Art B.A. Degree
The Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Art offers the students a thorough foundation through applied course work. As applied proficiency is gained, a personal direction is encouraged and a conceptual foundation is developed.
Art courses are offered on both the Chalon and Doheny campuses with the purpose of enriching the liberal arts experience, expanding the General Studies offerings, and providing a comprehensive program for the major.
Courses Required for a B.A. Degree in Art
Lower Division Prerequisites:
Students may take in lue of ceramics
Any one Art History Course (3)
Students are encouraged to take as many Art History courses as possible.
One course from the following:
| ART 7 | Experiences in the Visual Arts | 3 |
| ART 107 | Experiences in the Visual Arts | 3 |
| ART 170 | History of Art: Ancient Through Medieval | 3 |
| ART 171 | History of Art: Renaissance Through Romanticism | 3 |
| ART 172 | History of Art: Modern World | 3 |
| ART 173 | Multiculturalism: A History of Visual Culture in America | 3 |
| ART 174 | Women in Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 177 | History and Criticism of Photography | 3 |
| ART 178 | The Arts and Myths of Mesoamerica | 3 |
Students are encouraged to take all Art History courses
Upper Division Required Courses for an Emphasis in Fine Arts:
ART 134: All students are required to take this in their Sophomore year as well as students who are transferring into the program from another university and will be in their junior year. Please see your advisor if the course is not listed in the schedule.
| ART 134 | Sophomore Portfolio | 3 |
| and | |
| ART 164A | Drawing II (Figure) | 3 |
| and/or | |
| ART 164B | Drawing II (Figure) | 3 |
| and/or | |
| ART 164C | Drawing II (Figure) | 3 |
| and | |
| Five additional upper division courses in Art | |
| and | |
| ART 193 | Senior Project and Exhibition | 1.5-3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
ART 193: must be completed during final year
Students with an Emphasis in Fine Arts are encouraged to take a minimum of three semesters in at least one of the following mediums: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, plus General Studies requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units.
Upper Division Required Courses for an Emphasis in Graphic Design
Plus General Studies requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units, including Modern Language requirements
ART 193: must be completed during final year