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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Studio Arts, B.A.
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Description and Goal
The B.A. in Studio Arts provides a broad conceptual and formal foundation in the fundamental principles of art design and technology within a liberal arts education.
Students develop visual and cultural literacies through: Individual artistic, creative, and theoretical exploration; Art-historical, exhibition-oriented, and curatorial endeavors; Interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial engagements; a social justice oriented lens.
Using the creative landscape of Los Angeles, the programs in studio arts provide a student-focused art and design education which prepares them for careers and/or graduate studies in the fine arts, graphic design, multimedia arts, and art education disciplines.
Students are required to declare their chosen emphasis during the first semester sophomore year. Entering transfer students are required to declare their chosen emphasis at the time of registration for classes.
The goal of all areas is to encourage individual creative exploration and to develop student understanding of artistic and cultural expression.
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Objectives
The philosophy of the Department rests on the premise that its students should receive a broad education that combines creativity and scholarly study. Two majors are offered, Studio Arts and Art History. The foremost objective is to prepare students intellectually and professionally for a career in Studio Arts and Art History and/or graduate studies. Courses offered to undergraduate majors and non-majors stress the cultural value of the visual arts.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students majoring in Studio Arts (STAR) should know:
- The basic definitions, concepts, and techniques in visual arts
- How to discover their unique capabilities and personal artistic expression
- How to solve creative and aesthetic problems in the visual arts.
Students majoring in Studio Arts (STAR) should be able to:
- Represent a distinct sensibility
- Make artistic decisions based on an awareness of traditional and current art movements and technological advancements
- Expand their cultural and critical view of the history of art
- Critically analyze and assess artworks and concepts
- Prepare a portfolio needed to enter graduate studies or a professional career.
Students majoring in Studio Arts (STAR) are encouraged to value:
- The on-going learning and development of overall technical knowledge
- The abilities of others
- Expertise in the arts
- The awareness of art history within the larger human context
- The pursuit of new skills and insights for personal growth
- Service to others and the promotion of justice.
General Information
Students in Studio Arts (STAR) are expected to engage in studio work in addition to scheduled class time. Most studios are open to enrolled students outside of class time on a 24-hour basis. For studio classes, students should anticipate approximately three hours of outside of class studio work every week for each semester hour of course credit. In lecture and seminar courses, students should anticipate approximately one hour each week in class and two hours of work outside of class for each semester hour of course credit. Required:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) must be obtained in the major requirements.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or the Consent of the Chair is required for changing a major into the department.
Art Education Emphasis (ARTE)
The Art Education Emphasis is designed to create reflective, informed, caring, and capable artists who are skilled in using interpersonal and creative tools for a career in education or other related careers. Students interested in teaching the visual arts in public secondary schools and earning a State of California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Art must fulfill all the requirements for the major in Studio Arts (STAR) with an Emphasis in Art Education (ARTE), the requirements for a minor in Education (EDUC), and the requirements for a single subject credential in Art (SECR). With the help of their advisors, students can carefully design a schedule to complete this credential program during their four years at LMU. Students who seek graduation with an Art Education Emphasis and a teaching credential should ideally declare the Art Education Emphasis as a freshman. This art education program is offered in collaboration with the School of Education and is considered a waiver to the CSET in Art exam, a credential requirement that demonstrates subject matter competency in fine arts. The LMU Secondary Teacher Preparation Program in Art is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Along with this undergraduate credential pathway, ARTE is also an excellent foundation for students interested in going on to graduate studies in education or art education, and related fields such as art therapy, museum education, social practice, and arts management.
Core Requirements
Consult with the Director of Art Education for Core recommendations. A student pursuing a teaching credential should take POLS 1200 U.S. Politics that fulfills the Constitution requirement and the Understanding Human Behavior Core requirement.
Lower Division Requirements
27 semester hours of lower division courses:
Upper Division Requirements
29 semester hours of upper division courses:
A Non-Western Art History Course
Choose one class from:
Note:
*Studio Arts Focus Requirement:
Out of the 9 semester hours of upper division ART electives, 6 must be in the same Studio Arts Focus. Select both lower and upper division courses from within the same Studio Arts Focus. Courses must be selected under the advisement of the Director of Art Education.
Art Education Emphasis Model Four-Year Plan
Total: 14-15 semester hours
Total: 14-15 semester hours
Total: 15-18 semester hours
Spring Semester
- ART Upper Division - Intermediate Studio Arts Focus 3 semester hours
- University Core 3-4 semester hours
- University Core 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 15-19 semester hours
Total: 15-18 semester hours
Total: 15-19 semester hours
Total: 16-18 semester hours
Total: 13-19 semester hours
Notes:
* Students following the Art Education Emphasis with a Studio Arts Focus in Design must complete all prerequisites before enrolling in ART 490 .
This schedule is typical. The sequence and choices of courses must be decided in consultation with the Director of Art Education.
It is recommended that each Art Education student consider declaring a minor. A semester of international study is also recommended. Consult the Study Abroad Office.
Art Education Emphasis with a minor in Secondary Education and a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Art
Secondary Teacher Preparation in Art
The Secondary Teacher Preparation Program (STPP) for Art is designed for students who anticipate teaching Art in grades 6-8 or 9-12. Because of all the rigorous standards set by the State of California for teaching credentialing, the Program at LMU is very specific in terms of the coursework you will be taking. With careful planning however, it is possible to complete a major in Studio Arts (STAR) with an Emphasis in Art Education (ARTE), the University’s Core Curriculum requirements, the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program for Art, and the School of Education credential requirements in four years.
Secondary Teacher Preparation Program in Art Requirements for a Major in Studio Arts (STAR) with an Emphasis in Art Education (ARTE)
Core Requirements
Consult with the Director of Art Education for Core recommendations. A student pursuing a teaching credential should take POLS 1200 U.S. Politics that fulfills the Constitution requirement and the Understanding Human Behavior Core requirement.
Lower Division Requirements
26 semester hours of lower division courses:
Upper Division Requirements
29 semester hours of upper division courses:
And an upper division non-Western Art History
Note:
*Studio Arts Focus Requirement
Out of the 9 semester hours of upper division ART electives, 6 must be in the same Studio Arts Focus. Select both lower and upper division courses from within the same Studio Arts focus. Courses must be selected under the advisement of the Director of Art Education.
School of Education Requirements
School of Education Credential Requirements (Non-Degree Requirements):
Students fulfill the Single Subject student teaching requirement for the preliminary teaching credential by completing 3 semester hours of EDES 518 Secondary Teaching Seminar and 2-5 semester hours of EDES 534 Secondary Clinical Supervision 4 , which are applied toward both the semester hour requirement for the baccalaureate degree in Art and the requirements for the preliminary credential within the state of California. Student teaching is met through elective units taken as EDES 518 Secondary Teaching Seminar and EDES 534 Secondary Clinical Supervision 4 .
Advising
Students should consult with the Director of Art Education, Terry Lenihan at tlenihan@lmu.edu to sign up for the program and to discuss their course of study, especially their Art courses.
The Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation (CUTP) is also available to assist students interested in teaching careers in elementary, secondary, bilingual, and special education. Students interested in a career in teaching should consult with the CUTP Director to discuss their options. All students in the teacher preparation pipeline work with a dedicated CUTP advisor for all education coursework. CUTP has a library of information and advice for prospective teachers as well as sponsors several informational sessions every year. CUTP is located in UNH 3346. Please contact cutp@lmu.edu for more information.
School of Education Admission:
Students interested in adding a preliminary credential in Art must apply for admission to the School of Education to formally add the preliminary credential to their program. Students should work with the STPP Director and their advisor in CUTP to determine when to apply. Instructions on this process can also be found here: Undergraduate Teacher Preparation–Secondary Education .
Art Education Emphasis with State of California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Art Model Four-Year Plan
Total: 14-15 semester hours
Total: 14-15 semester hours
Total: 15-16 semester hours
Total: 16-17 semester hours
Total: 12-14 semester hours
Total: 15-18 semester hours
Total: 12-15 semester hours
Note:
* Students following the Art Education Emphasis with a Studio Arts Focus in Design must complete all prerequisites prior to enrolling in ART 490 .
This schedule is typical. The sequence and choices of courses must be decided in consultation with the Director of Art Education and advisors from the School of Education.
All students interested in art education are required to consult closely with the CFA Dean’s office, the Director of Art Education, and the School of Education for the updated program requirements. Consultation is critical to ensure timely completion of the programs. Additionally, students should contact the School of Education to arrange a time to attend an Undergraduate Information Session.
Fine Arts Emphasis majors choose a concentration in:
Ceramics (FACR),
Drawing/Painting (FADP),
Photography (FAPH),
Printmaking (FAPR),
or Individualized Studies (FAIS)
then select both lower and upper division courses from within the same concentration.
Lower Division Requirements:
27 semester hours of lower division courses:
And 6 semester hours from one of the concentrations listed below.
Upper Division Requirements:
28 semester hours of upper division courses:
12 semester hours from one of the concentrations listed below
Drawing/Painting:
Choose from Fine Arts Emphasis 6 semester hours of ART electives
An additional 6 semester hours
And an upper division non-Western Art History
Fine Arts Emphasis Model Four-Year Plan
Total: 13-15 semester hours
Total: 17-20 semester hours
Total: 13-14 semester hours
Spring Semester
- ARHS 2004 Modernism 4 semester hours
- ART Concentration Lower Division 3 semester hours
- University Core 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 16-19 semester hours
Total: 16-18 semester hours
Spring Semester
- ART Concentration Upper Division 3 semester hours
- ART Concentration Upper Division for Ceramics, Drawing/Painting, Photography 3 semester hours or
- ART Elective Upper Division for Printmaking 3 semester hours
- University Core 3-4 semester hours
- University Core 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 15-18 semester hours
Fall Semester
- ART Elective Upper Division 3 semester hours
- ART Concentration Upper Division for Ceramics, Photography, Printmaking 3 semester hours or
- ART Elective Upper Division for Drawing/Painting 3 semester hours
- University Core 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 15-18 semester hours
Spring Semester
- ART 497 Senior Thesis in Fine Arts 3 semester hours (3 semester hours required)
- ART Concentration Upper Division for Drawing/Painting, Printmaking 3 semester hours or
- ART Elective Upper Division for Ceramics, Photography 3 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 12-14 semester hours
Note:
This schedule is typical. The sequence and choices of courses must be decided in consultation with an advisor. Graphic Design Emphasis (GRPH)
Designers shape the way we see and understand the world by giving form to the objects, communications, and environments that make up our everyday experiences.
Through typography, image making, and visual storytelling, designers visualize the issues that permeate our society, and pose innovative solutions with the potential to affect change on a local, national, and global scale. At LMU, Graphic Design is integral to the liberal arts experience. We cultivate difference-makers who identify and explore the most pressing problems of our world. We believe the greatest potential for graphic design goes far beyond its history of service to consumerism. The ubiquity of design and its potential to transform our world has never been greater. As electronic media rapidly evolves, so does Design’s ability to influence the quality of our lives. LMU’s graphic designers take a compassionate approach, promoting social justice and realizing societal change through social discourse and entrepreneurship.
Lower Division Requirements:
26 semester hours of lower division courses:
Upper Division Requirements:
34 semester hours of upper division courses:
And one upper division non-Western Art History
a. Intensive Professional Track
This spectrum of studio electives is designed to broaden the outlook on the design professions. The following courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor:
b. Interdisciplinary Track
This spectrum of studio electives is designed to broaden the outlook on graphic design as an aesthetic practice. The following courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor:
Graphic Design Emphasis Model Four-Year Plan
Total: 13-15 semester hours
Total: 16-20 semester hours
Total: 15-18 semester hours
Total: 16-18 semester hours
Total: 15-18 semester hours
Total: 15-19 semester hours
Fall Semester
- ART 460 Graphic Design II 3 semester hours
- University Core 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
- ART Elective from Professional or Interdisciplinary Track 3 semester hours
And choose one upper division non-Western Art History from:
Total: 13-15 semester hours
Total: 15-18 semester hours
Note:
This represents a typical schedule. Actual course sequence and selection must be planned in consultation with an advisor. Multimedia Arts Emphasis (MTMA)
Students who elect a Multimedia emphasis are interested in a future of authoring and designing in a world of new media and emerging technologies. Courses are designed as dynamic portals into the areas of digital imaging and photography, interaction design and online experiences, motion graphics design, 3D scenarios, as well as audio-video production. The career outlook for multimedia arts students at Loyola Marymount University is very encouraging. The Multimedia Internship that students are required to take provides real-world experience with galleries, agencies, and production studios. Multimedia Arts students have the opportunity to hone in their creative and professional interests while having the flexibility of concentrating in the following areas: TEXT, IMAGE, SOUND, or MOTION.
Lower Division Requirements:
23-25 semester hours of lower division courses:
Students choose a concentration
in Text, Image, Sound, or Motion, then choose both lower and upper division courses from within that same concentration. In consultation with an advisor, students may select an individualized option in Multimedia Arts Concentrations.
Upper Division Requirements:
33-34 semester hours of upper division courses:
Choose two courses from one of the following concentrations:
Text, Image, Sound, or Motion below. In consultation with an advisor, students may select an Individualized option in Multimedia Arts concentrations. Recommended Courses
It is also recommended that the student take additional courses in Animation, Studio Arts, Art History, Communication Arts, and Computer Science. Multimedia Arts Emphasis Model Four-Year Plan
Total: 13-16 semester hours
Total: 13-17 semester hours
Total: 16-17 semester hours
Spring Semester
- ARHS 2540 Multimedia Art Survey 3 semester hours
- Concentration (Lower Division) 3 semester hours
- University Core 3-4 semester hours
- University Core 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 15-18 semester hours
Total: 15-17 semester hours
Total: 15-17 semester hours
Fall Semester
- ART 363 3D Digital Toolbox 3 semester hours
- University Core 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 15-19 semester hours
Total: 15-17 semester hours
Note:
This schedule is typical. The sequence and choices of courses must be decided in consultation with an advisor. |
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