Fine Arts
The Fine Arts Department at National-Louis University offers three main areas of study: Art, Music and Theatre/Film Studies. Art and Theatre/Film Studies can be chosen as a major or minor concentration in the Liberal Arts Studies program. Music can be chosen as a minor concentration in the Liberal Arts Studies program. In addition, Art can be chosen as an area of concentration for Elementary Education majors.
Art
The Art Department at National-Louis University features studio art, art history and art appreciation. Students may choose to major (or minor) in art in the Liberal Arts program, or to go into Elementary Education with a concentration in art. The Department serves students in all undergraduate degree programs by providing general education as well as upper level courses in the Chicago area and out of state locations through the FOCUS program.
Art Major Requirements 45 QH
| LAA110 |
Introduction to Art |
2 |
| LAA301 |
Design |
5 |
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Art History elective |
5 |
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Art electives |
33 |
Art Minor Requirements 30 QH
| LAA110 |
Introduction to Art |
2 |
| LAA301 |
Design |
5 |
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Art History |
5 |
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Art electives |
18 |
After degree completion and teaching experience, students in the elementary teacher education program may be considered for the art specialist certification BY EVALUATION THROUGH THE ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Students who want to pursue this option must consult with their art department advisor concerning additional art electives, art methods course (CIH481 Theory and Methods of Teaching Art, 3 quarter hours) and preclinical hours requirements.
The following is the recommended program of study for students interested in being considered for the art specialist endorsement through ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) evaluation.
General Education 2 QH
Standard Teaching Concentration 30 QH
| One of the following: |
2-5 |
| LAA306 |
Painting |
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| LAA495 |
Special Topic: Graphic Arts |
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| One of the following: |
2-5 |
| LAA306 |
Painting |
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| LAA495 |
Special Topic: Graphic Arts |
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| One of the following: |
2-5 |
| LAA300 |
Ceramics |
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| LAA305 |
Modeling and Sculpture |
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| One of the following: |
2-5 |
| LAA303 |
Fiber Workshop |
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| LAA304 |
Mixed Media |
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| One of the following art history: |
2-5 |
| LAA310 |
Mexican Art |
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| LAA320 |
African Art |
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| LAA321 |
Sources and Development of American Art |
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| LAA322 |
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Art |
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| LAA323 |
History of Far Eastern Art |
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| LAA495 |
Art History Special Topics |
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| Electives from any of the above areas and/or: |
5-20 |
| LAA490 |
Art Independent Study |
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| LAA495 |
Art/Special Topics |
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Conventional Concentration 45 QH
Additional upper level electives beyond the 32 quarter hours of General Education and Standard Teaching Concentration 13
Music
The Music curriculum at National-Louis University offers courses to encourage active listening and develop practical skills in the performance, critical assessment and appreciation of music. Music courses are designed to provide a foundation for experiencing the arts, underscoring all educational programs and majors. Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts Studies may choose a minor area of concentration in Music. The Music Minor prepares students to use analytical and problem-solving skills while helping them enjoy and participate in the arts. The Music Minor consists of 30 quarter hours (10 QH of which are upper level courses) as follows:
Music Minor 30 QH
Theatre/Film Studies
The Theatre/Film Studies curriculum at National-Louis University features a unique blend of courses that heightens the student’s awareness of the relationship between theatre, film and the nature of humanity. These courses can prove to be particularly valuable for education and business students.
Theatre
Theatre courses provide a theoretical and historical base for the art form and emphasize creative drama, children’s theatre, creative problem solving, curriculum integration strategies and communication skill development. For students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts Studies, Theatre/Film Studies courses may be combined to fulfill the requirements of either a major or minor area of concentration.
Film
National-Louis University offers a unique series of film courses that meets the needs of students from various disciplines. Students studying education, business, social science or counseling, for example, gain an understanding of how each profession’s public image has been shaped by films in the past, and how, as professionals, they can influence future perceptions. Students learn to develop their visual literacy, studying the forms and tools that create meaning on the big screen as well as the small. The film minor prepares students to analyze and evaluate films as texts of social communication while sharpening their understanding of how popular culture and art interact.
Theatre Major Requirements 45QH
| LAT220 |
Introduction to Theatre |
5 |
| LAT223 |
Children's Theatre |
5 |
| LAT231 |
Creative Drama |
5 |
| LAT330 |
Theatre History and Literature I |
5 |
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Theatre/Film Study Electives |
25 |
Theatre Minor Requirements 30QH
| LAT220 |
Introduction to Theatre |
5 |
| LAT223 |
Children’s Theatre |
5 |
| LAT231 |
Creative Drama |
5 |
| LAT330 |
Theatre History and Literature I |
5 |
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Theatre/Film Studies Electives |
10 |
Film Studies Minor 30QH
| LAT301 |
How to See a Movie |
5 |
| LAT302 |
Business Ethics in Popular Film |
5 |
| LAT303 |
Minority Images in Popular Film |
5 |
| LAT304 |
Freedom of Speech in Film |
5 |
| LAT402 |
Images of the Educator in Film |
5 |
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Theatre/Film Studies Electives |
5 |
