Scholarship requirements
VPA 225-02 Ideas in the Arts (AH) | First year – Fall (3 credit units)
This course provides an introductory overview of contemporary art-making processes. Through hands-on experiences, students will explore and discuss art across disciplines. Through hands-on experiences, students will explore and discuss art across disciplines (dance, music, theatre, and Visual Art) and engage in art-making as a medium for expression and communication of ideas. The course will introduce students to various methods and practices in the arts to push aesthetic paradigms, acquire knowledge, and develop insights aimed at making personal, social, and cultural changes. The course consists of workshops, lectures, readings, discussions, and written work. Attending exhibitions and performances on and off campus is integral to the course.
LAS 121H Introduction to the Arts | First year – Spring (3 credit units)
This course introduces artistic practice as research. As artist-researchers, students will explore, test, and extend into a diverse range of creative methodologies and work across diverse contexts. They will engage in research proposal writing, literature review, data collection methods, and project management. Scholars will also engage in art as a community engagement tool, and more. The weekly seminar sessions include artist talks by UMBC faculty members, visits off campus, project development, and self-structured process time.
LAS 220 Service Learning in the Arts | Second year – Fall or Spring (1 credit unit)
The course is designed for Linehan Artist Scholars, providing arts-related support for the program, departments, and community organizations. This is a one-unit independent study course that is designed by the student scholar in consultation with the course supervisor. Students will develop a service plan for the semester and regularly interact with the supervisor to receive directions on service outcomes. By the end of the semester, the student will have successfully completed and documented 40 hours of service activities.
Service-learning in this course fosters engagement and civic responsibility, applying teachings from the LAS first-year seminar through meaningful service to the UMBC arts community and beyond. The course provides students with experience in direct service to individuals/programs and indirect service (behind-the-scenes assistance). Weekly time commitment will vary depending on a combination of independent service activities, working with the course supervisor, and on-site work. Students need to complete 1 credit. Not repeatable for credits.
Non-required course
LAS 300 Collaborative Projects in the Arts | First year – Fall or Spring (1-3 credit units)
This course focuses on the creation of collaborative, interdisciplinary visual and performing artworks. Scholars can also propose a collaborative project with a collaborator outside of the arts. The course provides a platform for students to form a collaboration team (in at least two disciplines) to design and pursue a rigorous art-making process that culminates in an interdisciplinary artwork for presentation. Participants will meet regularly to plan, rehearse, discuss, and reflect on their creative processes. Students must submit a written proposal and specify the number of credits sought. This course is repeatable for credit. Students may complete up to 6 credits. Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing.