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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree in Art History

Rooted in practical skills and professional knowledge, the BFA degree provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Art History. The general education program (Liberal Arts) supports major coursework by promoting the breadth of knowledge, critical thinking and communications skills necessary to analyze issues from multiple perspectives. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Art History.

Learning Outcomes: Degree Breakdowns & Requirements: BFA Graduation Plan BFA Art History Unit Requirements

Major Coursework
          Core 33 units
          Major 9 units
+Studio 36 units
+Art Electives 12 units
+Non-Art History Liberal Arts 30 units
TOTAL 120 units

BFA Art History Degree Requirements
2 Written Communication courses
2 Foreign Language courses
1 Western Civilization course
1 Quantitative Literacy course
1 Comparative Ideas & Influences course
1 Employment Communications and Practices course

And:
  • Petition to Graduate
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 108 Composition for the Artist
Sample Graduation Plan
  1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
FALL Studio
Studio
Major Core
Liberal Art
__________
12 units		 Studio
Studio
Major Core
Major Core
__________
12 units		 Studio
Major Core
Art Elective
Liberal Art
__________
12 units		 Major Core
Major Core
Major By Advisement
Art Elective
__________
12 units
WINTER Intersession
SPRING Studio
Studio
Major Core
Liberal Art
__________
12 units		 Studio
Studio
Major Core
Liberal Art
__________
12 units		 Major Core
Major Core
Major By Advisement
Liberal Art
__________
12 units		 Studio
Major Core
Major By Advisement
Liberal Art
__________
12 units
JUNE Intersession
SUMMER Studio
Liberal Art
__________
6 units		 Studio
Liberal Art
__________
6 units		 Art Elective
Liberal Art
__________
6 units		 Art Elective
Liberal Art
__________
6 units
Totals 30 units 30 units 30 units 30 units
  Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
NOTES
  • Students are advised to meet with a Student Services Advisor to map an individualized graduation plan
  • Student Services Advisor approval is required for course loads exceeding 12 units for Fall or Spring semesters and exceeding 6 units in Summer semesters
  • Financial Aid is not available for intersessions
  • A maximum of 1 course may be taken in intersessions
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