Students can major in Art History, Studio Art, or Visual Communication.

In Studio Art, students choose a particular concentration such as Drawing, Painting & Printmaking; Photography; or Sculpture & Ceramics to study in depth. There are a few foundational courses common between all Fine Arts majors and minors.

No, it is not necessary to submit a portfolio in order to be accepted into the program. 

A double major is possible among Visual Communication, Art History and Studio Art, but not within the three concentrations that make up Studio Art. The department policy is that a maximum of 6 courses can count towards both majors.

A major/minor combination among Visual Communication, Studio, and Art History is also possible, and a maximum of 3 courses can count towards both.

Yes, we offer 6 minors in Fine Arts.

To declare a major, contact Director of Fine Arts, Rafael E. Vera for an appointment.

The Internship in Visual Communication (FNAR 380) is required for Visual Communication majors. The Gallery Internship (FNAR 368) is also available to Fine Arts students. Students have the opportunity to study art objects first-hand utilizing the diverse museum and gallery resources of Chicago, as well as the collections of the Loyola University Museum of Art.

Click here for more information about the Visual Communication Internship and the Gallery Internship.

FNAR 398 is the capstone course required of all Studio Art and Visual Communication majors. Students produce a final body of new work for exhibition, which represents the integration of their academic and professional experiences.

FNAR 391 and 392, Senior Thesis I and II, are the capstone courses required of all Art History majors. In Senior Thesis I, students develop and research a topic for an in-depth scholarly research paper. In Senior Thesis II, students write an in-depth scholarly research paper.

Yes. We have a number of Fine Arts classes that have a reserve cap, meaning a certain amount of seats are reserved for majors and minors of Fine Arts. Many of those classes have limited seats and fill up quickly.

Students are expected to purchase their own supplies for Fine Arts classes. Required supplies vary depending on the class and professor. Syllabi for each class outline these requirements in more detail. Many professors offer a bundled kit for students at a discount from Blick Art Materials.

For additional information about Photography and Visual Communication requirements, click here.