Overview.
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.
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.
- Analyze, discuss, and interpret historically important works of art, architecture and design in terms of historical context and cultural values.
Required Courses
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
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| Core Requirements | ||
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Two Dimensional Design |
3 |
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Three Dimensional Design |
3 |
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Beginning Drawing |
3 |
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Graphic Design I |
3 |
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Art and Design Portfolio Preparation |
3 |
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Survey of Art History: Renaissance to the Present |
3 |
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| Area of Specialization | 6 | |
| Complete 6 units in one of the following areas of specialization | ||
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Drawing |
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| Expressive Drawing | ||
| Representational Drawing | ||
| Life Drawing I | ||
| Life Drawing II | ||
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Painting |
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| Painting I | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Watercolor Painting I | ||
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Digital Media |
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| Photoshop I | ||
| Graphic Design II | ||
| Introduction to Digital Video | ||
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ART 041 |
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| Web Design I: Internet Publishing | ||
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Sculpture |
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| Beginning Sculpture I | ||
| Sculpture II | ||
| Introduction to Metalsmithing | ||
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Metalsmithing |
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| Introduction to Metalsmithing | ||
| Metalsmithing | ||
| Casting for Small Metals | ||
| Required Art History Elective | 3 | |
| Survey of Art History: Prehistoric Through Gothic | ||
| History of Modern Art | ||
| History of Asian Art | ||
| Required Art Electives | 2-3 | |
| Choose one course from list below, or one course (not already taken) from any area of specialization above | ||
| Life Drawing III | ||
| Painting III | ||
| Watercolor Painting II | ||
| Advanced Small Metals and Jewelry Techniques | ||
| Beginning Photography | ||
| Intermediate Photography | ||
| Fundamentals of AutoCAD | ||
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 29-30 | |
| General Education 1 | 33 | |
| Total Units | 62-63 | |
| 1 |
Art History courses meet 6 units of general education requirements. |
What is a Program Map?
A program map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan to help you complete the courses required for a particular degree or certificate. It is based on the major sheet for the particular degree or certificate you are interested in. It includes courses required for the major, general education and any necessary electives.
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What is a Major Sheet?
A major sheet includes a description of the program you are interested in, what you can expect to learn once you have completed the program (Program Learning Outcomes) and the specific specialty courses you will need to complete within a major.