Studio Arts for Transfer
AA-T Degree Art · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Studio Arts for Transfer - AA-T
Description
The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree provides a comprehensive, student-centered program that serves a diverse population. Studio and lecture courses prepare students for employment in a variety of fields related to the visual arts and design. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are emphasized across the curriculum. Coursework requires students to examine the world from diverse cultural, racial, ability status, sexual, and gender identities as well as from alternate personal perspectives. Professional practices, skills, and the ability to use technology to communicate are integral components of the program.
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:
- Visual Composition: Constructs visual compositions using the principles of design and the elements of art.
- Materials and Techniques: Applies diverse artistic methods, including traditional and digital media, to solve design and composition challenges.
- Professional Artistic Practices: Demonstrates the ability to critique, present, and document artistic work within historical, cultural, and contemporary contexts.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 14 | |
| ART 10 | 2D Design: Concepts, Theory, and Practice | 4 |
| ART 12 | 3D Design: Concepts, Theory, and Practice | 4 |
| ART 14 | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| List A - Any one course: | 3 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH 7 | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | 3 |
| ARTH 9 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ARTH 11 | Survey of Asian Arts | 3 |
| List B - Any three courses: | 9-12 | |
| ART 15 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 16 | Introduction to Painting | 3 |
| ART 18 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| ARTGD 63 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 4 |
| ARTGD 73 | Typography and Layout | 4 |
| Choose one: | 4 | |
| ART 20 | Ceramic Sculpture: Concepts, Theory, and Practice | 4 |
| orART 50 | Introduction to Sculpture | 4 |
| Choose one: | 3-4 | |
| ART 30 | Figure Drawing | 3 |
| orART 32 | Intermediate Drawing | 4 |
| Choose one: | 3-4 | |
| ART 34 | Intermediate Painting | 4 |
| orART 35 | Intermediate Ceramics | 3 |
| Choose one: | 4 | |
| PHOTO 7 | Beginning Digital Photography | 4 |
| orPHOTO 10 | Beginning Darkroom Photography | 4 |
| Total | 26-29 | |
Other Information
Arts, Communication, and Design
Local Program (Major) Code: A038
Program Control Number: 33239
TOP Code: 1002.00
CIP Code: 50.0701