The Art program teaches students to study, interpret, and evaluate art and provides education in a diversity of media, capitalizing 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, furniture, and book art; textile design; photography; video; and multimedia.
Bolstered by rigor drawn from art history, the student creates a body of work at the senior level, which is evaluated by artists from the chosen field, and completes an internship in art agencies, galleries, or museums or in apprenticeships under professional artists.
A concentration in Book Arts is newly developed with a possibility for exhibition and future postgraduate work.
Liberal Arts Core requirements: All Liberal Arts Core requirements must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements (48 credits): FA 103-104 Design I & II; FA 105 Drawing I; 9 credits from FA 106 Drawing II, FA 110 Cross-Cultural Visual Thinking, FA 209 Figure Drawing, FA 211 Printmaking I, FA 213 Painting I, FA 214 Painting II, or FA 307 Printmaking II; FA 313-314 Painting III & IV; 9 credits from FA 305A-F: 3-D topics courses (3-D design, jewelry, book art, advanced book arts, etc.), ID 412 Furniture and Display Design; 6 credits from AA 272-372 Textile Design I & II, COM 303 Video Production, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 309 Multimedia Design; 9 credits from Art History (300 level); FA 400 Internship; FA 421 Project.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
Undergraduates seeking teaching licensure in Art Education (K-12) fulfill the curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Art as well as 18 credits of professional studies. Students should consult their primary advisor in Art for program requirements. A second advisor is also provided by the School of Education and Human Services. See the School of Education and Human Services for a complete description of the undergraduate teaching licensure programs and the admission process.
Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure including field experience and student teaching. This program of studies 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.
Minor requirements: FA 201-202 History of Art I & II; 15 additional credits in art history courses.
Students planning a minor in Art History or students required by their major to study period courses should complete FA 201-202 History of Art I & II before other art history courses.
Minor requirements: FA 103-104 Design I & II; and 15 additional credits from FA 105-106 Drawing I & II, FA 110 Cross-cultural Visual Thinking, FA 209 Figure Drawing, FA 221 & FA 307 Printmaking I & II, FA 213, 214, 313, 314 Painting I-IV, FA 350 A-F 3-Dimensional Topics, FA 360 Narrative Image in Mixed Media, and FA 421 Project.