major requirements
A major in fine arts includes class work in the history of art and in studio art. In addition to the general graduation requirements, a minimum of eight units is necessary for the major; the maximum number of units allowable is 14. This includes both transfer units and courses taken abroad. Transfer students are required to take at least four units of credit in the department. Two of these units must be in studio art and two must be in art history.
Majors are required to take Fine Arts 121 (Introduction to Studio Art) and Fine Arts 116 or 117 (Survey of Art I or II) as early as possible, and at least two additional art history units, at the 200 level or above, and two additional studio units. Further, it is suggested that majors take one unit in philosophy of art or a course in theory or an art seminar. Students interested in studio work should acquire more units in those areas; students interested in the history of art should acquire more units in art history. Students interested in attending graduate school in art history are strongly recommended to study at least one foreign language appropriate to their areas of interest.
A suggested program follows:
History of art: 3 to 11 units
Studio work: 3 to 11 units
Majors are expected to obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in department courses, although a better-than-average grade level is recommended.
