SJSU Catalog

Art and Design

BA - Art, Concentration in Studio Practice

Program is for students who wish a general study of the visual arts or to combine studies in the visual arts with studies in other fields. The required studio work is intended to intensify awareness of visual art forms and introduce a variety of technical processes and theoretical approaches.

Course Requirements
General Education Requirements			48
Of the 51 units required by the university, 3 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details.
American Institutions			(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education			2
Areas of Emphasis			55-64
Photography Emphasis		64
Preparation for the Major	22
ART 001, ART 012, ART 013, ART 014, ART 024, ART 026 and ART 074 (19); ARTH 011 (3); ARTH 070A, ARTH 070B or ARTH 070C (3)
Requirements in the Major	39
Emphasis Requirements	18
PHOT 040, PHOT 110, PHOT 112, PHOT 120, PHOT 121 and PHOT 129
Upper Division Art History Requirements	6
ARTH 126 or PHOT 126, and three additional units of upper division art history.
Capstone Requirement	3
PHOT 197
Support for the Emphasis	12
Complete twelve units from: PHOT 113, PHOT 114, PHOT 115, PHOT 116, PHOT 122, PHOT 123, PHOT 125 (or other media related courses or a minor approved by a photo advisor)
Pictorial or Spatial Arts Emphasis		55
Preparation for the Major	25
ART 001, ART 012, ART 014, ART 024 and ART 074 (13); ART 013 (3); ART 025 or ART 026 (3); ARTH 011 (3); ARTH 070A, ARTH 070B or ARTH 070C (3)
Requirements in the Major	30
Pictorial or Spatial Arts Emphasis (Choose One)	15
Complete 15 units from the following.
Pictorial: Choose three to nine units from: ART 055, ART 061, ART 154, ART 158, ART 159, ART 162, ART 164, ART 166; Choose three to nine units from: ART 151, ART 152, ART 153, ART 155 (12 of the 15 units must be upper division)
Spatial: Complete fifteen units from: ART 042, ART 046, ART 047, ART 068, ART 132, ART 133, ART 134, ART 140, ART 143, ART 144, ART 145, ART 147, ART 149, ART 154, ART 169, ART 171, ART 172, ART 173 (12 units must be upper division)
Upper Division Art History	6
PHIL 106 and ANTH 161
Capstone Requirement	3
ART 180 or ART 197
Related Art and Design Outside Area of Emphasis	6
Electives			6-16
May include a minor.
Total Units:			120