This Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer is designed for students who are pursuing a degree in Studio Art, including the fields of Painting and Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and related disciplines.
This associate degree is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College students who are awarded an AA-T are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.
Students will have to fulfill the following requirements to earn this degree.
(1) Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
(A) The Inter-segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth requirements; and
(B) A minimum of 26 semester units as required for the Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer.
(2) Obtain an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0
(3) Earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the major, the student will be able to:
- Synthesize and apply visual principles in creating works of art;
- Articulate perception and awareness of fine art and applied design concepts;
- Develop a vocabulary to discuss art in aesthetic terms;
- Demonstrate skills in visual analysis by identifying specific formal elements in works of art;
- Demonstrate appropriate use of art tools, materials and processes;
- Achieve greater awareness of global and cultural traditions; and
- Create a portfolio of fine art and designs.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Students should refer to the TMC (Transfer Model Curriculum) Template here, transfer model, for a clear guide to the course requirements. Additionally, for students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, please view the recommended course sequence.