A.A. in Visual Arts
The Visual Arts curriculum offers instruction in theory, practice and history. These three areas of study provide the foundation needed to begin a career in Visual Arts. The foundation courses meet prerequisite requirements to UC, CSU systems and four-year art schools.
Students are encouraged to work closely with an advisor or counselor in course selection. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of transfer institutions.
A.A. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Visual Arts A.A. Degree will:
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of Visual Arts history, techniques and theory.
- Use critical, analytical and aesthetic thought processes, and communication skills specific to the discipline.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the District General Education Pattern or Cal-GETC.
If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection. - Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
- Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
- Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance/Counseling.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
| 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 | |
| or ART 100B | Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary | |
| or ART 100BH | Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors | |
| ART 111 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| Select three (3) of the following courses: | ||
| 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 | |
| Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | 3 | |
| Intermediate Drawing | 3 | |
| Figure Drawing I | 3 | |
| Figure Drawing II | 3 | |
| Three-Dimensional Design | 3 | |
| Beginning Painting | 3 | |
| Intermediate Painting | 3 | |
| Beginning Ceramics | 3 | |
| Intermediate Ceramics | 3 | |
| Experimental Ceramics | 3 | |
| Beginning Ceramics - Handbuilding | 3 | |
| Ceramic Design and Decoration | 3 | |
| Ceramics: Tile and Mosaic | 3 | |
| Computer Art Basics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Art: Mobile Digital Devices | 3 | |
| Digital Media Productions I | 3 | |
| Commercial Graphic Design | 3 | |
| Introduction to Typography | 3 | |
| Computer Graphics I | 3 | |
| Web Design I | 3 | |
| Animation I | 3 | |
| Beginning Clay Sculpture | 3 | |
| Intermediate Clay Sculpture | 3 | |
| Advanced Clay Sculpture I | 3 | |
| Advanced Clay Sculpture II | 3 | |
| Sculpture and Metalwork | 3 | |
| Art Portfolio and Resume Production | 3 | |
| Motion Picture Appreciation | 3 | |
or ART 199H | Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors | |
| History of Latin American Art - Colonial through Contemporary | 3 | |
or ART 206H | History of Latin American Art - Colonial through Contemporary - Honors | |
| History of Asian Art | 3 | |
or ART 207H | History of Asian Art - Honors | |
| Advanced Painting | 3 | |
| Advanced Ceramics I | 3 | |
| Advanced Ceramics II | 3 | |
| Web Design II | 3 | |
| Animation II | 3 | |
| Basic Photography | 3 | |
| Intermediate Photography | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.