Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art Studies

This program is designed for students with a general interest in the studio arts, who may want to also pursue coursework in other areas. The Visual Studies concentration of the BA in Art degree offers a dynamic integration of theory and practice that prepares students to engage with art in the public sphere as well as prepare to become art teachers in K-12 schools.

This contemporary and multidisciplinary course of study empowers students to investigate interconnections between art, pedagogy, community engagement and social justice. This plan prepares students for careers in art education, arts administration, community arts, and socially-engaged practices. It prepares students for further study in fields including Art Education, Fine Art, Social Practice, Art Therapy, and Arts Leadership.

Courses in the major emphasize active learning, engaged curiosity, collaboration, and creative practice. Students gain valuable experience in the field by participating in internships in the local region, including several internships opportunities with Community-based Art and the Prison Arts Collective.

Academic records, certificates and diplomas must be an original or photocopy document stamped/signed by a school official, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education or government authority. Please note that opened transcripts are not considered official. Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are required to have the institution(s) directly send their official transcript(s) to International Admissions. Translation of document(s): All original supporting documents not in English must be accompanied by an official translation in the same format and stamped by a qualified translator. Translations by students are not acceptable. Falsified document(s): You will be denied admissions or expelled if you send falsified academic records, bank statements, or any other supporting documents. Failure to list all schools attended: If you do not list all schools attended on your application, you will be denied admission or refused transfer credit. Academic Requirements: Minimum 2.5 overall GPA Official transcripts sealed in an envelope by your school Official high school diploma sealed in an envelope by your school English Language Proficiency Requirement can be met by: TOEFL (iBT 61 or PBT 500) or IELTS (5.5 total band score). Must be valid within the last two years. Successful completion of level 3 of CSUSB