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Graduation Requirements

AA 18 UNITS | BFA 45 UNITS | BA 45 UNITS

• Classes without Prerequisites   ◊ Cross Listed Courses  ∇ AHS Special Requirements   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 EXCEPTION: Architecture (AA students with start terms prior to FA08 take LA 110 or LA 291)

EXCEPTIONS| AA students with start terms prior to FA08 take LA 110 or LA 291 ∇AHS: Exempt  †  ARH: Exempt

Choose one: - required for AA|BFA|BA -  EXCEPT ARH (Architecture)
LA 202 English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument
LA 280 Perspective Journalism

EXCEPTIONS |∇AHS: Art History students take 2 Written Communications courses: LA 108 & LA 202/280  † ARH: Architecture students take 2 Written Communications courses: LA 108 & LA 429 Architecture Theory
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 the Renaissance. ■
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 224 Women, Art & Society
LA 226/IAD 230 Survey: Interior Architecture  • ◊
LA 229/IAD 231 Survey: Contemporary Interior Arch. • ◊
LA 236/IAD 232 Survey of Bay Area Architecture
LA 242/GR 242 History of Graphic Design 
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 in Spain
LA 276 Seminar in Europe
LA 278 Seminar of France
LA 279 Seminar of Italy
LA 277/LAN 277 Urban Open Spaces thru 21st C. ■
LA 281/MPT 255 Film History 1: Pre- 1940 • ◊
LA 282/MPT 256 Film History 2: 1940-1974 •
LA 302 Film Theory + Criticism
LA 319/ARH 319 History of Architecture 3 † ◊
LA 327 Ancient Art History
LA 333 Art History of the Middle Ages ∇
LA 361 The Artist in the Modern World
LA 382 Film History 3: Contemporary Cinema •
LA 383 International Cinema in an Age of Change •
LA 384 Underrated Cinema
LA 385 Close up on Hitchcock
LA 386 Exploring Science Fiction Cinema
LA 387 Women Directors in Cinema
LA 388 Survey of Asian Cinema
LA 408 Analog Before Digital: punk/no Wave Film + Music
LA 420 Italian Renaissance Art History∇
LA 421 The Northern Renaissance ∇
LA 422 Italian Baroque Art
LA 423 Golden Gate of Dutch Arts
LA 433 18th & 19th Century European Art∇
LA 464 Survey of Dada & Surrealism
NOTE: 3rd & 4th Art History courses may be taken as an Art Elective or as a Liberal Art designation.
EXCEPTIONS| MUS - 1 AH  ∇AHS - 9 Art History Major Core: LA 120, LA 121, LA 127, LA 222, LA 327, LA 333, LA 420, LA 421, LA 433 + 3 Art History courses for Major by Advisement
† ARH - 3 History of Arch: 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 Arch: LA 177 & LA 277
Historical Awareness
BFA 1 Course | BA 1 Course
Choose one:
LA 171   Western Civilization ∇   LA 270    US History Δ   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 Precalculus † ■
LA 175 Astronomy in the New Millennium • LA 255 College Math • LA 296 Physics for Architects †
LA 233 PhyPhysiology, Health & Nutrition •        
Cultural Ideas & Influences (Effective for FA07 start terms and beyond)
BFA 1 Course | BA 1 Course
Choose one:
LA 127 Topics in World Art∇Δ
 		 LA 292 Programming & Culture  †      LA 368 Experiencing Culture: Anthropology for Today's Artist
LA 221/
ARE 221		 California Art in Cultural Context Δ LA 338 Human Geography: Creating Places LA 462 Power of 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
NOTE AA start terms prior to FA08:choose LA 110 or LA 291  
LA 291 Designing Careers ~ required for AA | BFA | BA
EXCEPTIONS| ∇AHS: Exempt † ARH: ARH 475 Professional Practices for Architects
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/LAN 115 The Natural World 1: The Base Layer ■ • ◊
LA 116 Looking at Art • ∇
LA 117/ LAN 117 Survey of Landscape Architecture ■ • ◊
LA 119/ FSH 119 Fabric and Fiber Technology •
LA 126 Seminar in the Arts
LA 140 Music Appreciation
LA 142/ MUS 142 Film Music Appreciation • ◊
LA 151 1st year Seminar for Academic Success •
LA 155 Music and the Visual Arts
LA 161/IAD 161 Golden Section and Sacred Geometry • ◊
LA 172 Creative Astronomy for Visual Artists •
LA 190 History of Opera
LA 205/ARE 205 Developmental Psychology ◊ Δ
LA 210 Contemporary American Fiction
LA 216 Science Fiction and Fantasy
LA 217 Writing for Comics + Graphic Novels
LA 225/ARE 225 History of Art Education ◊ Δ
LA 228 Topics in Modern Science
LA 239/IDS 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 273 Intermediate Spanish ∇
LA 272 Fundamentals of Drama
LA 283 Examining Film Noir •
LA 284 Evolution of the Horror Film •
LA 285 Gestures & Emotions in Art •
LA 287 Green Marketing & Technology
LA 289 Tune into the Tube: History of Television
LA 297/ LAN 297 Landscape Social Factors ■ ◊
LA 300 Public Speaking & Oral Communication
LA 303 Critical Thinking & Philosophical Concepts
LA 304 Social Media Marketing for Entertainment
LA 306 Creative Speaking: Presentation for Designers
LA 307 History of Aesthetics ∇
LA 312 Creative Writing
LA 345 The Art of Science, The Science of Art
LA 347/PRO LA 520 Business Law ◊
LA 365 General Psychology
LA 370 Abnormal Psychology
LA 381/PRO LA 510 Marketing Essentials ◊
LA 402 Advanced Fiction Writing
LA 405/ FASCU 405 Teaching: Principles & Practices ◊
LA 407 Beatles in Visual Arts
LA 410 E-Commerce
LA 435 The Power of Signs: Semiotics + Visual Arts
LA 499 Urban Design Theory †
LA 480/ PRO LA550 The Small Business Entrepreneur ◊
LA 499 Special Topics

EXCEPTIONS| ∇Art History Majors must take LA 116, LA 307, 2.) Foreign Language Courses + 3.)Non-Art History Liberal Arts Electives    Δ NOTE: ARE students take ARE designations of 205 & 225 for Major Core

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 June Intersession 2013

  • May 29, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • June 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • June 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)

Placement Exam Dates During Summer 2013

  • June 21, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)
  • June 26 , 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • July 5, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)
  • July 10, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • July 19, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)
  • July 24, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Wednesday)
  • August 2, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 491 Post Street, Room B72 (Friday)
  • August 7, 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.