Studio Arts
A.A. Degree for Transfer Art · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree provides students with an opportunity to explore studio arts both conceptually and aesthetically by utilizing critical analysis and experimental practice. Possible careers in fine arts are studio artist, art educator, art designer, gallery personnel, museum technician, illustrator, digital media artist, animator and related fields. Successful completion of the transfer degree in studio arts guarantees the student acceptance to a local California State University to pursue a baccalaureate degree in studio arts or a related field.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Arts, AA-T: Complete all of the following | 24 | |
| Major requirements | 18 | |
| When an honors course is available, students can | ||
| ART 101 | Survey of Western Art History I: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 101H | Honors Survey of Western Art History I: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 102 | Survey of Western Art History II: Renaissance Through the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| ART 102H | Honors Survey of Western Art History II: Renaissance Through the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| ART 110 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 130 | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| ART 141 | Beginning Painting | 3 |
| Select two (2) courses from the following (List B) | 6 | |
| ART 128 | Introduction to Illustration | 3 |
| ART 131 | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 149 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 195 | Introduction to Digital Media Arts | 3 |
| ART 230 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ART 231 | Intermediate Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 232 | Advanced Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 233 | Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| ART 241 | Intermediate Painting | 3 |
| ART 242 | Advanced Painting | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to create works of art using a variety of materials and techniques, visual elements and principles of design.
- Demonstrate critical analysis of works of art in historical and cultural context.