Art

Bachelor of Arts

Associate in Arts

Lourdes University art students hone their craft in various mediums, and artistic opportunities exist outside the classroom to enhance the college experience.

People are creative by nature. As a Lourdes student pursuing your bachelor’s degree in art, you will thrive in an environment that encourages you to be visually expressive and to explore various media and techniques within the context of a liberal arts education.

Lourdes University art students hone their craft in a variety of mediums and experiences. A wealth of artistic opportunities exist outside the classroom to enhance your college experience. Work with visiting artists; network in the local arts communities; assist non-profit organizations; art trips to museums and galleries, excursions to cultural locations like Chicago and New York City and even an opportunity to study abroad for those interested are all available.

Upon graduation, Lourdes alumni choose to pursue a variety of careers including art educator, illustrator, art historian, visual artist, or interior decorator.

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Art also opens the door to successful careers in communications and media.

Plan of Study

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN ART

Total credit hours: 68

The associate degree in art is a two-year program, which includes 30 semester hours in art. Besides completing the required courses, students will prepare a CD portfolio of their work during their final semester.

REQUIRED CURRICULUM

Core and General Education for Associate of Arts degree (36 credit hours)

Students majoring in Art can use courses marked with an asterisk (*) to fulfill both general education and major requirements.

Fine Arts

ART 101* Drawing I
ART 102 Design Fundamentals
ART 103 Three Dimensional Design
ART 214 Ceramics I
ART 216 Digital Photography I
ART 221 Oil Painting I or
ART 223 Watercolor I
ART 233 Printmaking I
ART 303 Sculpture I
Art History
Any two Art History Courses
A.A. Degree Core
Electives

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART

Total credit hours: 120

The Bachelor of Arts degree with an art major is a four-year program, which includes 45 semester hours in art. In addition to the curricular requirements, students will prepare a CD portfolio of their work and will organize an exhibit of their work during their final semester.

REQUIRED CURRICULUM

Core and General Education for Bachelor of Arts degree (41-42 credit hours)

Students majoring in Art can use courses marked with an asterisk (*) to fulfill both general education and major requirements.

The College of Arts and Sciences requires an additional 12 credits in General Education from the disciplines within the College for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Fine Arts (42 credit hours)

ART 101* Drawing I
ART 102 Design Fundamentals
ART 103 Three Dimensional Design
ART 201 Drawing II
ART 214 Ceramics I
ART 216 Digital Photography I
ART 221 Oil Painting I
ART 223 Watercolor I
ART 233 Printmaking I
ART 303 Sculpture I
ART 460 Senior Professional Practices
Additional classes in one or two studio areas (300/400 level)

Art History (12 credit hours)

Art 450 World Architecture
Art History Electives

Electives (6-9 credit hours)

BACHELOR OF ARTS ART MINOR

Total credit hours: 24

A minor in art includes 24 credit hours in art and art history courses.

REQUIRED CURRICULUM

ART Art History Courses
ART 101 Drawing I
ART 102 Design Fundamentals
ART 103 Three Dimensional Design
ART 214 Ceramics I or
ART 303 Sculpture I
ART 216 Digital Photography I
ART 221 Oil Painting I or
ART 223 Watercolor I or
ART 233 Printmaking I

Learning Outcomes

MISSION: BA-ART

To provide both majors and non-majors with the opportunity to be nurtured artistically and holistically in an atmosphere that serves as a stimulus in which hands on creativity, technical ability and critical thinking emerge and develop. Student learning is further enhanced through experiences involving service and volunteerism in the community that stimulates responsibility for others. Through Reverence, Service, Community and Learning we educate students for further study and careers in the arts.

DEPARTMENT OF ART LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students can demonstrate understanding of and reverence for the aesthetic expressions of humans from different historical periods and cultures.
Students have developed their technical skills, creative abilities, and knowledge of studio materials.
Students can write papers demonstrating critical thinking, intellectual analysis, and effective writing skills.
Students have developed knowledge or art as a profession. (BA-Art)
Students have developed knowledge of art history as a profession (BA-Art History).