ADT in Studio Arts
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 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- 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.
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 |
| ART 100B | Survey of Western Art from 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 | |
| Basic Photography | 3 | |
| Intermediate 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.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 111 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| MATH 160 |
Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course or Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| ART 100A or ART 100AH |
Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages or Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ART 112 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| 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 or Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors |
3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| ART 100B or ART 100BH |
Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary or Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 3 | |
| 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 116 |
Figure Drawing II or Beginning Painting or Beginning Ceramics or Intermediate Ceramics or Computer Art Basics or Intermediate Clay Sculpture 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 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ART 121 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 116 |
Figure Drawing II or Beginning Painting or Beginning Ceramics or Intermediate Ceramics or Computer Art Basics or Intermediate Clay Sculpture or Basic Photography or Intermediate Photography |
3 |
| 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 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
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.