Dec 12, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.F.A. in Art, Even Year Entry for JR Year


Complete this roadmap if you are entering your Junior Year Fall Semester in an EVEN Year.

Admission to the BFA Major will be by portfolio review after completion of the Foundation prerequisites to the major. Students transferring from a community college may submit a portfolio for review and be admitted directly into the BFA program if they have completed courses equivalent to the Foundation prerequisites. Students also may apply while enrolled in the upper-division B.A. degree in Studio Art. A 3.0 grade point average in the Major must be achieved for eligibility in the program and maintained to continue in the program. If the grade point average in the Major drops below 3.0, the student will be reassigned to the B.A. degree in Studio Art program.

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
Total Units 12
Cumulative Total 12
Spring Semester
Course
Units
ART 1020 Drawing II: Composition   3
ART 2520 Art History Survey - Modern   3
Foundation Studio of Choice 3
GE Courses (2) 6
GE Course 1
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 28
  • The Foundation Studio of Choice should meet the General Education requirement C1. Students may fulfill 6 units of the area C requirement by completing C1 courses.

 

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 43
Spring Semester
Course
Units
Foundation Studio of Choice (2) 6
GE Courses (3) 9
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 58
  • ART 2526 satisfies GE Area C1
  • Students may apply for the BFA program when the required lower division Art courses are completed.                      

 

Third Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
ART 4580 Exhibition Design and Gallery Management   2

Choose one of the following courses: 

3

Choose one of the following courses:

3
Upper Division Studio (2) 6
GE / Major Prerequisite / Elective 3
Total Units 17
Cumulative Total 75
Spring Semester
Course
Units
ART 3000 Color   3
ART 4550 Art of the Post Modern Era   3
ART 4965 BFA Critical Concepts   2
GE / Major Prerequisite / Elective 3
Upper Division Studio (2) 6
Total Units 17
Cumulative Total 92

                                                                                                                                                                                              

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation after meeting with Major Advisor
Fall Semester
Course
Units
ART 4525 Italian Renaissance    3
ART 4960 Senior Seminar (WP)   3
ART 4965 BFA Critical Concepts   2
Upper Division Studio (2) 6
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 17
Cumulative Total 109
Spring Semester
Course
Units
ART 4425 Advanced Studio    3

Choose 1 UD Non-Western:

3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D)  3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Upper Division Studio (3) 9
Total Units 21
Cumulative Total 130
  • For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.


Notes for Fourth Year:

  • Students may choose to take the Upper Division GE Courses in Fall or Spring.
  • Only one course is required: ART 4525 in fall semester OR ART 4235 in spring semester. Note: The roadmap above indicates the semester the course is typically offered. The total unit count for fall semester includes ART 4525 units in the total semester unit count, but spring semester does not include the units for ART 4535 in the total unit count.
  • Choose to complete the third Upper Division GE Course in fall or spring semester
  • During Senior Year, participate in required exhibition of graduating BA/BFA candidates (Spring Semester ONLY)