Mar 29, 2024  
2013-2015 University Catalog 
    
2013-2015 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art, Art History Concentration, B.A.


Bachelor of Arts in Art


(120 UNITS)

The Bachelor of Arts degree offers concentrations in Art History, General Studio Art and Teaching. The program objectives are to provide correlative experiences, information and theory.

In addition to the requirements listed below for the major, students must meet the other university requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree. Students in the Teaching Concentration must also meet specific requirements for the desired teaching credential.

All art majors must take ART 300  and pass the university’s Examination in Writing Proficiency (EWP) after achieving junior standing (60 units). Testing dates for the EWP are available from the Testing Center or the Academic Advisement Center.

To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Art students must achieve a “C” (2.0) or better in all art courses required for the degree.

Art History Concentration


The Art History concentration emphasizes art history, theory and appreciation, and is particularly recommended for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in art history or museum studies.

Lower-division studio courses (3,3)


Approved electives in art, American studies, anthropology, history, literature, music, philosophy or theatre (3,3,3)

Upper-division art history (21)


Total (120 units)


Electives for all Art Concentrations


Following are lists of lower-division Studio electives, upper-division Studio Art electives, and upper-division Art History electives, which may be used in any of the preceding concentrations.

Upper-Division Studio Art Electives