Art, B.A.: Studio Arts Concentration

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Art, B.A. Program (120 units)

Program Description

The Art Department offers three programs of study in the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree. The Art History and Visual Studies concentration develops students’ skills in research, visual analysis, and argumentation, leading to a range of careers in the arts or to graduate study. The concentration in Studio Arts and the concentration in Design provide broad survey art and design practices in preparation for continued professional development or creative and design careers.

The B.A. Degree Concentrations:

Art History & Visual Studies
Studio Arts
Design

The program core plus concentrations require 51 units of study in the Department to complete the major. Students of Design or Studio Arts who wish to meet full professional expectations or attend Graduate School are encouraged to choose one of the concentrations in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A). program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in appropriate art-making skills and tools.
Imagine, ideate and create using an open, confident, and flexible method through creative processes and design thinking.
Critique and think critically about art works using appropriate concepts from art history and theory, in the context of culture, contemporary art, and in public and global spheres.
Communicate clearly and persuasively through their work.
Integrate arts-related skills in developing professional practices and planning for ethical, sustainable civic engagement.

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These program roadmaps represent recommended pathways through the program. Please see an advisor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates from our Bachelor of Art degree program go on to pursue careers as:

Artist • Designer • Art Librarian • College Professor • Curator • Development Coordinator • Digital Asset and Rights Manager • Director of Cultural Affairs • Gallery Director • Gallery Sales Consultant • Museum Educator • Museum Visitor Services Specialist • Public Art Program Manager • Registrar or Collections Manager.

Degree Requirements Unit-Outline

A baccalaureate of arts degree requires a total of 120 units:
- The major requirements consists of 51 units;
- General Education (GE) & Graduation Requirements (GR) consists of 57 units;
- Free Electives may consist of 12 units (actual number of free elective units may depend on GE/GR units).

Note: It may be possible to double-count units within the graduation requirements or that a course may satisfy both a graduation requirement and a major requirement. Students should contact their program and AACE advisors for information.

Art, B.A. Major Requirements (51 units)

Art Core Coursework

The following 27 core units are required:

ART 100 - Fundamentals of Drawing Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
ART 101 - Photography I Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
ART 102 - 2D Processes Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
ART 103 - 3D Processes Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
ART 104 - 4D Processes Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
ART 220 - Art of the Early Mediterranean World Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
ART 221 - Art of the Transatlantic Modern World Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
ART 326 - Contemporary Visual Studies I Units: 3
Plus

One (1) of the following Senior Project courses depending upon the student’s concentration:
ART 493G - Art History and Visual Studies Senior Project Units: 3
ART 493H - Fine Art Practice Senior Project Units: 3
ART 493I - Graphic Design Senior Project Units: 3

Art Concentrations

Students must choose at least one (1) of the following concentrations for 24 units:

Studio Arts Concentration

The Studio Arts Concentration is offered for students who want to develop a rigorous foundation in fine art practice. With an emphasis on 2D, 3D and emergent art media, students will gain a working knowledge of drawing, painting, digital media and photography. Following 2-3 semesters of study, faculty advisors work with students to design a coherent course of study, with focus in at least one area. Through hands-on studio courses, as well as art historical research, students will conclude their studies with a solo art exhibit and demonstrate a critical understanding of historical and contemporary art practice. (Intermediate and upper division courses in hands-on media are available to students pursing either the B.A. or the B.F.A. degrees.)

Studio Arts Core

The concentration core requires the completion of 9 units:

ART 172 - Painting I Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
Plus

Choose one (1) course from each group for 6 units:
ART 111 - Sculpture I Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1 or
ART 115 - Ceramics I Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
ART 270 - Drawing II Units: 3 or
ART 274 - Figure Drawing I Units: 3

Lower Division Electives

Take two (2) courses from the following for 6 units:

ART 211 - Sculpture II Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
ART 215 - Ceramics II Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
ART 270 - Drawing II Units: 3
ART 272 - Painting II Units: 3
ART 274 - Figure Drawing I Units: 3
ART 278 - Bookmaking I Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
ART 279 - Printmaking I Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1

Upper Division Electives

Only with faculty advisement, select three (3) courses for 9 units to create a coherent course of study. At least two (2) courses must be in one media area: Note: repeatable-unit courses may count towards the 9 units.

Other Undergraduate Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate requirements for graduation, which are described in the Requirements, Exams & Testing chapter of this catalog.