University of California, Los Angeles School of the Arts and Architecture 27 courses
The Art major is a designated capstone major. As part of the upper-division advanced studio requirements, all undergraduate students are required to complete a senior studio course that emphasizes analysis and criticism of individual creative work and ideas. Students develop and present a body of creative work in which they exhibit familiarity with and competence in a range of techniques and media, and a level of proficiency in utilizing particular media appropriate to advanced-level studio projects. Graduates are expected to demonstrate familiarity with global historical precedents for and issues in contemporary art, to understand terms and concepts relevant to contemporary art discourse, and to have the ability to effectively articulate analysis of works of art to participate in a studio critique.
Preparation for the Major
Complete the following nine required courses and one art history elective:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 1A | Drawing | 4 |
| ART 1B | Sculpture | 4 |
| ART 11A | Painting | 4 |
| ART 11B | Photography | 4 |
| ART 11D | New Genres | 4 |
| ART 11E | Ceramics | 4 |
| ART 31A | Rise of Modernism in Global Context | 5 |
| ART 31B | Global Modernism | 5 |
| ART 31C | Modernism and Its Discontents | 5 |
Preparation for the Major: Art History Elective
Select one course from:
The Major
Complete a minimum of nine upper-division courses as follows:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 132 | Survey of Critical Thought | 5 |
The Major: Studio Areas
Select six courses from at least four of the following studio areas. At least one must be designated with an A.
The Major: Art History Elective
Select one course from the following course or range:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART M184 | Chicana Art and Artists | 4 |
The Major: Capstone Senior Studio
Complete the following course:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 150 | Senior Capstone | 5 |
The Major: Art Electives
Complete 8 units of art electives.
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