Liberal Arts and Sciences: Art Studies-Art

Summary

The Art Studies - Art is intended to help students prepare for possible majors within an art-related major. Common university majors in this field include: Applied Design, Art, Art History, Painting and Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Arts. This degree is designed to accommodate the differing requirements of a wide variety of transfer institutions and major options. Because admission and major preparation requirements vary at each transfer institution, courses used to complete this major must be selected with the assistance of a San Diego Mesa College counselor.

Liberal Arts and Sciences associate degrees require a minimum of 60 transferable units to a California State University, University of California, or a private/independent college or university.

Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Art Studies-Art Program will be able to:

1. Analyze problems, conceptualize theses, develop arguments, weigh evidence, and derive conclusions.
2. Articulate the critical thinking outcomes in writing and/or speaking or by other modes of communication.
3. Analyze one’s own actions, to see the perspectives of other persons, and to work effectively with others in groups.
4. Understand one’s role in society, take responsibility for one’s own actions, make ethical decisions in complex situations, and participate actively in a diverse democracy.
5. Articulate similarities and contrasts among cultures, times and environments, describe and explain cultural pluralism and knowledge of global issues.
6. Understand and explain or analyze the applications of technology and to use technology in ways appropriate to the situation. This outcome includes information competency skills.

Requirements