Overview
The undergraduate International Year One (IYO) Art & Design program provides academic, language and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting requirements, students progress into the BFA program of their choice. Other degree options are available as well. Program duration is based on English language abilities determined at the time of admission to the university.
Three types of undergraduate IYO Art & Design programs are available.
International Year One: Art and Design (1 Semester)
This program is composed of one semester of International Year One programming, which counts toward the student's undergraduate degree.
Requirements: 6 courses, 18 credits
| ADF-S101 | Foundation Drawing I | 3 |
| ADF-S166 | 2D/Color | 3 |
| CAS-101 | Strategies of Success | 1 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
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| Choose one of the following: | |
| ADF-S171 | CI: Integrated Studio I | 3 |
| ADI-S110 | Digital Orthographics | 3 |
International Year One: Art and Design (2 Semesters)
This program is composed of two semesters of International Year One programming, which counts toward the student's undergraduate degree
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Requirements: 11 courses, 35 credits
Semester 1 (6 courses, 18 credits)
Choose one of the following:
Semester 2 (5 courses, 17 credits)
| ADF-S152 | 3-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ADF-S172 | CI: Integrated Studio II | 3 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
Choose one of the following:
International Year One: Art and Design (3 Semesters)
This program is composed of three semesters of International Year One programming. Academic English courses taken in term 1 are not for academic credit. All courses taken in terms 2 and 3 will count towards the student's undergraduate degree.
Requirements: 16 courses, 39 credits
Semester 1 (5 courses, 4 credits)
| AE-041 | English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 4 | 0 |
| AE-042 | English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 4 | 0 |
| AE-043 | Student Engagement for Academic Success | 0 |
| AE-044 | American Culture Through Literature | 0 |
| MATH-128 | Math for the Modern World | 4 |
Semester 2 (6 courses, 18 credits)
Choose one of the following:
Semester 3 (5 courses, 17 credits)
| ADF-S152 | 3-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ADF-S172 | CI: Integrated Studio II | 3 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
Choose one of the following:
Note: course selection may vary based on intended major