ART HISTORY
Associate in Arts for Transfer Art · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
**ART HISTORY
Associate in Arts for Transfer**
Description
The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Art History majors or Art majors with a concentration in Art History (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers an Art or Art History baccalaureate degree. This degree is designed for students interested in an introduction to the discipline and methodologies of art history. The coursework will provide students with an understanding of the artistic contributions of diverse cultures and regions throughout time, of the relationship between works of art and the contexts in which they were produced, and of the ways in which works of art communicate ideas and meaning visually. Students will examine theories of interpretation and iconography, along with issues of patronage, provenance, and conservation/ restoration. Students will gain critical thinking skills and a foundational knowledge of art history that will prepare them for transfer to four-year institutions and for arts and humanities-related careers.
In addition to the courses listed below, the following requirements must be met for completion of the AA-T Degree in Art History:
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. 2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.) 3. Completion of the major with a grade of “C” or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better. 4. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for courses accepted into the Art History major at the CSU where they seek transfer.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 9 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era (formerly ART 105) | 3 |
| orARTH C1100H | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era - Honors (formerly ART 105H) | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary (formerly ART 106) | 3 |
| orARTH C1200H | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors (formerly ART 106H) | 3 |
| ART 130 | Freehand Drawing I | 3 |
| Choose one non-Western art history course from the following list (3 units) | 3 | |
| ART 104 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ART 107 | The Art of Asia | 3 |
| ART 108 | The Art of Mexico | 3 |
| Choose one studio art course from the following list (3 units): | 3 | |
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 121 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 135 | Beginning Painting | 3 |
| ART 140 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 230 | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 |
| PHTO 130 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following list (3 units): | 3 | |
| ART 109 | History of American Art | 3 |
| ART 112 | Visual Art in the Modern Era | 3 |
| ART 113 | The History of Photography | 3 |
| ART 115 | The Art of Film | 3 |
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 121 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Pattern (units will vary) Transferable Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units DEGREE TOTAL 60 units | ||
| Total | 18 | |