International Year One: Art and Design Program
Overview
The undergraduate International Year One (IYO) Art & Design program provides the academic, language and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting progression requirements, students progress into the BFA or BA program of their choice. 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.
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Studio Art
Three program lengths are also available to students and each semester counts toward the student’s undergraduate degree.
International Year One: 1 Semester (accelerated)
Requirements: 6 courses, 18 credits
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ADF-S101
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Foundation Drawing I
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3
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ADF-S166
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2D/Color
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3
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ADF-S171
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Integrated Studio I
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3
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ADI-S110
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Digital Orthographics
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3
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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CI*
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Creativity and Innovation Elective
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3
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EAP-103
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
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4
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EAP-104
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Foundations of Reading and Writing II
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4
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* This course will be determined by the INTO program as topics vary by semester.
Note: Graphic Design majors take ADF-S101, ADF-S166, ADF-S171. Interior Design majors take ADF-S101, ADF-S166, ADI-S110. Studio Art majors take ADF-S101, ADF-S166 and CI. Each major takes CAS-101, EAP-103, and EAP-104.
Progression Requirements to BFA: 2.0 GPA and 2.7 GPA average with no grade lower than a C+ in the three studio foundation courses.
Progression Requirement to BA: 2.0 GPA
International Year One: 2 Semesters (standard)
Requirements: 11 courses, 35-36 credits
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ADF-S101
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Foundation Drawing I
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3
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ADF-S102
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Foundation Drawing II
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3
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ADF-S152
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3D/Design
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3
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ADF-S166
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2D/Color
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3
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ADF-S171
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Integrated Studio I
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3
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ADF-S172
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Integrated Studio II
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3
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ADI-S106
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Interior Design Communications
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3
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ADI-S110
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Digital Orthographics
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3
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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CI*
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Creativity and Innovation Elective
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3
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EAP-101
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking I
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4
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EAP-102
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Foundations of Reading and Writing I
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4
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EAP-103
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
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4
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EAP-104
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Foundations of Reading and Writing II
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4
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MATH-128
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Math for the Modern World
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4
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Note: Graphic Design majors take ADF-S101, ADF-S102, ADF-S152, ADF-S166, ADF-S171 and ADF-S172. Interior Design majors take ADF-S101, ADF-S152, ADF-S166, ADF-S172, ADI-S106, and ADI-S110. Studio Art majors take ADF-S101, ADF-S152, ADF-S166, ADF-S172, CI and MATH-128. Each major takes CAS-101 and all EAP courses.
International Year One: 3 Semesters (comprehensive)
Requirements: 16 courses, 39-40 credits
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ADF-S101
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Foundation Drawing I
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3
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ADF-S102
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Foundation Drawing II
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3
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ADF-S152
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3D/Design
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3
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ADF-S166
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2D/Color
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3
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ADF-S171
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Integrated Studio I
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3
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ADF-S172
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Integrated Studio II
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3
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ADI-S106
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Interior Design Communications
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3
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ADI-S110
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Digital Orthographics
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3
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AE-041**
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English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 4
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0
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AE-042**
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English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 4
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0
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AE-043**
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Student Engagement for Academic Success
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0
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AE-044**
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American Culture Through Literature
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0
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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CI*
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Creativity and Innovation Elective
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3
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EAP-101
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking I
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4
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EAP-102
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Foundations of Reading and Writing I
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4
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EAP-103
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
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4
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EAP-104
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Foundations of Reading and Writing II
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4
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MATH-128
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Math for the Modern World
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4
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Note: Graphic Design majors take ADF-S101, ADF-S102, ADF-S152, ADF-S166, ADF-S171 and ADF-S172. Interior Design majors take ADF-S101, ADF-S152, ADF-S166, ADF-S172, ADI-S106, and ADI-S110. Studio Art majors take ADF-S101, ADF-S152, ADF-S166, ADF-S172, CI and MATH-128. Each major takes all AE and EAP courses in addition to CAS-101.
** These classes are non-credit courses required for the completion of the program. They are only to be taken by an International Year One student in a comprehensive program.