Art/Visual Studies

Summary

Art is the study of the arrangement of forms that affect the senses, communicate political, social, cultural, religious, or emotional ideas that manifest in scenes and through objects produced throughout the world. This field includes the study and design of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. The art program is designed to maximize transferable course units and to provide basic skills required for employment in art-related fields.

The Associate of Arts degree with an area of emphasis in Art/Visual Studies is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree at a transfer institution in an art-related major

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 degree should be selected with the assistance of a Miramar College counselor.

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

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Art/Visual Studies Program will be able to:

1. Critically analyze, interpret, and evaluate works of art.
2. Develop a foundation of art skills and a high level of craftsperson ship by utilizing a variety of tools and technologies associated with the visual arts.
3. Use a diverse range of global events to express personal ideas and opinions through artwork.
4. Identify the theoretical, cultural and historical contexts of art.
5. Demonstrate appropriate skills needed to articulate their conscious artistic intentions, and express coherent aesthetics.

Requirements