2022-2023 Catalog

Requirements

Students will choose a concentration either in Art History or in Studio Art. Students will choose a concentration either in Art History (44 units) or in Studio Art (46 units). 

Art History Concentration

Required Courses (12 units)

ARTH 201Ways of Looking and Making

4 units

ARTH 298Practicum in Art History

1 unit

ARTH 298Practicum in Art History

1 unit

ARTH 390Seminar in Art History

4 units

ARTH 490Senior Seminar in Art History

2 units

Electives (32 units)

Students must complete two 100-level ARTH electives, four 200- or 300-level ARTH electives, and two Studio Arts (ARTS) electives.

Studio Art Concentration

Required Courses (24-26 units)

ARTH 201Ways of Looking and Making

4 units

ARTH 290Modern and Contemporary Art

4 units

 

ARTS 103Sculpture Fundamentals

4 units

ARTS 105Printmaking Fundamentals: Relief and Intaglio

4 units

ARTS 298Practicum in Studio Art

1 unit

ARTS 298Practicum in Studio Art

1 unit

ARTS 490Studio Senior Seminar

2 or 4 units

Electives (20 units)

Students must complete two 200-level ARTS electives, two 300-level ARTS electives, and one 100-level Art History (ARTH) elective.

Honors in the Major

A student with an overall GPA of at least 3.2 and 3.5 in the major who has demonstrated excellence in departmental courses can submit a proposal for honors. For the Art History concentration, the proposal is submitted in the spring of junior year, for completion over the course of the senior year. For the Studio Art concentration, the proposal is submitted in the fall of senior year for completion in the spring of senior year. For further information, consult your faculty adviser on honors requirements and timelines in your particular program.

Minor

To earn the minor students must complete the 21 units as described below:

  • ARTH 201
  • ARTS 298 or ARTH 298
  • Two 100-level ARTS or ARTH electives
  • Two 200- or 300-level ARTS or ARTH electives