# Art (Associate in Arts)

Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Art

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### Program description

This curriculum qualifies the student for the AA degree in Art. Students interested in transferring should check course requirements with counselors or the transfer college.

This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree.

### Program learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:

1. Describe and successfully apply the elements and principles of art and design to two-dimensional compositions or three dimensional forms.
2. Select appropriate tools and techniques in dealing with a variety of media then demonstrate informed, skilled and sensitive handling in the execution of two-dimensional imagery and three-dimensional forms.
3. Investigate, develop and employ conceptual themes which clearly and consistently reflect the student’s point of view.
4. Effectively identify and utilize resources for art historical research.
5. Articulate his/her (objective and subjective) understanding of two and three dimensional works in writing.
6. Orally evaluate the works of fellow students and implement suggestions made through the evaluation of his/her work by others.

**Degree requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core courses** | |  |
| ARTH-C1100 | Survey of Art/Prehistory to Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH-C1200 | Survey of Art/Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART-12 | Beginning Form, Design and Color | 3 |
| ART-13 | Intermediate Form, Design and Color | 3 |
| ART-21A | Beginning Freehand Drawing | 3 |
| ART-21B | Intermediate Freehand Drawing | 3 |
| ***May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.** | |  |
| **RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose nine units)** | | 9 |
| ART-15 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART-26A | Beginning Watercolor | 3 |
| ART-26B | Intermediate Watercolor | 3 |
| ART-26C | Advanced Intermediate Watercolor | 3 |
| ART-26D | Advanced Watercolor | 3 |
| ART-29A | Beginning Painting | 3 |
| ART-29B | Intermediate Painting | 3 |
| ART-29C | Advanced Intermediate Painting | 3 |
| ART-29D | Advanced Painting | 3 |
| ART-31A | Beginning Figure Drawing | 3 |
| ART-31B | Intermediate Figure Drawing | 3 |
| ART-31C | Advanced Intermediate Figure Drawing | 3 |
| ART-31D | Advanced Figure Drawing | 3 |
| ART-35A | Beginning Ceramics | 3 |
| ART-35B | Intermediate Ceramics | 3 |
| ART-45 | Beginning Glass | 3 |
| ART-46 | Glass Blowing | 3 |
| ART-50A | Beginning Printmaking | 3 |
| ART-50B | Intermediate Printmaking | 3 |
| ART-50C | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ART-55A | Beginning Sculpture | 3 |
| ART-55B | Intermediate Sculpture | 3 |
| ART-55C | Advanced Sculpture | 3 |
| ART-47 | Sculptural Glass | 3 |
| ART-70A | Beginning Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART-70B | Intermediate Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART-70C | Advanced Intermediate Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART-70D | Advanced Digital Photography | 3 |

**Associate in Arts Degree Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Major** | | 27 |
| **General Education (SCGE)** | | 21 |
| **Additional Electives** | | 15 |
| **Degree Total** | | **60** |
| **Number will vary depending on units that double count.** | |  |