AP, Dual Enrollment, Transfer, and Study Abroad Credits

Majors

Students who major in the department can use a total of only three units of eligible transfer, dual enrollment, AP, and credits from study abroad combined to count toward their major, with approval of the department. Only two units from study abroad can be used toward the major.

Minors

Students who minor in Studio Art or Art History can use a total of two units of eligible transfer, dual enrollment, AP, and credits from study abroad combined to count toward their minor, with approval of the department. Only one unit from study abroad can be used toward the minor.

Requirements for the Studio Art Major

It is highly recommended that a minimum of two classes in an area of focus, including at least one second-level or intermediate course, should be completed by the end of the junior year. Areas of focus include painting, photography, documentary video, ceramics, and sculpture (three sculpture courses expected for students planning a sculpture SIP).

Number of Units
Ten units are required. A SIP is not counted as part of the ten units.

Required Courses: Seven Units
To be completed by the end of the sophomore year:
ARTX 105 Basic Drawing
ARTX 134 Sculpture: Object Investigation or ARTX 234 Sculpture: Structure and Space
ARTX 160 Art, Power, and Society or any Art History course from Breadth

To be completed by the end of the Junior Year:
Appropriate 300-level studio course
Any Art History course from Topics

To be completed in the Fall of the Senior Year:
ARTX 490 Advanced Studio (pre-requisite of at least one intermediate level studio art course)

To be completed in the Spring of the Senior Year:
ARTX 490 Professional Practices for Studio Artists

Additional Electives
The remaining three units are to be selected from the studio art offerings.

Requirements for the Studio Art Minor

Number of Units
Six units are required. A SIP is not counted as part of the six units.

Required Courses
ARTX 105 Basic Drawing or ARTX 134 Sculpture: Object Investigation
ARTX 160 Art, Power and Society or any Art History course from Breadth
One Intermediate Studio Course (300-level preferred)
Three additional units to be selected from any of the studio art offerings

Rising Junior Information

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Rising Senior Information

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To learn more about SIPs, visit the Studio Art SIP page.