Requirements

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

Art History Concentration

Required Courses (14 units)

ARTH 201	Ways of Looking and Making	4 units
ARTH 298	Practicum in Art History	1 unit
ARTH 298	Practicum in Art History	1 unit
ARTH 390	Seminar in Art History	4 units
ARTH 490	Senior Seminar in Art History	2 units
ARTH 490	Senior Seminar in Art History	2 units

Electives (32 units)

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

Studio Art Concentration

Required Courses (24 units)

ARTS 102	Painting Fundamentals: A Global Perspective	4 units
ARTS 103	Sculpture Fundamentals	4 units
ARTS 107	Photography Fundamentals	4 units
ARTH 201	Ways of Looking and Making	4 units
ARTH 290	Modern and Contemporary Art	4 units
ARTH 298	Practicum in Art History	1 unit
ARTH 298	Practicum in Art History	1 unit
ARTS 490	Studio Senior Seminar	2 or 4 units

Note: ARTS 490 may be repeated once for a total of 4 units.

 

Electives (20 units)

Students must complete two 200-level ARTS electives, two ARTS electives above 301, 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
• ARTH 298
• Two 100-level ARTS or ARTH electives
• Two 200- or 300-level ARTS or ARTH electives