Art

The Art Associate in Arts degree will provide the student with a basic 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. The Art degree is designed for students who are interested in furthering their skills in the visual arts. The degree can be used by students who want to transfer to a four-year university or college as an art major. However, students who plan to transfer to a CSU should consider pursuing the Studio Art Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree.

The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in Art History is designed as a seamless pathway for transfer to the California State University (CSU) in the area of Studio Art/Art with an Emphasis or Concentration in Art History. The study of art history provides students with a broad understanding of period and regional cultures, how humanity has visually communicated, various methods for studying art objects and its relation to broader historic and social concerns. Students who continue on to a Bachelor's Degree in Art History may be prepared to write art criticism, work in the field of art publication, in public and non-profit art organizations, or in museums and galleries as registrars, preparators or curatorial assistants. Advanced degrees offer wider career opportunities in academia, museums, preservation, and auction houses.

This Studio Art for Transfer degree is designed to satisfy the lower division requirements for students planning to transfer to a California State University (CSU) with a major in Art. The program can also be used by students who are interested in acquiring the skills needed to begin lifelong learning in the visual arts. The program 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. The Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including 24 units of major requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSUGE) requirements and with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better (or a "P" if taken as Pass/No Pass).