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Art

College of Humanities and Fine Arts
School of the Arts
Dean: Joel Zimbelman

Department of Art and Art History
Ayres Hall 107
530-898-5331
e-mail: art@csuchico.edu
http://www.csuchico.edu/art/
Chair: Michael Bishop

Undergraduate Advisors:

Assigned individually by area

BFA Program Coordinator:

Susan Whitmore

Art Studio BFA Advisor:

Susan Whitmore

Electronic Arts BFA Advisor:

Nanette Wylde

Interior Design BFA Advisor:

Kijeong Jeon

Credential Program Advisors:

Masami Toku

Teresa Cotner

Graduate Program Coordinator:

Cameron Crawford

MA Advisor:

Matthew Looper

MFA Advisor:

Cameron Crawford

Program

BA in Art

Options in:
Art Education

Art History

Art Studio

BFA in Art

Options in:
Art Studio

Electronic Arts

Interior Design

Minor in Art History

Minor in Art Studio

Minor in Photographic Studies

Single Subject Teaching Credential in Art

MA in Art

MFA in Art

Faculty
Course Offerings

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Prerequisites for Admission to the BFA Programs

1. Before you apply, all Program Admission Prerequisites must be satisfied.

3. A grade point average of at least 3.0 in all art course work is required.

Note: While not a prerequisite, transfer students are advised to complete 9 units in the Department of Art and Art History prior to applying for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program.

Program Admission Prerequisites: 15 units

Art History Core: 6 units

2 courses required:

ARTH

101

Art History Survey

3.0

FS *

ARTH

102

Art History Survey

3.0

FS *

Lower-Division Foundation Studio: 9 units

3 courses required:

ARTS

122

2D Design

3.0

ARTS

123

3D Design

3.0

ARTS

125

Basic Drawing

3.0

Application Time Line for BFA Degree Program

1. If eligible, you should apply for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program not earlier than the second semester of your sophomore year. Admission into the program will begin the semester following acceptance.

2. The portfolio review takes place in the last half of the fall and spring semesters. Information on required application materials and specific deadlines are discussed at the BFA Information Meeting in the beginning of each semester. For further information, contact the BFA Program Coordinator.

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 132 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 as quickly as possible. Please request a plan from your major advisor or view it and other current advising information at http://em.csuchico.edu/aap/ProgramSearch.

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.

Select an upper-division Natural Sciences Thematic course, and an upper-division Social Science Thematic course from the same theme. See your advisor for assistance in identifying thematic courses which qualify. The Humanities Thematic requirement is fulfilled by ARTH 411, ARTH 412, ARTH 413, ARTH 421, ARTH 422, or ARTH 423.

Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units

See "Diversity Requirement" in the University Catalog. Most courses taken to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education.

U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals: 6 units

See "U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals" under "Bachelor's Degree Requirements". This requirement is normally fulfilled by completing HIST 130 and POLS 155 or approved equivalents. Courses used to satisfy this requirement do not apply to General Education.

For this major HIST 130 may be used to fulfill the Breadth Area C2 or C3 requirement (ARTH 101 or ARTH 102 may be used to meet the Breadth Area C1 requirement). POLS 155 may be used to fulfill any one of the Breadth Area D requirements (D1, D2, or D3).

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: 57-72 units

Completion of the following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree.

BFA Program Requirements

See Program Admission Prerequisites above.

Upon admittance to the program, you must secure a full-time faculty member, preferably in your area of emphasis, to serve as your mentor. You will be required to meet with your mentor a minimum of two times per semester. You may, along with your mentor, expand this group to include other faculty, graduate students, or community members. The purpose of these meetings is to engage in focused discussions that will assist you in attaining clarity and expertise in the technical and conceptual development of your work. You must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average within the major's units in order to continue in the program.

A minimum of two semesters of residency is required to complete the BFA Program.

Culminating Exhibition/Project:

A culminating exhibition is required of all students seeking the BFA degree. You will arrange this with the approval of your mentor prior to your final semester in the BFA degree program.

Required Application Materials for the BFA Degree with an Option in Art Studio

1. Prerequisite/application form.

2. Transcripts of all previous college- or university-level course work.

3. 10-15 examples of current work. This work should demonstrate a variety of experiences and an understanding of the methods, materials and concepts in your area of concentration. Details of the submission requirements are reviewed at the Information Meeting.

4. Two recommendation forms completed by art studio faculty for students currently in the BA program in Art, or a minimum of two letters of recommendation for transfer students.

5. A one-page written personal statement about your artistic/professional goals.

6. You are encouraged to submit any additional supporting data, such as records of exhibitions, workshops or special courses, and/or work experience.

7. The faculty reviewers may request a personal interview.

8. An applicant may submit work for the Portfolio Review a maximum of two times.

Major Option Course Requirements: 57-72 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.

Art

Program

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Prerequisites for Admission to the BFA Programs

Art History Core: 6 units

2 courses required:

Lower-Division Foundation Studio: 9 units

3 courses required:

Application Time Line for BFA Degree Program

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 132 units

General Education Requirements: 48 units

Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units

U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals: 6 units

Literacy Requirement:

Course Requirements for the Major: 57-72 units

Culminating Exhibition/Project:

Required Application Materials for the BFA Degree with an Option in Art Studio

Major Option Course Requirements: 57-72 units

The Option in Art Studio: 69-72 units

Note: Students choosing the photography emphasis or split emphasis should refer to the requirements under the Photography Group. All other emphasis must follow the requirements listed below.

Lower-Division Requirements: 15 units

1 course required:

3 courses selected from:

1 course selected from:

Upper-Division Requirements: 57 units

Art Studio Courses: 27 units

27 units selected from:

Note: Students interested in the Photography emphasis or split emphasis see special requirements under Photography Group.

Ceramics Group

Drawing Group

Glass Design Group

Painting Group

Printmaking Group

Sculpture Group

Studio Electives: 18 units

18 units selected from:

Art History Courses: 6 units

Group I: 3 units

1 course selected from:

Group II: 3 units

1 course selected from:

Professional Preparation: 6 units

6 units required:

Photography Group Requirements: 69 units

Lower-Division Requirements: 12 units

2 courses required:

1 course selected from:

1 course selected from:

Upper-Division Requirements: 57 units

Art Studio Courses: 27 units

1 course required:

1 course selected from:

21 units selected from:

Studio Electives: 18 units

18 units selected from:

Group I:

1 course selected from:

Group II:

1 course required:

Professional Preparation: 6 units

6 units required:

The Option in Electronic Arts: 69-70 units

Required Application Materials for the BFA Degree with an Option in Electronic Arts

Option Core: 18 units

6 courses required:

Technology in Society: 3 units

1 course selected from:

Professional Preparation: 6 units

6 units required:

Advising Pattern Course Requirements: 42-43 units

Intermedia Studio Pattern: 42 units

Art Studio Foundations: 6 units

2 courses selected from:

Electronic Art Studio: 15 units

15 units required:

Studio Electives: 18 units

18 units selected from:

Art History: 3 units

1 course selected from:

Multimedia Studio Pattern: 42 units