May 03, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in Art, Studio Concentration


The Art Department promotes the creation and historical understanding of art by offering curriculum that exposes students to a diverse range of art-making processes and a broad spectrum of artistic and intellectual models taught by a highly experienced and energetic faculty of practicing artists and scholars.

This Roadmap is a recommended advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

First Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
ART 1010 Foundation Drawing   3
ART 2515 Art History Survey - Ancient   3
GE Courses (2) 6
Elective Units 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 15
Spring Semester
Course
Units
ART 2520 Art History Survey - Modern   3
GE Courses (2) 6
GE Course 1
Foundation Studio of Choice (2) 6
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 31
  • The Foundation Studio of Choice should meet the General Education requirement C1                                    

 

Second Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
Foundation Studio of Choice 3

Choose one of the following courses:

3
GE Courses (3) 9
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 46
Spring Semester
Course
Units
GE Courses (3) 9
ART 1020 Drawing II: Composition   3
Foundation Studio of Choice 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 61

                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

Third Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses: 

3
ART 4580 Exhibition Design and Gallery Management   2
UD Studio Courses (2) 6
GE / Major Prerequisite / Elective 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 75
Spring Semester
Course
Units
ART 3000 Color   3
ART 4550 Art of the Post Modern Era   3
UD Studio Courses (2) 6
GE / Major Prerequisite / Elective 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 90
  • If student chooses to take ART 4540, the student and major advisor must complete appropriate substitution form.     

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation
Fall Semester
Course
Units
ART 4960 Senior Seminar (WP)   3
UD Studio Courses (2) 6
General Education UD-B 3
General Education UD-C 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 105
Spring Semester
Course
Units
UD Studio Courses (2) 6
General Education UD-D 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 120
  •  For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.
  • Complete at least six units from each of the 4 areas (24 units): Painting, Graphic Arts, Sculpture, and Video & Time Based Media. One of the following courses may be counted towards the 24 units: ART 4920 Art in Action; ART 4945 Visual Arts Internship; Art 4950 Selected Topics in Art; Art 4980 Individual Study
  • During Senior Year, participate in required exhibition of graduating BA/BFA candidates (Spring Semester ONLY)