ART @ California State University Channel Islands

The Art Program at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) focuses on interdisciplinary studies in fine art, digital art technology, graphic design and art history. Our programs emphasize an innovative approach to artistic process and problem solving. The integration of traditional media and emerging digital technologies in studio art, art history and interdisciplinary studies focus on developing a solid foundation leading to advanced work in art media and theory.

Degrees and Programs offered:

• B.A. Degree in Art (options in Studio Art and Art History)
• Minor in Art
• Certificate in Digital Art Technology
• Minor in Computer Game Design (Art-Computer Science-Business-Math)
• MFA in Studio Art (coming in 2011)

Specialized study in the following areas:

Two-Dimensional Media

• painting
• drawing
• illustration
• mixed media

Three-Dimensional Media

• sculpture
• ceramics
• installation
• new genres

Communication Design Technology

• graphic design
• web design
• interactive multimedia

Digital Art & Time-Based Media

• digital imaging / motion graphics compositing
• visual effects and CG graphics
• animation and 3D computer animation
• digital filmmaking and video art
• digital photography
• digital illustration and painting

Art History

• History of Art
• Interdisciplinary Topics