1. Monday October 23rd to Monday November 6th
Advising period:
Monday October 23rd to Monday November 6th
Make an appointment with your advisor!
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How many First-Year students do we have today?
How many transfer students?
How many are attending this presentation for the first time?

2. Meet your professors and advisors

3. Interactive media User input to get the full story
Latest rich media
Art
Storytelling
Animation
Design & Advertising
Interactive design
Game design
User experience design
Virtual Reality

4. And the Degree Pathways
Become familiar with the Art and Design Department’s web site
Know where to find important information
Become familiar with the Art and Design Degree requirements
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Go quickly over the resources
DIG form is covered further
And the Degree Pathways

5. The SiS Report www.sis.uml.edu
Click on “advisement report”; then click on “view report as pdf” if needed

6. GPA Requirements

7. Core Curriculum https://www. uml

8. Pay attention to the “Not Satisfied” requirements

10. Pay attention to courses that are taught on a rotation!
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Typography I
Typography II
Graphic Design III
Typography III
Web II
Interactive Media I
Interactive Media II alternate (every other spring)
Intro to Game Design alternate (every other spring)
Senior Studio I
Senior Studio II
Web III
2D Animation I
Storyboarding and Comics
Compositing and Motion Graphics
Sculpture I
Sculpture II
Postdigital Aesthetics
Character and Layout Design
History of Graphic Design
Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation
3D Animation I

11. Anyone needing to take Senior Studio I in Spring in order to graduate in Fall 18?

12. Surplus Electives
Alert: Courses in the Surplus Electives!!

13. Not all Art History courses count toward your major!
Select your Art History courses from the list of requirements

14. You need 4 Art History courses for your major:
ARHI-2030 History Of Art I: Prehistory-medieval
ARHI.2040 History Of Art II: Renaissance - Modern
ARHI.3520 Contemporary Art and Culture
ARHI th Century Art
With just 2 more Art History courses you graduate with a minor in Art History! one of these courses can count as your Arts and Humanities requirement!

15. Declaration of Intention to Graduate and Other Forms

16. New DIG forms

19. Deadline for senior studio applications November 6th, 2017
ART + DESIGN SENIORS
Deadline for senior studio applications November 6th, 2017
Senior Studio I: 92 credits needed to apply. Applications must include:
>> Senior Studio Application
>> Dig Form signed by you and your advisor
>> Copy of PDF SIS advising report
>> Separate applications needed for Studio Space!
Senior Studio II:
>> If you passed the 3 credits course with a C+ or higher grade,
you don’t need to reapply. However you need to submit
a final DIG form and Advisement Report signed by your advisor
by November 6ht!
>> You also need to resubmit a studio space application if you need a private studio
>> All forms can be found at:
>> All applications need to be submitted at:
on or before the deadline!
No exceptions!

20. Scholarships!! The Brenda Atwood Pinardi Endowed Scholarship Fund
Awarded twice each academic year, April and October. To rising senior students in the Fine Arts Discipline with a 3.0 GPA whose work reflects serious and exceptional aesthetic investigation that grows out of a painting discipline (may include painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking). If there is not senior who meets the criteria, an award may be given to a junior who meets the criteria.
Brush Gallery and Studios Art Scholarship
Priority for this scholarship is given to incoming and first-year Art majors. However, all Art majors are eligible to apply. The scholarship is an annual award of $1000 based on merit.
The Richard Hegner Memorial Photography Scholarship
At the end of the sophomore year, art students with an emphasis in photography are invited to apply for the scholarship by submitting an artist statement and portfolio. Students must have a financial need, which shall be determined by UMass Lowell's Financial Aid office.
The William E. Peredina, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship supports undergraduate Art students at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Scholarship recipient must be a declared major in one of the following art degree programs: a) Fine Arts concentration, b) Graphic Design concentration; declared majors in their freshman year; with a minimum GPA of B+ for consideration. Any Massachusetts resident student may be eligible.
Friends of the Art and Design Department Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Friends of the Art Department Endowed Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the Studio Art or Graphic Design at the University. Students must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.

21. Scholarships!! Don’t delay!
The UMass Lowell scholarship application website is now open.  You can complete your application at: 
To be considered for scholarships you must meet ALL the following criteria:
1. Be a current Riverhawk in a degree seeking program (non-degree and certificate students are not eligible)
2. Be enrolled in at least 1 class for the current spring term
3. Scholarships will be awarded in the next academic year therefore you MUST be returning to UML for the upcoming Fall 2017 semester to receive consideration.
The system is accepting applications from February 1, 2018 until March 31, 2018. 
Don’t delay!

22. So make sure you do not wait till the last minute to apply!
To find specific Art and Design scholarships, click on “Show Filters” and “Art and Design”
You should then see the 5 scholarships that are specific for Art and Design students but you can of course apply for other scholarships as long as  you qualify. 
In addition to your scholarship application, you need to submit a portfolio at 
So make sure you do not wait till the last minute to apply! 

23. Internships
Choose your internship carefully. It will be an important stepping stone
on your career path.
Use Umass Lowell Career Services
Summer Internships through Continuing Education
Some financial aid available

24. Other Forms from the Registrar’s Office:
Authorization for off-campus course, Exception, Declaration of major forms

25. More questions about SiS?