Art, B.A. Art History Emphasis, Enhanced Studio Option - 120 units

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Summary of Units:

Lower Division Major Requirements	24
Upper Division Major Requirements	33
Additional General Education and other Graduation Requirements	63
Total Units	120

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art

Art majors are required to select an emphasis of study in Art Studio or Art History. Students wishing to build a stronger studio art foundation should select the Enhanced Studio Option. The Option is 15 units within the major, 6 lower-division and 9 upper-division.

Art History Emphasis, Enhanced Studio Option: Lower Division Requirements - 24 units

The Art: Art History Emphasis, Enhanced Studio Option requires a minimum of twenty-four (24) units of lower-division coursework. Eighteen (18) of these units are required; the remaining six (6) units are drawn from lower-division art studio offerings.

Lower Division Required Courses - 18 units

ART 108 - Visual Technologies Units: 3
ART 110 - Caves to Cathedrals: History of Western Art I Units: 3
ART 111 - Mona Lisa to Monet and Beyond: History of Western Art II Units: 3
ART 112 - Art of the Eastern World Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
ART 105 - Drawing and Composition Units: 3
ART 106 - Color and Design Units: 3
ART 107 - Life Drawing Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
ART 201 - Painting Units: 3
ART 202 - Sculpture Units: 3
ART 203 - Illustration Units: 3
ART 204 - Graphic Design Units: 3
ART 205 - Multimedia Units: 3
ART 206 - Animation Units: 3
ART 207 - Ceramics Units: 3
ART 209 - Photography Units: 3
ART 211 - Visual Story Design Units: 3
ART 212 - Video Production Units: 3
Note: For declared majors in Art History Emphasis only: ART 201 through 212 require ART 108 plus one other 100-level studio course; any other prerequisites waived.

Lower Division Elective Courses - 6 units

Complete two from the following courses (if not taken above):

ART 105 , ART 106 , ART 107 , ART 201 , ART 202 , ART 203 , ART 204 , ART 205 , ART 206 , ART 207 , ART 209 , ART 211 , ART 212

As you select your lower-division art studio courses, be sure to choose the ones that serve as prerequisites for the upper-division courses you wish to take. Consult with Academic Advising or the Art Program chair or advisor for specific guidance.

Art History Emphasis, Enhanced Studio Option: Upper Division Requirements - 33 units

The Art: Art History Emphasis, Enhanced Studio Option requires a minimum of thirty-three (33) units of upper-division coursework. Three (3) units are provided by the required upper-division methods course. Eighteen (18) of these units must be taken from within those courses designated as art history and Upper Division Genereal Education (UDGE) units. An additional three (3) units are provided by the capstone experience. The remaining nine (9) units come from upper-division Art Program offerings, as described below.

Upper-Division Methods Course - 3 units

To ensure preparation for upper-division coursework, you are urged to take ART 300 not later than your junior year (first year at CI for transfer students).

ART 300 - Art History: Tools And Methods Units: 3

Art History and UDGE Art Courses - 18 units

You are encouraged to enroll in a variety of art history and UDGE courses addressing multiple time periods, artistic developments, and theoretical issues. Art Majors in the Art History emphasis may also focus on a particular area of interest.

Complete at least one and no more than three courses from each of the following groups (18 units):

Note: the special topics course ART 480 - Advanced Issues in Art History, Theory and Criticism may be substituted for a course in one of the areas below depending on topic and subject to approval of the Art Program chair.

Capstone - 3 units

The Art: Art History Emphasis requires a capstone experience. In order to make the most of this integrative learning experience, you are urged to take Capstone in one of your final two semesters.

ART 499 - Arts Capstone Project Units: 3

Upper Division Elective Courses - 9 units

Complete at least two from the following:

ART 310 , ART 311 , ART 312 , ART 313 , ART 314 , ART 315 ,ART 316 , ART 317 , ART 318 , ART 320 , ART 321 , ART 322 , ART 323 , ART 324 , ART 325 , ART 326 , ART 327 , ART 328 , ART 329 ART 380 , ART 382 , ART 384 , ART 385 , ART 386 , ART 387 , ART 388 , ART 389 , ART 390 , ART 391 , ART 392 , ART 420 ,ART 421 , ART 422 , ART 423 ,ART 464 , ART 466 , ART 471 , ART 489 , ART 490 , ART 491 , ART 494 (with studio faculty). Note that additional prerequisites may apply.

Complete no more than one from the following:

Upper-division art history and UDGE courses not taken above.
The following upper-division Art Program electives: ART 360 , ART 480 , ART 492 , ART 494 (with art history faculty). Note that enrollment in ART 492 and ART 494 is subject to instructor approval.

Additional General Education and other Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must complete 120 units minimum (40 units must be upper division), including the following General Education (GE) and Graduation Requirements:

Additional lower division GE Area A-E requirements not met within the major
American Institutions Requirement
Language Requirement (C- or better grade)
Multicultural Perspectives (MP) Mission Pillar Requirement
Nine units of Upper Division General Education (UDGE) courses, one each in Areas UDGE-B, UDGE-C, and UDGE-D
Free electives as needed to meet minimum units for graduation