Studio Arts - Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students to seamlessly transfer into the California State University (CSU) system and complete a baccalaureate degree in Studio Arts or similar field of study. Course offerings expose students to a broad range of materials and techniques designed to build diverse technical skills, to nurture innovative and personally driven ideas, and promote professionalism in art and design solutions. The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree provides a sound foundation for students seeking careers in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Digital Media, Animation, Illustration, and Art Education, among others.
To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 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 in a portfolio of original art and design projects that evince skillful command of a variety of art tools, materials, techniques, and concepts to communicate visual ideas effectively.
- Evaluate the aesthetic, conceptual and cultural significance of works of art and design through critical discussion and written assignments.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| ART 012 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 013 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 024 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 092 | Survey of Art History: Renaissance to the Present | 3 |
| List A: Select one course (3 units) from the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Art History: Prehistoric Through Gothic | ||
| History of Modern Art | ||
| History of Asian Art | ||
| List B: Select from 3 Curricular Areas (9 units) | 9 | |
Curricular Area: Drawing | ||
| Expressive Drawing | ||
| Life Drawing I | ||
Curricular Area: Painting | ||
| Painting I | ||
Curricular Area: Sculpture | ||
| Beginning Sculpture I | ||
Curricular Area: Digital Art | ||
| Graphic Design I | ||
Curricular Area: Photography | ||
| Beginning Photography | ||
Curricular Area: Color | ||
| Color Theory | ||
Curricular Area: Applied Design | ||
| Introduction to Metalsmithing | ||
Curricular Area: Second Semester | ||
| Representational Drawing | ||
| Sculpture II | ||
| Painting II | ||
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 24 | |
| General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) 1 | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to complete 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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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.