Art M.A
Courses
COURSE OFFERINGS IN ART (ART)
Upper Division
520. Contemporary Art, Theory and Criticism
An examination of selected major movements of contemporary art, and recent art theory and criticism. Formerly ART 459 and 625. Prerequisite: a minimum of 12 units in art history. (4 units)
525. Seminar in Art History
Historical perspectives on specific art disciplines including research methods in art history for studio artists. Prerequisite: a minimum of 12 units in art history. (4 units)
575. Internship
Supervised work in a private or public setting which provides professional experience in the field of art. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 units in the major. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1-5 units)
595. Independent Study
Studio and/or library research conducted under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, a total of ten units may apply toward graduation. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0, consent of instructor and departmental approval of a written proposal of a project submitted on a standard application filed in advance of the quarter in which the course is to be taken. (1-6 units)
Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate
May not be taken by undergraduate students.
602. Graduate Studio in Art
Investigation of advanced studio problems focusing on the development of individual directions. Materials fee may be required. Prerequisite: admission to the M.A. in Art program. Corequisites: concurrent enrollment in ART 610 and 620.
A. Ceramics (2.5 units)
B. Graphic Design (2.5 units)
C. Drawing (2.5 units)
D. Glass (2.5 units)
E. Intermedia (2.5 units)
F. Painting (2.5 units)
G. Photography (2.5 units)
H. Printmaking (2.5 units)
J. Sculpture (2.5 units)
K. Woodworking (2.5 units)
605. Graduate Studio in Art
Investigation of advanced studio problems focusing on the development of individual directions. Materials fee may be required. Prerequisite: admission to the M.A. in Art program. Corequisites: concurrent enrollment in ART 610 and 620.
A. Ceramics (5 units)
B. Graphic Design (5 units)
C. Drawing (5 units)
D. Glass (5 units)
E. Intermedia (5 units)
F. Painting (5 units)
G. Photography (5 units)
H. Printmaking (5 units)
J. Sculpture (5 units)
K. Woodworking (5 units)
610. Graduate Tutorial in Art
Individual consultation with faculty concerning studio research. A maximum of three units may be applied to the M.A. in Art. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisite: admission to the M.A. in Art program. Corequisite: concurrent enrollment in ART 602 or 605. (1 unit)
620. Graduate Studio Critique
Critique and discussion of individual student work. Graded credit/no credit. A maximum of three units may be applied to the M.A. in Art. Prerequisite: admission to the M.A. in Art program. Corequisite: concurrent enrollment in ART 602 or 605. (1 unit)
630. Professional Practices in the Visual Arts
The various roles of the artist in our society, portfolio development and selection of art markets, legal and financial issues in the production and protection of art, and postgraduate professional development. Prerequisite: admission to the M.A. in Art program. (2 units)
695. Master's Project
Preparation and exhibition of works produced in the student's area of emphasis. A report and documentation of the project required. Open only to students who have been advanced to candidacy. Prerequisite: successful completion of advancement review conducted by the Department of Art graduate committee and graduate coordinator. (4 units)
698. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing
Independent study leading to completion of requirements (other than course work) for the master's degree. To retain classified standing in the master's program, a student must enroll in 698 each quarter until the project or thesis is accepted or the comprehensive examination passed. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements. Students who enroll in 698 through the university have full use of all university facilities. See Culminating Experience: Exam, Thesis, or Project. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy and approval of program graduate coordinator or, if an interdisciplinary studies major, consent of the Dean of Graduate Studies. (0-6 units)
Please refer to the University catalog at http://catalog.csusb.edu for official information.