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Start at MIU Miami-Dade County Public School (M-DCPS) students who are enrolled in M-DCPS Career Pathways courses have an edge over other candidates who apply to Miami International University of Art & Design (MIU). Students interested in Fashion Design or Merchandising, Accessory Design, Advertising, Computer Animation, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Visual & Entertainment Arts, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, or Web Design & Interactive Media will find courses listed in this brochure for which they may receive college proficiency credit through the articulation agreement that M-DCPS has with MIU.
Contents WHAT IS THE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT? 5 COURSES AVAILABLE FOR ARTICULATION 7 ACCESSORY DESIGN 8 ADVERTISING 8 COMPUTER ANIMATION 9 FASHION DESIGN 10 FASHION MERCHANDISING 10 GRAPHIC DESIGN 11 INTERIOR DESIGN 11 PHOTOGRAPHY 12 VISUAL & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS 1 VISUAL EFFECTS & MOTION GRAPHICS 14 WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA 15 PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS BY COURSE 17
What is the Articulation Agreement? The Articulation Agreement, signed October 2009, between Miami International University of Art & Design, Inc. (MIU) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) lists courses a student can take within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system that are comparable with some of the college level courses at Miami International University of Art & Design. The courses are listed by subject area relevant to selected program degrees. They are bound by the following criteria for articulation. ARTICULATED COMPONENTS MIU agrees to extend college proficiency credit to graduates of the M-DCPS secondary schools ( M-DCPS Student ) who will be enrolled at MIU provided the M-DCPS student meets the requirements as more specifically set forth in this brochure and as provided for in the specific Articulation Agreement and MIU s policies and procedures. 5
PROVISIONS This Articulation Agreement and corresponding Memorandum of Understanding makes it possible for a student completing the M-DCPS secondary level program to receive advance standing credit in their specific degree at (MIU) providing the following conditions and MIU s policies and procedures are met: A. Prior to class start date, the M-DCPS Student must furnish an official copy of their high school transcript to MIU and he/she must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. B. The transcript must show completion of the courses specified within the appropriate Articulation Agreement and the M-DCPS Student must have attained a grade of B or higher in the specified M-DCPS courses, and if required in a particular Articulation Agreement, provide a portfolio demonstrating proficiency. C. Students must meet all (MIU) admission requirements as stated in the college catalog of the admitting year. No more than 25 percent of program credits will be considered for any type of proficiency credit. D. A notation will appear on the student s (MIU) transcript to indicate the source and basis for awarding the credits toward the (MIU) degree. E. M-DCPS faculty assigned to teach in the Career Pathways program outlined within this agreement must satisfy the faculty credentialing requirements of the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). F. When proficiency is evident, additional credit(s) toward the degree may be granted in accordance with the policies and at the sole discretion of MIU. 67
Courses Available For Articulation By Program Degree 7
ACCESSORY DESIGN Associate of Arts M-DCPS OCP* MIU CR Jewelry I 010700 Not Applicable Jewelry Design FA1401 ADVERTISING Bachelor of Arts M-DCPS OCP* MIU CR Marketing Essentials 8827110 Marketing Applications 8827120 Marketing Management 882710 Marketing Cooperative Education (OJT) M899990S1*** (B) Marketing Manager Entrepreneurship 8812110 (A) Business Management & Law 8812120 Business Ownership 881210 (A) Retail Salesperson Fundamentals of Marketing AD1450 M-DCPS COURSE(S) RECOMMENDED FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COMPLETION Business Manager (B) (Business Owner) General Manager Fundamentals of Business AD1222 89
COMPUTER ANIMATION Bachelor of Fine Arts M-DCPS OCP* MIU CR Computer Graphics 01000 Advanced Computer Graphics 01010 Image Manipulation CA210** Applications to Graphic Design 01040 Drawing I 010440 Beginning Drawing VA1400** Art & Design I 010170 Art/2D Comp I 010100 Art/2D Comp II (Computer Graphics) 010160 Not Applicable Design I VA140** Art & Design II 010171 Art/2D Comp II (College Prep) 010110 Design II VA1404** Art/2D Comp III 010120 Figure Drawing 0104410 Figure Drawing I VA1409** *Occupational Completion Points **Portfolio Required ***Although required by MDCPS, this course is not required by MIU and no proficiency credits shall be awarded. 9
FASHION DESIGN Bachelor of Fine Arts M-DCPS OCP* MIU CR Design Services Core 8506405 Fashion Design Services 8506410 Pattern Design Techniques 8506420 Fashion Design Specialist 850640 (A) Retail Salesperson (B) Tailor, Dressmaker, Custom Sewer (C) Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker (D) Fashion Designer Fashion Design I FA120 Construction I FA1201 Pattern Making & Draping FA1206 Fashion Design II FA1204 FASHION MERCHANDISING Bachelor of Arts M-DCPS OCP* MIU CR Fashion Applications 8806020*** (A) Retail Salesperson M-DCPS COURSE(S) RECOMMENDED FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COMPLETION Fashion Essentials 8806010 Management Fashion Marketing Management 880600 (B) Retail Manager I FA101 10 11
GRAPHIC DESIGN Bachelor of Fine Arts M-DCPS OCP* MIU CR Graphic Design I 010600 Layout Design GR1250** Graphic Design II 010610 Typography Traditional GR1240** Computer Graphics 01000 Not Applicable Digital Layout GR120** Advanced Computer Graphics 01010 Digital Illustration GR2209** Applications to Graphic Design 01040 Image Manipulation GR1108** INTERIOR DESIGN Bachelor of Fine Arts M-DCPS OCP* MIU CR Design Services Core 8506405 Interior Design 8506540 Interior Design Techniques 8506550 Interior Design Specialist 8506560*** (A) Retail Salesperson (B) Interior Designer (C) Interior Designer (D) Interior Designer Design I VA140** Design II VA1404** Architectural Communications I ID1601** M-DCPS COURSE(S) RECOMMENDED FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COMPLETION *Occupational Completion Points **Portfolio Required ***Although required by MDCPS, this course is not required by MIU and no proficiency credits shall be awarded. 11
PHOTOGRAPHY Bachelor of Fine Arts M-DCPS OCP* MIU CR Drawing I 010440 Drawing II 010450 AICE Art & Design I 010170 Art/2D Comp I 010100 Art/2D Comp II 010160 Art & Design II 010171 Not Applicable Beginning Drawing VA1400** Design I VA140** Design II VA1404** Art/2D Comp II (College Prep) 010110 Art/2D Comp III 010120 Design II VA1404** Creative Photography I 010810 Black & White Creative Photography II 010820 Photography I VA1411** Creative Photography III 01080 Black & White Creative Photography IV 010840 Painting I 010470 Advanced Photography PGY 247501*** Photography II PH141** M-DCPS COURSE(S) RECOMMENDED FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COMPLETION *Occupational Completion Points **Portfolio Required ***Although required by MDCPS, this course is not required by MIU and no proficiency credits shall be awarded. 12 1
VISUAL & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS Bachelor of Fine Arts M-DCPS OCP* MIU CR D Art/Sculpture 011100 Art/D Comp I 01010 Art/D Comp II 010140 Portfolio I 010910 Portfolio II 010920 Figure Drawing 0104410 Not Applicable 1 D Design VA1407** Figure Drawing I VA1409** Drawing I 010440 Beginning Drawing II 010450 Drawing VA1400** Drawing III 010460 Intermediate Advanced Placement Art Drawing Portfolio 010400 AICE Art & Design I 010170 Art/2D Comp I 010100 Art/2D Comp II 010160 AICE Art & Design II 010171 Art/2D Comp II 010110 Art/2D Comp III 010120 Color Photography 010850 Figure Drawing 0104410 Ceramics/ Pottery I 010200 Painting I 010470 Drawing VA1401** Design I VA140** Design II VA1404** Digital Color Photography VA410** Figure Drawing I VA1409** Intro/Clay VA1405** Intro/Paint VA141**
VISUAL EFFECTS & MOTION GRAPHICS Bachelor of Fine Arts M-DCPS OCP* MIU CR Graphic Design I 010600 Graphic Design II 010610 Not Applicable Typography Traditional GR1240** Computer Graphics 01000 Digital Advanced Computer Graphics 01010 Computer Art Applications to Graphic Design 01040 Drawing I 010440 Drawing II 010450 Art & Design I 010170 Art/2D Comp I 010100 Art/2D Comp II (Computer Graphics) 010160 Art & Design II 010171 Art/2D Comp II (College Prep) 010110 Art/2D Comp III 010120 Illustration GR2209** Image Manipulation FX1120** Beginning Drawing VA1400** Design I VA140** Design II VA1404** 14 15
WEB DESIGN AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA Bachelor of Fine Arts M-DCPS OCP* MIU CR Graphic Design I 010600 Graphic Design II 010610 Not Applicable Layout Design GR1250** Typography Traditional GR1240** Computer Graphics 01000 Digital Advanced Computer Graphics 01010 Applications to Graphic Design 01040 Illustration GR2209** Image Manipulation GR1108** Drawing I 010440 Beginning Drawing II 010450 Art & Design I 010170 Art/2D Comp I 010100 Art/2D Comp II 010160 Drawing VA1400** Design I VA140** Art & Design II 010171 Art/2D Comp III 010120 Design II VA1404** *Occupational Completion Points **Portfolio Required 15
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Portfolio Requirements The following 18 courses require a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in the specified course in addition to the requirement that the transcript must show completion of the courses specified and the M-DCPS student must have attained a grade of B or higher in the specified M-DCPS courses. Because we evaluate all our courses and consult with industry professionals to ensure we are offering the most relevant curriculum, course titles, content, and objectives may change. We will make every effort to evaluate portfolios to align with MIU courses should a course change occur. 17
GR1250 - Layout Design Samples of composition and layout, evidence of grid systems, integration of typography and visuals including hierarchy. Overall the portfolio should demonstrate craftsmanship, organization, neatness and precision throughout. GR1240 Typography Traditional Samples of designs as related to typography, i.e. effective solution and use of type, demonstrations of lettering skills by hand, evidence of grid systems. Overall the portfolio should demonstrate craftsmanship, organization, neatness and precision throughout. GR120 Digital Layout Portfolio should include samples of designs with appropriate visual elements, the application grid systems, page proportions and layout conventions to the design of communications materials, single and multiple page layouts, integration of typography, photography, logos and images together into cohesive designed communications. Demonstration of fluency with both symmetrical and nonsymmetrical layout formats. GR2209 Digital Illustration Portfolio should include basic illustration skills using different electronic illustration methods. Evidence of technically accurate digital drawings using perspective. Overall the portfolio should demonstrate craftsmanship, organization, neatness and precision throughout. GR1108 Image Manipulation Portfolio should include designs made with image manipulation software, specifically with Photoshop. Designs should show proficiency in image manipulation software, i.e. images that involve multi-layered images, photo retouching (cloning and healing), and images resolved using smart filters. 18 19
CA210 Digital Imaging Portfolio should include designs made with image manipulation software, specifically with Photoshop. Designs should show proficiency in the following:1) photo retouching (cloning and healing); 2) color correcting, using adjustments and/ or adjustment layers; ) rendering an image using multiple layers and blending modes in combination of the brush tool to render an image with proper light and shadow values; 4) masking using masks to combine different images to create a wholly original image. Portfolio images should be presented in both print and digital format in order to be evaluated. Original images need to be submitted and clearly labeled as such. FX1120 Maps, Mattes & Masks Portfolio should include designs made with image manipulation software, specifically with Photoshop. Designs should show proficiency in the following: 1) photo retouching (cloning and healing); 2) color correcting, using adjustments and/ or adjustment layers; ) masking using masks to combine different images to create a wholly original image. Portfolio images should be presented in both print and digital format in order to be evaluated. Original images need to be submitted and clearly labeled as such. ID1601 Architectural Communications I Portfolio should include examples of hand or digital drafted plans. This should include floor plans, sections, elevations, details, and schedules related to interior design and architecture. The portfolio should demonstrate a thorough understanding of craftsmanship, architectural lettering, line weight variation, legends, symbols, and cross-referencing of the drawings. 19
VA1400 Beginning Drawing Portfolio should include drawing projects demonstrating familiarity with graphite, charcoal and ink. Drawings should include examples of 1 and 2-point linear perspective, line quality, geometric simplification, analytical gesture, positive and negative space, contour, proportion, volumetric expression using cross-contour, chiaroscuro and composition. Overall portfolio should demonstrate craftsmanship, organization and neatness throughout. VA1401 Intermediate Drawing Portfolio should include drawing projects demonstrating skill with a variety of black and white media. Drawings should demonstrate: Knowledge of 1-, 2- and -point perspective of basic objects plus circles, cylinders and spheres; atmospheric perspective; chiaroscuro; economy of line; illusion of depth through shading and perspective; knowledge of composition. Overall portfolio should demonstrate craftsmanship, organization and neatness throughout. VA140 Design I Portfolio should include design projects in black and white media. Projects should demonstrate the elements of line, shape, value and texture. They must also demonstrate balance, gradation, repetition, rhythm, contrast, harmony and dominance. The student also must have knowledge of the terms associated with design theory. [A basic terminology quiz will be given on the elements and principals of design and must be passed with a score of 75 or more.] Overall portfolio should demonstrate craftsmanship, organization and neatness throughout. 20 21
VA1404 Design II Portfolio should include projects demonstrating knowledge of color theory, designing in color and paint mixing. Projects should include: A color wheel; color scales for tints and shades and the three major complementary pairs; complementary, warm and cool and analogous color schemes; simultaneous contrast; transparency. The student also must have knowledge of the terms associated with color theory. [A basic terminology quiz will be given on color theory and must be passed with a score of 75 or more.] Overall portfolio should demonstrate craftsmanship, organization and neatness throughout. VA1405 Introduction to Clay Portfolio should demonstrate the ability to take a project from sketches to completed sculptures. It should include at least one glazed sculpture over 18 in at least two directions made by the coil method, at least one glazed sculpture over 18 in at least two directions made by the slab method, one set of sculptures or vessels made by pinching, and several thrown vessels over 6 in at least two directions. Portfolio should also include a paper of at least 100 words on a contemporary ceramic artist. All pieces in the portfolio should exhibit craftsmanship, concept and original design throughout. VA1407 Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio should include projects demonstrating three-dimensional techniques and concepts. Projects should be in several diverse media and demonstrate knowledge of construction methods in that media. The student also must have knowledge of three-dimensional design vocabulary. [A basic terminology quiz will be given on the organizing principles of three-dimensional design and must be passed with a score of 75 or more.] Overall portfolio should demonstrate craftsmanship, organization and neatness throughout. 21
VA1409 Figure Drawing I Portfolio must be done from life using charcoal and graphite. It should include: Convincing gesture drawings; figures in motion with accurately observed proportion; drawings that accurately portray the major skeletal components of the figure including the skull, shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle; drawings of the hands and feet and their underlying anatomy; drawings of the human skull, and features of the human face in relation to the skull. It should demonstrate understanding of the three-dimensional form and its interaction with light. Overall portfolio should demonstrate craftsmanship, organization and neatness throughout. VA141 Introduction to Painting Portfolio should demonstrate the ability to render space, volume and color with accuracy in oil paint. It should include: One still-life painting at least 9 x 12 in grisaille (gray monochrome); one accurate still-life painting 9 x 12 demonstrating the ability to mix colors using the three main complementary color pairs; three still-life paintings at least 16 x 20 demonstrating the ability to render accurately three-dimensional space in color. Overall portfolio should demonstrate craftsmanship, attention to detail, technical skill and neatness throughout. VA1411 Black & White Photography I Portfolio should demonstrate the ability to shoot, process and print black and white film. The portfolio needs to demonstrate an understanding of depth of field, f-stops, shutter speeds and composition. Overall portfolio should demonstrate organization and neatness throughout. 22 2
PH141 Black & White Photography II This portfolio should demonstrate more advanced skills in shooting, processing and printing black and white film. The portfolio needs to demonstrate a thorough understanding of depth of field, f-stops, shutter speeds and composition. [A basic terminology quiz will be given and must be passed with a score of 75 or more.] Overall portfolio should demonstrate organization and neatness throughout. VA410 Digital Color Photography An electronic portfolio should show proficiency with camera operations (focus, exposure, depth of field), color and tonal correction as well as composition. The candidate must also pass a simple terminology test that shows that the student understands f-stops and shutter speeds, depth of field, color, digital file formats and basic photoshop interface. 2
Dr. Rose L. Martin, District Director Division of Career and Technical Education Miami-Dade County Public Schools 05-69-00 Yumarie Ortiz Admission Department 1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 100 Miami, Florida 12-1418 05-428-5642