该跨学科课程是为寻求以艺术为重点的文科教育的学生而设计的。对于那些希望在公共领域追求教学，写作，策展和/或其他方式来促进艺术和艺术体验的人，建议使用该工具。完成核心课程后，学生可以从以下三个重点中选择一个。重点A是为希望获得艺术单学科教学证书或艺术教育或艺术疗法研究生课程的学生而设计的加州教师资格认证委员会放弃了艺术领域的物质能力。重点B是为希望从事艺术写作和批评的职业和/或研究生课程的学生而设计的;重点C是为希望走跨学科道路的学生设计的策展，写作，社区艺术，参与性艺术和/或艺术与公众相交的其他领域。
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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.