Art History
Associate in Arts for Transfer Art · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
About the Program
Program Goal: Transfer
GE Pattern(s): Cal-GETC
Program Code: 31951.31AA-T
Students completing Associate Degrees for Transfer are guaranteed admission to the CSU system. Please see the beginning of the “Academic Programs” section for details.
Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Identify, examine, and assess representative works of art and architecture from diverse world cultures and time periods employing appropriate art historical terminology.
- Analyze, discuss, and differentiate works of art and architecture in terms of historical context.
- Analyze, discuss, and distinguish the roles of art, architecture, and the artist from diverse world cultures and time periods.
- Employ college-level writing skills, creativity, and critical thinking in completing independent projects in the field of Art History.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | 18 | |
| ART 8 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Select one: | 3 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| Select one: | 3 | |
| ART 3 | Asian Art History Survey | 3 |
| ART 6 | African, Oceanic, and Native American Art History Survey | 3 |
| List A (Select one): | 3 | |
| ART 3 | Asian Art History Survey | 3 |
| ART 6 | African, Oceanic, and Native American Art History Survey | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| List B (Select one): | 3 | |
| ART 7 | 2-D Foundations | 3 |
| ART 9 | 3-D Foundation | 3 |
| ART 14 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 50 | Beginning Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 60 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| MSP 30 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| PHO 2 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| List C (Select one or any course from List A or List B not already used): | 3 | |
| ART 5 | 1800 to Present Art History Survey | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |