BA: Art, Studio Art emphasis 2022-2023

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
    ENGL105
    • Composition and Rhetoric
    		3GEA2
    ART105 or 106 or 107 or 108 or 109Studio Foundations Course3Major
    ART105 or 106 or 107 or 108 or 109Studio Foundations Course3Major
    ART110 or 111 or 112 or 114Art History Foundations3Major & GEC1
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3

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    Milestones

    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1

    COMP

    or

    MATH

    105

    or

    108

    Introduction to Programming


    Mathematical Thinking

    		3
    • COMP 105 or MATH 108 is recommended by major
    		GEB4
    ART105 or 106 or 107 or 108 or 109Studio Foundations Course3Major
    ART105 or 106 or 107 or 108 or 109Studio Foundations Course3Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceF – Ethnic StudiesSee catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills multicultural requirement.GEF

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    Milestones

    • Join a student group

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ART110 or 111 or 112 or 114Art History Foundations3Major & GEAdditional C
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceLower Division Art Studio Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosenGELanguage
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Sciences4Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB1/B3
    POLS150American Political Institutions3GED/AIR

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    Milestones

      Spring Sophomore

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceLower Division Art Studio Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
      GEStudent's ChoiceLife Science3Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementOtherB2/B3
      GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED
      GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
      HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later.OtherUS History

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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 ChoiceIntermediate Studio Course3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
      Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceIntermediate Studio Course3
      • See catalog for course titles & descriptions
      		Major
      ART

      435

      or

      436

      Contemporary Art (1970-present): Looking, Thinking, Writing

      Modern Art (1850-1970): Looking, Thinking, Writing

      		3ART 435 meets UDGE-C, GWAR, & Multicultural requirementsMajor & GE & GWARUDGE C
      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
      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

      • Seek a leadership position in a student organization
      • Meet w/Career Development Services and Graduate Studies Center
      • 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
      MajorStudent's ChoiceAdvanced Studio Advanced Artistic Problems Course3
      • See catalog for course titles & descriptions
      		Major
      MajorStudent's ChoiceAdvanced Studio Advanced Artistic Problems Course3
      • See catalog for course titles & descriptions
      		Major
      Upper Division GE (UDGE-B)Upper DivisionStudent's Choice3
      • See catalog for course titles & descriptions
      		GEUDGE-B
      ARTStudent's ChoiceArt History & Upper Division General Education (UDGE) Art Courses3
      • Complete a minimum of three units.
        See catalog for course titles & descriptions.
        Recommend taking ART 333, 334, or 434 to double-count with UDGE-D
      		MajorUDGE-D
      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

      • 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
      ART489Arts Seminar3Must be taken prior to ART 499Major
      Major Student's ChoiceAdvanced Studio Advanced Artistic Problems Course3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
      MajorStudent's ChoiceAdvanced Studio Advanced Artistic Problems Course3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
      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
      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

      • Meet w/ 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 the Career Center to prepare for the job market
      • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center and apply for graduate school (if applicable)

      Spring Senior

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      ART499Capstone3Major
      MajorStudent's ChoiceAdvanced Studio Advanced Artistic Problems Course3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
      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
      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
      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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