OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23
[Archived Catalog]
Biomedical Arts Certificate |
Certificate code CTBMAU
College of Fine Arts
Art + Design, School of
528 Seigfred Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4288
art-design@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/art
Julie Dummermuth, contact person
dummermu@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Certificate in Biomedical Arts builds knowledge in the areas of anatomical modeling as well as anatomical and scientific drawing and illustrations, including diagrammatic and conceptualized illustrations. The certificate equips students with the necessary skills to document, interpret, capture, and portray varying natural subjects. This certificate is open to any degree-seeking, undergraduate students and can be completed in 22 hours of a minimum of 3 terms. It is especially valuable to Studio Art and Graphic Design students, as well as those in the fields of Medicine, Biology and Natural Sciences.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program:
- Students will be able to interpret and accurately render full or partial sections of the human form in traditional drawing and other 2D media.
- Students will be able to digitally recreate a variety of human-based forms using effective 2D modeling techniques in digital media.
- Students will be able to reproduce the human face, skull and body forms with traditional sculpting media using observational methods and medical diagrams.
- Students will be able to recognize factors and applications for different mold-making designs in the medical industry, including flexible and rigid molds.
- Students will be able to safely and accurately create full and partial face or body impressions using alginate and polyvinylsiloxane (PVS)-based impression materials.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
Applicants must be degree-seeking undergraduates and meet general University admission guidelines to enroll in the Biomedical Arts Certificate. Please contact Julie Dummermuth ( dummermu@ohio.edu ) with a statement regarding your goals and interest in the certificate. Please include your current degree program and any other minors and certificates, as well as your anticipated term of graduation.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements. Please refer to Freshman/First-Year Admission information above for contact information and special instructions.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements. Please frefer to Freshman/First-Year Admission Information above for contact information and special instructions.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The visual language, processes and tools of anatomical drawing and modeling are highly transferrable skill sets that support a wide array of career trajectories. This includes, for example, the creation of fine art; aiding research in the fields of medicine, biology and natural sciences; developing diagrammatic illustrations and models for educational purposes, and assisting with the apprehension and conviction of criminal offenders through forensic arts. Completing this certificate will also prepare students to enter graduate programs in Biomedical Arts and Scientific Illustration.
Requirements
Certificate Hours Requirement
The Biomedical Arts Certificate requires a minimum of 22 hours of coursework.
Introductory 2-D Studio
Complete one of the following courses:
- ART 1111 - Introduction to Digital Art Credit Hours: 4
- ART 1121 - Introduction to Drawing Credit Hours: 4
- ART 1200 - Description + Drawing Credit Hours: 4
- ART 1220 - Image + Design Credit Hours: 4
Introductory 3-D Studio
Complete one of the following courses:
- ART 1161 - Introduction to Ceramics Credit Hours: 4
- ART 1191 - Introduction to Sculpture Credit Hours: 4
- ART 1210 - Function + Practice Credit Hours: 4
- ART 1230 - Structure + Space Credit Hours: 4
Introductory Biology
Complete one set of courses from the following 5 options. Set A is geared toward Art Majors and other non-science majors. Sets B and C are geared toward Nursing and other CHSP students. Sets D and E are geared toward BIOS and other science majors.
Set A
Complete the following courses:
- BIOS 1030 - Human Biology I:Basic Principles Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 2030 - Human Biology II: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 2035 - Human Biology II Laboratory: Functional Anatomy Credit Hours: 1
Set B
Complete the following courses:
- BIOS 1030 - Human Biology I:Basic Principles Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1300 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
Set C
Complete the following courses:
- BIOS 1300 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
- BIOS 1310 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
Set D
Complete the following courses:
- BIOS 1710 - Biological Sciences II: Ecology, Evolution, Animal Body Systems Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 3010 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 3015 - Human Anatomy Lab Credit Hours: 1
Set E
Complete the following courses:
- BIOS 1710 - Biological Sciences II: Ecology, Evolution, Animal Body Systems Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 3030 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credit Hours: 4
Anatomical Studio Coursework
Complete the following two courses:
- ART 3330 - Anatomical Modeling: Traditional Anatomical Sculpting and Casting Credit Hours: 4
- ART 3730 - Anatomical Drawing and Figure Drawing Credit Hours: 4