LOWER DIVISION ART REQUIREMENTS (24 Units)
Complete a minimum of 24 units of lower division required Art courses in preparation for upper division studies.

Art Studio Fundamentals (12 units)

ART 105 Drawing and Composition (3)
Introduction to drawing media, techniques and compositional elements

ART 106 Color and Design (3)
Introduction to color theory in two-dimensional and three-dimensional design projects

ART 107 Life Drawing (3)
Introduction to drawing the human form in various media and scale

ART 108 Visual Technologies (3)
Introduction to basic techniques in digital imaging, hardware and software (Illustrator, Photoshop, Painter)

Art History (6 units)
Select two courses from the following:

ART 110 Prehistoric Art to the Middle Ages (3)

ART 111 Renaissance to Modern Art (3)

ART 112 Arts of the Eastern World (3)

Lower Division Studio Courses (6 units minimum)
In selecting lower division studio courses (100 and 200 level), students are encouraged to enroll in courses that satisfy prerequisites for upper division study in specific areas. Transfer students may substitute CSU transferable lower division studio art and multimedia courses subject to the approval of the CSUCI art program. Select a minimum of two courses from the following:

ART 201 Painting (3)
Introduction to basic painting techniques in oil and acrylic

ART 202 Sculpture (3)
Introduction to basic sculpture techniques in a variety of materials.

ART 203 Illustration (3)
Introduction to illustration techniques and media for publication and commercial art applications

ART 204 Graphic Design (3)
Introduction to typography, design and page layout for print media (Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Express, In-Design, Suitcase)

ART 205 Multimedia (3)
Introduction to basic interactive multimedia and 2D digital game design (Flash)

ART 206 Animation (3)
Introduction to storyboarding, timing, animation drawing, cell production and traditional animation methods (Digicel Flipbook, Premiere)

ART 207 Ceramics (3)
Introduction to basic ceramic materials, techniques and glazing techniques

ART 208 Physics of Art and Visual Perception (3)

UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (33 Units)
Upper Division ART Majors are required to select an option within the major and complete a minimum of thirty-three units of upper division ART courses. 

STUDIO ART OPTION
Upper Division Art Studio Courses (18 units)
Upper Division Art History-Interdisciplinary Courses (6 units)
Professional Preparation Courses (9 units)

ART HISTORY OPTION
Upper Division Art History-Interdisciplinary Courses (18 units)
Upper Division Art Studio Courses (6 units)
Professional Preparation Courses (9 units)
Upper Division Studio Art Courses

Students are encouraged to pursue an integrated approach in the exploration of media and artistic processes by integrating traditional methods of art production with digital technologies in at least two areas of study. Assignments incorporate projects created with basic art materials working in conjunction with digital art technologies that lead toward development of artistic skills and computer literacy, (six hours studio/lab activity per week). All ART Majors are required to select a minimum of two (6 units) of the following courses: (310, 311, 312, 313, 314). Upon completion of these courses, ART Majors in the Studio Art Option are required to select an additional four courses (12 units) of upper division 300/400 level studio art courses.

ART 310 Two-dimensional Art: Painting Media and Techniques (3)
Figurative & Abstract Painting: oil, acrylic and mixed media painting and basic digital prototyping techniques (Illustrator, Photoshop, Painter).

ART 311 Three-dimensional Art: Sculpture Media and Techniques (3)
Figurative and abstract sculpture, mixed techniques and 3D digital prototyping (Vectorworks, Cinema 4D, Clayscape)

ART 312 Digital Media Art: Time-Based Imaging and Compositing (3)
Entry level digital video compositing and nonlinear editing techniques (Photoshop, AfterEffects, Digital Morph, DVD Pro)

ART 313 Communication Design Technology: Graphic Design for Print Media (3)
Graphic design and typography for print media (Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Express, In-Design, Suitcase)

ART 314 Digital Media Art: Digital Photography (3)
Exploration of digital imaging/photography as an art form and commercial medium (Cannon, Nikon, Photoshop)

ART 315 Animation Media and Techniques (3)
Exploration of drawing, cell production and digital imaging for animation
ART 316 Digital Illustration and Painting (3)
Utilizing the computer in commercial illustration and digital painting techniques (Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Painter)

Upon completion of prerequisite courses, select additional studio art courses from at least two areas of study. Assignments focus on the development artistic concepts and theories, visual continuity and increased competency in media and applied techniques that result in the creation of individual art projects (six hours studio/lab activity per week - 3 unit courses, repeatable one time for additional credit).

ART 320 Two-dimensional Art: Painting Theory and Processes (3-3)
Painting: Abstract, Representational and Mixed Media Techniques

ART 321 Three-dimensional Art: Sculpture Theory and Processes (3-3)
Sculpture explorations in various materials including Stone, Welding and Installation Techniques

ART 322 Digital Media Art: Time-Based Graphics and Visual Effects (3-3)
Digital video, nonlinear editing, visual effects and motion graphics (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, I-DVD and DVD Studio Pro)

ART 323 Communication Design Technology: Packaging and Pre-Press (3-3)
Graphic design, packaging design and pre-press. (Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Express, In Design, Suitcase)

ART 324 Communication Design Technology: Web Design (3-3)
Website/internet design and production (Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML)

ART 325 Digital Media Art: Digital Filmmaking (3-3)
Production of digital film shorts (Final Cut Pro, Adobe AfterEffects, DVD Studio Pro, Protools)

ART 326 Digital Media Art: 3D Computer Animation (3-3)
3D character design, computer modeling and digital animation (MAYA)

ART 327 Communication Design Technology: Multimedia Theory and Process (3-3)
Graphic design tailored especially for applications in interactive multimedia. (Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Director, HTML)

ART 328 Digital Media Art: Photographic Theory and Process: (3-3)
Photography/Digital Imaging as fine art and applied communication media (Cannon, Nikon, Photoshop)

ART 329 Three-Dimensional Art: Ceramics Theory and Process (3-3)
Studio Investigations into firing, glazing and advanced theoritical aspects of ceramic art.

Advanced artistic problems courses provide students with the opportunity to continue in-depth investigations working in selected media, leading to the development of sound artistic concepts and proficiency in advanced artistic processes. Continued exploration into the integration of media and technologies lead students to the development of a congruent body of work. Creation and presentation of a professional portfolio is a required component of the course work (six hours studio/lab activity per week - 3 unit courses, repeatable one time for additional credit).

ART 420 Advanced Artistic Problems: Two-Dimensional Art (3-3)

ART 421 Advanced Artistic Problems: Three-Dimensional Art (3-3)

ART 422 Advanced Artistic Problems: Digital Media Art (3-3)

ART 423 Advanced Artistic Problems: Communication Design Technology (3-3)

Art History-Interdisciplinary Art Courses
Upper division Art History courses focus on the History of Art and Art Theory, Interdisciplinary Art Courses integrate academic study of Art with related content from other disciplines. ART Majors (in the Studio Option) are required to select a minimum of two Art History-Interdisciplinary Art Courses (total of 6 units). ART Majors (in the Art History Option) are required to select an additional four courses (for a total of 18 units) of upper division 300/400 level Art History-Interdisciplinary Art courses from the list below..

ART 330 Critical Thinking in a Visual World (3)

ART 331 Art and Mass Media (3)

ART 332 Multicultural Art Movements (3)

ART 333 History of Southern California Chicana/o Art (3)

ART 334 The Business of Art (3)

ART 337 Art on Film and Film on Art (3)

ART 338 Psychology of Art and Artists (3)

ART 351 The Baroque Eye: Art, Culture, Money, Power (3)

ART 352 Visual Canons of the Ancient World (3)

ART 353 The Medieval World: Spirituality and Representation (3)

ART 431 European Renaissance Literature and Art (3)

ART 433 Women in the Arts (3)

ART 434 The Museum: Culture, Business, Education (3)

ART 435 Postmodern Visual Culture (3)

ART 436 Modern Art (3)

ART 451 Art in Context: Southern California (3)

Professional Preparation Courses (9 units)
Upper division Professional Preparation courses provide an understanding of current issues in the arts, application of specialized studio work, field activities and service learning.

ART 489 Art Seminar (3)

ART 490 Special Topics in Art (3)

ART 499 Arts Capstone Project (3)

Upper Division ART Electives Portfolio review required.

ART 492* Internship in the Arts (1-3) * RESTRICTED ENROLLMENT COURSE Portfolio review required.

ART 494* Independent Study (1-3) * RESTRICTED ENROLLMENT COURSE Portfolio review required.

Total Units for the BA Degree in Art: 120
Art Courses: 57
General Education Courses: 48
Title V Courses: 6
University Elective Courses: 9

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