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Art (B.A.)
Art (B.A.) Art Management track
Art (B.A.) Pre-Art Therapy track
Art Education (B.A. in Art)
Art History (Minor)
Studio Art (Minor)


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 drawing 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, furniture, and book art; and technology, such as digital imaging, textile design, 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.

Students in this major also have the option of choosing tracks in Art Management or Pre-Art Therapy. A concentration in Book Arts is also available.

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.

The study of art at Marymount is enhanced by easy access to Washington’s many art galleries and museums. The broad general collection of the National Gallery of Art is supplemented by the more specialized collections at the Corcoran and Freer Art galleries, 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.

Suggested Degree Plan

Year One

Fall

  • FA 103 Design I§
    FA 105 Drawing I§
    EN 101 Composition I*
    Health elective*
    Humanities elective*
    SEM 101 Freshman Seminar

Spring

  • FA 104 Design II§
    2-D elective§ **
    EN 102 Composition II*
    ECO/POL/PSY/SOC 100 Introduction to the Social Sciences*
    Mathematics elective*

Year Two

Fall

  • FA 201 History of Art I§
    2-D elective§ **
    Humanities elective*
    Social Sciences elective*
    Science elective*

Spring

  • FA 202 History of Art II§
    2-D elective§ **
    3-D elective§ ***
    Humanities elective*
    Social Sciences elective*

Year Three

Fall

  • Art History elective§ *
    3-D elective§ ***
    One (1) from the following: AA 272/372 Textile Design I or II, COM 303 Video Production, GD 202/302 Illustration I or II, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 309 Web Multimedia Design§
    Humanities 300/400-level elective*
    Social Sciences 300/400-level elective*

Spring

  • Art History elective§ *
    3-D elective§ ***
    One (1) from the following: AA 272/372 Textile Design I or II, COM 303 Video Production, GD 202/302 Illustration I or II, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 309 Web Multimedia Design§
    EN 301 The Writing Process: Theory and Practice*
    Elective

Year Four

Fall

Art History elective§
FA 400 Internship§
Two (2) electives*

Spring

  • FA 422 Senior Project§
    Four (4) electives

§Requirement for the major
*See Liberal Arts Core requirements for details.
**2-D electives: FA 106 Drawing II, FA 110 Cross-cultural Visual Thinking, FA 209 Figure Drawing, FA 211/307 Printmaking I & II, FA 213-214 Painting I & II, FA 313-314 Painting III & IV, FA 360 Book Illustration in Mixed Media
***3-D electives: FA 350 Three-Dimensional Design; FA 351 Jewelry Design; FA 352 Handmade Books: Art, Design, and Construction; FA 353 Handmade Books II; ID 412 Furniture and Display Design

All Art majors have the option of choosing a track.

Art Management track

This 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.

Students choosing this track will follow Year One of the suggested degree plan for the B.A. in Art, then complete the program as follows:

Year Two

Fall

  • FA 201 History of Art I§
    2-D elective§ **
    Humanities elective*
    MGT 123 The Business Experience§
    Science elective*

Spring

  • FA 202 History of Art II§
    2-D elective§ **
    3-D elective§ ***
    Related study#
    MGT 304 Organizational Management§

Year Three

Fall

  • Art History elective§ *
    3-D elective§ ***
    MKT 301 Principles of Marketing§
    Humanities 300/400-level elective*
    Social Sciences elective*

Spring

  • Art History elective§ *
    3-D elective§ ***
    Related study#
    MGT 391 Business Writing and Speaking*
    Social Sciences elective*

Year Four

Fall

  • Art History elective§ *
    FA 426 Art Management§
    Social Sciences 300/400-level elective*
    MKT 319 Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications§
    Related study#

Spring

  • FA 400 Internship§
    Humanities elective*
    Two to three (2-3) electives*

§Requirement for the major or track
*See Liberal Arts Core requirements for details.
**2-D electives: FA 106 Drawing II, FA 110 Cross-cultural Visual Thinking, FA 209 Figure Drawing, FA 211/307 Printmaking I & II, FA 213-214 Painting I & II, FA 313-314 Painting III & IV, FA 360 Book Illustration in Mixed Media
***3-D electives: FA 350 Three-Dimensional Design; FA 351 Jewelry Design; FA 352 Handmade Books: Art, Design, and Construction; FA 353 Handmade Books II; ID 412 Furniture and Display Design
#Related Study: AA 272 Textile Design I or AA 372 Textile Design II, COM 303 Video Production, GD 202 Illustration I or GD 302 Illustration II, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 309 Web Multimedia Design

Pre-Art Therapy track

This track educates students in the integrated applications 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.

Students choosing this track will follow Year One of the degree plan for the B.A. in Art, then complete the program as follows:

Year Two

Fall

  • FA 201 History of Art I§
    FA 213 Painting I§
    Humanities elective*
    PSY 101 General Psychology§
    Science elective*

Spring

  • FA 202 History of Art II§
    2-D elective§ **
    3-D elective (clay-based)§ ***
    Humanities elective*
    PSY 210 Human Growth and Development§

Year Three

Fall

  • Art History elective§ *
    3-D elective§ ***
    One (1) from the following: AA 272/AA 372 Textile Design I or II, COM 303 Video Production, GD 202/GD 302 Illustration I or II, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 309 Web Multimedia Design§
    PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology§ *

Spring

  • Art History elective§ *
    3-D elective§ ***
    PSY 240 Personality Theories§
    EN 301 The Writing Process: Theory and Practice*
    PSY 330 Counseling Theories and Process§ * or PSY 333 Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology§ *

Year Four

Fall

  • Art History elective§ *
    FA 425 Art Therapy§
    One (1) from the following: AA 272/AA 372 Textile Design I or II, COM 303 Video Production, GD 202/GD 302 Illustration I or II, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 309 Web Multimedia Design§
    Two (2) electives*

Spring

  • FA 400 Internship§
    Social Sciences elective*
    Two to three (2-3) electives

§Requirement for the major or track
*See Liberal Arts Core requirements for details.
**2-D electives: FA 106 Drawing II, FA 110 Cross-cultural Visual Thinking, FA 209 Figure Drawing, FA 211/307 Printmaking I & II, FA 213-214 Painting I & II, FA 313-314 Painting III & IV, FA 360 Book Illustration in Mixed Media
***3-D electives: FA 350 Three-Dimensional Design; FA 351 Jewelry Design; FA 352 Handmade Books: Art, Design, and Construction; FA 353 Handmade Books II; ID 412 Furniture and Display Design


Art Education (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 specified in the degree plan to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. See an Education advisor in the School of Education and Human Services for further information.

Suggested Degree Plan

Year One

Fall

  • FA 103 Design I§
    FA 105 Drawing I§
    EN 101 Composition I*
    ECO/SOC/POL/PSY 100 Introduction to the Social Sciences*
    Health elective*
    SEM 101 Freshman Seminar

Spring

  • FA 104 Design II§
    2-D elective§ **
    EN 102 Composition II*
    Mathematics elective*
    Humanities elective*

Year Two

Fall

  • FA 201 History of Art I§
    2-D elective§ **
    Humanities elective*
    Science elective*
    Social Sciences elective*

Spring

  • FA 202 History of Art II§
    2-D elective§ **
    Humanities elective*
    ED 245S Educational Foundations for Secondary Teachers#
    PSY 210 Human Growth and Development*

Year Three

Fall

  • Art History elective§ *
    3-D elective§ ***
    One (1) from the following: AA 272/372 Textile Design I or II, COM 303 Video Production, GD 202/302 Illustration I or II, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 309 Web Multimedia Design§
    PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities*
    ED 327S Curriculum Design: Secondary Education#

Spring

  • Art History elective§ *
    3-D elective§ ***
    One (1) from the following: AA 272/372 Textile Design I or II, COM 303 Video Production, GD 202/302 Illustration I or II, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 309 Web Multimedia Design§
    ED 337 Reading in the Content Areas#
    Writing elective*

Year Four

Fall

  • FA 385 Approaches to Teaching Art#
    Humanities 300/400-level elective*
    Art History elective§
    Two (2) electives*

Spring

  • FA 422 Senior Project§
    ED 360 Student Teaching§
    3-D elective§ ***

§Requirement for the major
*See Liberal Arts Core requirements for details.
#Students interested in teaching at the elementary level (grades K-6) should see an Education advisor during their freshman year.
**2-D electives: FA 106 Drawing II, FA 110 Cross-cultural Visual Thinking, FA 209 Figure Drawing, FA 211/307 Printmaking I & II, FA 213-214 Painting I & II, FA 313-314 Painting III & IV, FA 360 Book Illustration in Mixed Media
***3-D electives: FA 350 Three-Dimensional Design; FA 351 Jewelry Design; FA 352 Handmade Books: Art, Design, and Construction; FA 353 Handmade Books II; ID 412 Furniture and Display Design


Art History (Minor)

Minor Requirements


Studio Art (Minor)

Minor Requirements