ADT in Art History
The Associate in Arts Degree in Art History for Transfer (AA-T) at Citrus College promotes an understanding of art across cultures and geographic boundaries. Students are taught to articulate the historical, social and aesthetic functions of art through understanding of fundamental art and art history terminology, appreciation for art processes and analysis of art works.
The Associate Degree in Transfer provides a seamless transfer to the California State University system. (Students completing this degree are not required to fulfill additional local graduation requirements.)
A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Art History A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Assess and evaluate the contributions of artists throughout history and analyze art and architecture within the context of their functions and meanings.
- Research and assess theoretical information concerning the meanings and purposes of art and architecture, use scholarly sources, and express thoughts clearly in writing.
- Develop an appreciation for the arts, cultural practices, and history of people of the past and demonstrate how art and architecture is a reflection of that history.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ART 100A | Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages | 3 |
| or ART 100AH | Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages - Honors | |
| ART 100B | Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| or ART 100BH | Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors | |
| ART 111 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| List A (3 units) Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Art History - Ancient Latin American Art | 3 | |
or ART 106H | Art History - Ancient Latin American Art - Honors | |
| Survey of Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | 3 | |
| History of Latin American Art - Colonial through Contemporary | 3 | |
| History of Asian Art | 3 | |
| List B (3 units) Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Figure Drawing I | 3 | |
| Figure Drawing II | 3 | |
| Two-Dimensional Design | 3 | |
| Three-Dimensional Design | 3 | |
| Beginning Painting | 3 | |
| Beginning Ceramics | 3 | |
| Intermediate Ceramics | 3 | |
| Computer Art Basics | 3 | |
| Beginning Clay Sculpture | 3 | |
| Intermediate Clay Sculpture | 3 | |
| Advanced Painting | 3 | |
| Basic Photography | 3 | |
| Intermediate Photography | 3 | |
| List C (3 units) Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
Any course from List A not already used. | 3 | |
| History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism | 3 | |
| History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day | 3 | |
| Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History | 3 | |
| Art History - Ancient Art | 3 | |
| Art History - Western Medieval Art | 3 | |
| Art History - Renaissance and Baroque Art in Western Europe | 3 | |
| Art History - Modern and Contemporary Art | 3 | |
| History of Photography | 3 | |
| Motion Picture Appreciation | 3 | |
| History of Motion Pictures: 1895-1945 | 3 | |
| History of Motion Pictures 1945-Present | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
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