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Graduation Requirements

AA 18 UNITS | BFA 45 UNITS | BA 45 UNITS

• Classes without Prerequisites   ◊ Cross Listed Courses   Δ ARE Special Requirements   † ARH Special Requirements   ■ LAN Special Requirements

Meeting Liberal Arts Requirements

Written Communication
AA 2 courses | BFA 3 Courses | BA 3 Courses
LA 108 English Composition for the Artist • - required for AA|BFA|BA (Effective SP06 start terms and beyond)
LA 110 English Composition: Narrative Storytelling - required for BA and BFA ONLY (and AA students with start terms prior to FA08)

Choose one: - required for AA|BFA|BA
LA 202 English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument or LA 280 Perspective Journalism
Art Historical Awareness
AA 2 courses | BFA 4 Courses | BA 1 Course
LA 120   Art History through the 15th Century - required for AA|BFA - except ARH (Architecture) LAN (Landscape Architecture) and MUS (Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media)
LA 121   Art History through the 19th Century - required for AA|BFA - except ARH (Architecture) LAN (Landscape Architecture) and MUS (Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media)

Choose two:
LA 118/IDS 118 History of Industrial Design • ◊
LA 127 Topics in World Art Δ
LA 131/GAM 131 History of Gaming • ◊
LA 132/ANM 102 History of Animation • ◊
LA 134/ANM 104 History & Tech. of VFX + Animation • ◊
LA 177/LAN 177 Urban Open Spaces thru 19th C. ■ ◊
LA 182 Genres in Film •
LA 195/ILL 195 History of Comics ◊
LA 219/ARH 219 History of Architecture 1 † ◊
LA 220 American Art History
LA 221/ARE 221 California Art in Cultural Context Δ
LA 222 20th Century Art Δ
LA 226/IAD 230 Survey: Traditional Interiors • ◊
LA 229/IAD 231 Survey: Contemporary Interiors • ◊
LA 236/IAD 232 Survey of Bay Area Architecture ◊
LA 243/ILL 310 History of American Illustration ◊
LA 244/FSH 244 History of Fashion • ◊
LA 249/ARH 249 History of Architecture 2 † ◊
LA 274 Seminar of Great Britian
LA 276 Seminar in Europe
LA 277/LAN 277 Urban Open Spaces thru 21st C. ■ ◊
LA 278 Seminar of France
LA 279 Seminar of Italy
LA 281/MPT 255 History of Film: Pre 1940 • ◊
LA 282/MPT 256 History of Film: Post 1940 • ◊
LA 302 Film Theory + Criticism
LA 319/ARH 319 History of Architecture 3 † ◊
LA 382 Contemporary Cinema: 1990 – Present •
LA 383 International Cinema in an Age of Change •
LA 384 Underrated Cinema
LA 385 Close up on Hitchcock
LA 387 Women Directors in Cinema
LA 408 Analog Before Digital: punk/no Wave Film + Music
Note: 3rd & 4th Art History courses may be taken as a major, art elective or LA.
Exceptions: MUS – 1 AH | † ARH – 3 History of Architectures: LA 219, LA 249 & LA 319 | Δ ARE – 5 AH: LA 120, LA 121, LA 127, LA 221 & LA 222 | ■ LAN 2 History of Landscape Architecture: LA 177 & LA 277
Historical Awareness
BFA 1 Course | BA 1 Course
Choose one: (EXCEPTION: ARE – US Constitution requirement: Take LA 270 Δ)
LA 171   Western Civilization    LA 270 Δ   US History    LA 359   Urban Sociology
Quantitative Literacy (Effective for SP07 start terms and beyond)
BFA 1 Course | BA 1 Course
Choose one:
LA 124 Physics for Artists † • LA 254 Human-Centered Design LA 256 Topics in Contemporary Mathematics † ■
LA 175 Astronomy in the New Millennium • LA 255 College Math •    
Cultural Ideas & Influences (Effective for FA07 start terms and beyond)
BFA 1 Course | BA 1 Course
Choose one:
LA 127 Topics in World Art LA 292 Programming & Culture †      LA 368 Experiencing Culture: Anthropology for Today
LA 221/
ARE 221		 California Art in Cultural Context LA 338 Human Geography: Creating Places LA 462 Myth & Symbol
LA 238 World Literature LA 343 Comparative Religion    
Employment Communications and Practices
(Effective for FA08 start terms and beyond)
AA 1 Course | BFA 1 Course | BA 1 Course
 
LA 291 Designing Careers ~ required for AA | BFA | BA
Liberal Arts Electives:
After above degree requirements have been
met, take LA electives as needed to fulfill the
LA unit requirement.
AA 18 TOTAL LA Units | BFA & BA 45 TOTAL LA Units
(Note: Classes in the above categories may also be taken as Liberal Art electives.)
LA 103 Fundamentals of English
LA 106 Listening & Speaking for Artists
LA 114 Art of Music 1 •
LA 115 The Natural World 1: The Base Layer ■ • ◊
LA 117 Survey of Landscape Architecture ■ • ◊
LA 119 Fabric and Fiber Technology • ◊
LA 126 Seminar in the Arts
LA 140 Music Appreciation
LA 142 Film Music Appreciation • ◊
LA 151 1st year Seminar for Academic Success •
LA 155 Music and the Visual Arts
LA 172 Creative Astronomy for Visual Artists •
LA 190 History of Opera
LA 205 Developmental Psychology ◊
LA 210 Contemporary American Fiction
LA 216 Science Fiction and Fantasy
LA 217 Writing for Comics + Graphic Novels
LA 225 History of Art Education ◊
LA 228 Topics in Modern Science
LA 239 Materials & Processes • ◊
LA 260 Beginning French •
LA 262 Intermediate French
LA 263 Beginning Chinese •
LA 264 Intermediate Chinese
LA 267 Beginning Italian •
LA 268 Beginning Spanish •
LA 269 Intermediate Italian
LA 272 Fundamentals of Drama		 LA 273 Intermediate Spanish
LA 283 Examining Film Noir •
LA 284 Evolution of the Horror Film •
LA 285 Gestures & Emotions in Art •
LA 289 Tune into the Tube: History of Television
LA 297 Landscape Social Factors ■ ◊
LA 300 Public Speaking & Oral Communication
LA 303 Critical Thinking & Philosophical Concepts
LA 307 History of Aesthetics
LA 312 Creative Writing
LA 345 The Art of Science, The Science of Art
LA 347 Business Law ◊
LA 352 Golden Section and Sacred Geometry • ◊
LA 365 General Psychology
LA 370 Abnormal Psychology
LA 381 Marketing Essentials ◊
LA 402 Advanced Fiction Writing
LA 405 Teaching: Principles & Practices ◊
LA 410 E-Commerce
LA 435 The Power of Signs: Semiotics + Visual Arts
LA 480 The Small Business Entrepreneur ◊
LA 499 Special Topics
LA 499 ST: Survey of Asian Cinema •
LA 499 ST: Green Marketing
LA 499 ST: Exploring Science-Fiction Cinema
LA 499 ST: The Rise of New Hollywood •
LA 499 ST: Women, Art & Society

WAIVER OPTIONS FOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Waiver Options are available for Written Communications, Quantitative Literacy and Employment Communications & Practices requirements.

During the semester tests are offered once a week at 491 Post Street. Call 415.618.3664 to schedule an appointment.

Online Students: call or e-mail liberalarts@academyart.edu for proctored exam details.

NOTE: Students who place out of a course via the AAU Placement Exam, AP Exam, SATs or non-transferable coursework MUST select a substitute Liberal Arts elective replacement.

Upcoming English and Quantitative Placement exams on the AAU campus:

Placement Exam Dates During January 2012

  • January 11, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • January 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • January 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)

Placement Exam Dates During Spring 2012

  • February 10, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)
  • February 15, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • February 24, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)
  • February 29, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • March 9, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)
  • March 14, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • March 23, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. At 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)
  • March 28, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • April 6, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)
  • No Placement Exam Scheduled During Spring Break
  • April 18, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)
  • May 2, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • May 11, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)
  • May 16, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)

Exams are by appointment (No drop-ins).

Please contact the Liberal Arts Department (415) 618-3664 or email liberalarts@academyart.edu to reserve a seat.