# Studio Arts (Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree)

San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Art-Fine Art

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### Summary

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree.

NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

**Award Notes:**
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

-   Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
-   Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
-   Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
-   Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
-   Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Studio Arts Program will be able to:**

1.  Expand the vision of the role of art in the greater culture. Students will develop an awareness of cultural diversity (and its use/effect on art-making).
2.  Engage visual art as defined in a progression of change.
3.  Apply critical thinking in visual terms.
4.  Employ art concepts and terminology effectively. Students will develop the ability to understand the creative process of art-making.
5.  Understand materials, methods and techniques both historical and contemporary and the contexts in which they are employed. Students will be assessed through a combination of performance evaluations, written assignments, and written tests and quizzes.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 12 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ARTF 150A | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTF 151 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTF 155A | Freehand Drawing I | 3 |
| **CATEGORY A: SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES (3 UNITS):** | | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTF 113 | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas | 3 |
| ARTF 120 | Native American Art | 3 |
| ARTF 125 | Art History: Arts of the Asian Continent | 3 |
| **CATEGORY B: SELECT THREE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES (9 UNITS)** | | 9 |
| ARTF 109 | Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTF 150B | Beginning Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTF 152 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ARTF 155B | Freehand Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTF 165A | Composition in Painting I | 3 |
| ARTF 165B | Composition in Painting II | 3 |
| ARTF 165C | Composition in Painting III | 3 |
| ARTF 165D | Composition in Painting IV | 3 |
| ARTF 174A | Book Arts I | 3 |
| ARTF 175A | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ARTF 175B | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ARTF 175C | Sculpture III | 3 |
| ARTF 190A | Black and White Art Photography | 3 |
| ARTF 191 | Cultural Influences on Photography | 3 |
| ARTF 194 | Critical Photography | 3 |
| ARTF 195A | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ARTF 195B | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ARTF 197A | Handbuilding Ceramics I | 3 |
| ARTF 197B | Handbuilding Ceramics II | 3 |
| ARTF 198A | Introduction to Printmaking I | 3 |
| ARTF 198B | Introduction to Printmaking II | 3 |
| ARTF 198C | Introduction to Printmaking III | 3 |
| ARTF 210A | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTF 210B | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTF 210C | Life Drawing III | 3 |
| ARTF 220A | Life Sculpture I | 3 |
| ARTF 220B | Life Sculpture II | 3 |
| ARTF 220C | Life Sculpture III | 3 |
| ARTF 231 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| ARTF 233 | Introduction to Digital Photographic Imaging | 3 |
| MULT 100 | Introduction to Visual Communication | 3 |