Art: Studio Arts
Associate in Arts for Transfer Art · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Arts for Transfer
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 Associate in Arts for Transfer in Studio Arts will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Art, Ceramics, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Fine Arts, Painting, Photography and Sculpture.
Associate Degree for Transfer Program Requirements
Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum grade of C (or P grade if taken on a pass/no pass basis) for each course in the major.
The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.
The graduate of the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Art: Studio Arts will:
- demonstrate and apply understanding of a variety of theories, ideas and processes involved in creative research.
- demonstrate and apply understanding of a variety of materials, techniques, and methods of analysis toward development of a body of work.
- broaden knowledge of and develop an appreciation for the diverse practices and ways of thinking in art across cultures and time periods.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 24 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (15 units): | 15 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 110 | Design 1 | 3 |
| ART 113 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 120 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| Select three courses from three different areas (9 units): | 9 | |
| Drawing | 6 | |
| ART 121 | Drawing 2 | 3 |
| ART 122 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
| Color | 3 | |
| ART 112 | Design Color Theory | 3 |
| Painting | 3 | |
| ART 151 | Painting 1 | 3 |
| Ceramics | 3 | |
| ART 160 | Ceramics 1 | 3 |
| Sculpture | 3 | |
| ART 164 | Sculpture 1 | 3 |
| Digital | 3 | |
| ART 107 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| Photography | 3 | |
| PHTO 110 | Basic Photography | 3 |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Elective units required for Art: Studio Arts AA-T: 5 | ||
| General Education | 31 | |
| Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 3 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 5 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses. | ||
| Total | 55 | |