The Studio Arts major at Loyola University Chicago is focused on the subject as an artistic discipline with a rich global history, encompassing many diverse perspectives and approaches, which explores the relationship of traditional practices to recent advances in technology. The curriculum guides students in learning the technical foundations, aesthetic strategies and conceptual approaches, and the cultural / historical perspectives of the medium. Through the program, students build their ability to pursue Studio Arts as a means of creative exploration and intellectual investigation.
For students admitted before Fall 2026, this program was previously called Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking (BA). More information can be found here.
Related Programs
Curriculum
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| FNAR 110 | Foundations of Visual Art | 3 |
| FNAR 113 | Drawing I | 3 |
| FNAR 201 | Global Art History: 600-1800CE | 3 |
| FNAR 202 | Global Art History: Modern Art | 3 |
| FNAR 114 | Painting I | 3 |
| FNAR 118 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| FNAR 213 | Drawing II 1 | 3 |
| FNAR 214 | Painting II 2 | 3 |
| FNAR 218 | Printmaking II 2 | 3 |
| FNAR 311 | Advanced Studio 1 | 3 |
| 6 |
| Foundations of Photography | |
| Ceramics: Handbuilding | |
| Sculpture Foundations | |
| Color Theory | |
| Digital Media Design | |
| FNAR 388 | Critical Approaches to Visual Art 1 | 3 |
| FNAR 398 | Fine Arts Capstone 2 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 42 |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Plan of Study Grid
| Year 1 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| FNAR 110 |
Foundations of Visual Art |
3 |
| FNAR 113 |
Drawing I |
3 |
| | Hours | 6 |
| Spring |
|---|
| FNAR 114 |
Painting I |
3 |
| FNAR 201 |
Global Art History: 600-1800CE |
3 |
| | Hours | 6 |
| Year 2 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| FNAR 213 |
Drawing II |
3 |
| FNAR 202 |
Global Art History: Modern Art |
3 |
| | Hours | 6 |
| Spring |
|---|
| FNAR 214 |
Painting II |
3 |
| FNAR 118 |
Printmaking I |
3 |
| | Hours | 6 |
| Year 3 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
|
6 |
|
Foundations of Photography |
|
|
Ceramics: Handbuilding |
|
|
Sculpture Foundations |
|
|
Color Theory |
|
|
Digital Media Design |
|
| | Hours | 6 |
| Spring |
|---|
| FNAR 218 |
Printmaking II |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Year 4 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| FNAR 311 |
Advanced Studio |
3 |
| FNAR 388 |
Critical Approaches to Visual Art |
3 |
| | Hours | 6 |
| Spring |
|---|
| FNAR 398 |
Fine Arts Capstone |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| | Total Hours | 42 |
College of Arts and Sciences Graduation Requirements
All Undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to take two Writing Intensive courses (6 credit hours) as well as complete a foreign language requirement at 102-level or higher (3 credit hours) or a language competency test. More information can be found here.
Additional Undergraduate Graduation Requirements
All Undergraduate students are required to complete the University Core, at least one Engaged Learning course, and UNIV 101. SCPS students are not required to take UNIV 101. Nursing students in the Accelerated BSN program are not required to take core or UNIV 101. You can find more information in the University Requirements area.
