Art

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Anthony Acock, Chair

The Department of Art offers two majors: a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Communication Design.  

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design focuses on intensive work in art and design supported by a program of general studies, while the Bachelor of Arts in Art History focuses on the study of the history of art and design in the context of a broad program of general studies.

The Department of Art is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Total curriculum must include 40 semester units of upper division courses. A grade of C- or better is required in all major courses. Many courses offered by the department are available for the general university student including a minor in Art History and a minor in Studio Arts.

All undergraduate and graduate students entering College of Environmental Design majors are required to purchase a laptop computer that meets departmental specifications. All applicants are invited to check with their department office or go to the department’s website to obtain these specifications. Students qualifying for financial aid may submit a request with the financial aid office to add the cost of the laptop to their overall Cost of Attendance by completing a Cost of Attendance Appeal Form by following instructions on the Appeals web page: https://www.cpp.edu/financial-aid/resources/appeals.shtml. Ways to connect with the financial aid and scholarships office are listed on their website: https://www.cpp.edu/financial-aid/resources/contact.shtml.

Programs

• Art History, B.A.: 120 units
• Visual Communication Design, B.F.A.: 120 units

• Art History Minor: 18 units
• Studio Arts Minor: 24 units

• Art History, B.A.: Roadmap 4-year (120 units)
• Visual Communication Design, B.F.A.: Roadmap 4-year (120 units)

Courses

• AH 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• AH 2301 - World Art: Prehistory through Medieval Europe (3) [C1]
• AH 2302 - World Art: Renaissance through Modern Europe and the United States (3) [C1]
• AH 2303 - World Art: Asia (Prehistory to 12th Century) (3) [C1]
• AH 2305 - World Art: Africa, Oceania, and Native America (3) [C1]
• AH 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• AH 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)
• AH 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)
• AH 3311 - Art of Ancient Egypt and the Near East (3)
• AH 3313 - Art of the Classical World (3)
• AH 3315 - Art of the Middle Ages (3)
• AH 3317 - Art of the Italian Renaissance (3)
• AH 3319 - Art in the Age of the Baroque (3)
• AH 3331 - Art of the United States (3)
• AH 3333 - History of Design (3)
• AH 3335 - Modernism in Visual Art (3)
• AH 3337 - Contemporary Art (3)
• AH 3341 - Art and Architecture of India (3)
• AH 3343 - Arts of Korea (3)
• AH 3345 - Arts of Japan (3)
• AH 3347 - Arts of China (3)
• AH 3350 - Arts of Native America (3)
• AH 3351 - Arts of Mexico, Central and South America (3)
• AH 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• AH 4410 - Art History Internship (1-2)
• AH 4610 - Senior Seminar (3)
• AH 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• AH 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)
• AH 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)

• VCD 1311A - Foundations in Drawing 1 Activity (3)
• VCD 1312A - Foundations in Drawing 2 Activity (3)
• VCD 1321A - Foundations in 2D Design Activity (3)
• VCD 1330A - Foundations in Ceramics Activity (3) [C1]
• VCD 1331A - Foundations in 3D Design Activity (3)
• VCD 1341A - Foundations in 4D Design Activity (3)
• VCD 1351A - Foundations in 5D Design Activity (3)
• VCD 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• VCD 2301A - Typography Activity (3)
• VCD 2311A - Illustration Activity (3)
• VCD 2321A - Visual Communication Design 1 Activity (3)
• VCD 2361A - Digital Photography Activity (3)
• VCD 2370 - Visual Thinking (3) [E]
• VCD 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• VCD 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)
• VCD 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)
• VCD 3321A - Visual Communication Design 2 Activity (3)
• VCD 3361A - Studio Arts: Life Drawing Activity (3)
• VCD 3362A - Studio Arts: Painting Activity (3)
• VCD 3363A - Studio Arts: Print Processes Activity (3)
• VCD 3364A - Studio Arts: Ceramics Activity (3)
• VCD 3365A - Studio Arts: Sculpture Activity (3)
• VCD 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• VCD 4301 - Workshop: Typography (4)
• VCD 4311 - Workshop: Illustration (4)
• VCD 4321 - Workshop: 2D (4)
• VCD 4331 - Workshop: 3D (4)
• VCD 4341 - Workshop: 4D (4)
• VCD 4351 - Workshop: 5D (4)
• VCD 4410 - Visual Communication Design: Internship (1-2)
• VCD 4610 - Professional Practices in Visual Communication Design (4)
• VCD 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• VCD 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)
• VCD 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)

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