Art History
Associate in Arts Art History · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Art History involves the analysis of form, historical context, and meaning in visual images from prehistory to today. Because humans make images to communicate the breadth and depth of the human experience, art historical inquiry can lead to a consideration of widely varied subjects, including cultural, ethnic, social, religious, economic, and political topics, in addition to artistic and aesthetic ones. The Art History AA serves students seeking to enrich their cultural backgrounds, solidify their knowledge of history, develop analytical and writing skills, sharpen critical sensibilities, and prepare for opportunities in museums, galleries, historical societies, and more. The Art History major is particularly well-suited to those students considering themselves to be visual learners.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Develop the ability to interpret artistic content through the analysis of subject matter and form.
- Acquire a critical understanding of art in historical eras that accounts for changing cultural frameworks over time.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 1 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ARTH 6 | Art History - Twentieth- and Twenty-First Century Art | 3 |
| ART 2A | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| ART 17A | Beginning Sculpture 1 | 3 |
| PHOT 1A | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| ARTH 7 | Multicultural History of American Art | 3 |
| ARTH 8 | Art History - A Global Perspective | 3 |
| ARTH 20 | History of Photography | 3 |
| orPHOT 20 | History of Photography | 3 |
| HUMN 60 | Creativity and the Community | 3 |
| HIS 2 | History of Western Civilization Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIS 5 | Critical Thinking in History | 3 |
| ANTH 3 | Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 5 | Cultures of the U.S. in Global Perspective | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 32429
TOP Code: 100100 - Fine Arts, General
CIP Code: 50.0101 - Visual and Performing Arts, General