Art

Overview

The major in Art History has been planned to give students an overview of the History of Art. A broad range of courses is offered in both the Art of the Western and Non-Western World. After fulfilling basic core requirements, students may shape their major, through their choice of electives, to specialize in one of these areas, according to their interest. Students are encouraged to take courses in studio art as well as related courses in the History department, to broaden their understanding of the conceptual, historical and technical bases of art history. Upon graduation from Santa Barbara City College with an art history major, students should be prepared to enter the third year of a major in the field at a four year college or university.

Requirements

Associate Degree Graduation Requirements

Complete all of the following:

1. All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
2. One of the following General Education options:
   1. OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
   2. OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
3. A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
4. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
5. A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and application and/or analysis of formal principles and elements of art.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking as it applies to critique, evaluation and/or production of works of art.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of various artistic movements and significant artists.

Recommended Sequence

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.