BA: Art History, Digital Art Opt. 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
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Art ART 108 Visual Technologies 3 Major Art ART 110 Caves to Cathedrals: History of Western Art I 3 Major & GE C1 English ENGL 105 Composition and Rhetoric 3 GE A2 Computer Science or Mathematics COMP 105 or MATH 108 Introduction to Programming or Mathematical Thinking 3 COMP 105 or MATH 108 is recommended by major GE B4 General Education Student Choice Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Other D Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete required English and Math course(s)
Spring Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Art Art 111 Mona Lisa to Monet and Beyond: History of Western Art II 3 GE C1 Art Art 112 Art of the Eastern World 3 Major & GE C1 General Education Student Choice Physical Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE B1 General Education Student Choice Critical Thinking 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A3 General Education Student Choice Oral Communication 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A1 Total Units
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Milestones
- Join a student group
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Art ART 100
ART 105
ART 106
ART 107
Understanding Fine Art Processes
Drawing and Composition
Color and Design
Life Drawing
3 Major Art ART 201
ART 202
ART 203
ART 204
ART 205
ART 206
ART 207
ART 209
ART 211
ART 212
Painting
Sculpture
Illustration
Graphic Design
Multimedia
Animation
Ceramics
Photography
Video Production
Visual Story Design
3 Major General Education Student Choice Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, Languages Other than English 3-4 Foreign Language is recommended. If taking foreign language it will also meet Language requirement GE C2 General Education Student Choice Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE E Political Science POLS 150
American Political Institutions 3 GE D/AIR Total Units
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Milestones
- N/A
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Art ART 204
ART 205
ART 209
ART 212
Graphic Design
Multimedia
Photography
Video Production
3 Art lower division Elective
Select one not previously takenMajor Major Elective Student Choice Art Lower Division Elective
3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Select one not previously takenMajor General Education Student Choice Life Science 4 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement Other B2/B3 General Education Student Choice Ethnic Studies 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE F History Student Choice US History - Student Choice 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, 350 Other US History Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Art Art 300 Art History: Tools and Methods 3 Major & GWAR Major Elective Student Choice Art History-Interdisciplinary Art Course 3 See 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.Major UDGE D Major Elective Student Choice Art History-Interdisciplinary Art Course 3 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 Major Elective Student Choice Upper Division Elective Course 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 3 Unit Requirement Other 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Art ART 360 Digital Art History 3 Major Major Elective Student Choice Art History-Interdisciplinary Art Courses 3 See 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.Major Major Elective Student Choice Art History-Interdisciplinary Art Courses 3 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 Major Elective Student Choice Upper Division Elective Course 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major General Education Upper Division Student Choice 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE-B Total Units
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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)
- Set up an online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, professional website)
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Major Elective Student Choice Art History-Interdisciplinary Art Courses 3 See 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.
The following courses meet UDGE-C & Multicultural requirements: ART 332, 333, 351, 435, 451Major Major Elective Student Choice Art History-Interdisciplinary Art Courses 3 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 Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 3 Unit Requirement Other Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 3 Unit Requirement Other Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 3 Unit Requirement Other Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Art ART 499 Capstone 3 Major Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 3 Unit Requirement Other Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 3 Unit Requirement Other Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 3 Unit Requirement Other Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 1-2 Unit Requirement Other Total Units
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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.