The Art Program at CSU Channel Islands integrates traditional media with emerging digital technologies in graphic design, multimedia, fine art, art history with a focus on interdisciplinary studies to develop a solid foundation leading to advanced work in art media and theory.

Visit the program website: https://art.csuci.edu/ 
Review the Art, Art History Emphasis, Digital Art Option Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ART300Art History: Tools and Methods3Major & GWAR
    ART/ UDGEStudent's ChoiceArt History: Interdisciplinary Art Courses3

    Complete 18 Units in this section by selecting at least one course from each group, and no more than three courses from each group.

    Courses that double dip and meet Major and UDGE C: ART 330, 331, 334, 336, 338, 433, 434, 451, 344, 351, 332, 333, 355, 435, 436.

    The following courses triple dip and meet Major, UDGE C & Multicultural requirements: ART 332, 333, 351, 435, 451.

    MajorUDGE C
    ARTStudent's ChoiceArt History: Interdisciplinary Art Courses3

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions. 

    Complete 18 units in this section by selecting at least one course from each group, and no more than three courses from each group.

    Major
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective.OtherAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Seek a leadership position in a student organization.
    • Meet with Graduate Studies Center and Career Development Services.
    • Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests).
    • Meet with Academic Advising to plan for future semesters.

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ART360Digital Art History3Major
    ART/ UDGEStudent's ChoiceArt History: Interdisciplinary Art Courses3

    Complete 18 units in this section by selecting at least one course from each group, and no more than three courses from each group.

    Courses that double dip and meet Major and UDGE D: ART 334, 434, 333.

    MajorUDGE D
    ARTStudent's ChoiceUpper Division ART Elective Course3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.Major
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective.OtherLanguage
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Explore student research opportunities, Explore Study Abroad opportunities, Explore possible graduate degrees (MPA, law school, etc.)
    • Begin graduate school test prep (if applicable)
    • Making an Impact Club (if applicable)
    • Set up an online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, professional website)
  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ARTStudent ChoiceArt History: Interdisciplinary Art Courses3

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

    Complete 18 units in this section by selecting at least one course from each group, and no more than three courses from each group.

    Major
    ARTStudent ChoiceUpper Division Elective Course3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    UDGEStudent ChoiceUDGE - B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    POLS150American Political Institutions3If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free ElectiveOtherAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Meet with Academic Advising for Grad Check and apply for graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
    • Present research at the CSUCI Student Research Conference or another undergraduate conference
    • Complete an internship, visit Career Development Services to prepare for the job market
    • Meet with Graduate Studies Center and apply for graduate school (if applicable)

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ART499Capstone3Major
    MajorStudent's ChoiceArt History: Interdisciplinary Art Courses3

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

    Complete 18 units in this section by selecting at least one course from each group, and no more than three courses from each group.

    Major
    MajorStudent's ChoiceArt History: Interdisciplinary Art Courses3

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

    Complete 18 units in this section by selecting at least one course from each group, and no more than three courses from each group.

    Major
    Multicultural RequirementStudent's ChoiceMulticultural Requirement3Multicultural Requirement can double dip in ART (as previously listed above in Semester One). If Multicultural Requirement has been met change to Free Elective.OtherMP
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Complete capstone
    • Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, apply for graduate school.
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