Art - Studio Arts

Art - Studio Arts AA-T

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree is designed to provide the opportunity to achieve an associate degree in the student’s area of specialization. Upon completion of a baccalaureate degree, students will be preparing for careers such as teaching, commercial art, museum curator, computer art, or to be self-employed. The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Studio Arts or similar degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, student will be able to:

  • articulate and apply the elements and principles of two-dimensional design.
  • demonstrate an ability to solve a variety of problems related to the use of various drawing materials.
  • articulate and apply the elements and principles of three-dimensional design.
  • demonstrate an ability to solve a variety of problems related to the use of various painting materials and techniques.
  • demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of art, be capable of identifying works from various art movements and periods in history, and be capable of articulating how context has influenced the creation of works of art during these movements and periods.

Associate Degree for Transfer requirements (pursuant to SB 1440):

  • Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis
  • Complete IGETC or CSU General Education – Breadth requirements
  • Complete total of 60 CSU transferable semester units
  • Complete all required courses for the major or area of emphasis with a “C” or better
  • Obtain an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0
Course # Title Units
Required Core Courses
ART-002 Two-Dimensional Design
ART-003 Introduction to 3-Dimensional Fundamentals
ART-005A Basic Drawing
ART-015A Introduction to Painting
ART-016A Survey of Western Art: Pre-History To Proto-Renaissance
ART-016B Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to the Present
ART-020A Introduction to Digital Art
Choose 3 units from the following:
ART-005B Intermediate Drawing
ART-007 Figure Drawing
Total 24
CSU-GE-B or IGETC requirements (allowing double counting) 37-39
CSU Transferable Electives 3-5
Total 60

This is a recommended sequence of courses for timely completion of this program. Entry in to transfer level English and math required to follow this recommended sequence. Please see your counselor to formalize your personalized educational plan or for alternative planning.

  • SEMESTER 1
  • ART-005A
  • ART-0015A
  • ENG-001A
  • COM-001 or 0043
  • IS-001
  • 15
  • SEMESTER 2
  • ART-002
  • ART-016A
  • MATH-045
  • AREA-B1
  • HIST-017A or 017B3
  • 16
  • SEMESTER 3
  • ART-003
  • ART-016B
  • AREA-A3
  • BIO-010 or 0153
  • POLSCI-001
  • 15
  • SEMESTER 4
  • ART-005B or 0073
  • ART-020A
  • AREA-C23
  • AREA-D3
  • ELECTIVE-001-0492
  • 14