Biomedical Art and Visualization

Program Overview

The Biomedical Art and Visualization program at Rowan University is a unique undergraduate degree that combines art, science, and technology. Graduates are prepared for careers in various fields, including biomedical illustration, educational game development, and marketing for medical devices.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Biomedical Art and Visualization (BFA) program at Rowan University is a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree designed to immerse students in art, science, medicine, and digital media technology. The curriculum combines Rowan's science and medicine courses with its arts courses in computer imaging, graphic design, information design, photography, and sculpture. It's described as one of the few undergraduate disciplines of its kind in the country, attracting students nationwide. The program focuses on visually interpreting scientific data. The program is described as being geared towards artistic students with an affinity for science.

Teaching:

The text mentions that the program involves learning professional techniques and new nuances of drawing and illustration. Student testimonials praise the professors and classmates. While specific teaching methods aren't detailed, the emphasis is on hands-on learning, as evidenced by student descriptions of their projects (reconstructing a face from a skull, creating hyperrealistic digital portraits, and drawing at museums, zoos, and aquariums).

Careers:

Graduates of the Biomedical Art and Visualization program are prepared for careers as:

• Biomedical Illustrators
• Educational Game Developers
• Marketing Designers for Medical Devices
• Educational Technologists

Other:

The program is described as flexible, bridging the gap in health literacy through graphic design. Students are described as "thinkers, doers, and creators." The minimum GPA requirement is 2.25. The program is offered in the Spring and Fall terms for international students.