Art, Associate in Arts
Art, Associate in Arts
To earn an Associate in Arts Degree with a major in Art, students must complete 36 specified units, plus General Education Degree Requirements. This program provides students with a curriculum design that is preparatory for transfer to most universities and professional schools of art.
To earn an Associate in Arts Degree with a major in Art, students must complete 36 specified units, plus General Education Degree Requirements. This program provides students with a curriculum design that is preparatory for transfer to most universities and professional schools of art.
In addition to General Education degree requirements, complete the following:
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| ART M20 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART M23 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART M30 | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ART M32 | Beginning Life Drawing I | 3 |
| Select two History of Art courses: | ||
| ARTH M110 | History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Gothic | 3 |
| ARTH M120 | History of Western Art: Renaissance through Modern | 3 |
| ARTH M130 | History of Art: Asian | 3 |
| ARTH M150 | History of Western Art: Modern through Contemporary | 3 |
| Total REQUIRED COURSES: 21 | ||
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Options | ||
| Select 18 units from one of the following options: | 15 | |
| 2-D Studio Art Option: | ||
| ART M31 | Drawing and Composition II | 3 |
| ART M33 | Beginning Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ART M34 | Advanced Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART M35 | Advanced Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ART M40 | Beginning Illustration | 3 |
| ART M41 | Intermediate Illustration | 3 |
| ART M42 | Advanced Illustration | 3 |
| ART M43 | Beginning Painting I | 3 |
| ART M44 | Beginning Painting II | 3 |
| ART M45 | Advanced Painting I | 3 |
| ART M46 | Advanced Painting II | 3 |
| ART M49 | Water Color I | 3 |
| ART M50 | Water Color II | 3 |
| ART M90 | Beginning Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART M91 | Beginning Printmaking II | 3 |
| ART M92 | Advanced Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART M93 | Advanced Printmaking II | 3 |
| ART M110 | Gallery Practice/Portfolio | 3 |
| DES M121 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| MAKR M103 | Introduction to Digital Fabrication | 3 |
| 3-D Studio Art Option: | ||
| ART M70 | Beginning Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART M71 | Beginning Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART M72 | Ceramic Design I | 3 |
| ART M73 | Ceramic Design II | 3 |
| ART M74 | Glaze Design I | 3 |
| ART M75 | Glaze Design II | 3 |
| ART M77 | Beginning Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART M78 | Beginning Sculpture II | 3 |
| ART M79A | Figure Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART M79B | Figure Sculpture II | 3 |
| ART M79C | Figure Sculpture III | 3 |
| ART M79D | Figure Sculpture IV | 3 |
| ART M110 | Gallery Practice/Portfolio | 3 |
| MAKR M103 | Introduction to Digital Fabrication | 3 |
| Total Units for Major: 36 | ||
| MC General Education units: 28 | ||
Double-Counted Units: 3 | ||
Electives to meet 60 associate degree units: 0 | ||
| Total Units Required for AA Degree: 61 | ||
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ART M23 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART M30 | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ARTH M110 | History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Gothic | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ART M20 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTH M120 | History of Western Art: Renaissance through Modern | 3 |
| ARTH M150 | History of Western Art: Modern through Contemporary | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 18 | |
RECOMMENDED COURSES
Option: 2-D Studio Art
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ART M41 | Intermediate Illustration | 3 |
| ART M90 | Beginning Printmaking I | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ART M31 | Drawing and Composition II | 3 |
| ART M32 | Beginning Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART M40 | Beginning Illustration | 3 |
| ART M91 | Beginning Printmaking II | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 12 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ART M33 | Beginning Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ART M43 | Beginning Painting I | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ART M44 | Beginning Painting II | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 27 | |
Option: 3-D Studio Art
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ART M70 | Beginning Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART M77 | Beginning Sculpture I | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ART M71 | Beginning Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART M78 | Beginning Sculpture II | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ART M72 | Ceramic Design I | 3 |
| ART M79A | Figure Sculpture I | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ART M73 | Ceramic Design II | 3 |
| ART M74 | Glaze Design I | 3 |
| ART M75 | Glaze Design II | 3 |
| ART M79B | Figure Sculpture II | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 12 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 30 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- develop strong foundation level art skills in a variety of mediums and techniques.
- demonstrate creative problem-solving, conceptual thinking and critical analysis as learned through direct application and experience.
- demonstrate visual literacy and an understanding of historical and contemporary art, with a sensitivity to the contributions of a variety of cultures.