The Associate in Arts Degree in Studio Arts is designed to prepare students for transfer into the CSU, UC, and private art college baccalaureate degree programs in Studio Arts or similar fields of study. The AA in Studio Arts provides foundational course work covering a range of materials and techniques and allows students to gain proficiency in an area of specialization. Skill development is enhanced by historical and critical analysis, personally driven projects, and professionalism in process and presentation, with the goal of developing a strong portfolio. This customizable degree allows students to align their course electives with lower division requirements of desired BA/BFA programs. Fields include Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Digital Media, Animation, Illustration, Art Education, and others. 

Associate degrees require that students earn a “C” or better in all major or area of emphasis courses.  A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply the elements and principles of art, and demonstrate skillful command in a variety of materials and techniques, both traditional and contemporary, to construct works of art and design that are impactful mediums of visual communication.
• Apply design problem-solving processes, including various research techniques, brainstorming, thumbnail sketches, maquettes, prototypes, comps, safe and ethical use of materials and shared studio space, self-evaluations, and resulting in a final portfolio of art and design solutions.
• Evaluate works of art and design through critical discussion and written assignments, using vocabulary specific to the visual arts.

Major Requirements

Total Requirements

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Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units.  General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.