The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirement for Studio Arts majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Studio Arts baccalaureate degree.  The degree helps to develop a strong foundation level of art skills in a variety of mediums and techniques. Courses will stimulate conceptual thinking, problem-solving and critical analysis through direct application and experience, as well as foster an understanding of art within history and culture. Students who major in the field of art have a variety of opportunities open to them. Choices include careers in teaching, art criticism, historic preservation, museum/gallery practices, or work as practicing artists in ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing, or applied art.

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer (AA-T in Studio Arts) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in Arts, Studio Arts, or a “similar” major at a CSU campus. Each CSU campus determines which of the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included in the AA-T in  Studio Arts within 60 units once a student transfers, so which majors are “similar” varies from CSU to CSU. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to the CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search website and seek guidance from a Moorpark College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.

To earn an AA-T in Studio Arts degree, students must:

1. Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   1. Complete the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements.
   2. The coursework required for the Studio Arts major as listed in the Moorpark College catalog
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 §55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C).
4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence at the college granting the degree.

Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T in Studio Arts will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system.  Students should consult with a counselor to obtain more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

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 art both contemporary and historical, across cultures and throughout time.