BA: Art, Art History Emphasis 2021-2022

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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ArtART 110Caves to Cathedrals:History of Western Art I3Major & GEC1
    ArtART 108Visual Technologies3Major
    EnglishENGL 105Composition and Rhetoric3Will meet major lower division electiveGEA2
    Computer Science or Mathematics

    COMP 105 or MATH 108

    		Introduction to Programming or Mathematical Thinking3COMP 105 or MATH 108 is recommended by major GEB4
    General EducationStudent ChoiceSocial Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsOtherD

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    Milestones

    • Complete required English and Math course(s)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ArtArt 111Mona Lisa to Monet and Beyond: History of Western Art II3MajorC1
    ArtArt 112Art of the Eastern World3Major & GEC1
    General EducationPhysical SciencesStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB1
    General EducationCritical ThinkingStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    General EducationOral CommunicationStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1

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    Milestones

    • Join a student group

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ArtART 100 OR ART 105 OR ART 106 OR ART 107ART 100 - Understanding Art Processes ART 105 - Drawing and Composition ART 106 - Color and Design ART 107 - Life Drawing3Major
    ArtART 201 OR ART 202 OR ART 203 OR ART 204 OR ART 205 OR ART 206 OR ART 207 OR ART 209 OR ART 212ART 201 - Painting ART 202 - Sculpture ART 203 - Illustration ART 204 - Graphic Design ART 205- Multimedia ART 206 - Animation ART 207 - Ceramics ART 209 - Photography ART 212 - Video Production3Major
    General EducationStudent ChoiceHumanities: Literature, Philosophy, Languages Other than English3-4Foreign Language is recommended. If taking foreign language it will also meet Language requirement & major lower division electiveGEC2
    General EducationLifelong Learning and Self-DevelopmentStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    Political SciencePOLS 150American Political Institutions3Major & GED/AIR

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    Milestones

    • Complete lower-division ART requirement(s)

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ArtART 300Art History: Tools And Methods3Major & GWAR
    Major ElectiveStudent ChoiceUpper Division Elective Course3Major
    HistoryStudent ChoiceUS History - Student Choice3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, 350OtherUS History
    General Education

    Student Choice

    Life Sciences

    		3Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement GEB2/B3
    General EducationStudent ChoiceEthnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEF

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    Milestones

    • Complete lower-division ART requirement(s)
    • Seek a leadership position in a student organization
    • Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
    • Consider adding a minor

  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Major ElectiveStudent's Choice Art History-Interdisciplinary Art Courses3See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    Group 1:
    Complete 18 units in this section by selecting at least one course from each group, and no more than three courses from each group.

    The following courses meet UDGE-C & Multicultural requirements: ART 332, 333, 351, 435, 451    		MajorUDGE C
    Major ElectiveStudent's Choice Art History-Interdisciplinary Art Courses3See 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
    Major ElectiveStudent's Choice Upper Division Elective Course3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor & GE
    Free ElectiveStudent's Choice Student Choice3Unit RequirementOther
    Free ElectiveArt, Literature, Languages, and CulturesStudent Choice3Unit RequirementOther

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Seek a leadership position in a student organization
    • Prepare a resume
    • Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
    • Meet with Academic Advising for a degree progress check

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Major ElectiveArt History-Interdisciplinary Art CoursesStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    Group 2:
    Complete 18 units in this section by selecting at least one course from each group, and no more than three courses from each group.    		MajorUDGE D
    Major ElectiveArt History-Interdisciplinary Art CoursesStudent Choice3See 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
    Major ElectiveUpper DivisionStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    General EducationUpper DivisionStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE-B
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Unit Requirement Other

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    Milestones

    • 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
    Major ElectiveStudent ChoiceArt History-Interdisciplinary Art Courses3See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    Group 3:
    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
    Major ElectiveStudent ChoiceArt History-Interdisciplinary Art Courses3See 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
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Unit Requirement Other
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Unit Requirement Other
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Unit Requirement Other

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    Milestones

    • Apply for graduation
    • Present research at the CSUCI Student Research Conference or another undergraduate conference
    • Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market
    • Apply for graduate school (if applicable)

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ArtArt 499Capstone3Major
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Unit RequirementOther
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Unit RequirementOther
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Unit RequirementOther
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice1-2Unit RequirementOther

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Graduation check with Advising and Faculty advisor
    • Complete capstone
    • Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, apply for graduate school.
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