Art History for Transfer
AA-T Degree Art History · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Art History for Transfer - AA-T
Description
The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer degree prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities and for careers in education, museums, research, and related fields. Students learn the major theories and artistic movements in Art and Architecture from the ancient to the modern world, and evaluate the influences that social, political, and religious institutions have in the creation of art. The program addresses the dynamic fields of both Western and Non-Western Art and Architecture, as well as the critical roles that Photography, Contemporary Art, and Graphic Design have in shaping our society. Students should consult with the intended transfer institution to determine the appropriate courses to complete at Chaffey.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Art Historical Analysis: Uses art historical theories and approaches to evaluate and interpret art in its historical and cultural contexts
- Visual Literacy: Evaluates formal and stylistic characteristics of artworks
- Cultural Perspective: Understands cultural differences and biases in relation to art
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 9-10 | |
| Choose one Western Art History survey course: | 3 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| orARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| Choose one Art History course: | 3 | |
| ARTH 7 | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | 3 |
| orARTH 9 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| orARTH 11 | Survey of Asian Arts | 3 |
| Choose one Studio Arts course: | 3-4 | |
| ART 10 | 2D Design: Concepts, Theory, and Practice | 4 |
| orART 14 | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| List A - Any one Art History (ARTH) course not taken from Required Core, or the following: | 3 | |
| ARTH 19 | Contemporary Art: 1945-Present | 3 |
| List B - Any Studio Arts (ART) course not taken from Required Core, or any one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| ART 12 | 3D Design: Concepts, Theory, and Practice | 4 |
| ART 16 | Introduction to Painting | 3 |
| ART 18 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 20 | Ceramic Sculpture: Concepts, Theory, and Practice | 4 |
| ART 30 | Figure Drawing | 3 |
| PHOTO 7 | Beginning Digital Photography | 4 |
| PHOTO 10 | Beginning Darkroom Photography | 4 |
| List C - Any one Art History course (ARTH) not already taken. | 3 | |
| Total | 18-20 | |
Other Information
Arts, Communication, and Design
Local Program (Major) Code: A037
Program Control Number: 32344
TOP Code: 1001.00
CIP Code: 50.0101