Introduction to Astronomy | 9 |
| 33-131 | Matter and Interaction I * | 12 |
| 33-132 | Matter and Interactions II * | 12 |
| 33-211 | Physics III: Modern Essentials * | 10 |
| 33-213 | Mini-Course in Special Relativity * | 4 |
| 33-224 | Stars, Galaxies and the Universe * | 9 |
| 33-355 | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology * | 9 |
Other Courses
| 05-291 | HCI for Computer Scientists * | 12 |
| 05-413 | Human Factors | 9 |
| 06-100 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering * | 12 |
| 09-109 | Kitchen Chemistry Sessions | 3 |
| 09-209 | Kitchen Chemistry Sessions * | 3 |
| 12-100 | Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering * | 12 |
| 15-110 | Principles of Computing | 10 |
| 15-121 | Introduction to Data Structures | 10 |
| 18-100 | Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering * | 12 |
| 19-101 | Introduction to Engineering and Public Policy * | 12 |
| 24-101 | Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering * | 12 |
| 27-100 | Engineering the Materials of the Future * | 12 |
| 33-120 | Science and Science Fiction | 9 |
| 36-202 | Statistical Methods * | 9 |
| 42-101 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 12 |
| 79-382 | History of Biomedical Research | 9 |
| 80-220 | Philosophy of Science | 9 |
| 80-226 | Revolutions in Science | 9 |
| 80-312 | Philosophy of Mathematics | 9 |
| 80-313 | Philosphical Logic | 9 |
| 80-322 | Philosophy of Physics | 9 |
| 80-323 | Philosophy of Biology | 9 |
| 85-355 | Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience * | 9 |
| 85-370 | Perception * | 9 |
| 85-392 | Human Expertise * | 9 |
| 85-406 | Autism: Psychological and Neuroscience Perspectives * | 9 |
| 85-412 | Cognitive Modeling * | 9 |
| 85-414 | Cognitive Neuropsychology * | 9 |
| 85-419 | Introduction to Parallel Distributed Processing * | 9 |
| 85-423 | Cognitive Development * | 9 |
| 85-429 | Cognitive Brain Imaging | 9 |
| 88-110 | Experiments with Economic Principles | 9 |
| 88-360 | Behavioral Economics * | 9 |
| 88-391 | Technology and Economic Growth | 9 |
| 99-238 | Materials, Energy and Environment | 9 |
* Indicates co-requisites and/or prerequisites required.
Deciding: Social Sciences and Values (3 courses, complete 27 units minimum)
The theme of this category is the exploration of cognitive, behavioral and ethical dimensions of decision-making on both the individual and social level. Making decisions requires a broad understanding of human rationality and social interaction. Some courses examine the critical collection and analysis of data for achieving such an understanding, whereas others emphasize the historical development of policies and values, which form the matrix for decision-making.
| 36-201 | Statistical Reasoning and Practice -REQUIRED | 9 |
| 36-220 | Engineering Statistics and Quality Control | 9 |
| 36-247 | Statistics for Lab Sciences | 9 |
| 36-303 | Sampling, Survey and Society * | 9 |
| 73-100 | Principles of Economics | 9 |
| 73-150 | Intermediate Microeconomics * | 9 |
| 79-313 | Objects of Value | 9 |
| 79-342 | Introduction to Science and Technology Studies | 9 |
| 80-130 | Introduction to Ethics | 9 |
| 80-136 | Social Structure, Public Policy & Ethics | 9 |
| 80-208 | Critical Thinking | 9 |
| 80-221 | Philosophy of Social Science | 9 |
| 80-230 | Ethical Theory | 9 |
| 80-235 | Political Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-241 | Ethical Judgments in Professional Life | 9 |
| 80-242 | Conflict and Dispute Resolution | 9 |
| 80-244 | Environmental Ethics | 9 |
| 80-245 | Medical Ethics | 9 |
| 80-247 | Ethics and Global Economics | 9 |
| 80-270 | Philosophy of Mind | 9 |
| 80-271 | Philosophy and Psychology | 9 |
| 80-305 | Rational Choice | 9 |
| 80-321 | Causation, Law, and Social Policy * | 9 |
| 80-337 | Philosophy Politics & Economics | 9 |
| 80-341 | Computers, Society and Ethics | 9 |
| 80-348 | Health Development and Human Rights | 9 |
| 80-405 | Game Theory | 9 |
| 80-447 | Global Justice | 9 |
| 85-102 | Introduction to Psychology | 9 |
| 85-211 | Cognitive Psychology | 9 |
| 85-213 | Human Information Processing and Artifical Intelligence * | 9 |
| 85-219 | Biological Foundations of Behavior | 9 |
| 85-221 | Principles of Child Development | 9 |
| 85-241 | Social Psychology | 9 |
| 85-251 | Personality | 9 |
| 85-261 | Abnormal Psychology | 9 |
| 85-395 | Applications of Cognitive Science * | 9 |
| 88-104 | Decision Processes in American Political Institutions | 9 |
| 88-120 | Reason, Passion and Cognition | 9 |
| 88-365 | Behavioral Economics and Public Policy * | 9 |
| 88-386 | Desires and Decisions * | 9 |
* Indicates co-requisites and/or prerequisites required.
BXA Freshman Research Seminar (1 course, 9 units)
Section B of the BXA Freshman Research Seminar introduces first-year students to the field of interdisciplinary work and arts-based research. Students engage with theoretical and practical readings from across the various concentrations, with particular emphasis on aesthetic theory. Guest lectures complement the weekly readings by giving insight into practical implementations of these ideas. Students will conceive, research, and create a final project to be presented at the end of the semester.
Section A of the BXA Research Freshman Seminar has been designed for internal transfer students only and it is offered in the fall and spring semesters. Using the arts as primary modes of inquiry, this course’s content probes the idiosyncratic field of arts-based research by following the principle that there is no aspect of human life that cannot be studied objectively, quantified and analyzed. Aside from discussing a digest of the latest writings on arts-based research, students will try their own approach to arts-based research by building prismatic artistic and literary constructs inspired by the reading of Calvino’s prose-poems Invisible Cities.
| 62-190 | BXA Freshman Research Seminar -REQUIRED | 9 |
BXA Junior Seminar (1 course, 9 units)
This course, offered only in the spring, is taught by a team of interdisciplinary scholars led by a Carnegie Mellon University professor who will focus on a particular global, cultural, and political situation preeminent at the time. The theme chosen for spring 2012 will be “The Culture and Sounds of Iran.” Prof. Mahmood-Reza Vali and guests will teach the course.
| 62-410 | BXA Junior Seminar -Spring -REQUIRED | 9 |
BXA Junior Portfolio Review (complete 1 required review, 0 units)
To better assess the progress and accomplishments of BXA students as they enter their final year, students submit a portfolio for review during the spring semester junior year. Students should work with their BXA advisor and their concentration faculty advisors to assemble a portfolio that represents their academic and creative accomplishments over the course of their college career. This portfolio should also include a reflective essay in which students evaluate how they integrated their two areas of interest, and how they will extend that integration into the BXA Capstone Project in the senior year.
Students should identify their own specific goals for their academic career and how they are fulfilling them in this reflective essay, as well as how they evaluate their performance in light of the programs' broader pedagogical goals. Students in the BXA program should be working toward being able to:
- describe the connections between their chosen concentration disciplines and to integrate them into their work
- communicate ideas in writing, visual expression, and oral expression
- discuss the intersection of history, society, and culture from local and global perspectives
- synthesize mathematical theories and experimental work to produce real-world knowledge
- use cognitive, behavioral, and ethical dimensions to make decisions on individual and social levels
| 62-391 | BXA Junior Portfolio Review -Spring -REQUIRED (pass/no credit) | 0 |
BXA Capstone Project (2 courses, 18 units)
The BXA Capstone Project gives BXA students the opportunity to demonstrate the extent of their interdisciplinary work over the course of their academic career. The Capstone Project should include elements that span the student’s CFA and H&SS concentrations (for BHA students), CFA and MCS concentrations (for BSA students), or CFA and SCS concentrations (for BCSA students). The project can be either a scholarly or creative endeavor, and may take one of many possible forms (e.g., a written thesis, a compilation of creative work or works, an experiment and report, a computer program or animation, etc.).
The BXA Capstone sequence covers both semesters of a student’s senior year. In the fall, students are enrolled in 62-401 BXA Capstone Project I (9 units), which has no required classroom time. Instead, students spend the semester doing the research and foundational work necessary for the project, as well as meeting with their faculty and BXA advisors. In the spring, students enroll in 62-402 BXA Capstone Project II (9 units), a weekly seminar in which students share their work and critiques with their peers as they create their Capstone Project and prepare to present it at the annual Meeting of the Minds Undergraduate Research Symposium held each May.
| 62-401 | BXA Capstone Project -Fall -REQUIRED (DNM, by appointment with instructor) | 9 |
| 62-402 | BXA Capstone Project -Spring -REQUIRED (course attendance required) | 9 |
Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (1 mini-course, 3 units)
This is a mini-course, pass/no credit, to be completed in the first semester.
| 99-101 | Computing @ Carnegie Mellon -REQUIRED | 3 |
| or | 99-102 Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (3 units) | |
| or | 99-103 Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (3 units) |
II. College of Humanities and Social Sciences Concentration
(8 courses, 72 units minimum)
Each student meets individually with a BHA H&SS Academic Advisor to design a 72-unit H&SS concentration based on existing H&SS majors/minors, or by creating a self-defined interdepartmental concentration. Please refer to the H&SS section of this catalog to review the individual majors and minors offered.
III. College of Fine Arts Concentration
(number of courses vary, 108 units minimum)
BHA students choose one of the following concentrations:
- Architecture (108 units)
- Art (108 units)
- Design (108 units)
- Drama (108 units)
- Music (108 units)
Architecture Concentration (108 units minimum)
Architecture Required Courses (54 units minimum)
| 48-100 | Architecture Design Studio: Foundation I -Fall | 12 |
| or | 48-095 Spatial Concepts for Non-Architects I (9 units) | |
| 48-130 | Architectural Drawing I: A Tactile Foundation -Fall | 9 |
| 48-135 | Architectural Drawing II: Appearance -Spring | 9 |
| 48-240 | Historical Survey of World Architecture and Urbanism I -Fall | 9 |
| 48-34x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
| 48-44x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
Work with Architecture Advisor to Form Concentration. Please Review the Following Suggested Curricula Areas of Elective Focus. (54 units minimum):
Elective Focus: General Education in Architecture (54 units)
| 48-210 | Statics (prerequisite: 33-106 or 48-116) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-215 | Materials and Assembly (prerequisite: 12-235 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-217 | Structures (prerequisite: 48-207 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-3xx | Drawing Elective | 9 |
| 48-34x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
| 48-44x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
Elective Focus: Architectural Representation and Visualization (57 units)
This sequence is intended to develop particular skills in architectural representation.
| 48-120 | Introduction to Digital Media I -Fall | 6 |
| 48-125 | Introduction to Digital Media II (prerequisite: 48-120) -Spring | 6 |
| 48-3xx | Drawing Elective | 9 |
| 48-xxx | Undergraduate Representation/Visualization Elective (pre-approval of coursework required) | 18 |
| 48-xxx | Graduate Representation/Visualization Elective (pre-approval of coursework required) | 18 |
Elective Focus: Architectural Technology (54 units)
This sequence is intended to develop intellectual links to the technical aspects of the profession.
Prerequisite Courses:
| 48-116 | Building Physics | 9 |
| 62-175 | Descriptive Geometry | 6 |
Elective Courses:
| 48-210 | Statics (prerequisite: 33-106 or 48-116) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-215 | Materials and Assembly (prerequisite: 12-235 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-217 | Structures (prerequisite: 12-207 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-315 | Environment I: Climate & Energy (prerequisite: 33-106 or 48-116) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-412 | Environment II: Mechanical Systems (prerequisite: 48-105) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-4xx | Designated Departmental Technical Elective | 9 |
Elective Focus: Architectural History (six varying topics, 54 units)
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
Art Concentration (108 units minimum)
PORTFOLIO REVIEW REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
Concept Studios (2 courses, 20 units)
Complete two courses:
| 60-101 | Concept Studio I | 10 |
| 60-201 | Concept Studio II | 10 |
| 60-202 | Concept Studio III | 10 |
| 60-203 | Concept Studio: EcoArt | 10 |
| 60-204 | Concept Studio: Networked Narrative | 10 |
Media Studios (3 courses, 30 units)
Complete three courses:
| 60-150 | 2D Media Studio: Drawing | 10 |
| 60-160 | 2D Media Studio: Imaging | 10 |
| 60-250 | 2D Media Studio: Painting | 10 |
| 60-251 | 2D Media Studio IV: Print Media | 10 |
| 60-130 & 60-130 3-D Media Studio I-I (complete two minis, 5 units each) | 10 | |
| 60-131 & 60-131 3D Media Studio II-II (complete two minis, 5 units each) | 10 | |
| 60-110 | Electronic Media Studio I | 10 |
| 60-210 | Electronic Media Studio II | 10 |
Advanced Studios (4 courses, 40 units)
Complete four courses. Courses may be offered in the fall and/or spring. Students may take courses in any media area (ETB, SIS, CP or PDP). They may take all courses in one media area if a focus is desired.
| 60-410 - 60-429 Advanced Electronic and Time-Based Work (ETB) | 10 | |
| 60-430 - 60-447 Advanced Sculpture, Installation and Site-Work (SIS) | 10 | |
| 60-448 - 60-449 Advanced Contextual Practice (CP) | 10 | |
| 60-450 - 60-498 Advanced Painting, Drawing and Printmaking (PDP) | 10 | |
| 60-499 Studio Independent Study (one only) | 10 |
Art History/Theory (2 courses, 18 units)
| 60-205 | Modern Visual Culture 1789-1945 | 9 |
| 60-206 | Contemporary Visual Culture from 1945 to the Present | 9 |
Review Requirement (complete 2 required reviews, 0 units)
A review is required at the end of the sophomore and senior years. Pass/no credit only.
| 60-200 | Sophomore Review -Spring | 0 |
| 60-400 | Senior Review -Spring | 0 |
Design Concentration (108 Units Minimum)
PORTFOLIO REVIEW REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
Options available in the following areas, to be selected in the sophomore year:
1) Communication Design, 2) Industrial Design
Required Courses for Both Concentration Options (75 units)
| 51-101 | Design Studio I -Fall, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-102 | Design Studio II -Spring, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-103 | Design Workshop -Fall, Freshman year | 3 |
| 51-121 | Design Drawing I -Fall, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-122 | Design Drawing II -Spring, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-132 | Introduction to Photo Design -Spring, Freshman year | 4.5 |
| 51-134 | Photo Design II -Spring, Freshman year | 4.5 |
| 51-171 | Human Experience in Design -Fall, Sophomore year | 9 |
| 51-271 | Design History I -Fall, Sophomore year | 9 |
| 62-100 | Critical Histories of the Arts | 9 |
Work with Design Advisor in the Sophomore Year to Form Concentration Option
(33 units minimum):
Communication Design Required Courses (12 units)
| 51-201 | Basic Typography Communication Design I -Fall | 9 |
| 51-203 | Communication Design Computer Lab -Fall | 3 |
Choose 21 additional Design units in consultation with the Design advisor.
Industrial Design Required Courses (18 units)
| 51-211 | Generation of Form: Industrial Design I | 9 |
| 51-243 | Prototyping | 4.5 |
| 51-251 | Digital Prototyping | 4.5 |
Choose 15 additional Design units in consultation with the Design advisor.
NOTE: 51-241 How People Work (Fall, 9 units) is highly recommended.
Drama Concentration (108 units minimum)
AUDITION/INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR DIRECTING OR DRAMATURGY CONCENTRATION OPTIONS. PORTFOLIO REVIEW/INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR DESIGN OR PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION OPTIONS.
Options available in the following areas: 1) Design, 2) Directing, 3) Dramaturgy, 4) Production Technology and Management
There is no BHA Acting or Musical Theatre option.
Required Courses for All Concentration Options (20 units)
| 54-175 & 54-176 Conservatory Hour-Conservatory Hour (1 unit each) | 2 | |
| 54-177 | Foundations of Drama I | 6 |
| or | 54-178 Foundations of Drama I (6 units) | |
| 54-281 | Foundations of Drama II (prerequisite: 48-177 or 54-178) | 6 |
| or | 54-282 Foundations of Drama II (6 units) | |
| 54-381 | History of Drama | 6 |
Work with Drama Advisor to Form Concentration Option (88 units minimum):
Design Required Courses (26 units)
| 54-151 & 54-152 Stagecraft-Stagecraft (15 units + 11 units) | 26 | |
Choose 62 additional Design units in consultation with the Design advisor.
Directing Required Courses (49-52 units)
| 54-121 & 54-122 Directing I: Sources-Directing I: Sources | 18 | |
| 54-221 & 54-222 Directing II: Fundamentals-Directing II: Fundamentals (6 or 9 units + 9 units) | 18 | |
| 54-159 & 54-160 Production Symposium I-I | 12 | |
| 54-517 & 54-518 Director's Colloquium-Director's Colloquium (four times, 4 units total) | 2 | |
Choose 36-39 additional Directing units in consultation with the Directing advisor.
Dramaturgy Required Courses (53 units)
| 54-109 | Dramaturgy 1:Approaches to Text | 9 |
| 54-184 | Dramaturgy 2: History and Practice | 9 |
| 54-160 | Production Symposium I -Spring | 6 |
| 54-200 | Ghost Light Forum (two times, 2 units total) -Fall | 1 |
| 54-387 | Dramaturgy : Production I | 9 |
| 54-xxx | Dramaturgy 3, 4, 5 or 6 (take two in any order during the sophomore, junior, and senior years) | 18 |
Choose 35 additional Dramaturgy units in consultation with the Dramaturgy advisor.
Production Technology and Management Required Courses (26 units)
| 54-151 & 54-152 Stagecraft-Stagecraft (15 units + 11 units) | 26 | |
Choose 62 additional PTM units in consultation with the PTM advisor.
Music Concentration (108 units minimum)
AUDITION AND INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE CONCENTRATION OPTION. INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR MUSICOLOGY AND CULTURAL STUDIES OR MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION OPTION.
Options available in the following areas: 1) Music Performance (instrumental, piano, organ, composition, voice), 2) Musicology and Cultural Studies, 3) Music Technology
Required Courses for All Concentration Options (21 units)
| 57-152 | Harmony I | 9 |
| 57-173 | Survey of Western Music History | 9 |
| 57-189 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians I (co-requisite: 57-173) | 3 |
Music Performance Required Courses (66 units)
| 57-69x | BXA Studio (4 semesters) | 36 |
| 57-xxx | Major Ensemble (4 semesters) | 24 |
| 57-161 | Eurhythmics I | 3 |
| 57-181 | Solfege I | 3 |
Choose 21 additional Music units in consultation with the Music advisor.
Musicology and Cultural Studies Required Courses (30 units)
| 57-283 | Music History I | 9 |
| 57-284 | Music History II | 9 |
| 57-289 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians III (co-requisite: 57-283) | 3 |
| 57-290 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians IV (co-requisite: 57-284) | 3 |
| 57-611 | Independent Study in History | 6 |
Choose 36 units from:
| 57-209 | The Beatles | 9 |
| 57-306 | World Music | 6 |
| 57-377 | Psychology of Music | 9 |
| 57-412 | Opera Since Wagner | 9 |
| 57-413 | The Interpretation of Music | 6 |
| 57-414 | Music and Nature | 9 |
| 57-477 | Music of the Spirit | 6 |
| 57-478 | Survey of Historical Recording | 6 |
| 57-480 | History of Black American Music | 6 |
| Graduate Musicology courses may be taken with instructor permission. | ||
Choose 21 additional Music units in consultation with the Music advisor.
Music Technology Required Courses (30 units)
| 57-101 | Introduction to Music Technology | 6 |
| 57-181 | Solfege I | 3 |
| 57-337 | Sound Recording | 6 |
| 57-347 | Electronic and Computer Music | 6 |
| 57-xxx | Independent Study in Music Technology or Sound Recording | 9 |
Choose 36 units from:
| 57-153 | Harmony II | 9 |
| 57-182 | Solfege II | 3 |
| 57-283 | Music History I | 9 |
| 57-284 | Music History II | 9 |
| 57-289 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians III (co-requisite: 57-283) | 3 |
| 57-290 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians IV (co-requisite: 57-284) | 3 |
| 57-338 | Sound Editing and Mastering | 6 |
| 57-438 | Multitrack Recording | 9 |
Choose 21 additional Music units in consultation with the Music advisor.
Interdisciplinary Concentration (108 units minimum)
BHA students may combine a minimum of 108 units from two or more areas in the fine arts, with a complementary 72 units from two or more areas in the humanities and/or social sciences. Interdisciplinary areas to consider: arts and society, visual and verbal communication, the arts and organizations, performance and theory, comparative arts.
IV. Free Electives
(approximately 9 courses, 78 units)
Take any Carnegie Mellon course. Many BHA students use their electives to broaden or deepen their concentrations. A maximum of 9 units of physical education and/or military science may be counted toward this requirement. Physical education and military science courses will not be calculated in a student's QPA.
Bachelor of Science and Arts Degree Program
Carnegie Mellon University recognizes that there are students who are naturally gifted in both the fine arts and the natural sciences or mathematics. In order to accommodate students who want to pursue an education simultaneously in these areas, we offer a degree that combines the strengths of the College of Fine Arts (CFA) and the Mellon College of Science (MCS). The intercollege degree, called the Bachelor of Science and Arts (BSA), is a rigorous program that offers a unique group of qualified students the opportunity to develop their talents and interests in an area of the fine arts and an area of the natural sciences or mathematics.
The BSA curriculum is divided into three parts: 1) BSA Core requirements, 2) CFA concentration coursework, and 3) MCS concentration coursework.
Students choose their fine arts concentration from among the five schools in CFA: Architecture, Art, Design, Drama or Music. A student must meet the entry requirements for the particular CFA school of their choice. While in the BSA Program, a student may change their CFA concentration only if they pass all admission requirements for that particular school.
Students choose their science concentration from among the four departments in MCS: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, or Physics.
The BSA Degree Program is governed by faculty and administrators from both colleges and led by the director of the BXA Intercollege Degree Programs. The director and associate director/academic advisor of the BXA Intercollege Degree Programs are the primary advisors and liaisons between CFA and MCS. Students receive extensive advising support. Each student has two additional academic advisors: an advisor in the admitting school of CFA for their fine arts concentration, and an advisor in MCS for their natural sciences/mathematics concentration. This network of advisors guides each student through their curriculum.
BSA Curriculum
| Units | ||
| I. BSA Core | 135 | |
| II. MCS Concentration | 120-134 | |
| III. CFA Concentration | 108 | |
| IV. Free Electives | 3-17 | |
| Total BSA Degree Requirements | 380 | |
I. BSA Core
(16 courses, 135 units minimum)
- Writing/Expression (1 course, 9 units, 76-101 required)
- Cultural Analysis (1 course, 9 units minimum)
- Economic, Political, & Social Institutions OR Cognition, Choice & Behavior (1 course, 9 units minimum)
- Two additional courses from one of the following departments: English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, or Psychology (2 courses, 18 units)
- Mathematics (2 courses, 20 units, 21-120 and 21-122 required)
- Science (3 courses, 31 units, 03-121 , 09-105 , and 33-111 required)
- BXA Freshman Research Seminar (1 course, 9 units, 62-190 required)
- BXA Junior Seminar (1 course, 9 units, 62-410 required)
- BXA Junior Portfolio Review (complete 1 required review, 0 units, 62-391 required)
- BXA Capstone Project (2 courses, 18 units, 62-401 & 62-402 required)
- Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (1 mini-course, 3 units, required in first semester)
Writing/Expression (1 course, 9 units)
Broadly considered, language is a tool used to communicate, as well as a way to organize non-visual and non-mathematical thinking. This requirement focuses on the social nature of language and the ways in which writing constitutes thinking.
| 76-101 | Interpretation and Argument -REQUIRED | 9 |
| (various topics by section) www.cmu.edu/hss/english/first_year/index.html | ||
Cultural Analysis (1 course, complete 9 units minimum)
This category explores definitions of culture and the role culture plays in producing different actions and institutions as well as the roles of institutions, systems and human actions in shaping cultural contexts. Listed below are examples of courses that meet the requirement for this category.
| 57-173 | Survey of Western Music History | 9 |
| 57-209 | The Beatles | 9 |
| 70-342 | Managing Across Cultures * | 9 |
| 76-227 | Comedy | 9 |
| 76-232 | African American Literature | 9 |
| 76-239 | Introduction to Film Studies | 9 |
| 76-241 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 9 |
| 79-104 | Global Histories | 9 |
| 79-113 | Culture and Identity in American Society | 9 |
| 79-202 | Flesh and Spirit: Early Modern Europe, 1400-1750 | 9 |
| 79-207 | Development of European Culture | 9 |
| 79-221 | Development and Democracy in Latin America | 9 |
| 79-240 | The Development of American Culture | 9 |
| 79-241 | Topics in African American History: African Background to the Civil War | 9 |
| 79-242 | Topics in African American History: Reconstruction to the Present | 9 |
| 79-255 | Irish History | 9 |
| 79-261 | Chinese Culture and Society | 9 |
| 79-265 | Russian History: From the First to the Last Tsar | 9 |
| 79-266 | Russian History: From Communism to Capitalism | 9 |
| 79-281 | Introduction to Religion | 9 |
| 79-307 | Religion and Politics in the Middle East | 9 |
| 79-310 | Religions of China | 9 |
| 79-311 | Introduction to Anthropology | 9 |
| 79-345 | The Roots of Rock and Roll, 1870-1970 | 9 |
| 79-350 | Early Christianity | 9 |
| 79-368 | Poverty, Charity, and Welfare | 9 |
| 80-100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-250 | Ancient Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-251 | Modern Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-253 | Continental Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-254 | Analytic Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-255 | Pragmatism | 9 |
| 80-276 | Philosophy of Religion | 9 |
| 82-2xx | Any 200 level or greater course from Modern Languages |
* Indicates co-requisites and/or pre-requisites required.
Economic, Political & Social Institutions OR Cognition, Choice, and Behavior (1 course from either category, complete 9 units minimum)
Economic, Political & Social Institutions
This category examines the ways in which institutions organize individual preferences and actions into collective outcomes using model-based reasoning.
| 70-332 | Business, Society and Ethics * | 9 |
| 73-100 | Principles of Economics | 9 |
| 79-306 | Delinquency, Crime and Juvenile Justice, 1967 to the Present | 9 |
| 79-330 | Medicine and Society | 9 |
| 79-335 | Drug Use and Drug Policy | 9 |
| 79-341 | The Cold War in Documents and Film | 9 |
| 79-374 | American Environmental History: Critical Issues | 9 |
| 79-377 | Food, Culture, and Power: A History of Eating | 9 |
| 79-392 | History of Modern Warfare | 9 |
| 80-135 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-136 | Social Structure, Public Policy & Ethics | 9 |
| 80-226 | Revolutions in Science | 9 |
| 80-235 | Political Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-245 | Medical Ethics | 9 |
| 80-276 | Philosophy of Religion | 9 |
| 80-341 | Computers, Society and Ethics | 9 |
| 88-104 | Decision Processes in American Political Institutions | 9 |
| 88-110 | Experiments with Economic Principles | 9 |
| 88-205 | Comparative Politics | 9 |
* Indicates co-requisites and/or pre-requisites required.
Cognition, Choice, and Behavior
This category use model-based analysis to broaden an understanding of human thinking, choices, and behavior on an individual basis across a variety of settings.
| 80-130 | Introduction to Ethics | 9 |
| 80-150 | Nature of Reason | 9 |
| 80-180 | Nature of Language | 9 |
| 80-208 | Critical Thinking | 9 |
| 80-220 | Philosophy of Science | 9 |
| 80-221 | Philosophy of Social Science | 9 |
| 80-230 | Ethical Theory | 9 |
| 80-241 | Ethical Judgments in Professional Life | 9 |
| 80-242 | Conflict and Dispute Resolution | 9 |
| 80-270 | Philosophy of Mind | 9 |
| 80-271 | Philosophy and Psychology | 9 |
| 80-312 | Philosophy of Mathematics | 9 |
| 85-102 | Introduction to Psychology | 9 |
| 85-211 | Cognitive Psychology | 9 |
| 85-221 | Principles of Child Development | 9 |
| 85-241 | Social Psychology | 9 |
| 85-251 | Personality | 9 |
| 85-261 | Abnormal Psychology | 9 |
| 85-390 | Human Memory | 9 |
| 88-120 | Reason, Passion and Cognition | 9 |
Complete TWO additional courses from one of the following departments (2 courses, complete 18 units minimum)
- English
- History
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
- Psychology
Mathematics (2 courses, 20 units)
| 21-120 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 10 |
| 21-122 | Integration, Differential Equations and Approximation | 10 |
Science (3 courses, 31 units)
| 03-121 | Modern Biology | 9 |
| 09-105 | Introduction to Modern Chemistry I | 10 |
| 33-111 | Physics I for Science Students | 12 |
BXA Freshman Research Seminar (1 course, 9 units)
Section B of the BXA Freshman Research Seminar introduces first-year students to the field of interdisciplinary work and arts-based research. Students engage with theoretical and practical readings from across the various concentrations, with particular emphasis on aesthetic theory. Guest lectures complement the weekly readings by giving insight into practical implementations of these ideas. Students will conceive, research, and create a final project to be presented at the end of the semester.
Section A of the BXA Research Freshman Seminar has been designed for internal transfer students only and it is offered in the fall and spring semesters. Using the arts as primary modes of inquiry, this course’s content probes the idiosyncratic field of arts-based research by following the principle that there is no aspect of human life that cannot be studied objectively, quantified and analyzed. Aside from discussing a digest of the latest writings on arts-based research, students will try their own approach to arts-based research by building prismatic artistic and literary constructs inspired by the reading of Calvino’s prose-poems Invisible Cities.
| 62-190 | BXA Freshman Research Seminar -REQUIRED | 9 |
BXA Junior Seminar (1 course, 9 units)
This course, offered only in the spring, is taught by a team of interdisciplinary scholars led by a Carnegie Mellon University professor who will focus on a particular global, cultural, and political situation preeminent at the time. The theme chosen for spring 2012 will be "The Culture and Sounds of Iran." Prof. Mohmood-Reza Vali and guests will teach the course.
| 62-410 | BXA Junior Seminar -Spring -REQUIRED | 9 |
BXA Junior Portfolio Review (complete 1 required review, 0 units)
To better assess the progress and accomplishments of BXA students as they enter their final year, students submit a portfolio for review during the spring semester junior year. Students should work with their BXA advisor and their concentration faculty advisors to assemble a portfolio that represents their academic and creative accomplishments over the course of their college career. This portfolio should also include a reflective essay in which students evaluate how they integrated their two areas of interest, and how they will extend that integration into the BXA Capstone Project in the senior year.
Students should identify their own specific goals for their academic career and how they are fulfilling them in this reflective essay, as well as how they evaluate their performance in light of the programs' broader pedagogical goals. Students in the BXA program should be working toward being able to:
- describe the connections between their chosen concentration disciplines and to integrate them into their work
- communicate ideas in writing, visual expression, and oral expression
- discuss the intersection of history, society, and culture from local and global perspectives
- synthesize mathematical theories and experimental work to produce real-world knowledge
- use cognitive, behavioral, and ethical dimensions to make decisions on individual and social levels
| 62-391 | BXA Junior Portfolio Review -Spring -REQUIRED (pass/no credit) | 0 |
BXA Capstone Project (2 courses, 18 units)
The BXA Capstone Project gives BXA students the opportunity to demonstrate the extent of their interdisciplinary work over the course of their academic career. The Capstone Project should include elements that span the student’s CFA and H&SS concentrations (for BHA students), CFA and MCS concentrations (for BSA students), or CFA and SCS concentrations (for BCSA students). The project can be either a scholarly or creative endeavor, and may take one of many possible forms (e.g., a written thesis, a compilation of creative work or works, an experiment and report, a computer program or animation, etc.).
The BXA Capstone sequence covers both semesters of a student’s senior year. In the fall, students are enrolled in 62-401 BXA Capstone Project I (9 units), which has no required classroom time. Instead, students spend the semester doing the research and foundational work necessary for the project, as well as meeting with their faculty and BXA advisors. In the spring, students enroll in 62-402 BXA Capstone Project II (9 units), a weekly seminar in which students share their work and critiques with their peers as they create their Capstone Project and prepare to present it at the annual Meeting of the Minds Undergraduate Research Symposium held each May.
| 62-401 | BXA Capstone Project -Fall -REQUIRED (DNM, by appointment with instructor) | 9 |
| 62-402 | BXA Capstone Project -Spring -REQUIRED (course attendance required) | 9 |
Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (1 mini-course, 3 units)
This is a mini-course, pass/no credit, to be completed in the first semester.
| 99-101 | Computing @ Carnegie Mellon -REQUIRED | 3 |
| or | 99-102 Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (3 units) | |
| or | 99-103 Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (3 units) |
II. MCS Concentration
(number of courses vary, 120-134 units)
BSA students choose one of the following concentrations:
- Biological Sciences (120-123 units)
- Chemistry (124 units)
- Mathematical Sciences (121-122 units)
- Physics (134 units)
Biological Sciences Concentration (120-123 units minimum)
Biological Sciences Required Courses (102 units minimum)
| 03-231 | Biochemistry I | 9 |
| or | 03-232 Biochemistry I (9 units) | |
| 03-240 | Cell Biology | 9 |
| 03-330 | Genetics | 9 |
| 03-124 | Modern Biology Laboratory | 9 |
| or | 03-343 Experimental Techniques in Molecular Biology (12 units) | |
| 03-201 | Undergraduate Colloquium for Sophomores (2 units) &/or | 2 |
| or | 03-202 Undergraduate Colloquium for Sophomores | |
| 09-106 | Modern Chemistry II | 10 |
| 09-217 | Organic Chemistry I | 9 |
| 09-218 | Organic Chemistry II | 9 |
| 09-221 | Laboratory I: Introduction to Chemical Analysis | 12 |
| 09-222 | Laboratory II: Organic Synthesis and Analysis | 12 |
| 33-112 | Physics II for Science Students | 12 |
Advanced Biological Sciences Electives (2 courses, 18 units)
Must be selected from 03-3xx, excluding 03-445 .
Chemistry Concentration (124 units minimum)
Chemistry Required Courses (106 units)
| 09-106 | Modern Chemistry II | 10 |
| 09-219 | Modern Organic Chemistry | 10 |
| 09-220 | Modern Organic II | 10 |
| 09-214 | Physical Chemistry | 9 |
| or | 09-344 Physical Chemistry (Quantum): Microscopic Principles of Physical Chemistry (9 units) | |
| or | 09-345 Physical Chemistry (Thermo): Macroscopic Principles of Physical Chemistry (9 units) | |
| 09-348 | Inorganic Chemistry | 10 |
| 09-221 | Laboratory I: Introduction to Chemical Analysis | 12 |
| 09-222 | Laboratory II: Organic Synthesis and Analysis | 12 |
| 09-321 | Laboratory III: Molecular Design and Synthesis | 12 |
| 09-204 | Professional Communication Skills in Chemistry | 3 |
| 09-201 & 09-202 & 09-301 Undergraduate Seminar I - Undergraduate Seminar II: Safety and Environmental Issues for Chemists - Undergraduate Seminar III | 3 | |
| 09-402 | Undergraduate Seminar VI | 3 |
| 33-112 | Physics II for Science Students | 12 |
Advanced Chemistry Electives (2 courses, 18 units)
May be any upper level chemistry course, 09-3xx or higher, or Biochemistry I, 03-231 or 03-232 , with the exception of 09-435 Independent Study, which can be used only by permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Mathematical Sciences Concentration (121-122 units minimum)
Mathematical Sciences Required Courses (85 units minimum)
(Reasonable substitutions within the core program will be allowed.)
| 15-110 | Principles of Computing | 10 |
| 21-127 | Concepts of Mathematics (prerequisite for 15-211) | 9 |
| 21-228 | Discrete Mathematics | 9 |
| 21-241 | Matrices and Linear Transformations | 10 |
| or | 21-341 Linear Algebra (9 units) | |
| 21-259 | Calculus in Three Dimensions | 9 |
| 21-260 | Differential Equations | 9 |
| 21-355 | Principles of Real Analysis I | 9 |
| 21-373 | Algebraic Structures | 9 |
| 33-112 | Physics II for Science Students | 12 |
Mathematical Sciences Electives (2 courses, 18 units)
Students with a music focus should take 21-372 Partial Differential Equations.
Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, or Computer Science Electives (2 courses, 18 units)
May be computer science course above the 100 level, mathematical science courses beyond the calculus sequence, and statistics courses at the level of 36-225 or higher.
Physics Concentration (134 units minimum)
Physics Required Courses (116 units)
| 21-259 | Calculus in Three Dimensions | 9 |
| 33-104 | Experimental Physics | 9 |
| 33-112 | Physics II for Science Students | 12 |
| 33-201 | Physics Sophomore Colloquium I -Fall | 2 |
| 33-202 | Physics Sophomore Colloquium II -Spring | 2 |
| 33-211 | Physics III: Modern Essentials | 10 |
| 33-228 | Electronics I | 10 |
| 33-231 | Physical Analysis | 10 |
| 33-232 | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 10 |
| 33-234 | Quantum Physics | 10 |
| 33-301 | Physics Upperclass Colloquium I -Fall | 1 |
| 33-302 | Physics Upperclass Colloquium II -Spring | 1 |
| 33-331 | Physical Mechanics I | 10 |
| 33-338 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I | 10 |
| 33-340 | Modern Physics Laboratory | 10 |
| 33-341 | Thermal Physics I | 10 |
Physics Electives (2 courses, 18 units)
Two courses to be pre-approved by the Physics Department.
| 33-xxx | Two Physics Electives | 18 |
NOTE: 33-114 Physics of Musical Sound (9 units) is highly recommended for students with a Music concentration.
III. College of Fine Arts Concentration
(number of courses vary, 108 units minimum)
BSA students choose one of the following concentrations:
- Architecture (108 units)
- Art (108 units)
- Design (108 units)
- Drama (108 units)
- Music (108 units)
Architecture Concentration (108 units minimum)
Architecture Required Courses (54 units minimum)
| 48-100 | Architecture Design Studio: Foundation I -Fall | 12 |
| or | 48-095 Spatial Concepts for Non-Architects I (9 units) | |
| 48-130 | Architectural Drawing I: A Tactile Foundation -Fall | 9 |
| 48-135 | Architectural Drawing II: Appearance -Spring | 9 |
| 48-240 | Historical Survey of World Architecture and Urbanism I -Fall | 9 |
| 48-34x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
| 48-44x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
Work with Architecture Advisor to Form Concentration. Please Review the Following Suggested Curricula Areas of Elective Focus. (54 units minimum):
Elective Focus: General Education in Architecture (54 units)
| 48-210 | Statics (prerequisite: 33-106 or 48-116) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-215 | Materials and Assembly (prerequisite: 12-235 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-217 | Structures (prerequisite: 48-207 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-3xx | Drawing Elective | 9 |
| 48-34x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
| 48-44x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
Elective Focus: Architectural Representation and Visualization (57 units)
This sequence is intended to develop particular skills in architectural representation.
| 48-120 | Introduction to Digital Media I -Fall | 6 |
| 48-125 | Introduction to Digital Media II (prerequisite: 48-120) -Spring | 6 |
| 48-3xx | Drawing Elective | 9 |
| 48-xxx | Undergraduate Representation/Visualization Elective (pre-approval of coursework required) | 18 |
| 48-xxx | Graduate Representation/Visualization Elective (pre-approval of coursework required) | 18 |
Elective Focus: Architectural Technology (54 units)
This sequence is intended to develop intellectual links to the technical aspects of the profession.
Prerequisite Courses:
| 48-116 | Building Physics | 9 |
| 62-175 | Descriptive Geometry | 6 |
Elective Courses:
| 48-210 | Statics (prerequisite: 33-106 or 48-116) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-215 | Materials and Assembly (prerequisite: 12-235 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-217 | Structures (prerequisite: 12-207 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-315 | Environment I: Climate & Energy (prerequisite: 33-106 or 48-116) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-412 | Environment II: Mechanical Systems (prerequisite: 48-105) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-4xx | Designated Departmental Technical Elective | 9 |
Elective Focus: Architectural History (six varying topics, 54 units)
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
Art Concentration (108 units minimum)
PORTFOLIO REVIEW REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
Concept Studios (2 courses, 20 units)
Complete two courses:
| 60-101 | Concept Studio I | 10 |
| 60-201 | Concept Studio II | 10 |
| 60-202 | Concept Studio III | 10 |
| 60-203 | Concept Studio: EcoArt | 10 |
| 60-204 | Concept Studio: Networked Narrative | 10 |
Media Studios (3 courses, 30 units)
Complete three courses:
| 60-150 | 2D Media Studio: Drawing | 10 |
| 60-160 | 2D Media Studio: Imaging | 10 |
| 60-250 | 2D Media Studio: Painting | 10 |
| 60-251 | 2D Media Studio IV: Print Media | 10 |
| 60-130 & 60-130 3-D Media Studio I-I (complete two minis, 5 units each) | 10 | |
| 60-131 & 60-131 3D Media Studio II-II (complete two minis, 5 units each) | 10 | |
| 60-110 | Electronic Media Studio I | 10 |
| 60-210 | Electronic Media Studio II | 10 |
Advanced Studios (4 courses, 40 units)
Complete four courses. Courses may be offered in the fall and/or spring. Students may take courses in any media area (ETB, SIS, CP or PDP). They may take all courses in one media area if a focus is desired.
| 60-410 - 60-429 Advanced Electronic and Time-Based Work (ETB) | 10 | |
| 60-430 - 60-447 Advanced Sculpture, Installation and Site-Work (SIS) | 10 | |
| 60-448 - 60-449 Advanced Contextual Practice (CP) | 10 | |
| 60-450 - 60-498 Advanced Painting, Drawing and Printmaking (PDP) | 10 | |
| 60-499 Studio Independent Study (one only) | 10 |
Art History/Theory (2 courses, 18 units)
| 60-205 | Modern Visual Culture 1789-1945 | 9 |
| 60-206 | Contemporary Visual Culture from 1945 to the Present | 9 |
Review Requirement (Complete 2 required reviews, 0 units)
A review is required at the end of the sophomore and senior years. Pass/no credit only.
| 60-200 | Sophomore Review -Spring | 0 |
| 60-400 | Senior Review -Spring | 0 |
Design Concentration (108 units minimum)
PORTFOLIO REVIEW REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
Options available in the following areas, to be selected in the sophomore year:
1) Communication Design, 2) Industrial Design
Required Courses for Both Options (75 units)
| 51-101 | Design Studio I -Fall, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-102 | Design Studio II -Spring, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-103 | Design Workshop -Fall, Freshman year | 3 |
| 51-121 | Design Drawing I -Fall, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-122 | Design Drawing II -Spring, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-132 | Introduction to Photo Design -Spring, Freshman year | 4.5 |
| 51-134 | Photo Design II -Spring, Freshman year | 4.5 |
| 51-171 | Human Experience in Design -Fall, Sophomore year | 9 |
| 51-271 | Design History I -Fall, Sophomore year | 9 |
| 62-100 | Critical Histories of the Arts | 9 |
Work with Design Advisor in the Sophomore Year to Form Concentration Option
(33 units minimum):
Communication Design Required Courses (12 units)
| 51-201 | Basic Typography Communication Design I -Fall | 9 |
| 51-203 | Communication Design Computer Lab -Fall | 3 |
Choose 21 additional Design units in consultation with the Design advisor.
Industrial Design Required Courses (18 units)
| 51-211 | Generation of Form: Industrial Design I | 9 |
| 51-243 | Prototyping | 4.5 |
| 51-251 | Digital Prototyping | 4.5 |
Choose 15 additional Design units in consultation with the Design advisor.
NOTE: 51-241 How People Work (Fall, 9 units) is highly recommended.
Drama Concentration (108 units minimum)
AUDITION/INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR DIRECTING OR DRAMATURGY CONCENTRATION OPTIONS. PORTFOLIO REVIEW/INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR DESIGN OR PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION OPTIONS.
Options available in the following areas: 1) Design, 2) Directing, 3) Dramaturgy, 4) Production Technology and Management
There is no BSA Acting or Musical Theatre option.
Required Courses for All Concentration Options (20 units)
| 54-175 & 54-176 Conservatory Hour-Conservatory Hour (1 unit each) | 2 | |
| 54-177 | Foundations of Drama I | 6 |
| or | 54-178 Foundations of Drama I (6 units) | |
| 54-281 | Foundations of Drama II (prerequisite: 54-177 or 54-178) | 6 |
| or | 54-282 Foundations of Drama II (6 units) | |
| 54-381 | History of Drama | 6 |
Work with Drama Advisor to Form Concentration Option (88 units minimum):
Design Required Courses (26 units)
| 54-151 & 54-152 Stagecraft-Stagecraft (15 units + 11 units) | 26 | |
Choose 62 additional Design units in consultation with the Design advisor.
Directing Required Courses (49-52 units)
| 54-121 & 54-122 Directing I: Sources-Directing I: Sources | 18 | |
| 54-221 & 54-222 Directing II: Fundamentals-Directing II: Fundamentals (6 or 9 units + 9 units) | 18 | |
| 54-159 & 54-160 Production Symposium I-I | 12 | |
| 54-517 & 54-518 Director's Colloquium-Director's Colloquium (four times, 4 units total) | 2 | |
Choose 36-39 additional Directing units in consultation with the Directing advisor.
Dramaturgy Required Courses (53 units)
| 54-109 | Dramaturgy 1:Approaches to Text | 9 |
| 54-184 | Dramaturgy 2: History and Practice | 9 |
| 54-160 | Production Symposium I - Spring | 6 |
| 54-200 | Ghost Light Forum (two times, 2 units total) -Fall | 1 |
| 54-387 | Dramaturgy : Production I | 9 |
| 54-xxx | Dramaturgy 3, 4, 5 or 6 (take two in any order during the sophomore, junior, and senior years) | 18 |
Choose 35 additional Dramaturgy units in consultation with the Dramaturgy advisor.
Production Technology and Management Required Courses (26 units)
| 54-151 & 54-152 Stagecraft-Stagecraft (15 units + 11 units) | 26 | |
Choose 62 additional PTM units in consultation with the PTM advisor.
Music Concentration (108 units minimum)
AUDITION AND INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE CONCENTRATION OPTION. INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR MUSICOLOGY AND CULTURAL STUDIES OR MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION OPTION.
Options available in the following areas: 1) Music Performance (instrumental, piano, organ, composition, voice), 2) Musicology and Cultural Studies, 3) Music Technology
Required Courses for All Concentration Options (21 units)
| 57-152 | Harmony I | 9 |
| 57-173 | Survey of Western Music History | 9 |
| 57-189 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians I (co-requisite: 57-173) | 3 |
Music Performance Required Courses (66 units)
| 57-69x | BXA Studio (4 semesters) | 36 |
| 57-xxx | Major Ensemble (4 semesters) | 24 |
| 57-161 | Eurhythmics I | 3 |
| 57-181 | Solfege I | 3 |
Choose 21 additional Music units in consultation with the Music advisor.
Musicology and Cultural Studies Required Courses (30 units)
| 57-283 | Music History I | 9 |
| 57-284 | Music History II | 9 |
| 57-289 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians III (co-requisite: 57-283) | 3 |
| 57-290 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians IV (co-requisite: 57-284) | 3 |
| 57-611 | Independent Study in History | 6 |
Choose 36 units from:
| 57-209 | The Beatles | 9 |
| 57-306 | World Music | 6 |
| 57-377 | Psychology of Music | 9 |
| 57-412 | Opera Since Wagner | 9 |
| 57-413 | The Interpretation of Music | 6 |
| 57-414 | Music and Nature | 9 |
| 57-477 | Music of the Spirit | 6 |
| 57-478 | Survey of Historical Recording | 6 |
| 57-480 | History of Black American Music | 6 |
| Graduate Musicology courses may be taken with instructor permission. | ||
Choose 21 additional Music units in consultation with the Music advisor.
Music Technology Required Courses (30 units)
| 57-101 | Introduction to Music Technology | 6 |
| 57-181 | Solfege I | 3 |
| 57-337 | Sound Recording | 6 |
| 57-347 | Electronic and Computer Music | 6 |
| 57-xxx | Independent Study in Music Technology or Sound Recording | 9 |
Choose 36 units from:
| 57-153 | Harmony II | 9 |
| 57-182 | Solfege II | 3 |
| 57-283 | Music History I | 9 |
| 57-284 | Music History II | 9 |
| 57-289 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians III (co-requisite: 57-283) | 3 |
| 57-290 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians IV (co-requisite: 57-284) | 3 |
| 57-338 | Sound Editing and Mastering | 6 |
| 57-438 | Multitrack Recording | 9 |
Choose 21 additional Music units in consultation with the Music advisor.
IV. Free Electives
(approximately 1-2 courses, 3-17 units)
Take any Carnegie Mellon course. A maximum of 9 units of physical education and/or military science may be counted toward this requirement. Physical education and military science courses will not be calculated in a student's QPA.
Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts Degree Program
Carnegie Mellon University recognizes that there are students who are naturally gifted in both the fine arts and computer science. In order to accommodate students who want to pursue an education simultaneously in these areas, we offer a degree that combines the strengths of the College of Fine Arts (CFA) and the School of Computer Science (SCS). The intercollege degree, called the Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts (BCSA), is a rigorous program that offers a unique group of qualified students the opportunity to develop their talents and interests in an area of the fine arts and computer science.
The BCSA curriculum is divided into three parts: 1) BCSA Core requirements, 2) CFA concentration coursework, and 3) SCS concentration coursework.
Students choose their fine arts concentration from among the five schools in CFA: Architecture, Art, Design, Drama or Music. A student must meet the entry requirements for the particular CFA school of their choice. While in the BCSA Program, a student may change their CFA concentration only if they pass all admission requirements for that particular school.
The BCSA Degree Program is governed by faculty and administrators from both colleges and led by the director of the BXA Intercollege Degree Programs. The director and associate director/academic advisor of the BXA Intercollege Degree Programs are the primary advisors and liaisons between CFA and SCS. Students receive extensive advising support. Each student has two additional academic advisors: an advisor in the admitting school of CFA for their fine arts concentration, and an advisor in SCS for their computer science concentration. This network of advisors guides each student through their curriculum.
BCSA Curriculum
| Units | ||
| I. BCSA Core | 121 | |
| II. SCS Concentration | 111 | |
| III. CFA Concentration | 108-118 | |
| IV. BCSA Free Electives | 30-40 | |
| Total BCSA Degree Requirements | 380 | |
I. BCSA Core
(15 courses, 121 units minimum)
- Writing/Expression (1 course, 9 units, 76-101 required)
- Cultural Analysis (1 course, 9 units minimum)
- Mathematics (2 courses, 19 units minimum, 21-120 and 21-122 , or 21-241 required), Probability (1 course, 9 units minimum required)
- Science (2 courses, 18 units minimm)
- Engineering (In consultation with your academic advisor, an engineering course could substitute for one of the two Science requirements.)
- Economic, Political, & Social Institutions OR Cognition, Choice & Behavior (1 course, 9 units minimum)
- One additional course from one of the following departments: English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, or Psychology (1 course, 9 units minimum)
- BXA Freshman Research Seminar (1 course, 9 units, 62-190 required)
- BXA Junior Seminar (1 course, 9 units, 62-410 required)
- BXA Junior Portfolio Review (complete 1 required review, 0 units, required)
- BXA Capstone Project (2 courses, 18 units, 62-401 & 62-402 required)
- Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (1 mini-course, 3 units, required in first semester)
Writing/Expression (1 course, 9 units)
Broadly considered, language is a tool used to communicate, as well as a way to organize non-visual and non-mathematical thinking. This requirement focuses on the social nature of language and the ways in which writing constitutes thinking.
| 76-101 | Interpretation and Argument - REQUIRED | 9 |
| (various topics by section) www.cmu.edu/hss/english/first_year/index.html | ||
Cultural Analysis (1 course, complete 9 units minimum)
This category explores definitions of culture and the role culture plays in producing different actions and institutions as well as the roles of institutions, systems and human actions in shaping cultural contexts. Listed below are examples of courses that meet the requirement for this category.
| 57-173 | Survey of Western Music History | 9 |
| 70-342 | Managing Across Cultures | 9 |
| 76-227 | Comedy | 9 |
| 76-232 | African American Literature | 9 |
| 76-239 | Introduction to Film Studies | 9 |
| 76-241 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 9 |
| 79-104 | Global Histories | 9 |
| 79-113 | Culture and Identity in American Society | 9 |
| 79-207 | Development of European Culture | 9 |
| 79-240 | The Development of American Culture | 9 |
| 79-241 | Topics in African American History: African Background to the Civil War | 9 |
| 79-242 | Topics in African American History: Reconstruction to the Present | 9 |
| 79-261 | Chinese Culture and Society | 9 |
| 79-281 | Introduction to Religion | 9 |
| 79-311 | Introduction to Anthropology | 9 |
| 79-330 | Medicine and Society | 9 |
| 79-345 | The Roots of Rock and Roll, 1870-1970 | 9 |
| 79-350 | Early Christianity | 9 |
| 79-368 | Poverty, Charity, and Welfare | 9 |
| 80-100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-250 | Ancient Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-251 | Modern Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-253 | Continental Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-254 | Analytic Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-255 | Pragmatism | 9 |
| 80-276 | Philosophy of Religion | 9 |
| 82-3xx | Any 300 level or greater course from Modern Languages |
Mathematics & Probability (3 courses, 29 units minimum)
Choose two mathematics courses (20 units minimum):
| 21-120 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 10 |
| 21-122 | Integration, Differential Equations and Approximation | 10 |
| or | 21-241 Matrices and Linear Transformations (10 units) |
Choose one probability course (9 units minimum):
| 15-359 | Probability and Computing | 12 |
| 21-325 | Probability | 9 |
| 36-217 | Probability Theory and Random Processes | 9 |
| 36-225 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 9 |
| 36-625 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | 12 |
Science (2 courses, 18 units minimum)
Choose two courses from the following list:
| 03-121 | Modern Biology | 9 |
| 09-105 | Introduction to Modern Chemistry I | 10 |
| 21-259 | Calculus in Three Dimensions | 9 |
| 33-111 | Physics I for Science Students | 12 |
Engineering
In consultation with your academic advisor, an engineering course could substitute for one of the two Science requirements.
Economic, Political & Social Institutions OR Cognition, Choice & Behavior (1 course from either category, complete 9 units minimum)
Economic, Political & Social Institutions
This category examines the ways in which institutions organize individual preferences and actions into collective outcomes using model-based reasoning.
| 36-303 | Sampling, Survey and Society | 9 |
| 70-332 | Business, Society and Ethics | 9 |
| 73-100 | Principles of Economics | 9 |
| 73-150 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 9 |
| 79-335 | Drug Use and Drug Policy | 9 |
| 79-374 | American Environmental History: Critical Issues | 9 |
| 80-135 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-136 | Social Structure, Public Policy & Ethics | 9 |
| 80-235 | Political Philosophy | 9 |
| 80-341 | Computers, Society and Ethics | 9 |
| 88-104 | Decision Processes in American Political Institutions | 9 |
| 88-110 | Experiments with Economic Principles | 9 |
| 88-205 | Comparative Politics | 9 |
| 88-220 | Policy Analysis I | 9 |
Cognition, Choice, and Behavior
This category use model-based analysis to broaden an understanding of human thinking, choices, and behavior on an individual basis across a variety of settings.
| 70-311 | Organizational Behavior | 9 |
| 80-130 | Introduction to Ethics | 9 |
| 80-150 | Nature of Reason | 9 |
| 80-180 | Nature of Language | 9 |
| 80-221 | Philosophy of Social Science | 9 |
| 80-230 | Ethical Theory | 9 |
| 80-241 | Ethical Judgments in Professional Life | 9 |
| 80-242 | Conflict and Dispute Resolution | 9 |
| 80-270 | Philosophy of Mind | 9 |
| 80-271 | Philosophy and Psychology | 9 |
| 80-275 | Metaphysics | 9 |
| 80-281 | Language and Thought | 9 |
| 85-102 | Introduction to Psychology | 9 |
| 85-211 | Cognitive Psychology | 9 |
| 85-221 | Principles of Child Development | 9 |
| 85-241 | Social Psychology | 9 |
| 85-251 | Personality | 9 |
| 85-261 | Abnormal Psychology | 9 |
| 88-120 | Reason, Passion and Cognition | 9 |
| 88-260 | Organizations | 9 |
Complete ONE additional course from one of the following departments (1 course, complete 9 units minimum)
- English
- History
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
- Psychology
BXA Freshman Research Seminar (1 course, 9 units)
Section B of the BXA Freshman Research Seminar introduces first-year students to the field of interdisciplinary work and arts-based research. Students engage with theoretical and practical readings from across the various concentrations, with particular emphasis on aesthetic theory. Guest lectures complement the weekly readings by giving insight into practical implementations of these ideas. Students will conceive, research, and create a final project to be presented at the end of the semester.
Section A of the BXA Research Freshman Seminar has been designed for internal transfer students only and it is offered in the fall and spring semesters. Using the arts as primary modes of inquiry, this course’s content probes the idiosyncratic field of arts-based research by following the principle that there is no aspect of human life that cannot be studied objectively, quantified and analyzed. Aside from discussing a digest of the latest writings on arts-based research, students will try their own approach to arts-based research by building prismatic artistic and literary constructs inspired by the reading of Calvino’s prose-poems Invisible Cities.
| 62-190 | BXA Freshman Research Seminar -REQUIRED | 9 |
BXA Junior Seminar (1 course, 9 units)
This course, offered only in the spring, is taught by a team of interdisciplinary scholars led by a Carnegie Mellon University professor who will focus on a particular global, cultural, and political situation preeminent at the time. The theme chosen for spring 2012 will be “The Culture and Sounds of Iran.” Prof. Mahmood-Reza Vali and guests will teach the course.
| 62-410 | BXA Junior Seminar -Spring -REQUIRED | 9 |
BXA Junior Portfolio Review (complete 1 required review, 0 units)
To better assess the progress and accomplishments of BXA students as they enter their final year, students submit a portfolio for review during the spring semester junior year. Students should work with their BXA advisor and their concentration faculty advisors to assemble a portfolio that represents their academic and creative accomplishments over the course of their college career. This portfolio should also include a reflective essay in which students evaluate how they integrated their two areas of interest, and how they will extend that integration into the BXA Capstone Project in the senior year.
Students should identify their own specific goals for their academic career and how they are fulfilling them in this reflective essay, as well as how they evaluate their performance in light of the programs' broader pedagogical goals. Students in the BXA program should be working toward being able to:
- describe the connections between their chosen concentration disciplines and to integrate them into their work
- communicate ideas in writing, visual expression, and oral expression
- discuss the intersection of history, society, and culture from local and global perspectives
- synthesize mathematical theories and experimental work to produce real-world knowledge
- use cognitive, behavioral, and ethical dimensions to make decisions on individual and social levels
| 62-391 | BXA Junior Portfolio Review -Spring -REQUIRED (pass/no credit) | 0 |
BXA Capstone Project (2 courses, 18 units)
The BXA Capstone Project gives BXA students the opportunity to demonstrate the extent of their interdisciplinary work over the course of their academic career. The Capstone Project should include elements that span the student’s CFA and H&SS concentrations (for BHA students), CFA and MCS concentrations (for BSA students), or CFA and SCS concentrations (for BCSA students). The project can be either a scholarly or creative endeavor, and may take one of many possible forms (e.g., a written thesis, a compilation of creative work or works, an experiment and report, a computer program or animation, etc.).
The BXA Capstone sequence covers both semesters of a student’s senior year. In the fall, students are enrolled in 62-401 BXA Capstone Project I (9 units), which has no required classroom time. Instead, students spend the semester doing the research and foundational work necessary for the project, as well as meeting with their faculty and BXA advisors. In the spring, students enroll in 62-402 BXA Capstone Project II (9 units), a weekly seminar in which students share their work and critiques with their peers as they create their Capstone Project and prepare to present it at the annual Meeting of the Minds Undergraduate Research Symposium held each May.
| 62-401 | BXA Capstone Project -Fall -REQUIRED (DNM, by appointment with instructor) | 9 |
| 62-402 | BXA Capstone Project -Spring -REQUIRED (course attendance required) | 9 |
Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (1 mini-course, 3 units)
This is a mini-course, pass/no credit, to be completed in the first semester.
| 99-101 | Computing @ Carnegie Mellon -REQUIRED | 3 |
| or | 99-102 Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (3 units) | |
| or | 99-103 Computing @ Carnegie Mellon (3 units) |
II. SCS Concentration
School Of Computer Science Concentration (111 units minimum)
Prerequisite
| 15-112 | Fundamentals of Programming | 12 |
Computer Science Core Requirements (57 units)
| 15-122 | Principles of Imperative Computation | 10 |
| 15-128 | Freshman Immigration Course | 1 |
| 15-150 | Principles of Functional Programming | 10 |
| 15-210 | Parallel and Sequential Data Structures and Algorithms | 12 |
| 15-213 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 12 |
| 15-251 | Great Theoretical Ideas in Computer Science | 12 |
Concepts of Mathematics (9 units)
| 21-127 | Concepts of Mathematics (co-requisite for 15-122; prerequisite for 15-150) | 9 |
Applications Courses or CS Electives (5 courses, 45 units minimum)
Consult with the CS advisor to choose a minimum of five courses from the following list:
| 11-411 | Natural Language Processing | 12 |
| 15-214 | Principles of Software Systems Construction | 12 |
| 15-313 | Foundations of Software Engineering | 12 |
| 15-322 | Introduction to Computer Music | 9 |
| 15-323 | Computer Music Systems and Information Processing | 9 |
| 15-381 | Artificial Intelligence: Representation and Problem Solving | 9 |
| 15-384 | Robotic Manipulation | 12 |
| 15-385 | Computer Vision | 9 |
| 15-415 | Database Applications | 12 |
| 15-437 | Web Application Development | 12 |
| 15-451 | Algorithm Design and Analysis | 12 |
| 15-462 | Computer Graphics | 12 |
| 15-463 | Computational Photography | 12 |
| 15-464 | Technical Animation | 12 |
| 15-465 | Animation Art and Technology | 12 |
| 15-466 | Computer Game Programming | 12 |
| 16-362 | Mobile Robot Programming Laboratory | 12 |
| Others as appropriate with advisor's permission. | ||
III. College of Fine Arts Concentration
(number of courses vary, 108-118 units minimum)
BCSA students choose one of the following concentrations:
- Architecture (108 units)
- Art (118 units)
- Design (108 units)
- Drama (108 units)
- Music (108 units)
Architecture Concentration (108 units minimum)
Architecture Required Courses (54 units minimum)
| 48-100 | Architecture Design Studio: Foundation I -Fall | 12 |
| or | 48-095 Spatial Concepts for Non-Architects I (9 units) | |
| 48-130 | Architectural Drawing I: A Tactile Foundation -Fall | 9 |
| 48-135 | Architectural Drawing II: Appearance -Spring | 9 |
| 48-240 | Historical Survey of World Architecture and Urbanism I -Fall | 9 |
| 48-34x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
| 48-44x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
Work with Architecture Advisor to Form Concentration. Please Review the Following Suggested Curricula Areas of Elective Focus. (54 units minimum):
Elective Focus: General Education in Architecture (54 units)
| 48-210 | Statics (prerequisite: 33-106 or 48-116) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-215 | Materials and Assembly (prerequisite: 12-235 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-217 | Structures (prerequisite: 48-207 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-3xx | Drawing Elective | 9 |
| 48-34x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
| 48-44x | Architectural History Lecture (varying topics) | 9 |
Elective Focus: Architectural Representation and Visualization (57 units)
This sequence is intended to develop particular skills in architectural representation.
| 48-120 | Introduction to Digital Media I -Fall | 6 |
| 48-125 | Introduction to Digital Media II (prerequisite: 48-120) -Spring | 6 |
| 48-3xx | Drawing Elective | 9 |
| 48-xxx | Undergraduate Representation/Visualization Elective (pre-approval of coursework required) | 18 |
| 48-xxx | Graduate Representation/Visualization Elective (pre-approval of coursework required) | 18 |
Elective Focus: Architectural Technology (54 units)
This sequence is intended to develop intellectual links to the technical aspects of the profession.
Prerequisite Courses:
| 48-116 | Building Physics | 9 |
| 62-175 | Descriptive Geometry | 6 |
Elective Courses:
| 48-210 | Statics (prerequisite: 33-106 or 48-116) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-215 | Materials and Assembly (prerequisite: 12-235 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-217 | Structures (prerequisite: 12-207 or 48-210) -Spring | 9 |
| 48-315 | Environment I: Climate & Energy (prerequisite: 33-106 or 48-116) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-412 | Environment II: Mechanical Systems (prerequisite: 48-105) -Fall | 9 |
| 48-4xx | Designated Departmental Technical Elective | 9 |
Elective Focus: Architectural History (six varying topics, 54 units)
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
| 48-34x | /44x Architectural History | 9 |
Art Concentration (118 units minimum)
PORTFOLIO REVIEW REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
Concept Studios (2 courses, 20 units)
Complete two courses:
| 60-101 | Concept Studio I | 10 |
| 60-201 | Concept Studio II | 10 |
| 60-202 | Concept Studio III | 10 |
| 60-203 | Concept Studio: EcoArt | 10 |
| 60-204 | Concept Studio: Networked Narrative | 10 |
Media Studios (2 courses, 20 units)
Complete two courses:
| 60-150 | 2D Media Studio: Drawing | 10 |
| 60-160 | 2D Media Studio: Imaging | 10 |
| 60-250 | 2D Media Studio: Painting | 10 |
| 60-251 | 2D Media Studio IV: Print Media | 10 |
| 60-130 & 60-130 3-D Media Studio I-I (complete two minis, 5 units each) | 10 | |
| 60-131 & 60-131 3D Media Studio II-II (complete two minis, 5 units each) | 10 | |
| 60-110 | Electronic Media Studio I | 10 |
| 60-210 | Electronic Media Studio II | 10 |
Advanced Studios (6 courses, 60 units)
Complete six courses. Courses may be offered in the fall and/or spring. Students may take courses in any media area (ETB, SIS, CP or PDP). They may take all courses in one media area if a focus is desired.
| 60-410 - 60-429 Advanced Electronic and Time-Based Work (ETB) | 10 | |
| 60-430 - 60-447 Advanced Sculpture, Installation and Site-Work (SIS) | 10 | |
| 60-448 - 60-449 Advanced Contextual Practice (CP) | 10 | |
| 60-450 - 60-498 Advanced Painting, Drawing and Printmaking (PDP) | 10 | |
| 60-499 Studio Independent Study (one only) | 10 |
Art History/Theory (2 courses, 18 units)
| 60-205 | Modern Visual Culture 1789-1945 | 9 |
| 60-206 | Contemporary Visual Culture from 1945 to the Present | 9 |
Review Requirement (Complete 2 required reviews, 0 units)
A review is required at the end of the sophomore and senior years. Pass/no credit only.
| 60-200 | Sophomore Review -Spring | 0 |
| 60-400 | Senior Review -Spring | 0 |
Design Concentration (108 units minimum)
PORTFOLIO REVIEW REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
Options available in the following areas, to be selected in the sophomore year:
1) Communication Design, 2) Industrial Design
Required Courses for Both Concentration Options (75 units)
| 51-101 | Design Studio I -Fall, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-102 | Design Studio II -Spring, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-103 | Design Workshop -Fall, Freshman year | 3 |
| 51-121 | Design Drawing I -Fall, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-122 | Design Drawing II -Spring, Freshman year | 9 |
| 51-132 | Introduction to Photo Design -Spring, Freshman year | 4.5 |
| 51-134 | Photo Design II -Spring, Freshman year | 4.5 |
| 51-171 | Human Experience in Design -Fall, Sophomore year | 9 |
| 51-271 | Design History I -Fall, Sophomore year | 9 |
| 62-100 | Critical Histories of the Arts | 9 |
Work with Design Advisor in the Sophomore Year to Form Concentration Option
(33 units minimum):
Communication Design Required Courses (12 units)
| 51-201 | Basic Typography Communication Design I -Fall | 9 |
| 51-203 | Communication Design Computer Lab -Fall | 3 |
Choose 21 additional Design units in consultation with the Design advisor.
Industrial Design Required Courses (18 units)
| 51-211 | Generation of Form: Industrial Design I | 9 |
| 51-243 | Prototyping | 4.5 |
| 51-251 | Digital Prototyping | 4.5 |
Choose 15 additional Design units in consultation with the Design advisor.
NOTE: 51-241 How People Work (Fall, 9 units) is highly recommended.
Drama Concentration (108 units minimum)
AUDITION/INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR DIRECTING CONCENTRATION OPTION. PORTFOLIO REVIEW/INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION OPTION.
Options available in the following Areas: 1) Directing, 2) Production Technology and Management
Required Courses for Both Concentration Options (20 units)
| 54-175 & 54-176 Conservatory Hour-Conservatory Hour (1 unit each) | 2 | |
| 54-177 | Foundations of Drama I | 6 |
| or | 54-178 Foundations of Drama I (6 units) | |
| 54-281 | Foundations of Drama II (prerequisite: 54-177 or 54-178) | 6 |
| or | 54-282 Foundations of Drama II (6 units) | |
| 54-381 | History of Drama | 6 |
Work with Drama Advisor to Form Concentration Option (88 units minimum):
Directing Required Courses (49-52 units)
| 54-121 & 54-122 Directing I: Sources-Directing I: Sources | 18 | |
| 54-221 & 54-222 Directing II: Fundamentals-Directing II: Fundamentals (6 or 9 units + 9 units) | 18 | |
| 54-159 & 54-160 Production Symposium I-I | 12 | |
| 54-517 & 54-518 Director's Colloquium-Director's Colloquium (four times, 4 units total) | 2 | |
Choose 36-39 additional Directing units in consultation with the Directing advisor.
Production Technology and Management Required Courses (26 units)
| 54-151 & 54-152 Stagecraft-Stagecraft (15 units + 11 units) | 26 | |
Choose 62 additional PTM units in consultation with the PTM advisor.
Music Concentration (108 units minimum)
AUDITION AND INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO THE MUSIC COMPOSITION CONCENTRATION OPTION. INTERVIEW REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO THE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION OPTION.
Options available in the following areas: 1) Composition, 2) Music Technology
Required Courses for Both Concentration Options (21 units)
| 57-152 | Harmony I | 9 |
| 57-173 | Survey of Western Music History | 9 |
| 57-189 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians I (co-requisite: 57-173) | 3 |
Composition Required Courses (66 units)
| 57-69x | BXA Studio (4 semesters) | 36 |
| 57-xxx | Major Ensemble (4 semesters) | 24 |
| 57-161 | Eurhythmics I | 3 |
| 57-181 | Solfege I | 3 |
Choose 21 additional Music units in consultation with the Music advisor.
Music Technology Required Courses (30 units)
| 57-101 | Introduction to Music Technology | 6 |
| 57-181 | Solfege I | 3 |
| 57-337 | Sound Recording | 6 |
| 57-347 | Electronic and Computer Music | 6 |
| 57-xxx | Independent Study in Music Technology or Sound Recording | 9 |
Choose 36 units from:
| 57-153 | Harmony II | 9 |
| 57-182 | Solfege II | 3 |
| 57-283 | Music History I | 9 |
| 57-284 | Music History II | 9 |
| 57-289 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians III (co-requisite: 57-283) | 3 |
| 57-290 | Repertoire and Listening for Musicians IV (co-requisite: 57-284) | 3 |
| 57-338 | Sound Editing and Mastering | 6 |
| 57-438 | Multitrack Recording | 9 |
Choose 21 additional Music units in consultation with the Music advisor.
IV. Free Electives
(approximately 3-4 courses, 30–40 units minimum)
Take any Carnegie Mellon course. A maximum of 9 units of physical education and/or military science may be counted toward this requirement. Physical education and military science courses will not be calculated in a student's QPA.