{
  "college": "san-jose-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Art",
  "id": "art--art-associate-arts",
  "name": "Art",
  "award": "Associate in Arts",
  "department": "art",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sjcc.edu/degrees-certificates/art/art-associate-arts/",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nSan José City College offers both an Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) in Art degree. Students planning to follow a transfer pattern should use the Associate in Arts degree. This degree may not transfer to all universities, and students need to inquire of the universities if they have a bachelor’s degree for their upper division course work. The Associate in Science has 2 possible areas of emphasis: Drawing and Painting or Photography. A minimum of 3 courses in the Art major must be taken at San José City College.\n\nA grade of \"C\" or better is required for each course in the major or area of emphasis. A \"P\" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.\n\n**CAREER OPTIONS:**   \nAdvertising  \nDarkroom     \nFashion Design and Illustration  \nFine Art  \nFramer Art Direction  \nFloral Arranger and Designer  \nInterior Designer  \nIllustrator  \nTextile Designer  \nWindow and Retail Display\n\n**RELATED OCCUPATIONS:**  \nPhotography  \nAnimation  \nTechnician  \nArchitecture  \nArt Education and Teaching  \nFilm and Video Production  \nLandscaping  \nMarketing and Advertising  \nMedical Illustration  \nService Bureau Technician"
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:\n\n-   Utilize the broader vocabulary of art and design as well as discipline-specific terminology in the objective and subjective analysis of artworks.\n-   Build competency in technical skills and concepts.\n-   Establish a creative practice which includes problem solving skills.\n-   Recognize major artists and historical/cultural trends and styles.\n-   Demonstrate engagement, participation, and civility in the classroom/studio setting."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\n#### Major Requirements"
    },
    {
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      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 012",
          "title": "Two-Dimensional Design",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 013",
          "title": "Three Dimensional Design",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 014",
          "title": "Color Theory",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 024",
          "title": "Beginning Drawing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 026",
          "title": "Intermediate Drawing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "ART 091",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "ART 092",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "21"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "#### AA Degree Requirements"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Major Requirements",
          "units": "21"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "General Education Requirements",
          "units": "34"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Degree Applicable Electives",
          "units": "5"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete two courses for the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement (US-1, US-2, and US-3)"
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "60"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}