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Art Major, Liberal Arts Studies

Liberal Arts Studies students may select a major in Art. The Art curriculum at NLU features studio art, art history and art appreciation. 

This major requires:

  • 45 QH including Art courses taken as part of the General Education requirement
  • 25 QH of upper level coursework
  • 15 QH of the upper level courses must be taken at NLU
  • A minimum grade of “C” for each course in the major

Required Design Course - 5 QH

LAA301Design

Art History Elective - 5 QH

Choose one from the list below:

LAA310Mexican Art
LAA320African Art
LAA321Sources and Development of American Art
LAA32219th and 20th Century Art
LAA323History of Far Eastern Art

Art Electives - 35 QH

Choose 35 QH from the list below:

LAA101Art Appreciation I
LAA102Art Appreciation II
LAA110Introduction to Art
LAA200Arts in Chicago
LAA300Ceramics
LAA302Drawing
LAA303Fiber Workshop
LAA304Mixed Media
LAA305Modeling and Sculpture
LAA306Painting
LAA310Mexican Art
LAA320African Art
LAA321Sources and Development of American Art
LAA32219th and 20th Century Art
LAA323History of Far Eastern Art
LAA490Art Independent Study
LAA495Art Special Topic

Note: LAA 110 is recommended. You may not count a course used to meet the Art History requirement.