High school students planning to major in art at CSU Dominguez Hills will be best prepared by taking a maximum variety of art courses offered in their school, especially in traditional studio art areas, such as drawing, painting, and 3-D studies. The Department makes studio time available to art students whenever possible for nondirected activities. The Gallery has frequent exhibitions, including guest lectures by exhibiting artists, and provides for a Senior Art Exhibition each spring semester. The University Art Gallery contains over 2,000 square feet of exhibition space. The studios are furnished with a wide range of equipment for various media. All of the traditional visual arts areas have generously sized studios and the majority of these adjoin exterior patios, which further extend their usable space and take advantage of Southern California's mild climate. The Fine Arts facility is located in LaCorte Hall. To provide artistic experiences for both the university and local community through the activities in the Art Gallery.To prepare future teachers to present courses in the California Public Schools.To introduce students to career oriented skills for use in the various fields of art.To improve students artistic skills and comprehension of the creative process.To offer courses for both art majors and non-majors that acquaint them with the art of world cultures and provide them with artistic experiences.The Objectives of the Department of Art and Design are: The students graduating in art from CSU Dominguez Hills are assured of a high quality education because of the small class sizes, accessibility of instructors and personal advisement throughout their years on the campus. The Department of Art and Design is located in a university with ready access to major freeways, allowing easy commuting to art galleries and museums in Southern California. In addition to the major and minor options, the The Department of Art and Design offers courses for both General Education and Liberal Studies.Īll faculty members in the department hold the highest degrees in their areas of specialization. The department also offers a Certificate in Digital Graphics, a program which introduces students to applying technology to the solution of artistic problems. The Design Option introduces students to careers in the graphic design field. The Studio Art Option offers students a solid background in both traditional and contemporary media in closely supervised small classes. The Art History option offers a diverse range of courses with emphasis on the cultures of the Americas, Asia, and Africa, as well as the achievements of contemporary and women artists. Some courses are offered in the evening to allow flexible schedules. Although a minor is not required, those who foresee a career in art are encouraged to complete a minor in the Department of Art and Design.
These Options introduce students to potential careers in the art world as well as providing personal fulfillment through creative and scholarly endeavors. The Department of Art and Design programs at California State University, Dominguez Hills are characterized by a unique and close correlation among the Art History, Studio Art and Design Options, and by a strong coordination among the different studio areas.