Fine Arts

State Control Number: 07595
Program Code: FIAR.VVCGE.AA or FIAR.CALGETC.AA
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes

To study fine arts is to look deep into the aesthetic beauty of an object in order to explore the meaning and context of its creation. This degree explores the expression and imagination of the artist, allows for artistic skill building, and can be a pathway for transfer planning. To earn an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Fine Arts, complete a minimum of 18 units chosen from any courses within the following disciplines: Art, Commercial Art, Music, Kinesiology Dance, Photography, and Theater Arts (except cooperative work experience, 138 courses). Note that the 4-unit physical activity (KIN/KIND/TA) limitation does not apply in this major.

Requirements

To earn this degree, complete all of the following graduation requirements:

• 60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;
• the major coursework with "C" grades or higher;
• the VVC General Education (plus American Institutions and Kinesiology Competencies) or CalGETC pattern; and
• 2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.

Courses may be double-counted in the major, general education, and/or competencies. Courses counted towards one AA/AS major may be used in another AA/AS major.

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