Art & Technology is an emerging field that spans across multiple disciplines, including both the technical and scientific communities as well as fine arts. In the context of post-modernism and the 21st century, the boundaries between the disciplines are shifting. Stevens' new Art & Technology (ARTC) program recognizes this and provides a unique learning environment that prepares the student for this synthesis. Alongside formal visual art training, we offer a laboratory for experimentation and invention that originates from the historic modernist traditions of the avant-garde and extends across platforms and throughout departments. Unique to Stevens is the opportunity to select complimentary courses among our engineering school, business school, and sciences & arts school.

The first year of study concentrates on formal 2-D and 3-D foundations in art, coupled with drawing, math, science and the humanities. Building upon this, the second year student is encouraged to take a broad-based approach, continuing to fulfill requirements in math, science, and humanities while learning the basics in a variety of art genres, thus waiting until the third year to combine media and concentration in any one area, whether that be in the physical or virtual environments.

There are four main areas in ARTC: Digital Imaging, Sculpture/Installation, Animation, and Video. The student is expected to become interdisciplinary and proficient in two areas. In addition, our Visiting Artist program and Artists-in-Residence are key to our program s interdepartmental collaborations and courses.

Our guest artists are invited to collaborate with Stevens engineering and science faculty, utilizing highly specialized and unique laboratories on campus and creating joint projects/ventures. This will evolve into courses that are interdepartmental and team-taught. These might include: Lasers, Holography, Virtual Reality, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Cybernetic Body Modification, Artificial Intelligence, among others.

Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Major:   Art & Technology

The Bachelor of Arts curriculum, or study plan, organizes the courses into several categories:  Freshman/Sophomore Humanities (8 courses), the Major Concentration (10 courses), upper-level Electives (9 courses), and the Secondary Concentration (5 courses). Additional requirements include 6 courses covering Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, and Economics or Psychology, and 6 semesters of Physical Education. Listed below in the next section is a summary of the curriculum.

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Curriculum Summary

Humanities - Freshman/Sophomore (8 courses)

• HAR 190   History of Art
• HAR 191   Modern Art History & Theory
• Two 100-level Humanities courses from Group B (History and Social Science)
• Four 100-level Humanities courses from Group A (Literature and Philosophy)

Mathematics (2 courses)

• Ma 117   Calculus & Probability I
• Ma 118   Calculus & Probability II
  Ma 117/118 is for non-science majors; Use Ma 115/116 if interested in science or engineering as a secondary concentration.

Science (2 courses)

• PEP 121   General Physics I
• PEP 122   General Physics II
  PEP 121/122 is for non-science majors; Use PEP 111/112 or Ch 115/117 if interested in science or engineering as a secondary concentration.

Computer Science (1 course)

• CS 105   Intro to Scientific Computing
     or
  CS 115   Intro to Computer Science
  Students who have little or no background in programming should take CS 105; If pursuing a secondary concentration or minor in Computer Science, CS 115 will be required.

Economics or Psychology (1 course)

• At least one of the following:
  MGT 243, MGT 244, HSS 175, HSS 176, HSS 375, HSS 376

Major Concentration (10 courses)

• HAR 390   Intro to the Principles of Form and Design I
• HAR 391   Intro to the Principles of Form and Design II
• HAR 393   Drawing I
• HAR 485   Contemporary Art
• Complete two of the following:
  
  • HAR 310   Digital Imaging I
  • HAR 320   Video I
  • HAR 330   Animation I
• Complete one of the following:
  
  • HAR 486   Art & Technology
  • HAR 480   Media Culture & Theory
• HUM 301   Seminar in Writing & Research Methods
• HUM 499   Tutorial
• HUM 498   Senior Thesis and Exhibition

Electives (9 courses)

• Studio Art:  Complete two of the following sequences:
  
  • HAR 331/332   Animation
  • HAR 321/XXX   Video
  • HAR 311/XXX   Digital Imaging
  • HAR XXX/XXX   Sculpture/Installation
  
  
• Art History & Theory:  Complete one of the following courses:
  
  • HAR 388   History of American Art
  • HAR 389   History of Middle Eastern Art
  • HAR XXX   History of the Moving Image
  • HAR XXX   History of Photography
  
  
• Internship:  At least 3 credits of internship
  
  • HAR XXX   Internship in Art & Technology
  
  
• Free Electives:  the student is free to use the remaining electives as needed (typically 3 courses)

Secondary Concentration (at least 5 courses)

• A concentration of courses in an area other than Art & Technology; in some cases these courses may constitute a minor in or outside of Humanities. When doing a secondary concentration in an area of science or engineering, the math and science requirements must be chosen accordingly; for example, Ma115/Ma116, PEP111/112, or Ch 115/117.

Secondary Concentration in Art History & Theory

In this case the Art History Elective is moved to the secondary concentration and the student has one additional free elective.

Complete five courses from the following list:

• HAR 486   Art & Technology
• HAR 480   Media Culture & Theory
• HAR 388   History of American Art
• HAR 389   History of Middle Eastern Art
• HPL 348   Aesthetics
• HAR XXX   History of the Moving Image
• HAR XXX   History of Photography
  Students should also investigate NYU for advanced course offerings in Art History & Theory.

Secondary Concentration in Computer Science

• CS 115 *  Intro to Computer Science
• Ma 134   Discrete Mathematics
• CS 284   Data Structures & Algorithms
• CS 385   Advanced Data Structures & Obj. Oriented Design
• One CS elective to be approved by the advisor; consult with the Computer Science Department for appropriate choices.
  
  * If CS 115 is used as the CS requirement in the B.A. program, one additional CS course is required to complete the minor.

Minor in Art & Technology

The minor consists of nine courses; two 100-level courses in Art History (HAR 190/191), five Studio Art courses at the 300/400-level from the list below, and two humanities courses from fields other than Art.

• HAR 390   Intro to the Principles of Form and Design I
• HAR 391   Intro to the Principles of Form and Design II
• HAR 393   Drawing I
• Complete one of the following sequences:
  
  • HAR 330/331   Animation
  • HAR 320/321   Video
  • HAR 310/311   Digital Imaging

Minor in Art History & Theory

The minor consists of nine courses: two 100-level courses in Art History (HAR 190/191), Contemporary Art (HAR 485), four courses at the 300/400-level from the list below, and two humanities courses from fields other than Art.

Complete four courses from the following list:

• HAR 486   Art & Technology
• HAR 480   Media Culture & Theory
• HAR 388   History of American Art
• HAR 389   History of Middle Eastern Art
• HPL 348   Aesthetics
• HAR XXX   History of the Moving Image
• HAR XXX   History of Photography
  Students should also investigate NYU for advanced course offerings in Art History & Theory.