Studio Arts

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree, (AA-T Studio Arts) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Studio Arts or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree.

Students are required to complete:

• Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

• Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a C (or "P") or better for each course in the major or area of emphasis.

• No more than 60 semester units are required.

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree, (AA-T Studio Arts) will also assist Studio Arts major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.

Career Opportunities

This program prepares students to transfer to Art majors in four-year institutions, leading to careers in teaching or private sector employment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1. Write a visual analysis/ critique of their own and others’ art on both form and content, and its relation to a historical and global context.
2. Produce artworks in various media reflecting an understanding of line, shape, value, texture, space, color, scale, proportion, balance, mood, movement, mass, and emphasis.
3. Assemble a portfolio of strong drawings, painting, sculpture, or digital media that demonstrate skill and understanding of techniques in various media