Art - AA
A.A. Degree Major Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 21.0 credits
The Art program at the College of the Siskiyous offers students a complete lower division transfer curriculum in Art as well as a wide selection of courses for the Associate in Arts major in Art. Foundation courses such as Art History, Painting, Ceramics, Drawing and Photography rely heavily on a historical component, which not only fulfills much of the general education transfer requirements in humanities, but will also allow students to critically examine, appreciate, and relate their own artwork to a historical perspective. Studio classes in Art provide students the opportunity to use the latest technology, facilities and equipment. A degree in Art can provide a variety of career opportunities and vocations in art such as photographer, fine artist, digital artist, art educator, and graphic designer. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their academic goals.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Art-AA | 21 | |
| Complete the Art Major Requirements. | ||
| Complete the College of the Siskiyous General Education Requirements. | ||
| Any needed electives to reach a total of 60 COS degree-applicable units. | ||
| All major courses and any courses a C or better. | ||
| As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English C1000 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year. | ||
| Complete the following | 12 | |
| ART 1002 | 2-D Foundations | 3 |
| ART 1009 | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| Complete three of the following | 9 | |
| ART 1003 | 3-D Foundations | 3 |
| ART 1004 | Introduction to Painting | 3 |
| ART 1006 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 1010 | Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 1011 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| ART 1013 | Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 1031 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| ART 1032 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART 1509 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
Recommended Sequence
Art-AA
Term 1 (6 units)
- ARTHC1100 - Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era (3)
- ART1009 - Introduction to Drawing (3)
Term 2 (6 units)
- ARTHC1200 - Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary (3)
- ART1003 - 3-D Foundations (3)
- ART1004 - Introduction to Painting (3)
- ART1006 - Introduction to Ceramics (3)
- ART1010 - Sculpture (3)
- ART1011 - Introduction to Photography (3)
- ART1013 - Printmaking (3)
- ART1031 - Digital Illustration (3)
- ART1032 - Digital Imaging (3)
- ART1509 - Intermediate Drawing (3)
Term 3 (6 units)
- ART1002 - 2-D Foundations (3)
- ART1004 - Introduction to Painting (3)
- ART1010 - Sculpture (3)
- ART1013 - Printmaking (3)
- ART1509 - Intermediate Drawing (3)
Term 4 (3 units)
- ART1003 - 3-D Foundations (3)
- ART1004 - Introduction to Painting (3)
- ART1006 - Introduction to Ceramics (3)
- ART1010 - Sculpture (3)
- ART1011 - Introduction to Photography (3)
- ART1013 - Printmaking (3)
- ART1031 - Digital Illustration (3)
- ART1032 - Digital Imaging (3)
- ART1509 - Intermediate Drawing (3)