Art
Associate in Arts Art · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Arts
Art and design have permeated human experience for thousands of years. The fine artist and the designer both require knowledge of the same visual principles. An art major is trained in visual perception, design principles, and manual skills necessary for personal expression or a commercial career in various art media.
The graduate of the Associate in Arts in Art will:
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts, materials, and processes involved in the creation of visual art throughout history by participation in discussions, knowledge of terminology, and successful execution of projects and assignments.
- Participate in a variety of visual arts, demonstrating accomplishment of skills, techniques, and processes involved in their creation, through a portfolio of work.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 30 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (27 units): | 27 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 106 | Art of the 20th Century | 3 |
| ART 107 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| ART 112 | Design Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 120 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| ART 113 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 160 | Ceramics 1 | 3 |
| ART 164 | Sculpture 1 | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| ART 121 | Drawing 2 | 3 |
| ART 122 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| ART 108 | Design 1 on the Computer | 3 |
| ART 110 | Design 1 | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following: | 3 | |
| ART 105 | Art History of Mexico | 3 |
| ART 109 | Art History: American Art | 3 |
| ART 115 | Introduction to Animation | 3 |
| ART 123 | Life Drawing 2 | 3 |
| ART 124 | Mixed Media 1 | 3 |
| ART 137 | Life Drawing 3 | 3 |
| ART 144 | Mixed Media 2 | 3 |
| ART 133 | Composition Studies: Figure 1 | 0.5 |
| ART 134 | Composition Studies: Figure 2 | 0.5 |
| ART 154 | Composition Studies: Figure 3 | 0.5 |
| ART 160 | Ceramics 1 | 3 |
| ART 164 | Sculpture 1 | 3 |
| ART 199 | Topics in Art | 0.5 |
| FILM 110 | Introduction to Motion Picture and Video Production | 4 |
| GRPH 110 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| GRPH 116 | Portfolio Design & Development | 3 |
| MMAC 115 | Introduction to Animation | 3 |
| PHTO 110 | Basic Photography | 3 |
| PHTO 120 | Materials and Processes | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 30 | |