THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 120 units
See "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.
A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years. Please request a plan from your major adviser or view it and other current advising information on the CSU, Chico Web.
General Education Requirements: 48 units
See "General Education Requirements" in The University Catalog and The Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education Requirements and course offerings. The course requirements marked below with an asterisk (*) may also be applied toward General Education.
Cultural Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units
See "Cultural Diversity" in The University Catalog. Most courses taken to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education.
American Institutions Requirement: 6 units
See the "American Institutions Requirement" under "Bachelor's Degree Requirements." This requirement is normally fulfilled by completing HIST 130 and POLS 155. Courses used to satisfy this requirement do not apply to General Education.
Literacy Requirement:
See "Mathematics and Writing Requirements" in The University Catalog. Writing proficiency in the major is a graduation requirement and may be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of a course in your major which has been designated as the Writing Proficiency (WP) course for the semester in which you take the course. Students who earn below a C- are required to repeat the course and earn a C- or better to receive WP credit. See The Class Schedule for the designated WP courses for each semester. You must pass ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a C- or better before you may register for a WP course.
Course Requirements for the Major: 60 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree. Additional required courses, depending upon the selected option or advising pattern, are outlined following the degree core program requirements.
Students electing to fulfill a second option or degree within the Art Major must complete a minimum of 15 additional upper-division units.
DEGREE CORE PROGRAM: 12 units
4 courses required:
| ARTS | 101 | Art History Survey | 3.0 | FS * |
| ARTS | 102 | Art History Survey | 3.0 | FS * |
| ARTS | 125 | Basic Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Major Option Course Requirements: 48 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required dependent upon the option chosen. Students must select one of the following options for completion of the major course requirements.
The Senior Project Requirement:
Satisfactory completion of a Senior Project, specific to each student's option (art education, art history, art studio, or interior design) is required for all candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in Art degree. Project requirements vary according to options. Application forms for the Senior Project must be completed no later than the semester prior to planned graduation. Guidelines and forms are available in the department office or on the Web at http://www.csuchico.edu/art.
THE OPTION IN ART EDUCATION: 48 units
Lower-Division Requirements: 21 units
6 courses required:
| ARTS | 126 | Basic Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 125 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 227 | Introduction to Painting | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 230 | Introduction to Printmaking | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 250 | Introduction to Computer Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 122, ARTS 125, or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 260 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3.0 | FS |
1 course selected from:
| ARTS | 270 | Introduction to Sculpture | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 290 | Introduction to Fiber Art | 3.0 | FS |
Upper-Division Requirements: 27 units
Art Studio Courses: 9 units
Students may select for a single emphasis 9 units from one of the following studio course groups to fulfill this requirement. Studio courses at the 300 level may be taken two times for credit; courses at the 400 level may be taken four times for credit. A minimum of 3 units must be at the 400 level.
9 units selected from:
Ceramics Group
| ARTS | 361 | Intermediate Ceramics | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 260 or equivalent experience in low-fire hand-building techniques; ARTS 122; ARTS 125.
| ARTS | 362 | Intermediate Ceramics: Surface | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 361 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 363 | Inter Ceramics: Mold Making | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 361.
| ARTS | 460 | Advanced Ceramics | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 362 or ARTS 363 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 461 | Advanced Ceramics Material | 3.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: ARTS 361.
Computer Art Group
| ARTS | 350 | Intermediate Electronic Arts | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 123, ARTS 126, ARTS 250; or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 450 | Advanced Electronic Arts | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 350 or faculty permission.
Drawing Group
| ARTS | 325 | Intermediate Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 122; ARTS 125; ARTS 126; or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 326 | Intermediate Life Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 125; ARTS 126; or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 425 | Advanced Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 325 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 426 | Advanced Life Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 326 or faculty permission.
Glass Design Group
| ARTS | 376 | Intermediate Glass Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 276 and faculty permission.
| ARTS | 476 | Advanced Glass Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 376 and faculty permission.
Painting Group
| ARTS | 327 | Intermediate Painting | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 122; ARTS 125; ARTS 126; ARTS 227; or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 328 | Intermed Painting: Water Media | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 122; ARTS 125; ARTS 126; ARTS 227; or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 427 | Advanced Painting | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 327 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 428 | Advanced Painting: Water Media | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 327; ARTS 328; or faculty permission.
Photography Group
| ARTS | 340 | Intermed Fine Art Photography | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Introductory photography course on the college level, or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 341 | Fine Art Digital Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 340 or ARTS 350 or permission of instructor.
| ARTS | 342 | Fine Art Color Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 340 or permission of instructor.
| ARTS | 343 | Fine Art Non-Silver Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 340 or permission of instructor.
| ARTS | 440 | Advanced Fine Art Photography | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 340.
| ARTS | 441 | Adv Digital Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 341.
| ARTS | 442 | Adv Color Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 342.
| ARTS | 443 | Adv Non-Silver Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 343.
| ARTS | 445 | Selected Topics Digital Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 340 or permission of instructor.
Printmaking Group
| ARTS | 331 | Intermed Printmaking: Intaglio | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 230 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 332 | Intermed Print: Screen Print | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 230 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 333 | Intermed Print: Lithography | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 230 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 334 | Intermed Printmaking: Relief | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 230 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 430 | Advanced Printmaking | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 331, ARTS 332, or ARTS 333; or faculty permission.
Sculpture Group
| ARTS | 371 | Intermed Sculp: Mixed Media | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 270 for art majors (sculpture emphasis) or ARTS 123 for art majors (non-sculpture); faculty permission for non-majors.
| ARTS | 372 | Intermed Sculpture: Fire Arts | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 270 for art majors (sculpture emphasis), or ARTS 122 for art majors (non-sculpture emphasis); faculty permission for non-majors.
| ARTS | 373 | Intermed Sculpture: The Figure | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 270 for art majors (sculpture emphasis), or ARTS 123 for art majors (non-sculpture emphasis); faculty permission for non-majors.
| ARTS | 470 | Advanced Sculpture | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 371, ARTS 372, or ARTS 373; or faculty permission.
Weaving/Fibers Group
| ARTS | 390 | Intermediate Fiber | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 290 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 490 | Advanced Fiber | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 390 or faculty permission.
Art History: 6 units
1 course selected from:
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 409 | No. Renaissance/Mannerist Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 410 | Ital Renaissance/Mannerist Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 411 | Baroque and Rococo Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
1 course selected from:
| ARTS | 405 | Pre-Columbian Mexican Art | 3.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 406 | Meso-American/Colonial Art | 3.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 408 | Chinese and Japanese Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 412 | American Indian Art | 3.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Professional Orientation Courses: 9 units
3 courses required:
| ARTS | 492 | Cultural Diversity in Art Ed | 3.0 | FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher; ARTS 493 or instructor's permission.
| ARTS | 493 | Art Ed in Elementary & Mid Sch | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 494 | Art Ed in Secondary Schools | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 493 or faculty permission.
Electives Requirement: 3 units
3 units selected from:
Any upper-division ART courses approved in advance by your adviser.
Option in Art Education Senior Project, Portfolio:
Satisfactory completion of this requirement is necessary for all students seeking the BA in Art with an Option in Art Education. The student is required to submit a portfolio demonstrating breadth and depth of subject matter competence. (NOTE: In addition to meeting the graduation requirement, this portfolio is evaluated prior to a candidate's recommendation to the single subject credential program.) The Senior Project, Portfolio, Option in Art Education, must be completed no later than the semester prior to planned graduation and prior to application to the professional education (credential) program.
THE OPTION IN ART HISTORY: 48 units
Lower-Division Requirements: 12 units
4 courses required:
| ARTS | 103 | Far Eastern Art Survey | 3.0 | FS *NW |
| ARTS | 104 | Surv of Arts Amer/Oceania/Afr | 3.0 | FS *NW |
| ARTS | 126 | Basic Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 125 or faculty permission.
Upper-Division Requirements: 36 units
Breadth Requirement: 27 units
Students are required to take three courses from each group with a minimum of 9 units required at the 400 level.
GROUP I:
3 courses selected from:
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 409 | No. Renaissance/Mannerist Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 410 | Ital Renaissance/Mannerist Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 411 | Baroque and Rococo Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
GROUP II:
3 courses selected from:
| ARTS | 400 | Art History Special Problems | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors; faculty permission.
| ARTS | 405 | Pre-Columbian Mexican Art | 3.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 406 | Meso-American/Colonial Art | 3.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 408 | Chinese and Japanese Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 412 | American Indian Art | 3.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Majors needing a non-Western course should select an appropriate non-Western course from the above.
Group III:
3 courses selected from:
| ARTS | 349 | History of Photography | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 359 | Film as Visual Art | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 387 | Early History of Interiors | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for Art majors.
| ARTS | 388 | Modern History of Interiors | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for Art majors.
| ARTS | 401 | Aesthetics and the Artist | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 403 | American Art History | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for Art majors.
| ARTS | 404 | International Art: Contemp | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for Art majors.
| ARTS | 416 | California Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 417 | European Art: 1800-1850 | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 418 | European Art: 1850-1900 | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 419 | European Art: 20th Century | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Art History Seminar: 3 units
1 course required:
| ARTS | 500 | Art Hist: Theory & Res Methods | 3.0 | FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
Electives Requirement: 6 units
6 units selected from:
Any upper-division ART courses approved in advance by your adviser.
The Option in Art History Senior Research Project:
Satisfactory completion of this requirement is necessary for all students seeking the BA in Art with an Option in Art History. The student is expected to write a paper demonstrating comprehension of art history as a discipline, understanding of research methodologies, knowledge of the literature, and writing skills. Application forms for the Senior Research Project, Option in Art History, must be completed no later than the semester prior to planned graduation.
THE OPTION IN ART STUDIO: 48 units
Lower-Division Requirements: 15 units
2 courses required:
| ARTS | 126 | Basic Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 125 or faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
| ARTS | 260 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 270 | Introduction to Sculpture | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 276 | Intro to Glass Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| ARTS | 290 | Introduction to Fiber Art | 3.0 | FS |
1 course selected from:
| ARTS | 227 | Introduction to Painting | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 230 | Introduction to Printmaking | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 250 | Introduction to Computer Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 122, ARTS 125, or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 240 | Intro to Fine Art Photography | 3.0 | FS |
1 course selected from:
| ARTS | 103 | Far Eastern Art Survey | 3.0 | FS *NW |
| ARTS | 104 | Surv of Arts Amer/Oceania/Afr | 3.0 | FS *NW |
Upper-Division Requirements: 33 units
Art Studio Courses: 18 units
Students may select for a single emphasis 18 units from one of the following studio course groups to fulfill this requirement. Students may elect to pursue a split emphasis of 9 units from one group and 9 units from a second group, for a total of 18 units to fulfill this requirement. Studio courses at the 300-level may be taken two times for credit and 400-level courses four times for credit. A minimum of 6 units must be at the 400 level in either the single emphasis or the combined split emphasis.
18 units selected from:
Ceramics Group
| ARTS | 361 | Intermediate Ceramics | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 260 or equivalent experience in low-fire hand-building techniques; ARTS 122; ARTS 125.
| ARTS | 362 | Intermediate Ceramics: Surface | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 361 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 363 | Inter Ceramics: Mold Making | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 361.
| ARTS | 460 | Advanced Ceramics | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 362 or ARTS 363 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 461 | Advanced Ceramics Material | 3.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: ARTS 361.
Computer Art Group
| ARTS | 350 | Intermediate Electronic Arts | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 123, ARTS 126, ARTS 250; or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 450 | Advanced Electronic Arts | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 350 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 451 | Intermedia Studio | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 450 and at least one additional 300/400-level art studio course; faculty permission.
Drawing Group
| ARTS | 325 | Intermediate Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 122; ARTS 125; ARTS 126; or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 326 | Intermediate Life Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 125; ARTS 126; or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 425 | Advanced Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 325 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 426 | Advanced Life Drawing | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 326 or faculty permission.
Glass Design Group
| ARTS | 376 | Intermediate Glass Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 276 and faculty permission.
| ARTS | 476 | Advanced Glass Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 376 and faculty permission.
Fibers Group
| ARTS | 390 | Intermediate Fiber | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 290 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 490 | Advanced Fiber | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 390 or faculty permission.
Painting Group
| ARTS | 327 | Intermediate Painting | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 122; ARTS 125; ARTS 126; ARTS 227; or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 328 | Intermed Painting: Water Media | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 122; ARTS 125; ARTS 126; ARTS 227; or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 427 | Advanced Painting | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 327 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 428 | Advanced Painting: Water Media | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 327; ARTS 328; or faculty permission.
Photography Group
| ARTS | 340 | Intermed Fine Art Photography | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Introductory photography course on the college level, or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 341 | Fine Art Digital Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 340 or ARTS 350 or permission of instructor.
| ARTS | 342 | Fine Art Color Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 340 or permission of instructor.
| ARTS | 343 | Fine Art Non-Silver Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 340 or permission of instructor.
| ARTS | 440 | Advanced Fine Art Photography | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 340.
| ARTS | 441 | Adv Digital Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 341.
| ARTS | 442 | Adv Color Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 342.
| ARTS | 443 | Adv Non-Silver Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 343.
| ARTS | 445 | Selected Topics Digital Photo | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 340 or permission of instructor.
Printmaking Group
| ARTS | 331 | Intermed Printmaking: Intaglio | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 230 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 332 | Intermed Print: Screen Print | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 230 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 333 | Intermed Print: Lithography | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 230 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 334 | Intermed Printmaking: Relief | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 230 or faculty permission.
| ARTS | 430 | Advanced Printmaking | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 331, ARTS 332, or ARTS 333; or faculty permission.
Sculpture Group
| ARTS | 371 | Intermed Sculp: Mixed Media | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 270 for art majors (sculpture emphasis) or ARTS 123 for art majors (non-sculpture); faculty permission for non-majors.
| ARTS | 372 | Intermed Sculpture: Fire Arts | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 270 for art majors (sculpture emphasis), or ARTS 122 for art majors (non-sculpture emphasis); faculty permission for non-majors.
| ARTS | 373 | Intermed Sculpture: The Figure | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 270 for art majors (sculpture emphasis), or ARTS 123 for art majors (non-sculpture emphasis); faculty permission for non-majors.
| ARTS | 470 | Advanced Sculpture | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 371, ARTS 372, or ARTS 373; or faculty permission.
Studio Seminar Course: 3 units
1 course required:
| ARTS | 495 | Current Topics Studio-Seminar | 3.0 | FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher; upper-division standing in Art or faculty permission.
Art History Courses: 6 units
GROUP I:
1 course selected from:
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 409 | No. Renaissance/Mannerist Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 410 | Ital Renaissance/Mannerist Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 411 | Baroque and Rococo Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
GROUP II:
1 course selected from:
| ARTS | 339 | Hist of Fine Art Printmaking | 3.0 | Inq |
| ARTS | 349 | History of Photography | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 359 | Film as Visual Art | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 369 | History of Ceramics | 3.0 | Inq |
| ARTS | 379 | History of Sculpture | 3.0 | Inq |
| ARTS | 387 | Early History of Interiors | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for Art majors.
| ARTS | 388 | Modern History of Interiors | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for Art majors.
| ARTS | 400 | Art History Special Problems | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors; faculty permission.
| ARTS | 403 | American Art History | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for Art majors.
| ARTS | 404 | International Art: Contemp | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for Art majors.
| ARTS | 405 | Pre-Columbian Mexican Art | 3.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 406 | Meso-American/Colonial Art | 3.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 408 | Chinese and Japanese Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 412 | American Indian Art | 3.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 416 | California Art | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 417 | European Art: 1800-1850 | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 418 | European Art: 1850-1900 | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
| ARTS | 419 | European Art: 20th Century | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for art majors.
Electives Requirement: 6 units
6 units selected from:
Any upper-division ART courses approved in advance by your adviser.
The Option in Art Studio Senior Project:
Satisfactory completion of this requirement is necessary for all students seeking the BA in Art with an Option in Art Studio. Students are expected to present work demonstrating art practice competencies appropriate to their chosen studio. Students are also, through written statements, expected to demonstrate competencises in critical and historical knowledge related to their chosen subject. Students with split emphases must select a studio project from one of their emphasis areas. Application forms for the Senior Project, Option in Art Studio, must be completed no later than the semester prior to planned graduation.
THE OPTION IN INTERIOR DESIGN: 48 units
Lower-Division Requirements: 12 units
4 courses required:
| ARTS | 181 | Intro to Interior Design | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 281 | Space Planning | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 181, CMGT 110.
| ARTS | 282 | Studio: Design Materials | 3.0 | FS |
| CMGT | 110 | Construction Graphics | 3.0 | FS |
Upper-Division Requirements: 36 units
9 courses required:
| ARTS | 383 | Computer-Aided Des: Interiors | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 281, ARTS 282, CMGT 110.
| ARTS | 384 | Human Factors in Design | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 385 | Principles of Lighting | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 281, ARTS 282, CMGT 110.
| ARTS | 386 | Rapid Visualization | 3.0 | FS |
| ARTS | 387 | Early History of Interiors | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for Art majors.
| ARTS | 388 | Modern History of Interiors | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 102 for Art majors.
| ARTS | 481 | Studio in Kitchen/Bath Design | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 181; ARTS 281; ARTS 282; CMGT 110.
| ARTS | 485 | Pract/Portfolio Inter Design | 3.0 | FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher; ARTS 281, ARTS 282, CMGT 110.
| ARTS | 489 | Internship Program in Art1.0 | 3.0 | FS |
ARTS 489 must be taken for 3 units.
1 course selected from:
| ARTS | 482 | Adv Studio in Corporate Design | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 281, ARTS 282, CMGT 110.
| ARTS | 483 | Studio in Commercial Design | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 181; ARTS 281; ARTS 282; CMGT 110.
Electives Requirement: 6 units
6 units selected from:
Any upper-division ART courses approved in advance by your adviser.
The Option in Interior Design Senior Project, Internship:
Satisfactory completion of this requirement is necessary for all students seeking the BA in Art with an Option in Interior Design. The student is expected to complete at least 3 units of internship in interior design, document work done during the internship, and make a formal presentation to the local chapter of the American Society for Interior Design. Application forms for the Senior Project, Option in Interior Design, must be completed no later than the semester prior to planned graduation.
Electives Requirement:
To complete the total units required for the bachelor's degree, select additional elective courses from the total university offerings. You should consult with an adviser regarding the selection of courses which will provide breadth to your university experience and possibly apply to a supportive second major or minor.
Grading Requirement:
All courses taken to fulfill major course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the department as Credit/No Credit grading only.
Advising Requirement:
Advising is mandatory for all majors in this degree program. Consult your undergraduate adviser for specific information.
Honors in the Major
Honors in the Major is a program of independent work in your major. It involves 6 units of honors course work completed over two semesters.
Your Honors work will be recognized at your graduation, on your permanent transcripts, and on your diploma. It is often accompanied by letters of commendation from your mentor in the department or the department chair. Most importantly, however, the Honors in the Major program allows you to work closely with a faculty mentor in your area of interest on an original performance or research project. This year-long collaboration allows you to work in your field at a professional level and culminates in a public presentation of your work. Students sometimes take their projects beyond the university for submission in professional journals, presentation at conferences, or competition in shows; such experience is valuable for graduate school and later professional life.
Some common features of Honors in the Major program are
1. You must take 6 units of Honors in the Major course work. At least 3 of these 6 units are independent study (499H) as specified by your department. You must complete each class with a minimum grade of B. 2. You must have completed 9 units of upper-division course work or 21 overall units in your major before you can be admitted to Honors in the Major. Check the requirements carefully, as there may be specific courses that must be included in these units. 3. Your cumulative GPA should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5 percent of majors in your department. 4. Your GPA in your major should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5 percent of majors in your department. 5. Most students apply for or are invited to participate in Honors in the Major during the second semester of their junior year. Then they complete the 6 units of course work over the two semesters of their senior year. 6. Your honors work culminates with a public presentation of your Honors project.
While Honors in the Major is part of the Honors Program, each department administers its own program. Please contact your major department or major adviser for further information.