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Art with K-12 Teaching Licensure (B.A. in Art)

Art (B.A.)

Fine Arts courses are offered as electives for all students and as requirements for students majoring in Art, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, and Interior Design. The formal elements of observation and communication skills are introduced in basic courses of design and drawing. Painting, printmaking, and book arts classes advance unification skills through form, color, and composition problems. The curriculum goals are strengthened by additional courses in studio arts and art history.

The Art program provides an education in diverse media and focuses on studying, interpreting, creating, and evaluating art. The program capitalizes on Marymount faculty’s expertise in design studies and fine arts.

Coursework begins with foundations in design and drawing. Students choose from painting; printmaking; drawing; three-dimensional studies, such as jewelry, 3-D studio, and book art; and technology, such as electronic publishing, digital imaging, video, and Web design. Bolstered by rigor drawn from art history, the student creates a body of work at the senior level, which is evaluated by faculty and artists from the chosen field, and completes an internship in art agencies, galleries, or museums or in apprenticeships under professional artists.

Students in this major also have the option of choosing tracks in Art Management or Pre-Art Therapy.

The Art Management track educates students in the integrated application of art, marketing, and management theories to provide eligibility for employment in galleries, museums, and other arts organizations, as well as non-art venues requiring related skills.

The Pre-Art Therapy track educates students in the integrated application of art and psychology for entry-level positions in organizations that employ art therapists. The program also provides the foundation for advanced degree programs, which lead to career opportunities as a practicing art therapist.

Upon successful completion of the Art program, students will be able to

skillfully differentiate, select, and apply visual arts media, techniques, and processes;
differentiate and interpret meaning in the visual arts from past to present by researching cultural and historical contexts, and communicating their findings in written and visual form;
integrate academic knowledge with work environment;
demonstrate research in historical and/or contemporary art and the ability to analyze and/or communicate a message; and
exhibit portfolio-quality work and effectively present one’s work.

Students may earn a minor in Art History with a selection of survey and period courses. Students interested in expanding their study of art history should consult with a School of Arts and Sciences advisor about the interdisciplinary plan for Liberal Studies majors. Art history and studio arts courses are useful for students pursuing careers in graphic design, teaching, or museum and gallery work.

Students may earn a minor in Illustration with a selection of traditional and digital courses. This minor allows students to diversify their portfolio to pursue illustration commissions, employment, and graduate studies.

The study of art at Marymount is enhanced by easy access to Washington’s many art galleries and museums. The broad collection of the National Gallery of Art is supplemented by the more specialized collections at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Freer Art Gallery, the Hirshhorn Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, the Phillips Collection, the Renwick Gallery, Dumbarton Oaks, the National Museum of African Art, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, and a host of smaller private galleries throughout the city and its suburbs.

Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum grade of C is required in any Fine Arts course that counts toward the Art degree.

Degree Requirements

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.

FA 103 Design I

FA 104 Design II

FA 105 Drawing I

FA 106 Drawing II or FA 309 Figure Drawing

FA 201 History of Art I

FA 202 History of Art II

FA 400 Internship

FA 422 Senior Project

FA 427 Portfolio

9 credits in 2-D electives, choosing from the following: FA 106 Drawing II, FA 110 Crosscultural Visual Thinking, FA 211 Printmaking I, FA 213 Painting I, FA 214 Painting II, FA 307 Printmaking II, FA 309 Figure Drawing, FA 360 Book Illustration

9 credits in 3-D electives, choosing from the following: FA 251 Jewelry Design; FA 253 Handmade Books: Art, Design, and Construction; FA 350 Three-Dimensional Design; FA 353 Handmade Books II

6 credits in upper-level Art History electives

GD 101 Software Lab I: Photoshop

GD 102 Software Lab II: Illustrator

GD 200 Electronic Publishing, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 205 Video Production I, or GD 308 Web Design

All majors have the option of completing their coursework in a track as follows. Those who do not choose a track will complete their studies with elective coursework.

Art Management track

ACT 201 Principles of Accounting I

FA 426 Art Management

MGT 123 The Business Experience

MGT 304 Organizational Management

MKT 301 Principles of Marketing

MKT 319 Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication

Pre-Art Therapy track

FA 213 Painting I

FA 425 Art Therapy

PSY 101 General Psychology

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development

PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology

PSY 240 Personality Theories

PSY 330 Counseling Theories and Process or PSY 333 Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology

Clay-based studio art class

Sample Degree Plan — Art

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections. This plan will differ for students who wish to pursue the Art Management track or Pre-Art Therapy track.

Year One — Fall

FA 103 Design I §

FA 105 Drawing I §

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

Mathematics (MT) core course*

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

Year One — Spring

FA 104 Design II §

2-D elective § **

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

Natural Science (NS) core course*

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*

Year Two — Fall

FA 201 History of Art I (FNA core course) § *

GD 101 Software Lab I: Photoshop §

2-D elective § **

Introductory History (HI-1) core course*

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course*

Year Two — Spring

FA 202 History of Art §

GD 102 Software Lab: Illustrator §

2-D elective § **

3-D elective § **

Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course*

Year Three — Fall

Art History 300/400-level elective §

GD 200 Electronic Publishing, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 205 Video Production I, or GD 308 Web Design §

3-D elective § **

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

Elective

Year Three — Spring

FA 106 Drawing II or FA 309 Figure Drawing §

3-D elective § **

Advanced History (HI-2) or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Advanced Social Science (SS-2) core course*

Elective

Year Four — Fall

Art History 300/400-level course §

FA 422 Senior Project § *

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) or Natural Science (NS) core course*

Two (2) electives

Year Four — Spring

FA 400 Internship § *

FA 427 Portfolio §

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

Two (2) electives

§ Requirement for the major

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

** See Major Requirements for course selections

Art with K-12 Teaching Licensure (B.A. in Art)

This program of study allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in Art and also be licensed to teach art, levels K-12, at the end of four years. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experience and student teaching.

Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See Education section for admission requirements and procedures.

Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses as specified to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. In addition to working with an Art advisor, students should see an Education advisor in the School of Education and Human Services for further information.

Also, course rotations vary and not every course is available each semester. Course rotations are specified in the Course Description section of this catalog. Individual advising is important to ensure meeting all major and teaching licensure requirements.

Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is required in all Education courses.

Degree Requirements

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.

Major Requirements

ED 250 Introduction to Teaching and Learning

ED 327S Curriculum Design

ED 337 Reading in the Content Areas

ED 452 Managing the Classroom #

ED 460 Student Teaching #

FA 103 Design I

FA 104 Design II

FA 105 Drawing I

FA 106 Drawing II or FA 309 Figure Drawing

FA 201 History of Art I

FA 202 History of Art II

FA 385 Approaches to Teaching Art

FA 422 Senior Project

FA 427 Portfolio

9 credits in 3-D electives, choosing from the following: FA 251 Jewelry Design; FA 253 Handmade Books: Art, Design, and Construction; FA 350 Three-Dimensional Design; FA 353 Handmade Books II

6 credits in upper-level Art History electives

GD 101 Software Lab I: Photoshop

GD 102 Software Lab II: Illustrator

GD 200 Electronic Publishing, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 205 Video Production I, or GD 308 Web Design

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development

PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Disabilities

# ED 452 and ED 460 must be taken at the same time.

Sample Degree Plan — Art with K-12 Teaching Licensure

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

FA 103 Design I §

FA 105 Drawing I §

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

Mathematics (MT) core course*

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

Year One — Spring

FA 104 Design II §

2-D elective § **

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

Natural Science (NS) core course*

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*

Year Two — Fall

FA 201 History of Art I (FNA core course) § *

GD 101 Software Lab I: Photoshop §

2-D elective § **

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development
(SS-1 core course) § *

Introductory History (HI-1) core course § *

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*

Year Two — Spring

ED 250 Introduction to Teaching and Learning §

FA 202 History of Art §

GD 102 Software Lab II: Illustrator §

2-D elective § **

3-D elective § **

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course (Economics, Politics, Sociology)*

Year Three — Fall

ED 327S Curriculum Design §

GD 200 Electronic Publishing, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 205 Video Production I, or GD 308 Web Design §

PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Disabilities (SS-2 core course) § *

3-D elective § **

Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

Year Three — Spring

ED 337 Reading in the Content Area §

FA 106 Drawing II or FA 309 Figure Drawing §

Art History 300/400-level elective §

3-D elective § **

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

Year Four — Fall

Art History 300/400-level course §

FA 385 Approaches to Teaching Art §

FA 422 Senior Project § *

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) or Natural Science (NS) core course*

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

Year Four — Spring

ED 452 Managing the Classroom §

ED 460 Student Teaching § *

FA 427 Portfolio §

Advanced History (HI-2) or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

§ Requirement for the major and/or teaching licensure

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

** See Major Requirements for course selections

Art History (Minor)

Minor Requirements

FA 201 History of Art I

FA 202 History of Art II

15 additional credits from the following (at least 9 of these credits must be in formal Art History courses with an FA prefix): AA 361 Survey of Fashion, AA 412 Great Designers, EN/IS 220 The Movie or the Book?, EN/IS 240 Introduction to Visual and Cultural Studies, FA 305 Pre-Classical Art, FA 315 Classical Art, FA 325 Medieval Art, FA 345 Renaissance Art, FA 365 Baroque Art, FA 370 19th-Century Art, FA 380 20th-Century Art, FA 390 History of Design, FA 410 Topics in Art History, ID 350 History of Interiors I, ID 351 History of Interiors II, PH 420 Aesthetics

Illustration (Minor)

Minor Requirements

FA 105 Drawing I

FA 106 Drawing II

FA 309 Figure Drawing

FA 360 Book Illustration

GD 202 Illustration I

6 additional credits, choosing from the following: FA 211 Printmaking I, FA 213 Painting I, FA 214 Painting II, FA 307 Printmaking II, FA 421 Project, GD 302 Illustration II, GD 421 Project

Studio Art (Minor)

Minor Requirements

FA 103-104 Design I and II

15 additional credits from FA 105-106 Drawing I and II; FA 110 Cross-cultural Visual Thinking; FA 211/FA 307 Printmaking I and II; FA 213, FA 214, FA 313, FA 413 Painting I-IV; FA 251 Jewelry Design; FA 253 Handmade Books: Art, Design, and Construction; FA 309 Figure Drawing; FA 350 Three-Dimensional Design; FA 353 Handmade Books II; FA 360 Book Illustration in Mixed Media; FA 422 Senior Project