SAMPLE ACADEMIC PLAN
Lower-Division (100-299 level)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Upper-Division (300-499 level)
FINE ARTS
VA-102
(657) 278-3471
http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/art/index.htm
The Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts requires a minimum of 132 units to graduate which will include major courses,
electives, and 51 units of general education. There are eight concentrations within the Bachelor of Fine Arts: Ceramics,
Crafts, Creative Photography, Drawing and Painting, Entertainment Art/Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, and
Sculpture. Each concentration has different requirements, so please meet with the department advisor.
First Semester
HCOM 102 (GE A.1) OR ENGL
101 (GE A.2)
MATH 110 or 115 or 120
(GE B.4)
Intro to Humanities (GE C.2)
3
3-4
3
TOTAL
Third Semester
Physical Science (GE B.1)
4
History 110A (GE C.4)
Critical Thinking (GE A.3)
3
3
Intro to the Arts (GE C.1)
(No Art Courses can be
Applied)
Art Course (consult major
advisor)
TOTAL
3
Revised Spring 2013 by Department Chair and
Associate Dean via Academic Advisement.
Second Semester
HCOM 102 (GE A.1)
3
OR ENGL 101 (GE A.2)
Life Science + Lab (GE
B.2 & B.3)
Intro to Social Science
(GE D.1)
American History (GE
D.3)
TOTAL
Fourth Semester
GE Section B.5 (if
needed)
History 110B (GE D.2)
Upper Division GE
Section E
American Government
(GE D.4)
Art Course (consult
major advisor)
TOTAL
4
3
3
Student Action Plan
 If required, complete all
remediation (Math 30A-B,
40, 45, ENGL 99 or 100) by
the end of your second
semester to avoid
Administrative
Disqualification, i.e. being
kicked out of the university.
 Complete GE courses in
areas A.1, A.2, A.3, and B.4
with C or better.
 Meet with your assigned
faculty advisor each
semester.
 Visit UH 123B Academic
Advisement Center to
review GE and graduation
requirements.
 Courses taught by your
major department will not
count for General
Education.
Student Action Plan
1-3
3
3
3
● *One
course from Upper
Division GE Area C.3, D.5, or
E must have a star (*)
indicating cultural diversity.
*Must complete a total of 12
units in GE Area B
Fifth Semester
Upper Division GE Section C.3
Art Course (consult major
advisor)
Sixth Semester
Upper Division GE
Section D.5
Art Course (consult
major advisor)
TOTAL
TOTAL
Seventh Semester
Art Course (consult major
advisor)
Eighth Semester
Art Course (consult
major advisor)
TOTAL
TOTAL
3
Student Action Plan
3
●Apply
for Graduation through
your Student Center once you
have earned 85 units and 1 year
before expected date of degree
completion.
Student Action Plan
Students wishing to explore interests, majors and careers are welcome to visit the Academic Advisement Center
(UH-123B), home department for Undeclared Students and the Major Exploration Program.
Major Exploration - http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/Current_Students/Undeclared_Students/exploremajors.asp
Career Exploration - www.bls.gov/ooh
Undeclared Academic Advising by Appointment http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/Current_Students/Undeclared_Students/appoinment.asp
Revised Spring 2013 by Department Chair and
Associate Dean via Academic Advisement.