Studio Art, AA-T

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The Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer will provide the student with an introductory foundation in art principles and practices. Selected courses will include study in art history and studio practice in the creation of both two and three-dimensional works of art. This Studio Art program is designed for students planning to transfer to a California State University (CSU) or other four-year college or university, and for students who are interested in acquiring the skills needed to begin lifelong learning in the visual arts.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will recognize and identify the historical context, including the social, political, economic, and religious background of art.
Students will demonstrate the appropriate use of terminology pertinent to the media or the field.
Students will demonstrate skills and techniques used in multiple media to produce visual art.
Students will demonstrate creative problem solving, in the areas of form, content, function, and expression.
Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze visual art.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 12 units (It is strongly recommended that students complete the Core Requirements prior to enrolling in Studio Art Electives.)

ART 1B Art History: Europe from the Fifteenth to the Twentieth Century Units: 3
ART 6 2D Design and Color Units: 3
ART 12 3-D Design Units: 3
ART 33A Beginning Drawing Units: 3

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Area A - Art History

Complete 3 units selected from:

ART 1A Art History: Europe from Prehistory to 1400 Units: 3
ART 2 Art History of the Non-Western World Units: 3

Area B - Studio Art

Complete 9 units selected from:

ART 7A Painting I Units: 3
ART 20A Sculpture I Units: 3
ART 33B Intermediate Drawing Units: 3
or
ART 33C Figure Drawing Units: 3
ART 40A Printmaking I Units: 3
ART 64A Ceramics I Units: 3
PHOTO 1A Introduction to Photography Units: 3

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major or area of emphasis to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of both major/area of emphasis and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.