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:

  1. Assess and evaluate the contributions of artists throughout history and analyze art and architecture within the context of their functions and meanings.
  2. Research and assess theoretical information concerning the meanings and purposes of art and architecture, use scholarly sources, and express thoughts clearly in writing.
  3. 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:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
    1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
    2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 

Required courses:
ART 100ASurvey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages3
ART 100BSurvey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary3
ART 111Beginning Drawing3
List A (3 units) Select the following course:
ART 206History of Latin American Art - Colonial through Contemporary3
List B (3 units) Select one (1) of the following courses:
Figure Drawing I3
Figure Drawing II3
Two-Dimensional Design3
Three-Dimensional Design3
Beginning Painting3
Beginning Ceramics3
Intermediate Ceramics3
Computer Art Basics3
Beginning Clay Sculpture3
Intermediate Clay Sculpture3
Advanced Painting3
Basic Photography3
Intermediate Photography3
List C (3-5 units) Select one (1) of the following courses:
Any course from List A or List B not already used.
3
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism3
History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day3
Art History - Ancient Art3
Art History - Western Medieval Art3
Art History - Renaissance and Baroque Art in Western Europe3
Art History - Modern and Contemporary Art3
Intermediate Drawing3
Beginning Painting3
Motion Picture Appreciation3
Chinese I5
Chinese II5
French I5
French II5
German I5
German II5
German III5
German IV5
History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E.3
History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E./Honors3
History of World Civilization since 15003
History of the United States before 18773
History of the United States before 1877 - Honors3
History of the United States since 18773
History of the United States since 1877 - Honors3
Latin American Culture and Civilization3
History of Latin America to 18253
History of Modern Latin America3
Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period3
Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period - Honors3
Humanities from the Renaissance through the 19th Century3
Spanish Civilization3
Great Religions of the World3
Introduction to Philosophy3
Introduction to Philosophy - Honors3
Philosophy - Ethics3
History of Ancient Philosophy3
Spanish I5
Spanish II5
Spanish III5
Spanish IV5
Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I5
Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II5
Total Units18-20

2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
ART 111 Beginning Drawing 3
ENGL 101
Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
4
ART 100A
Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages
or Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages - Honors
3
MATH 160
Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course
or Introductory Statistics
or Introductory Statistics - Honors
4
 Units14
Winter Term 1
ENGL 103
Composition and Critical Thinking
or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors
3
 Units3
Spring Term 1
ART 206 History of Latin American Art - Colonial through Contemporary 3
ART 100B
Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary
or Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors
3
SPCH 100
Interpersonal Communication
or Interpersonal Communication - Honors
or Public Address
or Public Address - Honors
3
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
 Units12
Summer Term 1
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of the African-Americans to 1876
or History of the African-Americans since 1876
or History of Women in the United States
3
 Units3
Fall Term 2
ART 120 Two-Dimensional Design 3
ANTH 212 Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3
ANTH 212L Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab 1
ART 115
Figure Drawing I
or Figure Drawing II
or Beginning Painting
or Beginning Ceramics
or Intermediate Ceramics
or Computer Art Basics
or Beginning Clay Sculpture
or Advanced Painting
or Basic Photography
or Intermediate Photography
3
ENGL 290
Ethnic Voices in Film
or Children's Literature
or Children's Literature - Honors
or Literature of the Bible
or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts
or Great Religions of the World
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
3
 Units13
Winter Term 2
POLI 103
American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
3
KIN 170
Fitness for Life
or Health and Wellness
or Health and Wellness - Honors
or Introduction to Nutrition
3
 Units6
Spring Term 2
ART 121 Three-Dimensional Design 3
Select two ARCH and/or ART electives.  
ASTR 115
Planetary Astronomy
or Planetary Astronomy - Honors
or Life In The Universe
or Physical Oceanography
or Introduction to Forest Ecology
or Physical Geography
or Introduction to Weather and Climate
3
ARCH 250
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism
or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day
or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History
or Art History - Ancient Art
or Art History - Western Medieval Art
or Art History - Renaissance and Baroque Art in Western Europe
or Art History - Modern and Contemporary Art
or History of Photography
or Survey of Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America
or History of Motion Pictures: 1895-1945
or History of Motion Pictures 1945-Present
6
 Units12
 Total Units63

 Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.  

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

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