The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer (AA-T), also called the Studio Arts AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art. Students earning the Studio Arts AA-T will be granted priority for admission as a Studio Arts major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies.
This transfer degree is designed to prepare students to understand and appreciate various art forms, history and media.
A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Studio Arts A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Analyze and create conceptual and formal works of art.
- Communicate visually and verbally using the elements of art and principles of design.
- Evaluate, discuss and create various forms of art within a social, cultural, and aesthetic perspective.
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 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 111 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 121 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| Select three (3) of the following courses: | ||
| Intermediate Drawing | 3 | |
| Figure Drawing II | 3 | |
| Beginning Painting | 3 | |
| Beginning Ceramics | 3 | |
| Intermediate Ceramics | 3 | |
| Computer Art Basics | 3 | |
| Intermediate Clay Sculpture | 3 | |
| Digital Photography | 3 | |
| Studio Lighting for Portrait Photography | 3 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
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 |
| Cal-GETC Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | 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 |
| Units | 14-16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition | 4 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ART 112 | Intermediate Drawing or Figure Drawing II or Beginning Painting or Beginning Ceramics or Intermediate Ceramics or Computer Art Basics or Intermediate Clay Sculpture or Digital Photography or Studio Lighting for Portrait Photography | 3 |
| ART 121 | Three-Dimensional Design | 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 3B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 5B: Biological Science with Lab | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ART 112 | Intermediate Drawing or Figure Drawing II or Beginning Painting or Beginning Ceramics or Intermediate Ceramics or Computer Art Basics or Intermediate Clay Sculpture or Digital Photography or Studio Lighting for Portrait Photography | 3 |
| ART 116 | Figure Drawing II or Intermediate Drawing or Beginning Painting or Beginning Ceramics or Intermediate Ceramics or Computer Art Basics or Intermediate Clay Sculpture or Digital Photography or Studio Lighting for Portrait Photography | 3 |
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 5A: Physical Science without Lab | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 61-63 | |
Please make an appointment with a counselor to select elective courses and create a Student Educational Plan. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) are designed for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system. Additional coursework may be needed for students planning to transfer to the University of California (UC), independent or private institutions, or out-of-state colleges or universities.
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.