The Associate in Arts - Two Dimensional Studio degree provides a comprehensive foundation in two-dimensional visual arts, preparing students for professional practice in the arts or for transfer to four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts programs at institutions where portfolios are required for admission. The program emphasizes technical skill development and creative exploration in disciplines such as drawing and painting. Students will gain proficiency in traditional and contemporary 2-D art practices, develop a critical understanding of visual language, and build a professional portfolio showcasing their artistic abilities. Through hands-on studio experience and art theory courses, graduates will be equipped with the skills necessary to excel in advanced art studies or to pursue a career in the visual arts. 

Note: Students planning to transfer to four-year universities and major in Art should consider taking advanced coursework in their area of emphasis such as drawing, painting, or sculpture. For major preparation requirements at UC and CSU campuses, see assist.org.

In order to earn an Associate in Arts in Art - Two-Dimensional Studio, students are required to:

1. Complete Oxnard College’s General Education requirements to include areas 1-7 or Cal-GETC. 
2. Complete all required coursework for the Art - Two-Dimensional Studio major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog with a grade of “C” or better (or a “P”) in each of the courses selected. 
3. Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units. Students planning to transfer should complete 60 CSU transferable or 60 UC transferable units, depending on their intended transfer destination.
4. Complete requirements in scholarship (2.0 minimum cumulative degree-applicable GPA). 
5. Complete 12 units in residence within the Ventura County Community College District.

Note: The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer (AA-T in Studio Arts) is the recommended program for most students transferring to a California public university (CSU or UC) in a Studio Arts major. Students seeking to transfer should consult with an Oxnard College counselor to determine the best major for their transfer destination. 

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Listen, receive, attend to, interpret, and respond appropriately to (1) verbal and/or (2) nonverbal messages.
• Speak clearly and organize ideas and communicate verbal or nonverbal messages appropriate to the audience and the situation.
• Use basic geometric shapes, such as: lines, angles, shapes and space.
• Demonstrate creative expression when they achieve a hands-on experience with creative endeavors and either individually or collaboratively create original work applying feedback to improve their performance.
• Understand the complex blend of personal vision, social-cultural background, ethical values and aesthetic judgment in their own artistic work.
• Demonstrate an understanding of art including historical context and interrelationships with other disciplines.