Pottery

The Pottery curriculum introduces you to a range of processes and concepts present in contemporary ceramic art. You will develop critical, technical, and manual skills alongside a rigorous exploration of forming and decorating processes and technology.

Photo Image Making

Students in Photo Image Making courses work with a variety of processes to explore the photographic medium, completing projects with digital cameras and inkjet printers, film cameras and darkroom work, and multiple alternative processes to create work on a variety of materials.

Painting

As an undergraduate student in painting, you will gain broad understanding of the foundational principles and techniques of painting through one-on-one guidance and deep exploration of historical and contemporary painting strategies. Once this foundation has been established you will move on to explore personal artistic research through alternative methods and materials, concept and form. The […]

Metalsmithing/Jewelry

Undergraduate students in the metalsmithing and jewelry concentration will learn a wide range of traditional metalsmithing techniques and processes, coupled with a contemporary approach to object making and design.  Students become stronger artists through challenging assignments, creative problem solving, constructive group discussions, and the integration of traditional and digital processes. The first two years of […]

Graphic Design

Students in the undergraduate graphic design program learn the skills, techniques, and processes to be a designer in today’s ever-evolving visual communications practice. With projects in print and digital media, identity and branding, image-making, and professional design practices, students will create a foundation of curiosity and life-long growth. Technical exposure, guest speakers, practice-based projects, and […]

Fibers

In the undergraduate fibers concentration, students will develop textile skills and pursue interests in the fields of art and design. Coursework supports technical mastery and material studies in weaving, dyeing, fabric printing and painting, felt making, stitching, and mixed media. Students’ individual studio goals are supported by research of historic textiles in CSU museum collections. […]

Electronic Art

The Electronic Art concentration is an interdisciplinary program that explores digital mediums within the context of fine art. As an electronic art  student, you will manipulate technology the same way a potter molds clay or a painter transforms a canvas. The technical skills you gain will be complemented through a study of electronic art history and the work […]

Drawing

An undergraduate drawing student will complete intermediate level drawing courses that will help refine basic skills as well as expand drawing materials and processes beyond the traditional. In addition, students will conclude with advanced level courses where they will pursue their own personalized approach through longer duration projects culminating in a graduating capstone show. In […]

Art History

Art History considers all the reasons that people have created, supported, and valued the visual arts throughout history. Art History students examine artworks and architecture from around the globe in relation to culture, politics, religion, gender, and aesthetics. Students also develop their skills in visual literacy, learning to understand the language of art and architecture, […]