Art History

Summary

Program Description

Students who study art history will explore the relationship between art and architecture, artists and aesthetics, and the cultural and social context in which the art was made. The AA-T in Art History provides students with a strong foundation in the terminology and principles of the visual arts, a cross-cultural examination of historical and contemporary art, and an introduction to the techniques and media of drawing.

This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in the field of Art History or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements. Students who complete an ADT and transfer to a similar major at a CSU are guaranteed a pathway to finish their baccalaureate degrees in 60 semester or 90 quarter units.

To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:

• 60 units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• A grade of “C” or "P" or better in all courses required for the major
• A minimum of 18 semester units in the major
• The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

**

Career Opportunities

**

Transfer to a 4-year university with an Art History major or a related discipline.

**

Learning Outcome(s)

**

1. Identify, examine, and assess representative works of art and architecture from prehistory through contemporary art employing appropriate art historical terminology.
2. Analyze, discuss, and differentiate works of art and architecture in terms of historical context and cultural values.
3. Analyze, discuss, and differentiate the roles of art, architecture, and the artist from prehistory through contemporary art.

Sequence