# Art History (ARTH) courses

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 5 courses

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22181/25453/25555

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### ARTH 299A — Directed Study in Art History (formerly ART 299A)

- **Units:** 1-3
- **Hours:** 54-162 Lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Students are required to complete a minimum of 3 units in Art History prior to enrollment in this course.

Independent Study/Directed Study is intended for students who have the ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written or oral reports and/or appropriate projects. To enroll in an Independent Study/Directed Study course, students must possess a 2.5 overall grade point average or a 3.0 grade point average in the discipline of study being requested, or receive an exception from the instructor. Independent Studies/Directed Studies may be developed from any topic arising from or related to a course of study that will result in developing depth and breadth in that subject area. Students are expected to meet on a regular basis with their faculty sponsor and submit a final report or project, and student progress is evaluated at regular intervals. Academic standards for Independent Studies/Directed Studies are the same as those for other courses. Units are awarded in accordance to Title 5 regulations, with one unit of credit awarded for 54 hours of Directed Studies, 6 hours of which must be with an instructor. The instructor is responsible for monitoring student progress throughout the semester. Students may take directed study courses for a maximum of 3 units within a discipline, and may not accumulate more than a total of 9 units college wide.

### ARTH C1100 — Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era (formerly ART 105)

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Advisory:** It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts.
- **C-ID:** ARTH C1100
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/arth.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/arth.md)
- Transfer: UC credit limitation. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: ARTH C1100 or ARTH C1100H

This course introduces students to visual art and architecture from prehistory to the medieval era with a focus on art from Europe, North Africa, and the near East. The course will further consider global interactions involving these regions. [Part 2] This course is appropriate for students pursuing a degree in Studio Art or Art History or seeking to fulfill a general education requirement in Arts.

### ARTH C1100H — Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era - Honors (formerly ART 105H)

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Advisory:** It is advised that students be able read college-level texts.; ENGL C1000
- **C-ID:** ARTH 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as ARTH 105H (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/arth.md)
- Transfer: UC credit limitation. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: ARTH C1100 or ARTH C1100H

This course introduces students to visual art and architecture from prehistory to the medieval era with a focus on art from Europe, North Africa, and the near East. The course will further consider global interactions involving these regions. This is an honors course. [Part 2] This course is appropriate for students pursuing a degree in Studio Art or Art History or seeking to fulfill a general education requirement in Arts.

### ARTH C1200 — Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary (formerly ART 106)

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Advisory:** It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- **C-ID:** ARTH 120
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/arth.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/arth.md)
- Transfer: UC credit limitation. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: ARTH C1200 or ARTH C1200H

This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the contemporary period with a focus on art from Europe. The course will further consider global interactions involving this region. [Part 2] The course is appropriate for students pursuing a degree in Studio Art or Art History or seeking to fulfill a general education requirement in Arts.

### ARTH C1200H — Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors (formerly ART 106H)

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Advisory:** It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read read college-level texts.; ENGL C1000
- **C-ID:** ARTH 120
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Transfer: UC credit limitation. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: ARTH C1200 or ARTH C1200H

This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the contemporary period with a focus on art from Europe. The course will further consider global interactions involving this region. This is an honors course. [Part 2] This course is appropriate for students pursuing a degree in Studio Art or Art History or seeking to fulfill a general education requirement in Arts.