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: | ||
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| or ARTH C1100H | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era - Honors | |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| or ARTH C1200H | Survey of Art from the 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 | |
| Digital Photography | 3 | |
| Studio Lighting for Portrait 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 | |
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4-5 |
| ART 111 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 or ARTH C1100H | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era or Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | 3-5 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3-5 | |
| Units | 16-21 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ART 206 | History of Latin American Art - Colonial through Contemporary or History of Latin American Art - Colonial through Contemporary - Honors or Art History - Ancient Latin American Art or Art History - Ancient Latin American Art - Honors or Survey of Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America or History of Asian Art | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 or ARTH C1200H | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary or Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors | 3 |
| ETHN 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Ethnic Studies - Honors or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3-5 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 3B: Humanities | 3-5 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 5A: Physical Science | 3-5 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3-5 | |
| Units | 15-21 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ARCH 250 | History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day 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 Intermediate Drawing or Beginning Painting or Motion Picture Appreciation | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 or United States History to 1877 - Honors or United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors or History of Women in the United States or History of Women in the United States - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 5A: Physical Science | 3-5 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3-5 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3-5 | |
| Units | 15-21 | |
| Total Units | 61-80 | |
Career Opportunities
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