BA: Art, Studio Art 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
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Art ART 110 OR ART 111 OR ART 112 - ART 110 - Caves Cathedr Hist West Art I
- ART 111 - Mona L Monet Hist West Art II
- ART 112 - Art of the Eastern World
3 Major & GE C1 Art ART 108 Visual Technologies 3 Major 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 107 Life Drawing 3 Major Art ART 110 OR ART 111 OR ART 112 - ART 110 - Caves Cathedr Hist West Art I
- ART 111 - Mona L Monet Hist West Art Ii
- ART 112 - Artof the Eastern World
3 Major & GE Additional C General Education Student Choice Oral Communication 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A1 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 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 105 Drawing and Composition 3 Major Art Art 106 Color and Design 3 Major General Education Student Choice Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, Languages Other than English 3 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 & description GE E Political Science POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Major &. GE D/AIR Total Units
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Milestones
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Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Major Elective Student Choice Lower Division Art Studio Elective 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major Major Elective Student Choice Lower Division Art Studio Elective 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major 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 Major Elective Student Choice Intermediate Studio Course 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major Major Elective Student Choice Intermediate Studio Course 3 - See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Major Art ART 435 or ART 436 Contemporary Art (1970-present): Looking, Thinking, Writing or
Modern Art (1850-1970): Looking, Thinking, Writing3 ART 435 meets UDGE-C, GWAR, & Multicultural requirements Major & GE & GWAR UDGE C Art Student Choice Art History & Upper Division General Education (UDGE) Art Courses 3 Complete a minimum of three units
See catalog for course titles & descriptions - Recommend taking ART 333, 334, or 434 to double-count with UDGE-DUniversity Requirement UDGE D 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 Major Elective Student Choice Advanced Studio Advanced Artistic Problems Course 3 - See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Major Major Elective Student Choice Advanced Studio Advanced Artistic Problems Course 3 - See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Major Major Elective Student Choice Advanced Studio Advanced Artistic Problems 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 Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 3 Unit Requirement Other D 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)
- Making an Impact Club (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 Advanced Studio Advanced Artistic Problems Course 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major Major Elective Student Choice Advanced Studio Advanced Artistic Problems Course 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major Free Elective Student Choice Advanced Studio Advanced Artistic Problems Course 3 Unit Requirement Other Art Art 489 Arts Seminar 3 Must be taken prior to ART 499 Major 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 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.