Art, Bachelor of Arts

Requirements

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree

See the "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

Elective Requirements

Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.

General Education Requirements (43 units)

See the "General Education" requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (3 Units)

See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" section in the University Catalog.

Statutory Requirements: United States History, Constitution and American Ideals (6 Units)

See the "University Graduation Requirements" section in the University Catalog. 

Minor Requirements

No minor required. Art majors are recommended to select a minor in another field of art.

Major Requirements (54 units)

The following courses, or their approved equivalents, are required for all candidates for this degree. 

A. Lower Division Required Courses (24 units) 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Lower Division Required Courses
ARH 111	Introduction To World Art 2	3
ART 150	Ceramics 1	3
ART 165	Contemporary Art Practices 1	3
ART 170	2-D Design	3
ART 171	3-D Design	3
ART 179	Drawing 1	3
ART 180	Painting 1	3
ART 190	Sculpture 1	3
Total Hours		24

B. Upper Division Required Courses (30 units)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ARH 331	Modern Art	3
or
ARH 333	Contemporary Art
ART 355	Ceramics 2	3
ART 360	Contemporary Art Practices 2	3
ART 371	Drawing 2	3
ART 373	The Figure 1	3
ART 380	Painting 2	3
ART 385	Visual Media Studies 1	3
ART 392	Sculpture 2	3
ART 485	Visual Media Studies 2	3
ART 492	Professional Practices Seminar	3

C. ELectives

The following courses are not required but may be taken to augment the required courses and may be needed to reach a total of 120 units for overall graduation. 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ART 361	Wheel Thrown Ceramics
ART 463	Ceramics 3
ART 474	The Figure 2
ART 493	Special Studies In Art
ART 494	Independent Study In Art
ART 496	Internship In Art

• Identify a variety of art disciplines—drawing, painting, sculpture ceramics, art technologies, and contemporary art practices. (Information Literacy)
• Apply technical, formal, and conceptual skills in a variety of art disciplines and art practices. (Disciplinary Proficiency)
• Know a variety of visual art genres and the variety of art makers both locally and globally and the cultural significance or relevance. (Critical Thinking)
• Write and speak about artistic expression and what inspires creativity. (Communication)
• Explain in writing or orally how one’s environment and moment in time can influence creative expression and how that expression can have an impact on society and social justice. (Engaged Citizenry)
• Develop knowledge and skills necessary to pursue graduate studies in the visual arts as measured through portfolios and mock graduate school applications. (Critical Thinking)
• Exhibit a selection of representative works in a public gallery or other cultural venue. (Disciplinary Proficiency)

Art

4-Year Roadmap

4-Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
ART 170	2-D Design	3
ART 179	Drawing 1	3
GE Area 1C Oral Communication		3
GE Area 1A English Composition		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
Spring
ARH 111	Introduction To World Art 2	3
ART 171	3-D Design	3
ART 180	Painting 1	3
GE Area 6 Ethnic Studies		3
GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning		3
	Hours	15
Second Year
Fall
ART 165	Contemporary Art Practices 1	3
ART 190	Sculpture 1	3
HIS 101	History Of United States	3
POL 101	American Institutions	3
GE Area 1B Logical/Critical Thinking		3
	Hours	15
Spring
ART 150	Ceramics 1	3
ART 371	Drawing 2	3
GE Area 3A Arts (WMS 330 recommended)		3
GE Area 5B Natural Sciences in Life Science		3
GE Area 5C Natural Sciences Laboratory		1
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		2
	Hours	15
Third Year
Fall
ART 355	Ceramics 2	3
ART 380	Painting 2	3
ARH 331 Modern Art or ART 373 Figure 1		3
GE Area 3B Humanities		3
GE Area 4A Perspectives on Individuals, Groups, and Societies		3
	Hours	15
Spring
ARH 333 Contemporary Art or ART 373 Figure 1		3
ART 360	Contemporary Art Practices 2	3
ART 392	Sculpture 2	3
GE Area 4B Global and Historical Perspectives		3
GE Area 5A Physical Science		3
	Hours	15
Fourth Year
Fall
ART 385	Visual Media Studies 1	3
ART 492	Professional Practices Seminar	3
GWAR Certified Course (ENG 350)		3
GE Area 4UD Integrative Studies in the Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
GE Area 5UD Integrative Studies in the Physical and Biological Sciences		3
	Hours	15
Spring
ART 485	Visual Media Studies 2	3
GE Area 3UD Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	120

2-Year Roadmap

2-Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
ART 165	Contemporary Art Practices 1	3
ART 371 Drawing 2		3
ARH 331 Modern Art or ART 373 Figure 1		3
ART 380	Painting 2	3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
Spring
ART 355	Ceramics 2	3
ARH 333 Contemporary Art or ART 373 Figure 1		3
ART 392	Sculpture 2	3
GE Area 4UD Integrative Studies in the Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
GWAR Certified Course (ENG 350)		3
	Hours	15
Second Year
Fall
ART 385	Visual Media Studies 1	3
ART 492	Professional Practices Seminar	3
GE Area 5UD Integrative Studies in the Physical and Biological Sciences		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
Spring
ART 485	Visual Media Studies 2	3
ART 360	Contemporary Art Practices 2	3
GE Area 3UD Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	60