Liberal Arts
Academy of Art University strives to nurture the entire artist, and the Liberal Arts program is an integral component in this process. We believe that a seeking mind, inspired by the world and able to innovate, will enhance our students' artistic passion and make them stronger professionals. The goal of the Liberal Arts program is to foster the minds of creative individuals.
Courses
Liberal Arts course offerings include Art History, Creative Writing, Business Practices and many others. See more.
- Art History
- Astronomy
- Business Law
- Chinese
- Composition for the Artist
- Contemporary American Fiction
- Creative Writing
- Film History
- Film Theory & Criticism
- French
- History of Animation
- History of Architecture
- History of Art Education
- History of Comics
- History of Fashion
- History of Gaming
- History of Illustration
- History of Industrial Design
- Art History
- Astronomy
- Business Law
- Chinese
- Composition for the Artist
- Contemporary American Fiction
- Creative Writing
- Film History
- Film Theory & Criticism
- French
- History of Animation
- History of Architecture
- History of Art Education
- History of Comics
- History of Fashion
- History of Gaming
- History of Illustration
- History of Industrial Design
About our Courses
At the core of our Liberal Arts program is a comprehensive curriculum of relevant general education courses designed to engage and inspire. Academy of Art University celebrates the artistic traditions of the past and encourages emerging artists to situate themselves in this cultural continuum. See more.
The Art History sequence brings the great masterworks and their creators to life, engaging students both visually and critically. Highly literate as visual communicators, artists must also be able to express their ideas through written and oral communication.
Every artist, regardless of medium, is a storyteller. Thus, the Academy's unique English series focuses not only on the fundamentals of writing, but also on the elements of narrative.
In addition to these core sequence courses, students have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of subjects in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Career Studies.
To ensure that the Liberal Arts curriculum is relevant to our students, each course highlights correlations between the subject of study and the major fields of art and design.
In Music Appreciation, fashion and interior designers attend the opera to observe costuming, set design, and production work. In Ergonomics, industrial designers study what makes a chair comfortable. In Creative Writing, an illustrator may discover a passion for writing stories for children.
Photographers who take astronomy learn the properties of light on field trips to observe the night sky, while cinematographers in art history discover that Scorsese and Coppola are fans of Caravaggio. In Semiotics, graphic designers, filmmakers, and advertisers decode symbols used in advertising, print media, and film. Business courses give artists the tools to promote and protect their work and to start their own businesses from the ground up.
Additionally, the annual Study Abroad seminar enables artists of all kinds to find inspiration in the breathtaking cities of Europe.
Requirements
All degree programs include Liberal Arts requirements. Learn more.
Meeting the Liberal Arts Requirements
Liberal Arts Program Requirements can be met by taking an Academy of Art University course and earning a passing grade, transferring in a comparable course from a previous post-secondary institution, and for some requirements, waiving through a passing score on an Academy Placement Exam or through a passing score on AP, IB or SAT exam. Learn more.
Program Learning Outcomes
To learn more about the skills you will acquire in this program, view Undergraduate Liberal Arts Program Learning Outcomes.
Featured Faculty
Learn from top instructors in Liberal Arts who work to inspire you and develop your unique talents. Learn More.
Library & Academic Support
Academy of Art University offers many academic resources and educational support services. Learn More.
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