# Studio Arts (Associate of Arts Degree)

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

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/20117

### 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.

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

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Studio Arts 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

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 21 |
| ARTF 100 | Art Orientation | 3 |
| ARTF 150A | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTF 151 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTF 155A | Freehand Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTF 165A | Composition in Painting I | 3 |
| ARTF 195A | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ARTF 210A | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| **Select six units from the following:** | | 6 |
| ARTF 109 | Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |