Integrated Visual Studies


Identify your role as a maker & a thinker.
Who We Are

Integrated Visual Studies, a Bachelor of Art degree, extends an opportunity for students to integrate knowledge from the visual arts, study in another discipline, reflect on individual experiences and integrate learning through an interdisciplinary lens. Our students are passionate, visionary, and driven to get the most out of their time at a Research I university. You will learn how your artform fits into the trajectory of history, thought, and cultural context. By engaging across disciplines and finding your role in the larger professional and scholastic communities, you will be prepared for the transition into your career or further study.
Gain a grounded discipline of the visual arts & technical training. Transferable skills, including written & oral communication, project design, research & its applications, among many others, support a wide range of careers.

As with each of our concentrations, your coursework will be supported by our Foundations Program, where you will learn a visual language and the technical skills to find your voice and participate with a critical eye in our complex contemporary society.
Students synthesize their learning through a capstone project of their own design. Past projects have included performances, exhibitions, debates and conferences, written curriculum, business plans, research papers, and service learning. Check out student portfolios at the links below.
Our Facilities

The world is your studio. Students in the Integrated Visual Studies program have access to all studio spaces & laboratories within the 90,000 square foot Visual Arts building. They are strongly encouraged to work with other departments across the university & explore all facilities that CSU has to offer.

Our Faculty
The capstone professor for Integrated Visual Studies is Dr. Claire Chien. Depending upon your area of focus, you will have the opportunity to learn from our entire faculty.
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Claire Chien
- Assistant Professor of Art Education