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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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


Summary of Units:

Lower Division Major Requirements 24
Upper Division Major Requirements 33
General Education and 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.

Lower Division Requirements - 24 units


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

Art Studio Foundations - 9 units


Major Electives - 6 units


Upper Division Requirements - 33 units


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

Methods Course - 3 units


To ensure preparation for upper division art history coursework, you are urged to take ART 300 not later than your junior year (first year at CI for transfer students). This course is currently offered every third semester.

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. Note that some courses are offered either once a year, or once every other year; consult the Art Program advisor for details. Note: Not all courses fulfill a UDGE requirement.

Complete at least one and no more than three courses from each of the following groups:
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.

Major Electives - 9 units


Capstone - 3 units


The Art: Art History Emphasis requires a capstone experience.  To make the most of this integrative learning experience, you are urged to take Capstone in your final semester.

General Education and Graduation Requirements - B.A.


To graduate, students must complete 120 units minimum (21 units must be upper division), including the following General Education Requirements  (GE) and Graduation Requirements  not met within the major: