Art

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

Associate in Arts Degree Requirements