Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art Roadmap
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 43
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Art History (6 Units Total) - Take One | 3 | |
| Global Art History I (GE 3A) | ||
| Global Art History II (GE 3A) | ||
| Asian Art History (GE 3A, GP) | ||
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Lower-Division Studio Art (9 Units Total) 3 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Lower-Division Art History (6 Units Total) - Take One | 3 | |
| Global Art History I (GE 3A) | ||
| Global Art History II (GE 3A) | ||
| Asian Art History (GE 3A, GP) | ||
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 5 | 3-4 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Lower-Division Studio Art (9 Units Total) - Take Two 3 | 6 | |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 5 | 3-4 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ARTH 400GW | Writing About Art - GWAR (Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement) | 3 |
| Upper-Division Art History (6 Units Total) 6 | 3 | |
| 300-Level Foundation Studio Art 7 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Upper-Division Art History (6 Units Total) 6 | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Studio Art (12 Units Total) - Take Two 8 | 6 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Upper-Division Studio Art (12 Units Total) 8 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three | 9 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| ART 509 | Art Professional Service Practicum (Major Core) | 1 |
| Select One (Capstone): | 3 | |
| Studio Process and Professional Practices | ||
| Exhibition Design | ||
| Upper-Division Studio Art (12 Units Total) 8 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three | 8 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 120-122 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Lower Division Studio Art
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 4
First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Consider taking a class combined with a laboratory or a separate lab to fulfill 5C if not already satisfied.
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Upper-Division Art History (6 Units Total)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 7
300-Level Foundation Studio Art (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 8
Upper-Division Studio Art (12 Units Total)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.