Art emphasis in Drawing and Painting or emphasis in Photography

Description

San José City College offers both an Associate in Arts (AA) and an Associate in Science (AS) in Art degree. Students planning to follow a transfer pattern should use the Associate in Arts degree. The Associate in Science has 2 possible areas of emphasis: Drawing and Painting or Photography. This program can lead to employment in some specialized fields listed below. 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.

Drawing and Painting Emphasis Career Options:

Fashion Design and Illustration

Fine Art Framer

Floral Arranger and Designer

Interior Designer

Illustrator

Printing press work

Silk screen tee-shirts and banners

Textile Designer

Window and Retail Display

RELATED OCCUPATIONS:

Animation

Architecture

Art Education and Teaching

Art Direction

Industrial Ceramics Technician

Landscaping

Marketing and Advertising

Medical Illustration

Service Bureau Technician

Photography Emphasis Career Options:

Advertising Photography

Darkroom Technician

Fashion Design and Illustration

Fine Art Framer

Interior Designer

Illustrator

Printing press work

Silk screen tee-shirts and banners

Textile Designer

Window and Retail Display

RELATED OCCUPATIONS:

Animation

Architecture

Art Education and Teaching

Art Direction

Film and Video Production

Industrial Ceramics Technician

Landscaping

Marketing and Advertising

Medical Illustration

Photo Journalism

Service Bureau Technician

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of Art emphasis in Drawing and Painting, students will be able to:

• Create artworks that demonstrate an understanding of the formal elements and principles of design.
• Communicate an idea through an artwork by skillfully using materials and techniques to achieve the desired effect.
• Practice an aesthetic process to develop concepts which enrich the appreciation of making and viewing visual art.
• Recognize and list major artists and historical art trends and styles, and place art in a contemporary context.
• Analyze the objective and subjective qualities of an artwork in order to evaluate and assess its worthiness and discuss those conclusions.

Upon successful completion of Art emphasis in Photography, students will be able to:

• Analyze the objective and subjective qualities of an artwork in order to evaluate and assess its worthiness and discuss those conclusions.
• 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

Area of Emphasis

Complete an area of emphasis.

Art emphasis in Drawing and Painting AS Degree Requirements

Art emphasis in Photography AS Degree Requirements