Visual and Public Art B.A.


Visual and Public Art B.A.

Degree Requirements

First Year Seminar.......................................................................................3

Students entering CSUMB as Freshman or Lower Division Transfer Students with fewer than 30 units are required to complete First Year Seminar.

University Learning Requirements (ULRs)................................................(48)

The State of California requires completion of a 48 unit General Education program which includes a minimum of 9 upper division GE semester units taken no sooner than the term in which the student achieves upper division status (60+ units). At CSUMB, these GE courses are identified as ULRs. Courses that meet ULR and Major requirements are indicated by *. While these courses satisfy two or more requirements, course units are allocated in the major section only.

-4 VPA 305 meets Lit/Pop
-4 VPA 305 meets ART
-4 VPA 308 meets Ethics

36 units

American Institutions
Students can satisfy this requirement at CSUMB by successfully completing Democratic Participation and US Histories ULRs.

Lower Division..............................................................39

Upper Division................................................................9

Graduation Learning Outcomes (GLOs)...................................................(24)

Many GLOs also meet major requirements and are indicated by *. Units for these courses are allocated in the major section only. -4 VPA 307 meets Culture & Equity
-4 VPA 317S meets UD Service Learning

16 units

Culture & Equity..............................................................4

Language........................................................................12
Students are assumed to begin their language study at the 102 level, and are required to demonstrate proficiency through the 202 (intermediate) level. Students should consult WLC to determine appropriate placement, as some students may need more courses.

Technology & Information...............................................4

Service Learning..............................................................4
Service Learning is an upper division requirement and must be taken no sooner than the term in which the student achieves upper division status (60+ units).

Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs)..............................................................58

 

Courses in this section represent one pathway to completing degree requirements. Students should be aware that there are more course options!


Upper Division Core
VPA 300, VPA 302 (2 semesters), VPA 305*, VPA 306S*, VPA 320S, VPA 307*, VPA 308*, VPA 309, VPA 317S*, VPA 405 (2 semesters)
Concentration
 Choose one of the following:
Large-Scale Painting & Mural: VPA 301*, VPA 304*, VPA 310, VPA 315*
Large-Scale Sculpture & Installations: VPA 303*, VPA 330, VPA 401*, VPA 403
Integrated Media & Photography: VPA 305*, VPA 306*, VPA 316*/316L, VPA 326/326L
Arts Education & Museum Studies: VPA 312*, VPA 313*, VPA 320S*, VPA 321

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)...............................(4)

Many courses on campus satisfy the GWAR requirement. Students should consult with their major advisor, as some GWAR-approved courses also meet major requirements.
*Recommended GWAR course for VPA Majors: VPA 313*

Free Electives..........................................................................................7

Total Units.........................................................................................................120

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