BA: Art History, Enhan Studio Opt 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
    ENGL105Composition and Rhetoric3GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    ART110 or 111 or 112 or 114Art History Foundations3Choose one of the four courses listedMajor & GEC1
    ART

    105 or 106 or 107 or 109

    Art Studio Foundations

    		3Choose one of the four courses listedMajor
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Sciences4Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB1/B3

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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

    		3COMP 105 or MATH 108 is recommended by majorGEB4
    GEStudent's ChoiceF – Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills multicultural requirement.GEF
    ART108Visual Technologies3Major
    ART110 or 111 or 112 or 114Art History Foundations3COMP 105 or MATH 108 is recommended by majorMajor & GEAdditional C

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    Milestones

    • Join a student group

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ART

    110 or 111 or 112 or 114

    Art History Foundations

    		3Major
    ART201 or 202 or 203 or 204 or 205 or 206 or 207 or 209 or 211 or 212Art Studio Foundations3Choose one of the ten courses listed; For Art History majors only, ART 108 will satisfy the prerequisites of any course in this section.Major
    ART105 or 106 or 107 or 109 or 201 or 202 or 203 or 204 or 205 or 206 or 207 or 209 or 211 or 212Lower Division Art Major Elective3Choose any two courses from the specified list that have not been previously taken to fulfill a major requirement already As you select your lower division art studio courses, be sure to choose those that serve as prerequisites for the upper division courses you wish to take. Consult with Academic Advising or the Art Program chair or advisor for specific guidance.Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceE-Lifelong Learning and Self Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosenGELanguage

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    Milestones

      Spring Sophomore

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      ART300Art History: Tools And Methods3Major & GWAR
      GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3

      See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.

      		GED
      GEStudent's ChoiceB2-Life Sciences3Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB2/B3
      POLS150American Political Institutions3GED/AIR
      ART105 or 106 or 107 or 109 or 201 or 202 or 203 or 204 or 205 or 206 or 207 or 209 or 211 or 212Lower Division Art Major Elective3Choose any two courses from the specified list that have not been previously taken to fulfill a major requirement already As you select your lower division art studio courses, be sure to choose those that serve as prerequisites for the upper division courses you wish to take. Consult with Academic Advising or the Art Program chair or advisor for specific guidance.Major

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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
      MajorStudent's ChoiceArt 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
      MajorStudent's 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
      Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division Elective Course3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
      HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History - Student's Choice3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, 350OtherUS 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

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      Milestones

      • 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 for a degree process check

      Spring Junior

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

      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

      		MajorUDGE D
      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
      Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division Elective Course3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
      UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGEB - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3GEUDGE B
      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
      MajorStudent's ChoiceArt History-Interdisciplinary Art Courses3

      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.

      		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
      Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division Elective 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 forOther
      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 forOther

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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 the Career Center 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
      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 forOther
      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 forOther
      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 forOther
      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 forOther

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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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