# Art (Associate in Arts)

San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Art

Source: https://catalog.sjcc.edu/degrees-certificates/art/art-associate-arts/

### Description

San 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.

A 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.

**CAREER OPTIONS:**   
Advertising  
Darkroom     
Fashion Design and Illustration  
Fine Art  
Framer Art Direction  
Floral Arranger and Designer  
Interior Designer  
Illustrator  
Textile Designer  
Window and Retail Display

**RELATED OCCUPATIONS:**  
Photography  
Animation  
Technician  
Architecture  
Art Education and Teaching  
Film and Video Production  
Landscaping  
Marketing and Advertising  
Medical Illustration  
Service Bureau Technician

### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

-   Utilize the broader vocabulary of art and design as well as discipline-specific terminology in the objective and subjective analysis of artworks.
-   Build competency in technical skills and concepts.
-   Establish a creative practice which includes problem solving skills.
-   Recognize major artists and historical/cultural trends and styles.
-   Demonstrate engagement, participation, and civility in the classroom/studio setting.

### Requirements

#### Major Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ART 012 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 013 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 014 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 024 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 026 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| **ART 091** | | 3 |
| **ART 092** | | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **21** |

#### AA Degree Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Major Requirements** | | 21 |
| **General Education Requirements** | | 34 |
| **Degree Applicable Electives** | | 5 |
| **Complete two courses for the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement (US-1, US-2, and US-3)** | |  |
| **Total Units** | | **60** |