Studio Arts

Associate in Arts for Transfer Art · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree in Studio Arts and fulfill lower division transfer preparation in Studio Arts for the CSU system. Students will gain the fundamental skills, as well as the academic foundation of knowledge in Studio Arts through study of theory, the engagement in practice and the investigation of media.

Students are encouraged to speak to Palomar College counselors and Art Department faculty, as well as consult Assist.org and university catalogs, for more transfer information.

The following Associate Degree for Transfer completion requirements must be met:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
  2. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
  3. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  4. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Compose or design works of art that utilize a combination of technique, materials, visual ideas, and experiences.
  2. Critique artworks using correct terminology related to concepts, materials, and techniques.
  3. Evaluate form, image, and artistic creation of visual artworks from different traditions, cultures, and civilizations.
CourseTitleUnits
Required Core12
ART 102Foundations of Drawing3
ART 104Design and Composition3
ART 105Three-Dimensional Form and Design3
ARTH C1200Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary3
List A: Select one (3 units)3
ART 163Arts of Asia3
ART 164Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas3
ARTH C1100Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era3
List B: Select one course from three different areas (9 units)9
Drawing3
ART 120Foundations of Life Drawing3
orART 103Intermediate Drawing3
Painting3
ART 220Introduction to Painting3
Ceramics3
ART 135Ceramics I3
Sculpture3
ART 260Sculpture I3
Digital Art3
ARTD 100Graphic Design I3
Photography3
PHOT 100Black and White Film Photography3
Color3
ART 200Color Theory3
Applied Design3
ART 150Jewelry and Metalsmithing Design I3
Studio Art Elective3
ART 145Design in Mixed Media3
Second Semester Studio3
ART 121Intermediate Life Drawing3
orART 151Jewelry and Metalsmithing Design II3
orARTD 200Graphic Design II - Lettering and Layout3
orART 221Painting3
orART 261Sculpture II3
Total24

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